E-Sense™ tactile technology FAQ

Can you explain the user sensation in more detail?
E-Sense is experienced as a subtle, pleasant vibration or a pressure sensation when touching skin. It can be felt also without touch contact from a small distance.

Is the technology reliable?
Yes. Screen designers benefit from E-Sense™’s maintenance-free and solid state feedback technology, which is scalable for large surfaces and multi-feel areas. The need for power is very low: peak power consumption is just 0.05 to 0.5 watts and the current is drawn only when the touch feedback occurs.

Is the technology safe for end-users?
Yes. E-Sense™ uses less power consumption than normal static electricity that exists in everyday life. The technology is not about electric shock but vibrations created by modulated attraction force.

Is it expensive?
No. Especially in larger volumes and/or larger devices, the relatively simple structure of E-Sense™ technology means lower costs.

What are the benefits for touch screen users?
Imagine a laptop mouse that indicates with a quiet vibration when it finds a web link or a tool button. That is what E-Sense™ is about. The technology enables the feel of virtual buttons on smooth surfaces like laptop, GPS or touch screens and gives tactile feedback to the user. The technology is embedded into a thin, flexible film that can be added to almost any kind of surface, even a curved one, or sewn on the clothing.

Is it easy to integrate?
Yes. Electronic module and E-Sense™ surface can be easily and seamlessly integrated to various devices. E-Sense™ solution comes with effective library and software tools. In addition, the company also offers complete product integration service with the solution.