Adoption of new applications on consumer electronic devices, such as mobile phones, is being held back by the limitations of increasingly complex user interfaces. To combat this problem, Wacom Components today launched its Penabled™ technology to provide a simple interface solution for device manufacturers.
Penabled technology is a complete embedded pen input solution, based on Wacom's patented electro-magnetic technology. Comprising a cordless and battery-less, pressure sensitive pen and a robust display it provides a more flexible and natural interface designed to make complex electronic devices simple to use.
The increased pen accuracy of Penabled devices enables application zooming, the ability to hover without touching the screen and more realistic handwriting recognition. Additionally Penabled devices are more durable, offer better colour transmission, pressure sensitivity, increased input area, precise input control than standard incumbent technology.
"As electronic devices such as mobile phones and PDAs get more and more complex, manufacturers need to deploy interface solutions that make it easier for consumers to access their capabilities," commented Justin Staines, sales and marketing director, Wacom Components. "A pen is one of the most natural interfaces, enabling a simple, flexible way of interacting with new technology. For example, Penabled allows easy access to complex mobile phone applications such as mapping, video streaming and m-commerce."
Wacom's technology has been proven in over 2 million pen tablets, LCD tablets and pen-computers since its introduction in 1983. Wacom is the key supplier of interface technology for the Microsoft Tablet PC, working with manufacturers including Toshiba, Fujitsu and Acer.
Wacom Components Europe Ltd is focussed on the design and delivery of Wacom's Penabled™ interface solution to OEM manufacturers. The mobile device market is Wacom Components' first target. Additional future vertical markets for Wacom Components include medical, industrial, command and control and aviation.
