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News Release from: Eleksen (Peratech)
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 10 March 2006
Fabric keyboards to aid PC mobility
Eleksen is working with Microsoft Corp to deliver a range of ElekTex-based interfaces for new ultramobile PCs.
Eleksen is working with Microsoft Corp to deliver a range of ElekTex-based interfaces for new ultramobile PCs The new peripherals designs include Eleksen's Bluetooth fabric keyboard and its new USB keyboard
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 9 Jan 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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ElekTex gives OEMs a highly innovative interface technology which supports their needs to develop dynamic and feature rich peripherals for this new mobile computing platform.
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The designs illustrate how textile interfaces can be integrated into some of the most common accessories and peripherals to extend the ease-of-use and enhance the mobility of these devices creating a new type of peripheral that complements the portability of ultramobile PCs.
With ElekTex, interfaces can be developed into stand-alone accessories or can be built into protective cases and covers for ultramobile computing devices.
"We are pleased to be working alongside Microsoft to bring new portable interface designs to the market", said Robin Shephard, CEO, Eleksen.
"The focus of our business is to use ElekTex to revolutionise the way that consumers interact with their electronics devices".
"The opportunity to offer solutions for peripherals design and development for the new ultramobile PC is an unprecedented opportunity for us to participate in the birth of an entirely new breed of computing and entertainment devices".
"We're glad to have an innovative industry partner such as ElekTex onboard to design new technologies for ultramobile PCs", said Otto Berkes, General Manager of the Mobile Platforms Division at Microsoft Corp.
"ElekTex smart fabric interfaces offer capabilities that are well matched to complement the functionality and portability of new ultramobile PCs".
Additionally, working with ElekTex, OEMs can integrate a myriad of interface interactions ranging from simple keyboard button functions to navigation scroll controls and even multimedia gesture controls into fabric-based products.
OEMs can further build on these features and exploit ElekTex's core capability to be programmed and reconfigured by PC applications which can change the interface's design and function on-the-fly.
This is a significant benefit when considering the portability requirements for peripherals designed for the ultramobile market - a single interface which doubles as a keyboard and media player controller is both compact and lightweight.
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