Silicon-Based Fingerprint Sensors - Global Strategic Analysis 2016 - Notebooks, Physical Access Control, and Wireless Devices

Dublin, March 21, 2016 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lqctvp/siliconbased) has announced the addition of the "Silicon-Based Fingerprint Sensors - Global Strategic Analysis" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Silicon-Based Fingerprint Sensors in US$ Thousand by the following Types and End-Uses: Types- Swipe Sensors, and Area Sensors; End-Use Segments- Notebooks, Physical Access Control, and Wireless Devices.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin American. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020.

Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 39 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Atmel Corporation
• Egis Technology Inc.
• Fingerprint Cards AB
• Fujitsu Limited
• Hangzhou Synochip Technologies Co., Ltd.

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Fingerprint Biometrics: A Prelude
Comparative Analysis of Various Biometric Technology Traits
Sensors
A Key Element of Fingerprint System
Limitations of Traditional Technologies Drive Focus on Silicon-Based Fingerprint Sensors for Fingerprint Identification
Silicon-Based Fingerprint Sensors
Market Scenario

2. MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES
Non-Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems in Logical Access Control Applications
Major Application Area for Silicon Based Fingerprint Sensors
Notebooks with Fingerprint Scanning Feature
The Largest End-Use Application Market for Silicon-Based Fingerprint Sensors
Wireless Devices to Lend Significant Traction in Coming Years
Opportunity Indicators
Select Smartphone Models with In-Built Fingerprint Recognition Technology
Expected Rise in Use of Fingerprint Recognition for Internet Applications to Drive Robust Demand for Silicon-Based Fingerprint Sensors
Physical Access Control Implementations Turning into Mainstream End-Use Market for Silicon-Based Fingerprint Sensors
Consumer & Private Sector Fingerprint Recognition Applications
Major Revenue Contributors
Workforce Mobility & BYOD Strategies in Enterprises to Drive Demand for Silicon Based Fingerprint Recognition for Mobile Devices
Key Statistical Data:
Growing Adoption in Banking & Financial Services Sector
Fingerprint Biometrics Identify Potential Opportunities in Retail Vertical
Swipe Sensors Continue to Dominate
Technological Advancements to Spearhead Market Growth
Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor
Evolve as a More Accurate Technology
Stringent Governmental Regulations to Propel Biometric Market
General Acceptance of Biometric Authentication Technology Bodes Well for Market
Market Challenges
Hygiene Issues Take Centre Stage
Fingerprints Forgery
A Major Issue
Challenges Faced by Silicon Chip Fingerprint Sensor Manufacturers
Public Apprehensions Mar Wider Adoption of Fingerprint Identification
Issues with Fingerprint Capturing Pose Significant Challenges

3. BIOMETRICS INDUSTRY - AN OVERVIEW
Biometrics Technology: A Prelude
Key Statistical Data:
Increased Threat of Terrorist Attacks Call for Use of Biometrics Technology
Significance of Biometrics
Biometrics in Government & Enterprise Sector
Global Biometrics Market (2007-2015): Analysis of Demand in Public Sector by Application Areas
Integrated eBorders, eID and eGovernment
Global Biometrics Market (2007-2015): Analysis of Demand in Commercial Sector by Application Areas
Enterprise Security, Information Transactions and Financial Transactions
Fingerprint Identification: The Most Widely Used Biometrics Technology
Comparative Analysis of Various Biometric Technology Traits

4. SELECT ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF BIOMETRICS
Biometric Consortium
Biometrics Security Consortium (BSC)
Biometrics Working Group (BWG)
European Biometrics Forum (EBF)
International Association for Biometrics (iAfB)
International Biometric Foundation (IBF)
International Biometrics Industry Association (IBIA)
Nederlands Biometrie Forum (NBF)
National Biometric Security Project (NBSP)
National Biometric Test Center (NBTC)

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction to Fingerprint Authentication
Phases of Fingerprint Recognition
Enrollment
Authentication
Performance Criteria of Fingerprint Recognition Systems
Types of Fingerprint Security Systems
Optical Fingerprint Security Systems
Thermal Fingerprint Security Systems
Ultrasound Fingerprint Security Systems
Silicon Chip Fingerprint Security Systems
Area Sensors
Swipe Sensors

6. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
NEXT Biometrics Unveils New NB-1011-S Fingerprint Area Sensor Module
Synaptics Expands Natural ID Range of Solutions
EgisTec Launches Two New Sensors ET300 and ES608
Fujitsu Unveils Smartphone with FPC1080 Swipe Sensor Technology
SmartMetric Unveils One Card Digital Wallet Solution with Fingerprint Swipe Sensor
FPC Introduces FPC1020 Touch Fingerprint Sensor for Android Devices

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
IDEX Receives Order to Produce New Off-Chip Touch Sensor Product for WWTT
iWallet Corporation Forms New Technology Division
FocalTech Systems Inks Strategic Partnership with IDEX ASA
SmartMetric to Develop New Biometrics-Activated Payment Card
Synaptics Takes Over Validity Sensors

8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Atmel Corporation (US)
Egis Technology Inc. (Taiwan)
Fingerprint Cards AB (Sweden)
Fujitsu Limited (Japan)
Hangzhou Synochip Technologies Co., Ltd. (China)
IDEX ASA (Norway)
Jiangsu Winch Corp., Ltd. (China)
NEXT Biometrics Group ASA (Norway)
Synaptics Inc. (US)

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 39 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 39)

• The United States (13)
• Japan (6)
• Europe (4)
• - Germany (1)
• - Rest of Europe (3)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (15)
• Africa (1)

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