SmartSurface: The Next Revolution in HMI
SmartSurfaces, a form of structural electronics beyond the touchscreen (often associated with the term ShyTech), make complex technology simple and user guidance easier by being invisible when not needed, enabling interaction only on user demand.
The result is an elegant minimalist cockpit design that creates a calm atmosphere by presenting an appealing decorative surface.
The Most Capable SmartSurface HMI
SmartSurface HMI
Broadest Materials
Plastic / Glass
CapForce for Plastic / Glass
Metals
UltraForce for Metals
Natural Materials
UltraForce for Natural Materials
Soft Touch Materials
TapForce for Soft Touch Materials
Superior MultiMode sensing accuracy enables support for the broadest choice of A-Surface Materials
The Most Capable HMI Controller
TouchPoint offers unmatched in industry features in four axis of capabilities:
Sensing Beyond Others
Superior MultiMode sensing accuracy
- Patented CapForce and UltraForce (First) with open extensible framework
- Piezo Electric Force Technology (First)
- Capacitive
- Ultrasound
- Force
Fusion “Local Intelligence”
Local Processing
- Fusing multiple sensor data streams at the edge
- ML Algos: 1st and 2nd order
No Feedback Latency – Dedicated local MCU
- Ability to drive multiple feedback device types
- MCU Processing + Firmware
- Software + UniDriver
- AI - ML Algorithms
No Latency Feedback Control
MultiMode feedback
- Illumination, Audible, Haptics
Scenario driven feedback types
- Customize: Affirm/Decline, Warning, Service Attention, Status
- Illumination
- Audible
- Haptics
Open feature rich technology that plays with others
- I/O: Standard & Industry (CAN/LIN)
- Cloud OTA optionality and provisioning
- Secure Communication, Updates, Feature Unlocking, Optionality
- Standard I/O
- Industry I/O
- Cloud Capable
- Security
The UltraSense Difference
- Effective and accurate sensing is the essential trigger event
- UltraStudio SW: Integration of feedback tuning experience
- Flexible product portfolio ( Good, Better, Best)
Traditional Module Stack versus InPlane Sensing
Traditional Module Stack
InPlane Sensing offers:
Sustainability / Recyclability
Enables Modern Designs
Increases Driving Range
Fully Integrated HW/SW Solution
InPlane Sensing
UltraSense InPlane Sensing is the thinnest HMI option:
- MultiMode Sensing
- Processing & Algorithms
- Feedback: Illumination, Audio, Haptics
- Secure Connectivity
One Technology
Three Options
HMI Controller
Silicon
HMI Modules
PCB/FCB
HMI Solid State Interface (SSI) Systems
Industrial + Automotive
One Partner
Ready To Roll
AEC Q100 Grade 2 (-40°C to 105°C)
- Qualified
ISO 9001: 2015
- All manufacturing locations are governed by Quality Management Systems
ISO 14001
- Qualification Completion: 12/2022
Quality Management System
- Governing system of processes & procedures
- Foundation of ISO certification
- Foundation System
- Product Development Process
- Operation Quality Systems
UltraSense Certifications
ISO 9001:2015/AECQ100 Grade 2
Global Manufacturing Partners
IATF16949/ISO9001/ISO14000
Our Why
Smart Surfaces are the future of HMI
Beyond the touchscreen, smart surfaces present capability when needed, and otherwise hidden, delivering a peaceful serenity and minimalist design.
Smart Surface HMI (Human-Centered Machine Interfaces) with a capable HMI controller and well-designed User eXperience (UX) is the epitome of seamless intuitive experiences
Your Key Ingredient technology provider
- We are specialists in Smart Surface HMI, strength in Sensing, Processing with AI Algorithms, Feedback, and Secure Connectivity
- We deliver the most capable All-In-One SmartSurface HMI controller
- Our competency in HMI plus Software and Silicon development enables us to meet the most demanding customers offering rapid Time-To-Market
- Combined with all-in-one cost and architectural advantage; we optimize the supply chain with fewer parts that have high availability
- We are the “partner of choice” for today and tomorrow
- As a Silicon Valley pioneer, our ability to work closely with customers, our module approach delivers exacting capability today that will be integrated in the silicon of tomorrow.
- Our design-build process is unmatched, offering the best price performance feature set
The Result: Amazing user experiences and delighted customers
- Distinctive modernity in design, signifies a premium experience
- Frictionless experiences reduces cognitive loading and increases customer satisfaction and consumption of product & services (AKA intuitive, accessible, simple and easy)
- The perfect Solution for Automotive CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electrified) objectives
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