Aware (AWRE) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1

[Letterhead of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP]

September 4, 2012

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C.  20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Aware, Inc. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of Aware, Inc dated August 29, 2012.  We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Attachment: Form 8-K