Synaptics Announces MobileTouch Solution for Pantech & Curitel
Pantech & Curitel's PT-K2300 Uses Synaptics' MobileTouch to Provide On-Screen Navigation and Quick Access to Carrier Services and Applications
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 30 -- Synaptics(R) Incorporated (NASDAQ:SYNA), a leading developer of interface solutions for mobile computing, communications, and entertainment devices, announced today the launch of a MobileTouch(TM) interface solution for Pantech & Curitel's PT-K2300 mobile phone.
The Pantech & Curitel PT-K2300 mobile phone with Bluetooth(R) allows users to make calls via the KTF cellular network when away from home, and the KF wired connection using a Bluetooth chipset docking station when in the home. Synaptics provided a custom-designed capacitive module solution with buttons and LED lighting. In addition to providing intuitive display navigation, the capacitive buttons allow users to quickly launch carrier services, as well as provide access to key phone applications, such as music and messaging.
"The MobileTouch design for the Pantech & Curitel PT-K2300 is another example of how Synaptics' solutions not only enhance the industrial design, but also streamline an array of features into a simple, easy to use interface," explains Clark Foy, vice president of marketing at Synaptics. "This MobileTouch design provides precise navigation and button functionality in a robust, thin form factor."
"Pantech & Curitel is focused on creating unique and user-friendly interfaces that incorporate cutting edge features into our mobile phones," explains Park, Seong Hee, Senior manager, Pantech & Curitel Communications Inc. "By working with Synaptics, we were able to create a simple to use interface with eye-catching design."
Availability:
The Pantech & Curitel PT-K2300 is currently available through KTF in Korea.
About Synaptics Incorporated
Synaptics is a leading developer of interface solutions for the mobile computing, communications and entertainment industries. The company creates interface solutions for a variety of devices including notebook PCs, PC peripherals, digital music players, and mobile phones. The TouchPad(TM), Synaptics' flagship product, is integrated into more than 50 percent of today's notebook computers. Consumer electronics and computing manufacturers use Synaptics' solutions to enrich the interaction between humans and intelligent devices through improved usability, functionality and industrial design. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California. www.synaptics.com
NOTE: Synaptics, MobileTouch and the Synaptics logo are trademarks of Synaptics in the United States and/or other countries.
All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
About Pantech
Pantech, through its affiliates -- Pantech Co., Ltd., Pantech&Curitel Communications, Inc. and Pantech C&I Co. -- is the number two mobile phone company in South Korea and is the seventh largest handset manufacturer in the world. Pantech has been responsible for a number of breakthrough innovations in the mobile technology sector, including the introduction in 2004 of the world's first fingerprint recognition camera phone, as well as award winning camcorder, MP3 and DMB phones. In 2005, Pantech affiliate Pantech&Curitel Communications acquired SK Teletech Co., the handset manufacturing arm of SK Telecom, the number one mobile network operator in South Korea. The SKY brand, originally marketed by SK Teletech as the most popular premium handset brand in South Korea, has since become part of the Pantech brand portfolio. Pantech markets its products under the SKY and Curitel brands in the domestic Korean market and under the Pantech brand overseas. Pantech collectively has approximately 5,000 employees and 22 regional sales offices worldwide. For more information on Pantech, please visit www.pantech.com or http://www.curitel.com/english.
CONTACT: Mandi Mena of Synaptics Incorporated, +1-408-454-5100, or amena@synaptics.com
