New Android tablet includes embedded fingerprint reader
23 August, 2011
category: Biometrics, NFC
Biometric technology developer AuthenTec has announced its TCS2 fingerprint sensor has been selected to be embedded in technology developer TazTag’s new touchscreen tablet. The tablet, called TazPad, runs on the Android operating system and is being touted as a high security option for mobile payments.
In addition to offering biometric authentication, the TazPad also has near field communication capabilities where a user may use his tablet to pay for items. A user can swipe a finger for authentication to authorize a payment.