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Xiaomi MIX Phone First to Use Advanced Elliptic Labs Ultrasound Proximity Software, Enabling a Cleaner Design
Elliptic Labs, the global leader in ultrasound sensing, today announced
the first innovation in proximity detection since Apple (News - Alert) rolled out its
initial smartphone in 2007. The technology, called INNER BEAUTY is being
used in a new phone, the "MIX," launched today by Xiaomi. INNER
BEAUTY replaces the phone's hardware proximity sensor with
ultrasound software and allows the speaker to be completely invisible,
extending the functional area of the screen all the way to the top edge
of the phone.
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INNER BEAUTY replaces a phone's hardware proximity sensor with ultrasound software and allows the speaker to be completely invisible, extending the functional area of the screen all the way to the top edge of the phone. (Photo: Business Wire)
Until now, all smartphones required an optical infrared hardware
proximity senso to turn off the screen and disable the touch
functionality when users held the device up to their ear. Without the
proximity sensor, a user's ear or cheek could accidentally trigger
actions during a call, such as hanging up the call or dialing numbers
while the call is ongoing. However, INNER BEAUTY -- built on Elliptic
Labs' BEAUTY ultrasound proximity software -- uses patented algorithms
not only to remove the proximity sensor, but also to hide the speaker
behind the phone's glass screen.
Besides eliminating the unsightly holes on a phone's screen, Elliptic
Labs' technology eliminates common issues with hardware proximity
sensors, such as their unreliability in certain weather conditions or in
response to various skin colors as well as dark hair. The value INNER
BEAUTY brings to mobile OEMs includes not only more screen real estate
but also reduced cost with the removal of the hardware sensor.
Xiaomi's new MIX phone will be sold primarily in Asia, a vast market
with millions of consumers who demand exciting technology and features.
"We are thrilled to have our ultrasound proximity software featured in
the new smartphone from world leader Xiaomi. Elliptic Labs is the only
ultrasound proximity feature vendor designed into a tier-1 mobile
handset," said Laila Danielsen, CEO of Elliptic Labs. "This is a
significant validation of our Elliptic Labs' value proposition and we
are confident this will pave the way for additional design wins for our
innovative ultrasound proximity product in the coming quarters."
Xiaomi sold more than 70 million phones in 2015 and its new Model MIX
with its ultra-thin bezel will appeal to users who want more screen
space for watching videos or gaming on their phone, and without
unsightly proximity sensor holes.
Photos: http://www.ellipticlabs.com/press-kit/
About Elliptic Labs
Elliptic Labs' ultrasonic technology provides proximity sensing features
and touchless user experiences for consumer devices, delivering natural
extension of human interaction to consumer devices. The technology can
be integrated with smartphones, wearables , and IoT devices. Ultrasound
offers the best combination of high resolution, 180-degree interaction
space and low power consumption compared to cameras or other sensing
technologies. Elliptic Labs is a privately held company with
headquarters in Oslo, Norway and offices in San Francisco, California;
and Shanghai, China. For more information, visit: www.ellipticlabs.com.
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