Configurable capacitive solution provides superior tools and support in the
design of the LG VX8550 phone's user interface
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synaptics Inc.
(Nasdaq: SYNA), a leading developer of capacitive interface solutions for
mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices, today announced
that its configurable OneTouch solution is shipping in the new LG Chocolate
(VX8550) slider phone.
The second-generation LG Chocolate phone has a four-button user
interface enabled by Synaptics' OneTouch capacitive solution that provides
navigation and function keys. Synaptics' technology allows OEMs to create
sleek and desirable industrial designs for consumers by enabling thin,
flexible and under-plastic solutions.
"Synaptics' OneTouch development kit, tools and support greatly reduced
the cycle time from design to development to production," said Woo-Young
Kwak, head of LG Electronics mobile handset R&D center. "LG strives to
bring innovative products to market while ensuring consumer satisfaction
through an enjoyable user experience and Synaptics' OneTouch solution
allowed us to incorporate a reliable interface in our new chocolate phone
that we expect will delight users."
With a focus on reliability and usability considerations, Synaptics'
OneTouch is a chip-based solution for OEMs wanting to incorporate
capacitive touch interfaces in their products. OEMs reduce their time to
market as they go from concept to production using Synaptics' best-in-class
design tools and expert technical support while taking advantage of
superior product features and performance.
"Synaptics' OneTouch offering is a complete end-to-end solution,
engineered specifically to help our customers design intuitive and superior
capacitive interfaces tailored to their products," said RK Parthasarathy,
product line director at Synaptics.
"We believe OneTouch will enable greater adoption of capacitive
interfaces by market leaders such as LG by simplifying the industrial
design and development, processes and manufacturing."
Availability: The new LG Chocolate (VX8550) slider phone is currently
available in the United States with Verizon Wireless. For more information,
visit
http://us.lge.com/products/model/detail/mobile%20phones_select%20by%20carri
er_ verizon_VX8550.jhtml (Due to its length, this URL may need to be
copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra
space if one exists.)
For more information on Synaptics' OneTouch solutions, visit
http://www.synaptics.com/products/onetouch.cfm
About Synaptics
Synaptics (Nasdaq: SYNA) is a leading developer of 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,
California. http://www.synaptics.com
Synaptics, TouchPad, Synaptics OneTouch 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.
For further information, please contact:
Rebecca Parr Tara Yingst
Synaptics Edelman
408-454-5178 650-762-2942
rparr@synaptics.com tara.yingst@edelman.com
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