Synaptics and the Handheld Devices Marketplace

Synaptics applies its expertise in sensing technology and interface design to solve the unique challenges of the mobile devices—including mobile phones, portable entertainment devices, GPS devices, PDAs, and more. For many of these devices, the screen is the interface. As users grow to expect more interaction and capabilities from their devices, Synaptics is ready with a range of flexible, innovative human interface solutions designed specifically for handheld devices.

Our products translate gestures into scrolling, cursor control, selection, and even text input. The resulting interface solution offers users a compelling and simple way to access and navigate complex mobile menus and applications. As handheld devices add new feature rich capabilities and content, the human interface will continue to become even more important.