Synaptics ClearPad(TM) Touchscreen Brings Advanced Gestures to New NTT docomo
PRIME Series(TM) N-01A Mobile Phone
SANTA CLARA, Calif., /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Synaptics Inc. (Nasdaq: SYNA) a leading developer of human interface solutions for
mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, today announced that its
ClearPad(TM) solution brings high-performance touch capabilities to the NTT DOCOMO's
docomo PRIME series(TM) N-01A mobile phones. The docomo PRIME series --
manufactured by industry leader NEC -- is shipping now in Japan.
This stylish, popular mobile phone features a large touchscreen that is well suited for
feature-rich applications, such as video or broadcast television. The N-01A mobile phone's
intuitive and contextual controls are enabled by Synaptics ClearPad solution that also
supports Synaptics Enhanced Gesture Recognition (EGR(TM)) technology. Synaptics EGR
library enables shortcuts for navigation and commands. No additional recognition software is
required on the host processor to enable advanced gestures.
For users, Synaptics' proven EGR technology means high-performance gestures that are
intuitive and exciting. EGR enables single-finger gestures (i.e., Tap, Double-Tap, Press, and
Flick) as well as multi-finger gestures, such as Pinch. The compelling capabilities of the
ClearPad touchscreen enrich the user experience, bringing more ease-of-use to the NTT
docomo Prime series N-01A.
"We're very pleased to work with an industry leader like NEC to incorporate our innovative
ClearPad interface into the high-profile docomo Prime series mobile phones," said Yoshi
Maeda, president of Synaptics Japan. "Our ClearPad and EGR technology help to enable
feature-rich applications that can be enjoyed by the growing user base in Japan's mobile
phone market."
Synaptics ClearPad is available to manufacturers that want proven capacitive
touchscreens for their mobile devices -- for navigation, scrolling, virtual controls, and other
functions. To find out more about ClearPad, visit
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
Synaptics, ClearPad, TouchPad, and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the
United States and/or other countries.
docomo PRIME series is a trademark of NTT DOCOMO, INC. in Japan and other
countries.
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.
CONTACT: Rebecca Parr of Synaptics Inc.
+1-408-454-5178
rparr@synaptics.com; or
Tara Yingst of Edelman
+1-650-762-2942
tara.yingst@edelman.com,
for Synaptics Inc.
(SYNA)
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