NXT technology for netbooks and notebooks

 

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NXT PLC 
28 June 2010 
 
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 3M and Quanta Computer showcase Dispersive Signal Technology for notebooks and 
                                    netbooks 
 
NXT plc, a provider of unique sound solutions, best known for its flat panel 
loudspeaker and touch screen technologies, announces that 3M Touch Systems has 
developed Dispersive Signal Technology (DST) for use in Quanta Computer's 
notebook and netbook touch screen platforms.  DST is a unique touch screen 
technology invented by NXT based on its expertise in bending wave physics, and 
is licensed exclusively to 3M Innovative Properties Co.  DST is currently in 
commercial production with 3M Touch Systems.  For more information on the 
technology, visit www.3m.com/touch.  NXT expects to receive royalty income from 
the agreement. 
 
Demonstrated at the recently held Computex Taipei 2010 show in Taiwan, 
DST-equipped display panels have an extra layer of specially designed glass 
mounted with sensors that locate a finger touch or stylus input by calculating 
the location of the 'shock' caused by the motion of touching the screen.  DST 
also has an ability to detect both stylus and finger inputs with high precision, 
and allows for slimmer tablets than other optical touch screen technologies. 
DST-equipped computers are expected to launch by the end of 2010. 
 
Peter Thoms, NXT Chief Executive, said, "This is a significant endorsement of 
DST and its first application for netbooks and notebooks.  3M is a major 
customer with whom we have a relationship dating back seven years." 
 
Voyl Divljakovic, 3M vice president and general manager, Electronic Solutions 
Division and Touch Systems, said, "3M brings some of the most advanced touch 
technology solutions available today to the marketplace.  With a broad 3M 
technology portfolio we can tailor touch solutions to the needs of our 
customers, like Quanta Computer." 
 
 
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For further information, please contact: 
Peter Thoms 
NXT plc 
t: [phone] 
 
Media enquiries: 
Peter Curtain 
Allerton Communications 
t: [phone] 
 
About NXT 
NXT's commitment to inventiveness in sound and touch has enabled it to deliver 
new technologies already deployed in audio systems, TVs, PCs and laptops, mobile 
phones, PA systems, cars, aircraft and in public buildings and facilities around 
the world.  With its unique portfolio of patented technologies and unparalleled 
expertise in the field of bending wave physics, NXT helps its partners invent, 
create and market innovative sound solutions that offer sustainable 
differentiation. 
 
NXT is fully listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol NTX) and has operations 
in Hong Kong, Japan and the USA as well as the UK.  Further information is 
available from www.nxtsound.com. 
 
About 3M Touch Systems 
3M Touch Systems, Inc., with more than 25 years of touch expertise, provides 
innovative touchscreen technology products to customers worldwide under the "3M 
and "MicroTouch" brands. Popular single touch, gesture touch and multi-touch 
applications include casino gaming, retail point of sale, foodservice, 
hospitality, self-service, industrial, healthcare and interactive digital 
signage. 
 
This information is provided by RNS 
            The company news service from the London Stock Exchange 
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