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Fingerprint Cards Purchases Key Wireless Patents
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, September 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Fingerprint Cards (FPC) purchases key wireless patents from a world-leading patent
holder and thereby strengthens its IPR portfolio significantly. The purchase of a patent
portfolio consisting of more than 100 granted patents covering markets such as the US,
Europe and Asia include patents that are considered as essential for wireless
communication.
J rgen Lantto, Executive Vice President, CTO and Head of Strategy and Product
Management at FPC, comments: "This purchase is part of FPC's aggressive efforts in
becoming the leading supplier of fingerprint sensors for the mobile industry. Our existing
and growing IPR portfolio combined with the patent portfolio that we have purchased
ensures that our IPR position equals our world-leading fingerprint sensor technology and
market position."
About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) develops, produces and markets biometric components 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 (FPC) is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm (FING B) and has its head office in
Gothenburg.
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 September 30, 2013, at 08.00
a.m. (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
Fingerprint Cards Purchases Key Wireless Patents
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, September 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Fingerprint Cards (FPC) purchases key wireless patents from a world-leading patent
holder and thereby strengthens its IPR portfolio significantly. The purchase of a patent
portfolio consisting of more than 100 granted patents covering markets such as the US,
Europe and Asia include patents that are considered as essential for wireless
communication.
J rgen Lantto, Executive Vice President, CTO and Head of Strategy and Product
Management at FPC, comments: "This purchase is part of FPC's aggressive efforts in
becoming the leading supplier of fingerprint sensors for the mobile industry. Our existing
and growing IPR portfolio combined with the patent portfolio that we have purchased
ensures that our IPR position equals our world-leading fingerprint sensor technology and
market position."
About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) develops, produces and markets biometric components 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 (FPC) is listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm (FING B) and has its head office in
Gothenburg.
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 September 30, 2013, at 08.00
a.m. (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