{"id":80874,"date":"2009-12-14T18:50:30","date_gmt":"2009-12-14T23:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wmpoweruser.com\/?p=11300"},"modified":"2009-12-14T18:50:30","modified_gmt":"2009-12-14T23:50:30","slug":"synaptics-shows-true-full-touch-phone-design-with-tat-ui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/80874","title":{"rendered":"Synaptics shows true full-touch phone design with TAT UI"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tweetmeme_button\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/api.tweetmeme.com\/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwmpoweruser.com%2F%3Fp%3D11300\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/api.tweetmeme.com\/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwmpoweruser.com%2F%3Fp%3D11300\" height=\"61\" width=\"51\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><object classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"630\" height=\"500\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/KnZtnlzqhzY&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;fs=1&amp;\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><embed type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"630\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/KnZtnlzqhzY&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;fs=1&amp;\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\"><\/embed><\/object><\/p>\n<p>Synaptics today introduced Fuse\u2122, a collaborative mobile phone concept, demonstrating the future of user interaction for handsets. Integrating for the first time multiple interface technologies\u2014including multi-touch capacitive sensing, haptic feedback, 3-D graphics, and force, grip, and proximity sensing\u2014the Fuse concept phone showcases exciting new mobile device usage models. In addition, Fuse demonstrates to device manufacturers the value of ecosystem collaborations providing a model for designing multi-modal interfaces that will optimize the user experience on next-generation handheld device. Every step in the value chain affects and is affected by the end product. A truly collaborative approach takes advantage of each partner\u2019s unique contributions in benefiting the user.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beyond Today\u2019s Touchscreen<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fuse extends the now-prevalent touchscreen-based user experience first unveiled in August 2006 with Synaptics\u2019 award-winning Onyx mobile concept. With Fuse\u2019s bold lineup of innovative interface technologies, Synaptics and partners tackle the difficulty of single-handed usage and the need to look at the screen\u2014two key challenges faced by on-the-go users in current-generation touchscreen phones.<\/p>\n<p>Fuse\u2019s innovative sensing technologies surrounding the entire device enable quick, intuitive, single-handed navigation. For example, grip sensing achieved via force and capacitive touch sensors on the sides of the phone allows the user to execute common controls such as pan and scroll. In addition to the novel side sensors, Fuse introduces for the first time, 2D navigation from the back of the phone. This feature offers yet another mode of effective and fun single-handed control without obstructing the display or enhanced usability, Fuse combines multiple sensory input and feedback technologies including active 3-D graphics and next-generation haptic effects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConsumers have many options when it comes to choosing a smartphone, and though many phones are loaded with applications to simplify one\u2019s life, they often accomplish just the opposite,\u201d said William Stofega, research manager for mobile device technology and trends at IDC. \u201cSynaptics partnering with innovative industry leaders to deliver an intelligent concept device that has the consumers&#8217; lifestyles in mind will help showcase the true potential of the smartphone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Collaborative Design<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Fuse mobile phone concept is the result of a unique collaboration between Synaptics and four global partners\u2014TheAlloy, The Astonishing Tribe (TAT), Immersion, and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI). With human interface and digital lifestyle in mind, the Fuse design team created a stunning and functional user interface with innovative new modes of sensing input, and visual and haptic feedback.<\/p>\n<p>Each partner provided valuable expertise and contributions to the project:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>TheAlloy led the user experience and overall product design efforts.<\/li>\n<li>TAT enabled the effective 3-D environment and lent their extensive user interface software design skills.<\/li>\n<li>Immersion made possible the tactile feedback, ensuring an integrated and satisfying experience.<\/li>\n<li>TI\u2019s OMAP\u2122 3630 processor provided the framework and platform to leverage the enhanced multimedia, graphics and imaging features that consumers crave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, Synaptics\u2019 ClearPad\u2122, NavPoint\u2122, and TouchButtons\u2122 solutions are used in the Fuse mobile concept to offer unique capabilities\u2014such as two-finger input, proximity sensing, grip sensing, text entry, and high-resolution finger input\u2014providing precise pointing and navigation that can dramatically improve and enhance the user experience with a touchscreen.