All items tagged with human interfaces (9)

AAVAA’s Blink & Click Head-Mouse Devices Receive FCC Certification

March 4, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

AAVAA’s Blink & Click Head-Mouse Devices Receive FCC Certification

Following the announcement that its assistive devices had received CE Certification in the European Market earlier in 2025, AAVAA has now received FCC certification for its Blink & Click Head Mouse devices, ensuring compliance with US regulatory standards for electromagnetic compatibility and safety. The Canadian pioneer of assistive technology is now able to expand across the North American market and empower individuals with mobility and communication challenges.

Azoteq Announces New IQS390 and IQS396 Haptic ICs for Improved Interfaces

January 31, 2025 by Joao Martins

Azoteq Announces New IQS390 and IQS396 Haptic ICs for Improved Interfaces

Already a market reference in sensor fusion solutions for consumer electronics and automotive interfaces, Azoteq announced the launch of two integrated circuits (ICs) designed to provide precise, customizable, and energy-efficient haptic feedback for a wide range of applications. The IQS390 Haptics Driver and the IQS396 ProxFusion IC enhance the user experience by providing improved interactions

Harman Automotive Transforms In-Cabin Experience at CES 2024

January 11, 2024 by Joao Martins

Harman Automotive Transforms In-Cabin Experience at CES 2024

Showcasing with Samsung and other industry partners at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Harman’s new automotive products redefine possibilities inside the car. At CES 2024, the multinational unveiled its latest lineup of automotive products that will equip OEMs with the ability to deliver new in-cabin features and content. In the audio front, Harman introduced SeatSonic, a new approach to traditional in-cabin audio, moving speakers into the seats. New entertainment experiences that will be in-market in 2024.

SoundHound Unveils Dynamic Interaction With Generative AI Technology

February 9, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

SoundHound Unveils Dynamic Interaction With Generative AI Technology

SoundHound AI unveiled Dynamic Interaction With Generative AI, further extending the capabilities of the company’s real-time, multimodal interface by granting users hands-free access to a vast wealth of ideas, information, and sophisticated search functionality. A newly released demo showcases how Generative AI platforms, like ChatGPT from OpenAI, would work in-vehicle for the automotive industry.

Microchip Announces New Solution for Knob on Display Touchscreen Designs

July 1, 2022 by Joao Martins

Microchip Announces New Solution for Knob on Display Touchscreen Designs

Microchip Technology launched a new maXTouch Knob on Display (KoD) controller, the first automotive-grade touchscreen controller family to natively support the detection and reporting of capacitive rotary encoders, as well as mechanical switches on top of a touch panel. Unlike traditional mechanical rotary encoders, this new technology enables the mounting of the knob directly onto the display without an opening in the panel or any customization of the touch pattern, increasing design flexibility.

Voice AI Technology Company SoundHound to Become Publicly Traded

November 16, 2021 by Joao Martins

Voice AI Technology Company SoundHound to Become Publicly Traded

SoundHound, a leading technology company with its unique voice AI platform, available across 22 languages, and Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners Co., a blank check, special purpose acquisition company, announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. The combined company will be called SoundHound AI, Inc. and is expected to be publicly listed on Nasdaq under the symbol SOUN following the closing of the transaction.

Synaptics Completes Acquisition of DisplayLink and Broadcom’s Wireless Business

July 31, 2020 by Joao Martins

Synaptics Completes Acquisition of DisplayLink and Broadcom’s Wireless Business

Synaptics Inc from San Jose, CA - the same company that in 2017 acquired Conexant, one of the industry's leading audio and voice technology specialists - expanded even more it's connectivity lead with the just concluded acquisition of DisplayLink Corp., a leading supplier of universal docking solutions and high-performance video compression technology. This strategic expansion of Synaptics business happens just a few days after the acquisition of assets and manufacturing rights associated with the wireless connectivity business of Broadcom.

Senseg Introduces World’s First Flexible Actuators Manufactured with Roll-To-Roll Technology

September 17, 2019 by Cristina Costa

Senseg Introduces World’s First Flexible Actuators Manufactured with Roll-To-Roll Technology

Senseg, a leading manufacturer of electrostatic sensors based in Finland, announced that it has created a new category of flexible electronics by launching a family of roll-to-roll manufactured actuators for use in traditional flat actuator applications as well as for new applications, such as wearables, soft robotics, VR/AR devices, and interior integrated sensors. Called Senseg ELFIAC (for Elastomeric Film Actuator), the new product will deliver large-scale manufacturable actuators that are far less expensive to produce than comparable traditional actuators (such as piezos) and use cheaper, non-toxic materials.

Synaptics to Acquire Audio and Voice Technology Specialist Conexant

June 16, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Synaptics to Acquire Audio and Voice Technology Specialist Conexant

The market for anything related to far-field voice solutions has never been hotter, and acquisitions are a natural result of the increasing demand for those cutting edge technologies and engineering talent. Conexant Systems, a leading provider of audio and voice technology solutions based in Irvine, CA, announced an agreement to be acquired by Synaptics. Meanwhile, Synaptics also acquired the video and audio processing division of Marvell Technology Group.