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Synaptics Brings New Functionality to PCs with SmartBar TechnologySAN JOSE, Calif., June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptics Inc. (NASDAQ: SYNA), the leading developer of human interface solutions, today announced the availability of its new SmartBar™ technology, further expanding the company's portfolio of innovative solutions into the untapped desktop PC market. Designed specifically for desktop PCs and notebooks, Synaptics' SmartBar technology is a first-to-market solution that adds unique touch gesture features to the keyboard space bar, providing OEMs with the ability to create and deploy products that enhance productivity and usability for consumers. Early adopters, including Tt eSPORTS, the gaming accessory division of Thermaltake, benefit from the new capacitive sensing spacebar using Synaptics® exclusive SmartBar technology with finger-based gesture support. SmartBar offers a variety of innovative and programmable functionality to the underutilized spacebar. As the natural resting spot for the thumbs, users can now use SmartBar touch gestures for rapid editing of text, simplified zoom, or any number of customizable functions enabled by the provided macro editor. Speed and productivity are made possible with SmartBar in uses such as performance gaming and office programs. Key SmartBar Features:
"Desktop PCs still represent a sizeable portion of the PC market, especially in the commercial segment, but most desktop users have been left behind in terms of next-generation interfaces such as touch," said Tom Mainelli, VP of Devices & Displays at International Data Corporation (IDC). "Companies are always looking for ways to help drive employee efficiency, and feature-rich, touch-enabled keyboards represent a straightforward, affordable way to help increase worker productivity." "Synaptics has been expanding its offering within the PC industry and has seen significant traction among OEMs and ODMs for our innovative SmartBar technology," said Huibert Verhoeven, senior vice president and general manager, Human Interface Systems Division (HISD), Synaptics. "Integrating our touch and biometrics technology into the desktop market is a natural extension of our solutions, and just the next step in our mission to further advance the human interface revolution." Availability: About Synaptics: Follow Synaptics on Twitter and LinkedIn, or visit synaptics.com. Synaptics, SmartBar and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. For further information, please contact: Public Relations: Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150603/220425
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