Good news and bad news: the good news is that we got to look at Synaptics'
Fuse concept phone, which pairs capacitive touch overload with tilt sensing, squeeze sensing and a fair bit of haptics. The bad news is that Synaptics is holding off on showing
the actual UI until MWC in February. So for now we've got a working prototype that demonstrates that the sensors really do work. It's an abstract affair, involving the formation of little 3D spheres that roll around on the screen and can be tweaked, pushed and generally confused by the various input methods. Everything works great, with wonderful touch sensitivity on the back of the "phone" being one of our favorite elements we'd like to see in more devices. One thing that became clear while playing with the phone is that while it's targeted at improving one-handed operation, it's actually impossible to actuate all the various sensors
simultaneously with one hand, which we suppose Synaptics should see as a mark of distinction. Check out a couple videos of the demo in action after the break.
posted January 9th 2010 5:13PM
Nice, I like where this is going.
This concept device could be the coming of a new generation of touch.
A device with touch all around the device.
Also the squeeze sense is cool. I don't know what would us it but seems possible that it could be used for something innovative and useful.
Looks very cool only downside I see is that its a little too big.
@MoonWalkerCTE Really? I thought it's a little too small.. The screen I mean. Would have liked it with an HD2 size screen or a little less.
Looks exactly like the padd in star trek elite force 2...
Finally a fresh industrial design
@HighestRanked
yes, and u can also play with the "aqueezy balls" when ur really bored or something. i want to see a full hands on
@dyyz sick
Don't concept stuff usually have a liiitle bit bigger screen!?
I wonder how small the screen on the production model is going to be.
The balls on the screen kinda remind me of the Shoogle concept: http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/27/shoogle-feedback-mechanisms-alert-you-of-mobile-messages-batter/
Finally, something like this should improve the quality of gaming on mobile. The back would also be a good place for buttons an analogue stick and D-pad.
I don't see what's so special about this concept? It's nothing new. At all.
*snore*
This is genius!