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News Release from: Cypress Semiconductor | Subject: PSoC with CapSense
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 18 August 2006
Up-market alarm clock has a touch of
class
Oregon Scientific uses CapSense capacitive touch sensing solution for the user interface in the new BARM699A radio alarm clock with weather station and radio-controlled atomic time.
Oregon Scientific, a leader in consumer electronics and home weather stations, has implemented Cypress's CapSense capacitive touch sensing solution for the user interface in the new BARM699A radio alarm clock with weather station and radio-controlled atomic time The CapSense solution enables touch panel control with only one component
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 7 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"As the leader in timing and weather products, we are always looking for innovative ways to differentiate our products, and the attractive touch interface enabled by Cypress's CapSense technology is an excellent differentiator", said David Fuhriman, Senior Product Manager of Oregon Scientific.
"Oregon Scientific's new radio alarm clock is another excellent implementation of the CapSense solution in the home electronics market", said George Saul, Vice President of Cypress's PSoC Business Unit.
"The clock delivers added functionality consumers can access with an aesthetically pleasing interface, while taking full advantage of the design benefits that CapSense offers".
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