Synaptics ClearPad Series 3 the secret to the Nokia Lumia’s Super Sensitive Touch

Synaptics, a leading developer of capacitive sensors,  has confirmed that it is their technology behind the unique capacitive screens on the new Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820.

The handsets will be the first smartphones in the world to use a new advanced multi-touch experience based on the  Synaptics ClearPad capacitive touchscreen sensing technology, which brings support for gloves and fingernails.

Previously, people were unable to use their smartphone touchscreens with gloved fingers or long fingernails, requiring them to remove their gloves, or awkwardly position their fingers with long nails in order to operate their phones. The new ClearPad Series 3 technology instantly optimizes the touch experience by automatically detecting the presence of skin, gloved fingers, or fingernails, giving users a seamless multi-touch experience regardless of input methods.

"We are excited to participate with Nokia as they unveil their first Windows Phone 8 devices by enabling advanced features such as gloved finger support," said Kevin Barber, senior vice president and general manager of Synaptics Handheld Division. "Synaptics and Nokia have partnered for many years and we’re pleased to continue the innovation with the introduction of these new devices."

Via Nokia.com