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wmpoweruser.com\/$Fuse%5b7%5d.jpg\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/wmpoweruser.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/Fuse2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11301\" title=\"Fuse\" src=\"http:\/\/wmpoweruser.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/Fuse2.jpg\" alt=\"Fuse\" width=\"550\" height=\"249\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/wmpoweruser.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/Fuse21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11302\" title=\"Fuse2\" src=\"http:\/\/wmpoweruser.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/Fuse21.jpg\" alt=\"Fuse2\" width=\"560\" height=\"342\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Future handset innovation will rely on the relationship between technology design and designers to unlock the potential of mobile phones as an ideal computing platform. Fuse illustrates to OEMs the advances in Synaptics\u2019 sensing technologies and the collaborative effort that will inspire a new wave of multi-modal input design.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe best touch experience requires the expertise and collaboration of ecosystem leaders to optimize what the user sees and feels,\u201d said Gopal Garg, senior vice president of Synaptics\u2019 handheld business unit and corporate marketing. \u201cThe improved sensory experience of Fuse will drive handset innovation to evolve, taking the current generation of touch-based interaction to the next level of human-device interaction.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Fuse project has demonstrated the power of multi-party collaboration to deliver experience-led innovation, said Gus Desbarats, chairman, TheAlloy. \u201cEach partner within the Fuse project has helped to show the effect that leading-edge technology can deliver when applied with design thinking.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cExceptional user experience differentiates the best designs,\u201d said Craig Vachon, senior vice president and general manager of Immersion\u2019s touch line of business. \u201cFuse exemplifies the power of collaboration and realizes what is possible by integrating innovative technology, including Immersion\u2019s next-generation TouchSense solutions. Working with these partners has been gratifying; Fuse is further validation that our haptics technology brings to life the power of touch and makes devices more intuitive, satisfying, and fun to use.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProviding our technology in order to showcase user experience paradigms of next generation devices is one of the key ingredients that keep TAT ahead of the trends in mobile user interfaces\u201d, says Charlotta Falvin, chief executive officer of The Astonishing Tribe. \u201cRealizing design ideas that push the limits of technology like the Fuse UI does is one of our passions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe world is changing, and so is the way people interact with their mobile devices. TI is excited to be a part of the innovative Fuse concept that reiterates the significant headway we\u2019re making to advance mobile user experiences,\u201d said Fred Cohen, director of worldwide ecosystem partners for Texas Instruments. \u201cTI\u2019s OMAP platform works in sync with these other impressive technologies to bring big-screen, life-like capabilities to consumers\u2019 fingertips.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fuse will be demonstrated during CES in Las Vegas at the Synaptics, Immersion, and TI meeting areas, and at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February.<\/p>\n<p>Via <a href=\"http:\/\/pocketnow.com\/tech-news\/synaptics-fuse-concept-phone-is-the-ultimate-touch-device\" >Pocketnow.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--AD CODE GOES BETWEEN HERE --><br \/>\n<center><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"pub-6210711459792056\";\n\/* Links unit 200x90, created 7\/11\/09 *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"1365643126\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 200;\ngoogle_ad_height = 90;\n\/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\nsrc=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/center><\/p>\n<p><!--AD CODE GOES BETWEEN HERE --><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"a2a_dd addtoany_share_save\" href=\"http:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwmpoweruser.com%2F%3Fp%3D11300&amp;linkname=Synaptics%20shows%20true%20full-touch%20phone%20design%20with%20TAT%20UI\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/wmpoweruser.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/add-to-any\/share_save_171_16.png\" width=\"171\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Share\/Bookmark\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Synaptics today introduced Fuse\u2122, a collaborative mobile phone concept, demonstrating the future of user interaction for handsets. 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