Neonode(R) and Magneti Marelli to Jointly Develop Automotive HMI Solutions


SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 23, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neonode Inc. (Nasdaq:NEON), the optical-touch technology licensing company, announced that it has started a collaboration with Magneti Marelli, a global Tier One automotive systems supplier, in the field of Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for the automotive sector.

As part of the collaboration, Neonode and Magneti Marelli will jointly develop new innovative solutions for next-generation automotive HMIs. These HMIs will define the methods of interacting with next-generation in-car infotainment and telematics systems, with particular focus on intuitive ease-of-use, high performance, and safety. A key enabler of next generation HMIs is Neonode's optical touch and proximity sensing solutions, which facilitate unsurpassed performance and reliability, amidst the extreme environments automotive electronics are exposed to.

"We are very excited by this landmark partnership, which further validates Neonode's position as a premier touch and sensor supplier to the automotive industry", said Thomas Eriksson, CEO of Neonode.

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Neonode Inc. (Nasdaq:NEON) develops and licenses the next generation of MultiSensing® touch technologies, allowing companies to differentiate themselves by making high performing touch and proximity solutions at a competitive cost. Neonode is at the forefront of providing unparalleled user experiences that offer significant advantages for OEM's. This includes state-of-the-art touch and proximity technology features such as low latency pen or brush sensing, high speed scanning, proximity-, pressure-, and depth sensing capabilities and object-size measuring. Neonode's patented MultiSensing technology is developed into a wide range of devices such as all-in-one PCs, notebooks, monitors, e-readers, printers, white goods, wearables, mobile and PC accessories, and advanced automotive infotainment systems.

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