Fuse
The Fuse mobile phone concept is a collaboration among Synaptics, Texas Instruments (TI), Immersion, TheAlloy, and TAT – The Astonishing Tribe. The device solves key human interface challenges for current-generation handsets, primarily single-handed usage. The Fuse debuted January 2010 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and February 2010 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
The Technology:
Features
- Back-of-device sensor supports navigation and scrolling
- Grip sensors can be used for selection and scroll activation
- Ultra-clear sensor design optimizes OLED display
Product Reviews
- Engadget: “Everything works great, with wonderful touch sensitivity on the back of the ‘phone’”
read more > - GSMArena: “…this is one of the most convenient scrolling methods that we have ever seen…”
read more > - The Motley Fool: “…the Fuse product, which integrates a number of interface technologies, offers a compelling point of differentiation from what is going on in the smartphone market.”
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