Mircosoft demonstrated a fingerprint touch sensor using Fingerprint Card (FPC) technology at its annual TechEd North America conference.

A beta version of Windows 8.1 was used and showed that customers will be able to sign in to their Microsoft account, make online payments and purchase apps using a fingerprint sensor.

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Program manager for Windows Security & Identity at Microsoft Dustin Ingalls said: "Fingerprint-based Biometrics sensors will be an integral part of the Windows 8.1 user experience. They’ll provide enhanced security and the very best experience for verifying a user’s identity."

Fingerprint Cards AB president Johan Carlström said: "By this initiative, Microsoft is spearheading the use of fingerprint sensors to enable the ultimate secure and convenient user experience for its users."

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