Abstract
Description
Fingerprint sensors are finding their way into a number of products such as
notebooks and mobile phones. They can provide an additional level of security,
while also adding convenience. Thus, IMS Research has forecast the fingerprint
sensor market to top $400 million by 2013. This is one of the many findings
from the latest IMS study on the World Market for Fingerprint Sensors.
The World Market for Fingerprint Sensors is segmented in terms of revenues
unit shipments and average selling price in 2008 with growth rate forecasts
for 2009 to 2013 for the following 3 sensor types:
Silicon sensors are further segmented by revenues and unit shipments into
the following two categories:
The fingerprint sensor market is also segmented into the following 3 applications:
- Logical
- Physical
- Public Sector
Logical Access applications are further segmented into the following five categories:
- Mobile Phones
- Notebooks
- PC Peripherals
- USB Flash Drives
- Others
Physical Access Applications are further segmented into the following five categories:
- Access Control
- Door Locks
- Safe & Vaults
- Time & Attendance
- Others
Detailed market share estimates are provided for the world markets for optical
sensors, silicon sensors, physical access applications and logical access
applications. Furthermore, market share estimates are provided for physical
and logical access applications in EMEA, Americas and Asia.
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