NEXT Biometrics introduces the world's first full size, low-cost embedded module

NEXT Biometrics introduces the 1411-S, a complete embedded module designed for integration into a range of new mass market applications. It is a high quality fingerprint area sensor embedded module designed for integration into custom application products such as remote controls, tokens, and door locks.

The NEXT Biometrics NB 1411-S relies on the NEXT sensor chipset combined with a high performance security processor to provide a complete fingerprint system solution that supports in-module fingerprint recognition (extraction and matching) as well as fingerprint template storage. The module connects to the host system via an SPI interface using a flex cable.

"For the first time the market is offered a full size, high quality sensor solution combined with embedded processing, and all done at a low cost," said Tore Etholm-Idsoe, CEO of NEXT Biometrics.

The company expects the 1411-S to open a range of new volume markets for fingerprinting. Developers can integrate these secure and convenient modules with specifications strong enough to be used by close to 100 percent of a given user group. This is key in applications like a key fob, remote control or a token, where there is no pin-code or password offered as a backup. Additionally, these are all offered at cost levels compatible with what these markets can sustain.