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TRW's Capacitive Touch Sensing - Interior Control at Your Fingertips TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE:TRW) , through its subsidiaries, is breaking new ground in the development of Capacitive Touch Sensing Technology for interior controls. The new touch sensing technology replaces traditional buttons and knobs and allows occupants to control vehicle functions with a fingertip - similar to touch screen technologies used in consumer electronics. There are many potential benefits for the use of capacitive touch sensing, and TRW has already developed its Touchpad technology to include a multifunction control module which can interface with driver information and communication systems. A key feature is the capability for handwriting recognition that the system recognizes as shortcut commands. This combines control functions to help reduce driver distraction and enables fast and intuitive operation of mobile phones and navigation systems. In addition touch sensor controls present significantly thinner surfaces than traditional mechanical controls such as knobs, buttons or sliders, and are lighter in weight. They are also flexible and can be spread over more complex, uneven surfaces providing numerous styling and design options. The end result is a seamless surface that can accommodate increased functionality while eliminating historical packaging, fit, and finish challenges. "With nearly a decade of research and development in capacitive touch sensing, TRW has made great strides and we are very excited for the future of this technology," according to Victor Peltola, Director of Sales for TRW Body Control Systems, North America. "As interiors evolve to reflect the wider trends in electronics, TRW is at the forefront of technologies that will transform interiors into a more customized and efficient space for occupants." And capacitive touch fits very well into the trends of personalization and customization. Through the use of advanced materials, touch sensor surfaces can be semi-translucent and backlit with customized colors. The production process also offers more flexibility and makes it easier and less expensive to experiment with new functions and designs.
TRW's Capacitive Touch Sensing Technology utilizes technology similar to touch screens commonly used in consumer electronics for interior vehicle controls such as heating and air conditioning, entertainment, and windows and door locks. About TRW With 2008 sales of $15.0 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world's leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 26 countries and employs approximately 61,000 people worldwide. TRW Automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services. All references to "TRW Automotive", "TRW" or the "Company" in this press release refer to TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. TRW Automotive news is available on the internet at www.trw.com. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains statements that are not statements of historical fact, but instead are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties which can cause our actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements, including those set forth in our Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 (our "Form 10-K"), such as: any prolonged contraction in automotive sales and production adversely affecting our results, liquidity and the viability of our supply base; the financial condition of OEMs, particularly the Detroit Three, adversely affecting us and the viability of our supply base; disruptions in the financial markets adversely impacting the availability and cost of credit negatively affecting our business; our substantial debt and resulting vulnerability to an economic or industry downturn and to rising interest rates; escalating pricing pressures from our customers; commodity inflationary pressures adversely affecting our profitability and supply base; our dependence on our largest customers; costs of product liability, warranty and recall claims and efforts by customers to alter terms and conditions concerning warranty and recall participation; strengthening of the U.S. dollar and other foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations impacting our results; any increase in the expense and funding requirements of our pension and other postretirement benefits; risks associated with non-U.S. operations, including economic uncertainty in some regions; work stoppages or other labor issues at our facilities or at the facilities of our customers or suppliers; assertions by or against us relating to intellectual property rights; the possibility that our largest shareholder's interests will conflict with ours; and other risks and uncertainties set forth in our Form 10-K and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revision to any of these forward-looking statements. LIVONIA, Mich., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall |
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