Sep 4 2013
Neonode Inc., the optical touch technology company, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the exploration of strategic alternatives with respect to its user-interface patent and licensing subsidiary.
This unit’s intellectual property portfolio principally relates to user-interface gestures utilized in a touchscreen. The Board intends to consider a broad range of alternatives including, but not limited to, a merger, sale, or spin-off.
“The board of directors and management team are committed to further enhancing value for all Neonode shareholders,” said Per Bystedt, Chairman of the Board.
“The user interface is an increasingly important strategic part of any device using a touch screen. Neonode is a pioneer in the touch screen user-interface area, and over the last 12 years, has built up significant IP, software and know-how in this field. We think that a more dedicated focus on the development and monetization of this IP would be beneficial for our shareholders,” said Thomas Eriksson, Neonode’s Chief Executive Officer.
The company noted that there could be no assurance that the board’s evaluation process will result in any transaction, or that any transaction, if pursued, will be consummated.
About Neonode
Neonode Inc. (Nasdaq:NEON) develops and licenses the next generation of Multisensing touch technologies, allowing companies to differentiate themselves by making high performing touch solutions at a competitive cost. Neonode is at the forefront of providing unparalleled user experiences that offer significant advantages for OEM’s. This includes state-of-the-art touch technology features such as low latency pen or brush sensing, remarkably high speed scanning, proximity-, pressure-, and depth sensing capabilities and object-size measuring.
Neonode’s patented Multisensing technology is developed for a wide range of devices such as mobile phones, tablets and e-readers, toys and gaming consoles, printers, white goods, wearable goods and advanced automotive infotainment systems. Neonode, the Neonode logo, Multisensing, and zForce are trademarks of Neonode Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. Liquid Sensing, It Makes Sense and AlwaysON are trademarks of Neonode Inc.
Source: http://www.neonode.com/