Synaptics Announces MobileTouch(TM) Solution for New Huawei Mobile Phone |
Synaptics' MobileTouch(TM) adds to the sleek and durable design of Huawei's
U550 mobile phone
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synaptics Inc.
(Nasdaq: SYNA), a leading developer of interface solutions for mobile
computing, communications and entertainment devices, today announced that
its MobileTouch(TM) capacitive sensing technology has been chosen for the
Huawei U550 mobile flip phone.
The backlit three-button MobileTouch interface solution provides MP3
player controls on the exterior of the Huawei U550 mobile flip phone. These
intuitive interface controls allow users to play, pause, fast forward and
rewind their music. Users can enjoy the richness of the multimedia
experience and easily manipulate controls on the go. Synaptics' capacitive
sensors are mounted beneath the plastic of the phone, making them well
suited to the mobile phone environment where slim design and durability are
essential.
"Synaptics is pleased to support Huawei's efforts to deliver music on
demand," said Joe Virginia, vice president of marketing and handheld
business unit for Synaptics. "As multimedia content on mobile phones
increases, intelligently designed interface controls become more critical.
Using our MobileTouch solution, Huawei has created a convenient and
easy-to-use interface for mobile music integrated into the stylish
industrial design of the phone."
"Huawei is committed to providing the most advanced technologies for
maximum usability and quality," said Li Jilin, president of wireless
terminal R&D center at Huawei. "The Synaptics interface allows us to create
sleek and thin designs that enhance the user experience."
For more information on Synaptics' MobileTouch interface solutions,
visit http://www.synaptics.com/products/mobto.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, Calif.
http://www.synaptics.com
Synaptics, MobileTouch, 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.
For further information, please contact:
Rebecca Parr Tara Yingst
Synaptics Edelman
408-454-5178 650-762-2942
rparr@synaptics.com tara.yingst@edelman.com
SOURCE Synaptics Inc.
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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.
