[Shenzhen, China, October 23, 2018] Today Goodix Technology (SH: 603160) announces its proprietary Live Finger Detection^TM is exclusively featured in sub-brand imou’s Bluetooth smart lock K2 from Dahua Technology -- a leading solution provider in the global smart home industry. Using Goodix cutting-edge “live” fingerprint authentication technology, Dahua Technology provides safe and convenient access control solutions to the smart lock market.

As the most important "barrier" to a home, security level is the top priority for door lock. Currently the smart lock products in the market have problems including poor safety performance, unfriendly user experience, and ID design limitations resulting in frequent complaints by consumers. Goodix’s Live Finger Detection^TM is the world’s first integrated hardware and software fingerprint authentication solution, providing unmatched biometric security and live identity protection. It captures the biometrics of the finger itself combined with heart rate authentication. The two-factor process scans in advance to determine whether or not the fingerprint is “live”. With these biometric capabilities, this solution is able to detect and deny false 2D and 3D fingerprints, enhancing the security and user experience of a smart lock. In addition, Goodix’s Live Finger Detection^TM also has the advantages of a 360°scanning, one-button function for quick unlocking, anti-sweat and corrosion, etc. It provides an ideal solution to the smart lock market by elevating safety and convenience using disruptive biometric technology.

Being commercialized by many top tier smartphone brands as early as 2017, Goodix’s Live Finger Detection^TM has won international well-known awards including CES 2017 Best of Innovation Awards and 2017 Gold Edison Awards for its outstanding safety performance and broad applications. The smart lock market continues to expand according to market research report: the penetration rate of China's smart lock market is only 3.5% in 2018, 12% is expected in 2021, and the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is as high as 50%. Goodix’s Live Finger Detection^TM for smart locks can be widely applied in door locks, padlocks, smart bags, as well as other devices that require identity authentication. With unique safety features and full market potential, Live Finger Detection^TM will benefit both smart lock manufactures and end users.  Goodix is committed to providing greater security to the household and is excited to provide “live” fingerprint smart locks to thousands of users around the world!