Press Release
AVANTEX
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eleksen Group plc. (AIM:ELG.L), the world’s leading provider of touch-sensitive smart fabrics for consumer electronics in apparel and accessories, today announces a new electronics module for FM radio. This new Eleksen module offers consumers access to FM radio broadcasts either from a commercial radio station or from a widely available FM transmitter accessory attached to an iPod or other MP3 player.
Eleksen’s new FM radio module is a stand-alone FM radio unit which is fully controlled by the new ElekTex fabric sensor incorporating Eleksen’s Common Interface technology. With an ElekTex sensor embedded in a garment or soft-good accessory (e.g. bag, backpack, etc.) the FM Radio module forms a complete FM radio solution which can be used in a wide range of end products.
ElekTex, is a unique electro-conductive fabric touchpad optimized for the creation of flexible, durable, and rugged fabric touch screen interfaces. Numerous manufacturers have already integrated ElekTex sensors into their clothing and backpack lines to enable their customers to control a variety of mobile entertainment and consumer electronic devices. With ElekTex, the electronic gadget is stowed safely away in a backpack or pocket, and is controlled from the sensor on a jacket sleeve or backpack handle.
Eleksen’s expertise in electronics increasingly is considered an asset in the competitive interactive cut & sew market. Relationships with companies such as Microsoft and Intel help bolster the company’s reputation as a leader in the wearable electronics market.
“With more than 100 million iPods and 300 million audio-enabled mobile phones on the market, we see a tremendous advantage in products that allow seamless control of these devices,” said Robin Shephard, CEO of Eleksen. “We are committed to driving innovation to help apparel manufacturers be even more successful in this emerging market for interactive apparel.”
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AVANTEX
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eleksen Group plc. (AIM:ELG.L), the world’s leading provider of touch-sensitive smart fabrics for consumer electronics in apparel and accessories, today announces a new electronics module for FM radio. This new Eleksen module offers consumers access to FM radio broadcasts either from a commercial radio station or from a widely available FM transmitter accessory attached to an iPod or other MP3 player.
Eleksen’s new FM radio module is a stand-alone FM radio unit which is fully controlled by the new ElekTex fabric sensor incorporating Eleksen’s Common Interface technology. With an ElekTex sensor embedded in a garment or soft-good accessory (e.g. bag, backpack, etc.) the FM Radio module forms a complete FM radio solution which can be used in a wide range of end products.
ElekTex, is a unique electro-conductive fabric touchpad optimized for the creation of flexible, durable, and rugged fabric touch screen interfaces. Numerous manufacturers have already integrated ElekTex sensors into their clothing and backpack lines to enable their customers to control a variety of mobile entertainment and consumer electronic devices. With ElekTex, the electronic gadget is stowed safely away in a backpack or pocket, and is controlled from the sensor on a jacket sleeve or backpack handle.
Eleksen’s expertise in electronics increasingly is considered an asset in the competitive interactive cut & sew market. Relationships with companies such as Microsoft and Intel help bolster the company’s reputation as a leader in the wearable electronics market.
“With more than 100 million iPods and 300 million audio-enabled mobile phones on the market, we see a tremendous advantage in products that allow seamless control of these devices,” said Robin Shephard, CEO of Eleksen. “We are committed to driving innovation to help apparel manufacturers be even more successful in this emerging market for interactive apparel.”
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