SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synaptics Inc.
(Nasdaq: SYNA), a leading developer of capacitive-based human interface
solutions for mobile computing, communications and entertainment devices,
today announced that it is providing the software driver to enable touch
interfaces for the Android(TM) software development kit (SDK).
Android, announced on Monday, Nov. 5 by members of the Open Handset
Alliance(TM), is the first truly open and comprehensive platform for mobile
devices. The Open Handset Alliance is composed of 34 leading technology and
wireless companies with a common goal of fostering innovation on mobile
devices and giving consumers a better mobile user experience. By providing
developers a new level of openness to work more collaboratively, the
Android SDK will accelerate the pace at which new and compelling mobile
applications are made available to consumers.
As the only touch interface company in the Alliance, Synaptics is
providing mobile handset designers with a powerful yet easy-to-use tool to
develop advanced, multi-touch gestures for the Android platform. The
Synaptics driver is available through the Android Software Developer Kit
and can be used with a variety of Synaptics products, including
ClearPad(TM) and MobileTouch(TM).
"Synaptics is proud to be a founding member of the Open Handset
Alliance," said Joseph Virginia, vice president, Synaptics Corporate
Marketing and Handheld Business. "Our contribution to the Android platform
will help bring dynamic touch user interfaces to everyone in the mobile
market. By creating an open environment conducive to collaboration and
partnering, the Alliance will allow key influencers to deliver innovative
devices and services to meet the needs of the fast-changing mobile
industry."
For more information on the Open Handset Alliance, visit
http://www.openhandsetalliance.com.
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, ClearPad, MobileTouch 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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