Miller Dial signs for switch licences: News from InPlay Technologies, Duraswitch Division

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InPlay Technologies has executed a nonexclusive licence agreement granting Miller Dial the right to market and manufacture products using Duraswitch patented electronic switch technologies. Duraswitch technology includes PushGate, a thin, durable pushbutton with crisp tactile feedback, Thincoder, a flex circuit mounted rotary switch that enables low-cost integration with pushbutton switches, and MagnaMouse, a flat-panel, circular wheel control to dial up and down on an electronic device. 'Our customers needed a robust switch technology and we believe the Duraswitch technology provides it'.

'As we enter our 70th year, we continue to expand our product offerings and provide the best solutions', said Jim Kaldem, General Manager, Miller Dial.

'Our licensing business model allows OEMs to specify Duraswitch technology in their designs, which drives new licensees for our technology', said Tim Kuhn, Vice President Business Development for InPlay.

'In this case, multiple OEMs requested that Miller Dial become a Duraswitch licensee'.

'Miller Dial starts out ahead of the game with several customers already moving forward with the Duraswitch technology'.

Duraswitch technologies can be easily adapted to meet a wide range of design requirements, giving switch manufacturers and OEMs advantages over other types of switches.

Thincoder is an extraordinarily thin, sealed rotary switch integrated on a flex circuit that can be customised for any application.

PushGate offers numerous options including a normally closed option, safety switches to eliminate contact bounce and high-impact designs for abusive environments.

Duraswitch licensed manufacturers retain control of the manufacturing process.

Duraswitch receives a US $0.10-0.75 per-switch royalty, based on volumes, as the technology is incorporated into control panels.

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Miller Dial signs for switch licences

InPlay Technologies has granted Miller Dial the right to market and manufacture products using Duraswitch patented electronic switch technologies.