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Everything about AuthenTec
Former company; now subsidiary of Apple, Inc.
AuthenTec, Inc. was a semiconductor, computer security, mobile security, identity management, biometrics, and touch control solutions company based in Melbourne, Florida. Founded in 1998 after being spun off from Harris Semiconductor, AuthenTec provided mobile security software licenses to mobile manufacturing companies, and biometrics sensor technology, such as fingerprint sensors and NFC technology to mobile and computer manufacturers. On 27 July 2012, AuthenTec was acquired by Apple Inc. for $356 million. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: AuthenTecA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: International Directory of Company HistoriesThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Apple buys into fingerprint recognition with AuthenTec dealCited 1 times
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🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Apple buys into fingerprint recognition with AuthenTec deal
AuthenTec and UPEK merge
AuthenTec raises more cash
AuthenTec partners to bring fingerprint access to mobile mainstream
AuthenTec builds its cloud base with Proxure buy
eTrue picks AuthenTec as fingerprint sensor supplier
AuthenTec wins summary judgement
UPEK and AuthenTec point the finger
📚 Books worth reading
International Directory of Company HistoriesDrew D. Johnson · 2011
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