Apple Inc.'s new fingerprint sensor raises the need for industry

Apple Inc.'s new fingerprint sensor raises the need for industry standards in the quickly evolving market for biometric sensors--but the technology’s fragmented ecosystem bars the way to widespread business adoption. By Clint Boulton Apple Inc.’s new fingerprint sensor raises the need for industry standards in the quickly evolving market for biometric sensors that can identify individuals by reading unique attributes such as retina patterns, voice or touch.