Synaptics Named As CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree for ForcePad
Written by Synaptics
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Synaptics' High-Performance TouchPad with Force-Sensing Technology Recognized for Ability to Revolutionize the Human Interface for Notebook Computing
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2013
-- Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNA), a leading developer of
human interface solutions, today announced that it was named as an
International CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree
for ForcePad™, the breakthrough next-generation TouchPad™, at the 2013
Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
ForcePad is the PC industry's first touchpad that incorporates pressure
recognition, which revolutionizes the way we interact with our PCs.
ForcePad is a multi-finger, variable force detection, capacitive
touchpad that offers a large modern touchpad gesture area that is up to
40 percent thinner than today's clickpads, enabling thinner and lighter
Ultrabooks, making it ideal for the fast and fluid Windows 8 touch
experience by adding a new dimension of control to the notebook
human-computer interaction.
"Synaptics is delighted that ForcePad is being recognized with this
important award by the Consumer Electronics Association for its
innovation and impact in the notebook market," says Godfrey Cheng,
Vice President of Marketing for the Human Interface Systems Division. "ForcePad underscores Synaptics' long history of innovation in human
interaction in the PC space and we believe it will transform the way
people use their notebooks over the next several years."
The Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976.
The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria:
Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used
Aesthetic and design qualities
The product's intended function and user value
Unique and novel features that consumers would find attractive
How the design and innovation of the product compares to other products in the marketplace
Synaptics is currently showcasing ForcePad and its entire portfolio
of human interface products in a private meeting space (LVCC, South Hall
2, lower level, #MP25944) from January 8th through January 11th,
by appointment only. Customers and suppliers are encouraged to contact
their Synaptics partner to arrange a meeting time at CES. Media are
encouraged to contact to arrange a meeting time.
For up-to-the-minute Synaptics news, follow @SynaCorpon Twitter. For more information on Synaptics' products and solutions please visit www.synaptics.com.
About Synaptics
As a leading developer of human interface solutions which enhance the
user experience, Synaptics provides the broadest touch solutions
portfolio in the industry. The ClearPad™ family supports touchscreen
solutions for devices ranging from entry-level mobile phones to flagship
premium smartphones, tablets and notebook PCs. The TouchPad™ family,
including ClickPad™ and ForcePad™, is integrated into the majority of
today's notebook PCs. Synaptics' wide portfolio also includes
ThinTouch™ supporting thin and light keyboard solutions, as well as key
technologies for next generation touch-enabled video and display
applications.
Synaptics, ClearPad, TouchPad, ClickPad, ForcePad, ThinTouch, 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.
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