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FPC Secures a New DW for 1020 Touch Sensor for Flagship Smartphone from Chinese Top 3 Smartphone OEM
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Fingerprint Cards' (FPC's) mobile touch sensor, the FPC1020, has received a new design
win (DW*). A Chinese Top 3 smartphone OEM has selected FPC1020 for a flagship model with a
targeted launch date during the fourth quarter of 2014.
FPC is proud to announce this DW with a Chinese Top 3 smartphone OEM, which prefers to
remain anonymous until further notice.
Johan Carlstrom, President and Chief Executive Officer of FPC, comments:
"FPC is the globally leading supplier for capacitive touch fingerprint sensors and the
globally leading supplier for fingerprint sensors in mobile phones and tablets. By
combining these strengths, FPC has developed the most attractive mobile touch fingerprint
sensor on the planet. It is with great pride that we announce another DW for the FPC1020
and with a Chinese Top 3 smartphone OEM in a flagship model. As a result of superior
fingerprint technology and image quality combined with low power consumption, FPC has
outdistanced the competition for sockets in mobile devices such as smartphones and
tablets."
*FPC definition of Design Win (DW): The decision by a device vendor (OEM or ODM) to
start development of one or several commercial product(s) incorporating FPC's technology
into such new product(s).
About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) markets, develops and produces biometric components and
technologies that through the analysis and matching of an individual's unique fingerprint
verify the person's identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors,
algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The
competitive advantages offered by the FPC's technology include unique image quality,
extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems. With these
advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology
can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where
extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The company's technology
can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc.
Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) discloses this information pursuant to the Swedish
Securities Market Act (2007:528) and the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act
(1991:980). The information was issued for publication on May 15, 2014 at 08.00 am CET.
Important information
Issuance, publication or distribution of this press release in certain jurisdictions
could be subject to restrictions. The recipient of this press release is responsible for
using this press release and the constituent information in accordance with the rules and
regulations prevailing in the particular jurisdiction. This press release does not
constitute an offer or an offering to acquire or subscribe for any of the company's
securities in any jurisdiction.
For more information contact:
Johan Carlstrom, CEO Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), +46(0)31-60-78-20,
investrel@fingerprints.com
Fingerprint Cards AB
FPC Secures a New DW for 1020 Touch Sensor for Flagship Smartphone from Chinese Top 3 Smartphone OEM
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Fingerprint Cards' (FPC's) mobile touch sensor, the FPC1020, has received a new design
win (DW*). A Chinese Top 3 smartphone OEM has selected FPC1020 for a flagship model with a
targeted launch date during the fourth quarter of 2014.
FPC is proud to announce this DW with a Chinese Top 3 smartphone OEM, which prefers to
remain anonymous until further notice.
Johan Carlstrom, President and Chief Executive Officer of FPC, comments:
"FPC is the globally leading supplier for capacitive touch fingerprint sensors and the
globally leading supplier for fingerprint sensors in mobile phones and tablets. By
combining these strengths, FPC has developed the most attractive mobile touch fingerprint
sensor on the planet. It is with great pride that we announce another DW for the FPC1020
and with a Chinese Top 3 smartphone OEM in a flagship model. As a result of superior
fingerprint technology and image quality combined with low power consumption, FPC has
outdistanced the competition for sockets in mobile devices such as smartphones and
tablets."
*FPC definition of Design Win (DW): The decision by a device vendor (OEM or ODM) to
start development of one or several commercial product(s) incorporating FPC's technology
into such new product(s).
About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) markets, develops and produces biometric components and
technologies that through the analysis and matching of an individual's unique fingerprint
verify the person's identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors,
algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The
competitive advantages offered by the FPC's technology include unique image quality,
extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems. With these
advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology
can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where
extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The company's technology
can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc.
Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) discloses this information pursuant to the Swedish
Securities Market Act (2007:528) and the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act
(1991:980). The information was issued for publication on May 15, 2014 at 08.00 am CET.
Important information
Issuance, publication or distribution of this press release in certain jurisdictions
could be subject to restrictions. The recipient of this press release is responsible for
using this press release and the constituent information in accordance with the rules and
regulations prevailing in the particular jurisdiction. This press release does not
constitute an offer or an offering to acquire or subscribe for any of the company's
securities in any jurisdiction.
For more information contact:
Johan Carlstrom, CEO Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), +46(0)31-60-78-20,
investrel@fingerprints.com
Fingerprint Cards AB