Fingerprint recognition technology 'comes of age'

The incorporation of fingerprint scanners into devices such as mobile phones or PCs is set to become commonplace, industry watchers predicted today.

According to a newly published report from Frost & Sullivan, revenues for silicon-based fingerprint scanners totalled $40.7m in 2004, but will soar to $1875.6m in 2011.

[via vnunet]

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emily | 3:02 PM | Technology |
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