ADVANCED INPUT SYSTEMS TO MARKET HAPTIC TOUCH SCREEN SURFACE ACTUATION TECHNOLOGY BY PACINIAN Esterline Interface Technologies
The agreement allows Advanced Input to manufacture and distribute input device products incorporating Pacinian’s HapticTouch™ technology. Advanced Input and Pacinian will market to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in select vertical markets worldwide. Advanced Input will provide engineering and manufacturing services required for custom integration of the HapticTouch™ technology in various user interface products.
HapticTouch™ is a technology that generates tactile feedback on touch screens and other touch surfaces providing users a more intuitive experience. Pacinian’s technology allows Advanced Input to provide its customers a high quality and economical “touch feedback” solution in future touch screen integration projects.
Jacqueline Ram, Vice President for Advanced Input said, “Adding more capability and functionality to user interfaces helps our customers elevate their products above the competition. Esterline’s Interface Technologies platform of companies continues to add more exciting technologies and capabilities to our repertoire of design offerings to ensure our customers have that competitive edge.” Ram also noted “the multi-modal addition of haptic technology to the traditional keyboard, touch panel, or pointing device measurably increases interface usability. For example, when designing user interfaces for noisy or high-vibration applications, the addition of tactile feedback in the visual, audible, or gestural realm increases efficiency, accuracy, and overall satisfaction with the device.”
Jim Schlosser, Pacinian’s CEO said, “We are excited to work with a recognized world leader in the design and manufacture of custom input devices. This new partnership with Advanced Input is a significant milestone for Pacinian. We look forward to Advanced Input utilizing the HapticTouch™ technology and expect Advanced Input and their customers to benefit from the value our haptic technology delivers.”
01 April 2011
