2009.11.18
Wacom’s pen technology provides comfortable menu navigation and annotation capabilities for eReader consumers looking for an edge
Tokyo, Japan and Vancouver, WA – Nov. 18, 2009 – Wacom announced today that its Wacom pen technology will be used with the IREX DR800SG, marking the first time the pen will be deployed with a consumer eReader.
IREX selected Wacom for its expertise in providing sophisticated UI technologies, including its Wacom pen technology, a battery-free and cordless pen which offers comfortable, "pen-point" navigational control, as well as the ability to make notes and diagrams directly on the ePaper’s surface.
"The long-term relationship forged between IREX and Wacom, starting with the IREX iLiad product three years ago, is helping to make electronic devices more natural and fun to use," said Hidetoshi Kamoto, Division General Manager of Wacom’s Components Division. "We are pleased to be working with IREX, a company that shares our vision of creating harmony between humans and technology."
The e-paper display is a perfect companion for Wacom Feel IT Technologies. Clearly, e-paper, e-ink and the e-pen represent an exciting movement for those embracing a digital lifestyle.
"As the eReader continues to evolve and becomes a substitute to paper-based books, magazines, and newspapers, offering a natural and interactive experience and note-taking capabilities, supported by the Wacom pen, will be a key differentiator within the category," said Kevin Hamilton, CEO of IREX North America. "Wacom’s high-quality interface solutions align perfectly with IREX’s’s goal of supplying a product that will be regarded as the premium choice by eReader consumers."
Wacom also provides its pen technology for IREX’s DR1000SG, an eReader device with note-taking functionality designed for enterprise use.
The Wacom Feel IT Technologies brand is the user interface technology of Wacom. By integrating sophisticated UI technologies such as a multi-touch, pen or a combination of the two with controllers and device drivers, the brand provides a highly natural and intuitive user interface experience for PCs, e-books and other IT devices.
Founded in 1983, Wacom’s vision to bring people and technology closer together through natural interface technologies has made it the world’s leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays, and digital interface solutions. The company provides OEM solutions to leading manufacturers serving incremental markets. Wacom’s interface technology, called Feel IT Technologies, is also offered as an integrated solution to strategic partners. Most Tablet PC manufacturers count on the advanced features and reliability of the brand to deliver a superior experience. Visit www.feelwacom.com for more information.
IREX Technologies BV has been instrumental in pushing the frontiers of digital reading since 2001 when it developed the electronic paper display for the Sony Librié, the first commercially-available eReader launched in 2004. Following the formation of IREX Technologies in 2005 as a spin-off company from Royal Philips Electronics, the company’s focus on open innovation and cooperation has seen them become one of the world’s leading providers of solutions for reading written digital content with the ease and comfort of print on paper. This is combined with the interactivity, flexibility and updating functionality provided by digital information.
