Synaptics ClearPad Technology
Synaptics has announced a concept phone based on new "ClearPad" technology.
ClearPad is a thin, high resolution capactitive touch screen that can be placed over any viewable surface. This allows for sensitive touch input over existing screen technology.
The technology is expected to be available for manufacturers by the end of the year.
This is interesting to Apple users due to the number of rumors and patents surrounding a full-screen touch-control video iPod. Specifically, there has been discussion about Multi-touch sensitive displays, use of Gestures, touch interface patents, and the touch screen video iPod rumors. These rumors have spawned many concept designs depicting the unreleased iPod. Apple has an existing relationship with Synaptics who provided click wheels for Apple's iPods.
Meanwhile, iTunes Movie downloads are conveniently also expected by year's end.
ClearPad is a thin, high resolution capactitive touch screen that can be placed over any viewable surface. This allows for sensitive touch input over existing screen technology.
ClearPad is based on Synaptics' proprietary sensing technology, and will offer unique capabilities such as two finger input, proximity sensing, text entry and high resolution finger input that can dramatically improve and enhance the user experience with a touch screen.
The technology is expected to be available for manufacturers by the end of the year.
This is interesting to Apple users due to the number of rumors and patents surrounding a full-screen touch-control video iPod. Specifically, there has been discussion about Multi-touch sensitive displays, use of Gestures, touch interface patents, and the touch screen video iPod rumors. These rumors have spawned many concept designs depicting the unreleased iPod. Apple has an existing relationship with Synaptics who provided click wheels for Apple's iPods.
Meanwhile, iTunes Movie downloads are conveniently also expected by year's end.
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72 months ago
Ooh, I hear yet more footsteps as the iPod and iPhone marches closer to us. :)
72 months ago
Finally, some real news. Anyone else notice that the rumor sites have been dry lately?
I have a feeling the will get a lot juicier soon. We're hopefully in for a few months of big Apple announcements and upgrades.
72 months ago
I have a feeling the will get a lot juicier soon. We're hopefully in for a few months of big Apple announcements and upgrades.
Let's hope so -- I've been resisting the temptation to buy a new cell contract all year.
72 months ago
I can't stand this anymore :(. I'm in the market for a new computer (be it a notebook or a desktop), a new mediaplayer and a new cellphone.
Can't wait!
Can't wait!
72 months ago
ClearPad Technology sounds like either an acne or feminine hygiene product.
That being said. The onyx concept phone looks too big for normal use, unless that use is to club someone over the head.
That being said. The onyx concept phone looks too big for normal use, unless that use is to club someone over the head.
72 months ago
This is gold, by the end of this year Apple could have it... MWSF '07.. Touch Screen iPods, iPhone ,iTMS with feature films, with some fance new intel chip...
And before that Merom MacBook and MacBook Pro, Conroe iMac and a new iPod nano....
Happy times
Also my phone plan is...i'm waiting for an iPhone, because after playing with the razr and Chocolate at the verizon store... they UI sucks. I was very disappointer with possible phones updates, when Apple makes a Phone, i'll swicth over to who ever the give the phone to.
And before that Merom MacBook and MacBook Pro, Conroe iMac and a new iPod nano....
Happy times
Also my phone plan is...i'm waiting for an iPhone, because after playing with the razr and Chocolate at the verizon store... they UI sucks. I was very disappointer with possible phones updates, when Apple makes a Phone, i'll swicth over to who ever the give the phone to.
72 months ago
Doubtful that an iPhone will go with Sprint, but at least I can hope for higher capacity iPods to fit all those videos -- right? RIGHT?
Fishes,
narco.
Fishes,
narco.
72 months ago
isn't this just touch screen technology that we've had for years.. but only on the outside now?? seems like a breakthrough, but not really. :rolleyes:
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