From TouchNetix for Many Applications
New Generation of 3D Touchless User Interfaces
TouchNetix has expanded its touchscreen chip series "aXiom" with versions that recognise touch gestures without a real touch having taken place. They therefore enable touchless and 3D HMI functions in many applications in cars, industry, medical, and consumer electronics.
TouchNetix’ single-chip aXiom technology enables proximity sensing 10-15 cm above the surface of the screen. Furthermore, multiple hover gestures are sensed 5-6 cm above the screen. These safety-enhancing functions transform the user interface into an innovative and more intuitive user experience. Within the car HMI, touchless technology allows users to reduce the level of eye interaction with the touchscreen, improving safety. In public and multi-user touchscreen applications, touchless technology reduces the risk and transfer of virus and bacterial contamination.
These additional features delivered by the aXiom chips are achieved without additional sensor electrodes, board-level components, or other additional sensing hardware. These 3D and Touchless User Interface functions are therefore achieved at low system cost. The aXiom chip family supports display sizes from 5” to over 55” diagonal and with a wide range of aspect ratios.
Vegard Wollan, Chief Executive Officer of TouchNetix commented, “Our intuitive gesture operation allows more hygienic and safer use of touchscreens in a multitude of environments. We have a range of customers launching products with 3D and Touchless features, and throughout this year, many of our customers and partners will offer worldwide distribution of their solutions”.
TouchNetix has a global network of manufacturing and distribution partners. The company’s aXiom chips are qualified according to the Automotive Electronic Council AEC-Q100/Q006 standard.
