Tiny ultrasound sensor promises new touchscreen tech

According to UltraSense Systems, its TouchPoint technology can provide virtually any surface with touch controls, regardless of thickness or material. The sensors measure just 1.4 x 2.4 x 0.49 mm (roughly the size of the tip of a pen) and work with metal, glass, wood, ceramics and plastic. They can sense touch and pressure in the presence of moisture, oils and dirt, opening up industrial applications where touchscreen technology has so far not been practical.  

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“We have seen a shift in the way we interact with our devices, where digital has replaced mechanical, and the move to virtual buttons and surface gestures is accelerating,” said Mo Maghsoudnia, founder and CEO of UltraSense Systems.

“The use of ultrasound in touch user interfaces has not been implemented in such a novel way until now. Our family of TouchPoint ultrasound sensor solutions enable new use cases that allow OEMs to bring a differentiated user experience with a wider variety of touch and gesture functions under virtually any material and material thickness.”