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Immersion Introduces Haptics Solution for Touch Screen Computers

^{Published on 2010-08-31 13:46:05 - Market Wire}
 

SAN JOSE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ:IMMR), the leading developer and licensor of [ haptics technology ], today announced a newproduct in the TouchSense 2000 series to power touch feedback effects in touch screen computers. The TouchSense 2500 enables drop-in IC solutions to drive compelling haptic effects that transform the user experience in touch-based PCs, slates, tablets, netbooks, notebooks, ultra-portables and all-in-one computers. As momentum for touch input increases, the companya™s technology provides tactile response, making interactions more intuitive, satisfying and exciting by restoring amechanicala feel to screens.

"Now standard in mobile phones, wea™re seeing increased adoption of touch-input interfaces across a range of other markets, most notably in mobile computing"

The TouchSense 2500 solution supports integrated and advanced UIs and touch gesture-based interactions and may be integrated to generate a rich palette of effects from simple alerts to sophisticated touch gestures in touch pads, capacitive buttons, touch screens and virtual keyboards. It includes product-specific reference designs, and a haptics effects library. TouchSense 2500 supports both Windows and Android operating systems.

aNow standard in mobile phones, wea™re seeing increased adoption of touch-input interfaces across a range of other markets, most notably in mobile computing,a said Immersiona™s Dennis Sheehan, vice president of marketing. aTouchSense 2500 provides OEMs and designers an easy-to-implement haptics solution and makes these interfaces dynamic, ultimately pleasing users and differentiating products."

[ TouchSense 2500 Solution ]

• Cost-effective Compelling Haptic Effects to improve the user experience
• Drop-in Haptic Processor from leading IC manufacturers; and porting available for custom processors
• Product-specific Reference Designs simplify implementation of rich haptic effects that are suited to the device
• Streamlined Haptic Effects Library allows designers to readily select compelling haptic effects through a single command API designed for a wide range of UI elements including touch screens, touch gestures, and capacitive buttons
• Rich User Interface Integration with capacitive buttons, alerts, touch screens, and touch gesture like tap, double-tap, swipe, spread, pinch, slide/drag and long press
• I/O Interfaces include I2C, USB and OS support including Android and Windows 7
• Low Power Consumption minimizes drain on battery life
• Proven Mass Market Suppliers for inertial actuators and amplifiers enable a reliable solution

[ TouchSense 2500 Target Market Applications ]

• Slates
• Tablets
• Netbooks
• Notebooks
• Ultra-portables

TouchSense 2500 is currently available and is being brought to market as off-the-shelf haptic processors from Immersiona™s chip partners. It may also be ported to a device manufacturera™s specific chip to add haptics to their solution.

In a separate press release today, Immersion announced that Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology, has licensed TouchSense technology to enhance products by engaging the sense of touch. The innovative libretto w100 is Toshibaa™s first product to incorporate Immersiona™s technology.

About Immersion ([ www.immersion.com ])

Founded in 1993, Immersion (NASDAQ:IMMR) is the leading innovator in [ haptics technology ]; the company's touch feedback solutions deliver a more compelling sense of the digital world. Using Immersion's high-fidelity haptic systems, partners can transform user experiences with unique and customizable touch feedback effects; excite the senses in games, videos and music; restore "mechanical" feel by providing intuitive and unmistakable confirmation; improve safety by overcoming distractions while driving or performing a medical procedure; and expand usability when audio and visual feedback are ineffective. Immersion's TouchSense technology provides haptics in mobile phone, automotive, gaming, medical and consumer electronics products from world-class companies. With over 900 issued or pending patents in the U.S. and other countries, Immersion helps bring the digital universe to life.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains aforward-looking statementsa that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of Immersion Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

All statements, other than the statements of historical fact, are statements that may be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the benefits of Immersiona™s products and the value of Immersiona™s intellectual property.

Immersiona™s actual results might differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties associated with Immersiona™s business, which include, but are not limited to, the effects of the current macroeconomic climate; delay in or failure to achieve commercial demand for the TouchSense 2500; or third party products incorporating the TouchSense 2500; a delay in or failure to achieve the acceptance offorce feedback as a critical user experience; unanticipated difficulties and challenges encountered in product development efforts by Immersion and its licensees. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond the control of Immersion.

For a more detailed discussion of these factors, and other factors that could cause actual results to vary materially, interested parties should review the risk factors listed in Immersiona™s most current Form 10-Q and Form 10-K, which are on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this press release reflect Immersiona™s beliefs and predictions as of the date of this release. Immersion disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of financial, business, or any other developments occurring after the date of this release.

Immersion, the Immersion logo and TouchSense are trademarks of Immersion Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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