Nokia Liceses Tactile Feedback for Touch-Screens

Nokia has signed a license agreement with Immersion for the company's tactile feedback system for mobile phones. The license gives Nokia the rights to use VibeTonz technology to enhance mobile device operation.

"This license with Nokia supports the potential for very widespread use of our VibeTonz System -- and the VibeTonz System supports the potential for a much fuller, more multisensory experience for users," said Immersion CEO Victor Viegas.

Tactile feedback has been found to improve execution time, error rate, and information capacity. More specifically, the technology allows touchscreen-based mobile devices to provide unmistakable tactile cues in response to touchscreen presses.

Under the license, Nokia has the right to use Immersion's VibeTonz Mobile Player in its mobile devices sold worldwide. Immersion will supply its VibeTonz SDK to Nokia's Forum Nokia developer community for creating downloadable applications and content for VibeTonz-enabled products. "

Posted to the site on 2nd July 2007