Smartphone authentication solution supports small fingerprint sensor

BioSign is the mobile optimised iteration of 'world's best' fingerprint algorithm based on Suprema's 15 years of expertise in fingerprint technology. BioSign provides a number of key benefits. Most of all, the solution supports the world's smallest fingerprint sensor size of 16mm² (4x4mm). Its capability to support sensor that is 2/3 the size of the smallest sensor that is currently used leads to multiple advantages. It allows reduction in sensor manufacturing cost and results in smaller form factor.

However, security is not compromised even with the use of smaller sensor and the solution offers the lowest FAR (False Acceptance Rate) in the market. BioSign is also empowered with the most efficient and effective algorithm to date. It is the world's fastest algorithm that demonstrates matching speed two times faster than the competition, while needing only half the memory resource. Proprietary multiple in-depth pattern analysis techniques analyses unique aspects of the fingerprint and optimises solution performance by conforming to the environment and specific fingerprint qualities.

"Evolution of mobile technology has transformed the way we interact with the world. Furthermore, the inclusion of biometrics technology into smartphones has brought a real change to the level of security and convenience on the devices by using what we know to who we are," said Dr. Brian Song, Vice President, Suprema. "The latest market trend of growing demand for mid-range smartphones has significantly increased the needs for reduction in costs without sacrifice to performance or features. BioSign's capability to work with smaller sensors will help with cost reduction efforts and its small form factor offers versatile application options to other areas such as wearables, IoT and smartcards."

Suprema BioSign smartphone authentication solutions will be available in first half of this year and is already in sampling stages with multiple global brands in mobile eco system. In February, Suprema will showcase BioSign at upcoming Mobile World Congress 2016 at Barcelona, Spain.