Eleksen Provides Ultra-Mobile PC Ecosystem With Innovative Data Input Products

Eleksen Provides Ultra-Mobile PC Ecosystem With Innovative Data Input Products

Leading Smart Fabrics Company to Provide Fabric-based Interactive Soft-goods Peripherals for Intel based UMPC
Intel Developer Forum Spring 2007

Eleksen Group plc (AIM:ELG.L), the inventor and manufacturer of ElekTex® smart fabric touchpads for consumer electronics, today announced that it has been selected as an UMPC ecosystem partner by Intel to deliver a range of ElekTex-based solutions for Intel based Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) and MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices).

Eleksen will have an array of working reference designs, prototypes and concept designs based on a variety of ElekTex sensor designs and control electronics that can be easily integrated into an Original Equipment Manufacturer’s (OEMs) mobile computing accessories products.

With its highly innovative touch-sensitive textile interface technology, Eleksen offers OEMs and ODMs a compelling alternative to traditional bulky mechanical keyboard designs which compromise the mobility and portability of this new generation of mobile computing platforms. Fabric-based ElekTex data entry sensors can be integrated into device bags and protective cases for UMPCs and MIDs, enhancing the usability of the device without sacrificing its portability.

“The opportunity for Eleksen to participate in this new UMPC and MID ecosystem and bring new portable interface designs to market is thrilling for us,” said Robin Shephard, CEO, Eleksen. “Our focus is to use ElekTex to consistently pioneer creative ways for people from mobile road warriors to urban trendsetters to interact with their digital devices. There is no better way for consumers to personalize their devices than with accessories and carry bags. Our solutions add a new dimension to these soft-goods by making them as functional as they are fashionable. ”

“Interactive soft-goods provide a new capability that complements the functionality and portability of UMPCs and MIDs,” said Kelley Johnson, Marketing Manager at Intel Corporation. “Eleksen stands out as a great choice for new UMPC and MID interface accessories as the Intel® Ultra Mobile Platform 2007 helps create demand for a new category of devices.”

For more information please visit www.eleksen.com

About Eleksen

Eleksen Group plc is the world leader in touch sensitive interactive textiles for electronics interface design. The company’s core technology, ElekTex, is a unique electro-conductive fabric touch pad optimized for the creation of flexible, durable and rugged fabric touch screen interfaces. ElekTex is used in applications ranging from wearable electronic controls for consumer electronics and industrial wear to lightweight, low-power touch interfaces for CE accessories, telematics, military, transportation and space suits. It replaces the hard touch pads, flexi-circuits and polymer switches which have limited the growth of the wearable electronics markets. Eleksen licenses ElekTex and reference design to manufacturers for use in custom electronics design and also markets a range of ready-to-integrate solutions for garment, bags and accessories manufacturers. Eleksen is headquartered in Pinewood Studios near London, England and in San Francisco.

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