Synaptics Adds Proximity Sensing Solution to Expansive Product Line, Offering
OEMs a New Mode of Interaction for Devices
Proximity Sensing Proves 'No Touch Necessary' for New Interface Technology
TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synaptics Inc.
(Nasdaq: SYNA), a leading developer of human interface solutions for mobile
computing, communications, and entertainment devices, today announced the
general availability of its Proximity Sensing solution, a sensor for presence
detection that will redefine the way users interact with their devices.
Synaptics' proximity sensor detects a user's presence, which then
activates functions such as LED illumination for discoverable button locations
or waking devices from power-saving mode. Proximity sensing technology offers
exciting interface design options for OEM/ODM customers.
Proximity sensing can serve several major applications, solving both
industrial design and usability challenges. Some of the most obvious
applications are LCD monitors, LCD TVs, digital photo frames, and remote
controls where industrial design demands a simple and clean appearance.
Proximity sensing can also make it easy to find and operate a remote in the
dark. When the hand approaches the remote, the LEDs illuminate.
Synaptics' first Proximity Sensing solution was incorporated into
Microsoft's Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 keyboard. The keyboard
intelligently powers on and off its LED backlighting for standby (power
saving) and active modes, depending on whether the user is within close range.
"This new capability from Synaptics offers a compelling new user
experience for mature products that would benefit from new and attractive
interface solution," said Synaptics general manager, Tom Tiernan. "Synaptics'
strength in innovation and R&D allows us to bring advanced technology, such as
proximity sensing, to the market to enable new modes of interaction with
future devices."
Availability: Synaptics' Proximity Sensing solution is now available to
all electronic device manufacturers. For more information, visit
http://www.synaptics.com/products/proximitysensing.cfm.
About Synaptics
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) is a leading developer of human interface
solutions for the mobile computing, communications, and entertainment
industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices
including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile
phones. The TouchPad(TM), Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into a
majority of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing
manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between
humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality, and
industrial design. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara,
Calif.http://www.synaptics.com See gestures for Synaptics TouchPad at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShmqUHR7RO0.
Synaptics, TouchPad, and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in
the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property
of their respective owners.
Rebecca Parr Tara Yingst
Synaptics Edelman
408-454-5178 650-762-2942
rparr@synaptics.com tara.yingst@edelman.com
SOURCE Synaptics Inc.
Rebecca Parr of Synaptics, +1-408-454-5178, rparr@synaptics.com; or Tara
Yingst of Edelman, +1-650-762-2942, tara.yingst@edelman.com, for Synaptics
Inc.
