InPlay Technologies Announces Digital Pen Support for UMPC Market
January 09 2007 - 9:15AM
PR Newswire (US)
PHOENIX, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- InPlay Technologies(R)
(NASDAQ:NPLA), a developer and marketer of innovative, emerging
technologies, today announced that its digital pen technology
offers computer OEMs pen-input capability for ultra-mobile PC
(UMPC) devices. The InPlay MagicPoint(R) system for UMPCs consists
of a digitizer behind a seven-inch LCD screen and an active RF
digital writing pen. The system is customizable to meet OEM
specifications, from a low-cost corded pen with basic handwriting
input capability to a feature-rich cordless digital pen for
powerful computing in a highly mobile system. The active RF pen
adds greater accuracy and enhanced functionality such as hover,
tilt and pressure sensitivity, creating a more user-friendly
interaction versus a passive stylus. Additionally, there is less
wear and tear on the writing surface than experienced with
traditional touch screens. "InPlay's MagicPoint technology can also
be leveraged beyond the tablet PC, our primary market today. Our
goal is to enable active RF pen-input as a standard user interface
across all mobile PC devices," said Bob Brilon, CEO, InPlay
Technologies. "By offering a range of options, we can help OEMs
targeting the UMPC market design an active digitizer with the
functionality and price point that best fits their needs." The UMPC
platform takes the functionality of a full-size laptop PC into a
light, portable device about the size of a paperback book. Most
UMPC devices currently on the market offer a touch screen interface
with a passive stylus. By adding the InPlay MagicPoint active
digitizer and pen, OEMs can offer an enhanced user experience in
their next-generation products. InPlay's MagicPoint technology is
the only pen input solution with digital stream communication
available today. The analog technology used on most systems today
uses an analog communication method with limited expansion
capability. With digital signaling technology, the MagicPoint
system enables nearly limitless future feature enhancements as the
market for pen-input capability expands. Introduced in early 2006,
market research firm In-Stat believes the potential for UMPC
shipments could be 7.8 million units by 2011. More information on
InPlay's digital pen solutions can be found at
http://www.inplaytechnologies.com/. About InPlay Technologies
InPlay Technologies develops, markets and licenses proprietary
emerging technologies. Working with its licensees and OEM
customers, InPlay offers technology solutions that enable
innovative designs and improved functionality for electronic
products. The company's MagicPoint(R) technology is the only
digital-based pen-input solution for the rapidly growing tablet PC
and mobile computing markets. Its Duraswitch(R) brand of electronic
switch technologies couples the friendly tactile feedback of
mechanical pushbuttons and rotary dials with the highly reliable,
thin profile of membrane switches, making it ideal in a wide range
of commercial and industrial applications. InPlay is focused on
further commercializing these technologies and seeking additional
innovative technologies to enhance its portfolio. Visit
http://www.inplaytechnologies.com/ for more information.
DATASOURCE: InPlay Technologies CONTACT: Heather Beshears, Vice
President, Corporate Communications of InPlay Technologies,
+1-480-586-3357, Web site: http://www.inplaytechnologies.com/
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