3M and Quanta Computer showcase Dispersive Signal Technology for notebooks and netbooks
NXT plc, a provider of unique sound solutions, best known for its flat panel loudspeaker and touch screen technologies, announces that 3M Touch Systems has developed Dispersive Signal Technology (DST) for use in Quanta Computer's notebook and netbook touch screen platforms. DST is a unique touch screen technology invented by NXT based on its expertise in bending wave physics, and is licensed exclusively to 3M Innovative Properties Co. DST is currently in commercial production with 3M Touch Systems. For more information on the technology, visit www.3m.com/touch. NXT expects to receive royalty income from the agreement.
Demonstrated at the recently held Computex Taipei 2010 show in Taiwan, DST-equipped display panels have an extra layer of specially designed glass mounted with sensors that locate a finger touch or stylus input by calculating the location of the 'shock' caused by the motion of touching the screen. DST also has an ability to detect both stylus and finger inputs with high precision, and allows for slimmer tablets than other optical touch screen technologies. DST-equipped computers are expected to launch by the end of 2010.
Peter Thoms, NXT Chief Executive, said, "This is a significant endorsement of DST and its first application for netbooks and notebooks. 3M is a major customer with whom we have a relationship dating back seven years."
Voyl Divljakovic, 3M vice president and general manager, Electronic Solutions Division and Touch Systems, said, "3M brings some of the most advanced touch technology solutions available today to the marketplace. With a broad 3M technology portfolio we can tailor touch solutions to the needs of our customers, like Quanta Computer."
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For further information, please contact:
Peter Thoms
NXT plc
t: +44 (0) 1223 598491
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Peter Curtain
Allerton Communications
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About NXT
NXT's commitment to inventiveness in sound and touch has enabled it to deliver new technologies already deployed in audio systems, TVs, PCs and laptops, mobile phones, PA systems, cars, aircraft and in public buildings and facilities around the world. With its unique portfolio of patented technologies and unparalleled expertise in the field of bending wave physics, NXT helps its partners invent, create and market innovative sound solutions that offer sustainable differentiation.
NXT is fully listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol NTX) and has operations in Hong Kong, Japan and the USA as well as the UK. Further information is available from www.nxtsound.com.
About 3M Touch Systems
3M Touch Systems, Inc., with more than 25 years of touch expertise, provides innovative touchscreen technology products to customers worldwide under the "3M and "MicroTouch" brands. Popular single touch, gesture touch and multi-touch applications include casino gaming, retail point of sale, foodservice, hospitality, self-service, industrial, healthcare and interactive digital signage.