InControl Solutions Introduces the World's Smallest Input Device

The Piccolo Point Offers State-of-the-Art Mouse Control for Wireless And Handheld Products
March 13 -- InControl Solutions, Inc. announced today that it has released the world's smallest input device, the Piccolo Point MiniJoydisk. With an exceptionally low profile that measures less than 4mm thick, the touch-sensitive cursor controller packs exceptional functionality into a tiny footprint, resulting in the ability to scroll and point with only a fingertip. The leader in Touch-n-Go technology, InControl Solutions sets a new price-performance standard with the innovative Piccolo Point, making it an extremely cost-effective way to add enhanced cursor control to any product, from small handheld computers to cell phones.

"It's inevitable that we will see force-sensing technology become more and more prevalent in products with demanding space constraints as displays increase in size and resolution, and wireless Internet access becomes faster," said InControl Solutions CEO Chris Haverty.

Current mouse controllers on the market are too cumbersome and too expensive to be placed in handheld devices. With a controller diameter measuring only 10mm and a smaller surface area than the average fingertip, the Piccolo Point is the only pointing device suited to the small form factor of wireless handheld products. Named after the Italian word for "small," the Piccolo is an "evolution in design," said Greg French, Director of Manufacturing.

Pressing on the pliant disk surface converts touch to cursor movement with intuitive ease. One-finger control means cursor direction and speed respond instantly. InControl Solutions designed the sensor to be customizable and offers 10-million cycle reliability that incorporates a robust design with no moving parts, all backed by the company's strong commitment to customer service.

A privately held company, located in Portland, Oregon, InControl Solutions, Inc. holds more than 30 patents in pointing device and sensor technology. InControl Solutions' client and partner list includes such high-tech stalwarts as IBM, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Zenith, Behavior Tech Computer Corp., and Primax Electronics.

For more information about the Piccolo Point and InControl Solutions visit http://www.incontrolsolutions.com .

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