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Biometric USB Fingerprint Scanners

The Synaptics Fingerprint Reader Enables Authentication Quickly

— June 2, 2016 — Tech
Fingerprint authentication is leading the way in biometric security around the world, so the Synaptics Fingerprint Reader is designed to help bring it to nearly any system desired. Featuring the brand's 'Natural ID' fingerprint authentication, the device could be plugged into a USB port like a thumbdrive and utilized as a form of granting access to users.

Fingerprint scanners have become commonplace on smartphones and were previous in use on a variety of PC systems. However, the technology has appeared to be dwindling on computer systems recently, which could perhaps mean that new authentication technology is in the works.

The Synaptics Fingerprint Reader is set to be sampled by companies starting in the third quarter of 2016 with mass production shipments likely ready by end of year.
Trend Themes
1. Biometric Security - The growing trend of using biometric authentication in technology opens disruptive innovation opportunity for developing more advanced and user-friendly security systems.
2. USB Authentication - The trend of using USB-based authentication systems is on the rise, which opens disruptive innovation opportunity for developing new and innovative ways to utilize USB ports for granting access.
3. Fingerprint Technology - The trend of using fingerprint technology for authentication is gaining popularity and could lead to disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing the accuracy, precision, and user-friendliness of the technology.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry can utilize biometric security and USB authentication trends to create innovative products and systems that are more secure and user-friendly.
2. Security - The security industry can utilize biometric security and fingerprint technology trends to develop advanced and more reliable security systems for various applications such as access control, border security, and law enforcement.
3. Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry can utilize the trend of USB authentication to create and produce innovative products and accessories that utilize USB ports for granting access and opening up new possibilities for usability.
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