View printer-friendly version

<<  Back

Synaptics Natural ID Fingerprint Sensors Selected for Alcatel Smartphones

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synaptics Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA), the leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced a collaboration with TCL Communication (2618.HK) to provide fingerprint sensor technology solution to its Alcatel smartphone customers in the U.S. and globally. With a touch of the finger, Synaptics' Natural ID biometric authentication securely unlocks Alcatel devices, furthering the company's position as a leading global mobile device manufacturer and bringing more feature-rich, value-focused technologies to the mass market.

DSC_1046.JPG


A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c1e5f466-0f68-4f46-9130-7ad2d143841b

"We are pleased to have Synaptics as one of our fingerprint sensor suppliers whose wide range of solutions offer unique security features for Alcatel smartphone customers in the U.S. as well as our other global markets," said Alain Lejeune, senior vice president and general manager of Worldwide Mobile Device, TCL Communication. "Synaptics' authentication performance is well recognized by the industry and fulfills TCL Communication's commitment to continuously providing consumers with an innovative and secured private mobile technology experience."

"We very much value being a key fingerprint solution supplier to Alcatel smartphones, and we look forward to engaging on future projects with this innovative leader," said Ritu Favre, senior vice president and general manager, Biometrics Product Division, Synaptics.

About Synaptics:
Synaptics is the pioneer and leader of the human interface revolution, bringing innovative and intuitive user experiences to intelligent devices. Synaptics' broad portfolio of touch, display, and biometrics products is built on the company's rich R&D, extensive IP and dependable supply chain capabilities. With solutions designed for mobile, PC and automotive industries, Synaptics combines ease of use, functionality and aesthetics to enable products that help make our digital lives more productive, secure and enjoyable. (NASDAQ:SYNA) www.synaptics.com.

Join Synaptics on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook, or visit www.synaptics.com.

Natural ID, Synaptics, and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact Information:
David Hurd
Public & Analyst Relations
Synaptics Incorporated
+1-408-904-2766
david.hurd@synaptics.com 

Jason Gerdon

Alcatel - North America

PR,NA@alcatelonetouch.com

Primary Logo

Source: Synaptics Incorporated

News Provided by Acquire Media

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This website contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, and can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Such forward-looking statements may include words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "plan," "target," "strategy," "continue," "may," "will," "should," variations of such words, or other words and terms of similar meaning. All forward-looking statements reflect our best judgment and are based on several factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the risks as identified in the "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Business" sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our most recent fiscal year, and other risks as identified from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission reports. Forward-looking statements are based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to publicly release any updates or any changes in our expectations, or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based. Our actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that had not been completed as of the date of this filing.