AlSentis® HSS™ uses touch signatures to identify exactly when a surface touch occurs without using pre-determined capacitive thresholds, allowing it to inherently overcome variance, such as changes in manufacturing tolerance. Because of this novel sensing technology, touch systems can be implemented more quickly, with more reliability in more challenging environments.

AlSentis® HSS™ uses touch signatures to identify exactly when a surface touch occurs without using pre-determined capacitive thresholds, allowing it to inherently overcome variance, such as changes in manufacturing tolerance. Because of this novel sensing technology, touch systems can be implemented more quickly, with more reliability in more challenging environments.

AlSentis® HSS™ further pushes the boundaries of what is possible in electric field touch by teaching touch to work on the surface of water, as well as under the surface on 5 buttons, clearly demonstrating the robustness of AlSentis® HSS™ touch recognition technology.

Five touch buttons working through 2mm of plastic, an air gap, and 1/2-inch glass with full functionality under water, in Windex, and with a salt water film.

This video demonstrates a low-resolution discrete touch screen using transparent ITO on glass with a standard AlSentis® HSS™ discrete input chip set. Because transparent ITO varies significantly, this is a difficulty product to configure to have a consistent touch response from part to part. This technique will enable very cost effective manufacturing with performance levels similar to expensive touch screen. Ideal applications: In-flight entertainment, printers, automotive, ATMs, etc.

AlSentis HSS™ Touch Recognition Technology overcomes capacitive variance that cripple traditional touch systems. HSS™ is incredibly robust, drives more accurate touch response, and enables new features. HSS™ makes touch-integrated solutions easier to implement, enables quicker product development cycles, and improves manufacturing yields, making implementing touch more simple, cost effective, and reliable. © AlSentis, LLC – All Rights Reserved

AlSentis demonstrates a two-function door handle that exceeds current automotive performance specifications.
Performance: Full functionality in water
Current Draw: Less than 150uA
Response Time: Less than 40ms

AlSentis demonstrates the ability of AlSentis® HSS™ to recognize multiple surface touches in the "Z" dimension. This touch experience, coupled with light, haptic or sound feedback, will enable new user interface experiences. Idea applications: Printers, automotive heads-up displays, security access panels, braille applications for touch input, medical equipment, etc.

AlSentis demonstrates a 10 Button Exterior Touch Application that exceeds current automotive performance specifications.

Performance: Full functionality in water
Current Draw: Less than 500uA
Response Time: Less than 40ms
Structure Note: Sensing electrodes are simple rings, not solid pads to allow LED back-lighting without adding the cost of ITO or other transparent metals.

AlSentis® HSS™ uses touch signatures to identify exactly when a surface touch occurs without using pre-determined capacitive thresholds, allowing it to inherently overcome variance, such as changes in manufacturing tolerance. Because of this novel sensing technology, touch systems can be implemented more quickly, with more reliability in more challenging environments.


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AlSentis has release standard development kits that demonstrate the capabilities of AlSentis® HSS™ and that can be used to quickly configure and test touch applications. The Development Kits include the AlSentis Integrated Development Environment software (HSS Touch Studio™), a USB cable, an I2C to USB converter for connecting to a laptop, a personality board with an AlSentis® HSS™ chip set, and a sample test pad.

All of the attributes of AlSentis® HSS™ can be applied into a touch screen to improve touch performance and user experience. AlSentis® HSS™ supports multi-finger input and gesturing.

Alsentis® demonstrates a variety of attributes and features of HSS™ Touch Recognition Technology.