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>>Visteon and Immersion working on touch-based controls for cars
by Ralph Hanson
Haptic-enabled controls could be in many cars by 2010
"The auto industry represents a tremendous international opportunity for touch feedback as manufacturers address an increasing number of features and controls that must be implemented to very rigorous design standards," said Chuck Joseph, Immersion's senior vice president and general manager, Touch Interface Products. "We believe haptic touch controls bridge a critical gap in next-generation automotive interiors and create a fast-growing demand that Immersion is ready to meet."
The end goal of the project is a consistent, intuitive and ergonomic design for human-machine interface, allowing drivers to interact with their technologically complex cars with a minimum of distraction, while preserving aesthetic design. The haptic nature of the design could allow such innovations as surfaces that appear completely smooth to offer dynamic feedback via vibration or other methods, simulating button presses or similar sensations.
Visteon and Immersion will be presenting a demonstration of the technology at the Visteon exhibit during the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 8-11.
"The auto industry represents a tremendous international opportunity for touch feedback as manufacturers address an increasing number of features and controls that must be implemented to very rigorous design standards," said Chuck Joseph, Immersion's senior vice president and general manager, Touch Interface Products. "We believe haptic touch controls bridge a critical gap in next-generation automotive interiors and create a fast-growing demand that Immersion is ready to meet."
The end goal of the project is a consistent, intuitive and ergonomic design for human-machine interface, allowing drivers to interact with their technologically complex cars with a minimum of distraction, while preserving aesthetic design. The haptic nature of the design could allow such innovations as surfaces that appear completely smooth to offer dynamic feedback via vibration or other methods, simulating button presses or similar sensations.
Visteon and Immersion will be presenting a demonstration of the technology at the Visteon exhibit during the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 8-11.
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