Andre Yoskowitz
3 Jul 2007 16:09
The digital touch technology company Immersion announced yesterday that they had licensed the technology to mobile phone giant Nokia for future devices.
Although neither company mentioned the Apple iPhone when talking about the move, it can be seen as a direct response to the phone's launch. The iPhone makes heavy use of the touchscreen technology and many see the phone as a "game changing" device.
The licensed technology is Immersion's VibeTonz tactile feedback system which allows for devices to provide "unmistakable tactile cues in response to touch screen presses".
"With VibeTonz technology, Nokia can very purposefully access the sense of touch and add value throughout the mobile device," Immersion CEO Victor Vegas added.
Thanks to the deal, Nokia will be able to implement the technology into all their devices worldwide and it will also give developers of Nokia software the proper tools to incorporate the technology into their applications.
Financial terms were kept confidential for the time being, and the company also noted that an SDK will be uploaded for the Nokia developer community.
Source:
BetaNews