GOTHENBURG, Sweden, December 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Fingerprint Cards' (FPC's) new mobile touch sensor FPC1020 has won its first major design win (DW). A Global Tier 1 OEM has selected FPC1020 for a flagship model with a targeted launch date in the summer of 2014.

FPC is proud to announce this stellar DW with a Top Global Tier 1 smartphone OEM, which has a scheduled launch date in the summer of 2014. The OEM wants to remain anonymous until further notice.

Johan Carlström, President and Chief Executive Officer of FPC, comments:
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 FPC has developed the most attractive mobile touch fingerprint sensor on the planet. It is with great pride that we announce the first DW featuring the FPC1020 and with a Global Tier 1 player in a flagship model. As a result of its superior fingerprint technology, image quality and low power consumption FPC has outdistanced the competition for sockets in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets."

*FPC definition of Design Win (DW): The decision by a device vendor (OEM or ODM) to start development of one or several commercial product(s) incorporating FPC's technology into such new product(s).

For more information contact:
Johan Carlström, CEO Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), +46 (0) 31-60 78 20, investrel@fingerprints.com

About Fingerprint Cards AB (publ)

Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) markets, develops and produces biometric components and technologies that through the analysis and matching of an individual's unique fingerprint verify the person's identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors, algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The competitive advantages offered by the FPC's technology include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems. With these advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The company's technology can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc.

Fingerprint Cards AB (publ) discloses this information pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528) and the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980). The information was issued for publication on December 20, 2013 at 08.00 am CET.

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Johan Carlström, CEO Fingerprint Cards AB (publ), +46(0)31-60-78-20, investrel@fingerprints.com

SOURCE Fingerprint Cards AB