This article describes Atmel’s FingerChip technology for electronic fingerprint sensing that combines the advantages of small size, low cost, high accuracy, zero maintenance, low energy consumption and portability. This technology has applications in a wide range of fixed and portable secured devices including access control systems, cash terminals, public transport, PCs, PDAs, Smart Card readers and motor vehicles. It can be used in almost any situation where rapid, reliable and accurate identification or authentication of an individual is required.
