NewswireTODAY - /newswire/ - Paris, Ile-de-France, France, 2017/02/02 - Safran Identity & Security and FotoNation Limited, have signed a cooperation agreement to deliver the most advanced iris authentication biometric security solution for mobile devices to the Indian market [Nasdaq: TSRA] - FotoNation.com. PAR: SAF | SAFRAN

Safran Identity & Security and Tessera Holding Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary FotoNation Limited, have signed a cooperation agreement to deliver the most advanced iris authentication biometric security solution for mobile devices to the Indian market.

The agreement includes a cross-license of Safran Identity & Security's and FotoNation's relevant patented iris capture, recognition and control technologies for enabling delivery of a unique and high-performance system for mobile devices. This joint solution, named BioNetra, will accurately and reliably verify subject identity under a broad range of lighting and environmental conditions.

Linked to the Indian Aadhaar program, the world's largest biometric identity system with more than 1.1 billion people enrolled to date, this solution will allow consumers to carry out online operations with strong authentication for any secure online services in connection with banking, telecoms, government services or healthcare. It will also provide OEM device makers with a robust and feature-rich platform, enabling them to produce competitive smartphones while meeting the Indian government's biometric quality and security standards.

"As a top innovator in imaging technologies, FotoNation is a valued technology partner for us. It enables us to bring this powerful joint biometrics solution to consumers, easing the integration of advanced technologies by mobile vendors," said Yves Portalier, Vice President & General Manager of the Telecom Business Unit, Safran Identity & Security.

Sanjeev Shriya, Senior Vice President India, Safran Identity & Security, added: "Our combined expertise gives smart device makers a robust platform to meet new requirements as the authentication phase of the Aadhaar program is being rolled out. In addition, BioNetra provides a fantastic user experience, letting users access eServices and make transactions in the `blink of an eye' and therefore combining high security with user convenience."

FotoNation is proud to partner with Safran Identity & Security, the world leader in biometrics, to deliver advanced iris recognition solutions to mobile device users. Safran Identity & Security is playing a major role in implementing India's UID biometric enrollment program and our joint solution will give mobile device manufacturers a powerful, field tested solution that is fully compatible with the program.
Sumat Mehra, Senior Vice President and General Manager of FotoNation

The reference design kit (RDK) for BioNetra comprising hardware specifications, software and design implementation specifications has been certified by the Indian government organization STQC and is currently available.

Safran Identity & Security and FotoNation plan to make the solution available to additional markets in the coming months.

Safran (safran-group.com) is a leading international high-technology group with three core businesses: Aerospace (propulsion and equipment), Defence and Security. Operating worldwide, the Group has 70,000 employees and generated sales of 17.4 billion euros in 2015. Safran is listed on Euronext Paris and is part of the CAC40 index, as well as the Euro Stoxx 50 European index.

Safran Identity & Security (safran-identity-security.com) is a global leader in identity and security solutions, deploying systems in more than 100 countries. Backed by more than 40 years of experience in biometrics, the company develops innovative technologies for the public and private sectors, including identity management, secure transactions and public security solutions.

About Tessera Holding Corporation
Tessera Holding Corporation (tesseraholdingcorporation.com) is the parent company of Tessera, DTS, FotoNation (fotonation.com) and Invensas. As one of the world's leading product and technology licensing companies, Tessera Holding Corporation's technologies and intellectual property are deployed in areas such as premium audio, computational imaging, computer vision, mobile computing and communications, memory, data storage, 3D semiconductor interconnect and packaging. The company invents smart sight and sound technologies that enhance and help to transform the human connected experience.

Press contact: Jordan MILLER - Tessera Holding Corporation
P: +1 818-436-1082 - E: pr[.]tessera.com.

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