"Adding eDimensional as an Immersion licensee means that we're supporting the combination of touch feedback along with motion sensing," said Mark Belinsky, Immersion vice president of marketing strategy. "Together, these technologies define what most gamers would call 'next-generation,' and we're pleased to be working with eDimensional to make it happen."

In a previous article, Immersion offered Sony to drop an ongoing lawsuit in exchange for allowing Immersion to put the rumble feedback into PS3 controllers that Sony had dropped, after Sony had claimed both "rumble" and "motion" in a controller would not be possible.

Read the full press release here from eDimensional's liscensing with Immersion.

Immersion Signs eDimensional to License Agreement for Tactile Feedback Console Gaming Peripherals

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2006--Tactile Feedback Joins Next-Generation Virtual Reality Motion Sensing Technology in Peripherals for the PC and Sony PlayStation 2 Game Console

Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq:IMMR), a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, has granted eDimensional a patent license for advanced vibro-tactile, spinning-mass gaming technologies for use in PC and Sony PlayStation and PlayStation 2 gaming peripherals. eDimensional will include Immersion's TouchSense(R) tactile feedback technology along with next-generation, virtual-reality motion-sensing in the upcoming G-Pad Pro Gyroscopic Game Pad designed for use with a PC or with the Sony PlayStation 2 game console.

Under the terms of the license, the eDimensional G-Pad Pro product line featuring vibration feedback will now bear the Immersion Feel The Game(TM) TouchSense(R) Technology logo.

"Our products are designed for the gamer who demands the most realistic game play experience possible," said Michael Epstein, eDimensional CEO. "Immersion's touch feedback, and our next-generation motion sensing technologies, are a natural pairing to improve game performance. We're delighted to be able to offer both of these exciting features in our peripherals."

"Adding eDimensional as an Immersion licensee means that we're supporting the combination of touch feedback along with motion sensing," said Mark Belinsky, Immersion vice president of marketing strategy. "Together, these technologies define what most gamers would call 'next-generation,' and we're pleased to be working with eDimensional to make it happen."

About eDimensional (www.eDimensional.com)

eDimensional was founded in 2000 and rapidly emerged as a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of cutting-edge gaming accessories. The launch of its flagship E-D 3-D Gaming System was met with critical acclaim and an unprecedented number of awards and accolades. The company's compelling virtual reality product line of innovative gaming accessories includes stereoscopic 3D glasses, intuitive voice control, motion tracking, and interactive headsets.

About Immersion (www.immersion.com)

Founded in 1993, Immersion Corporation is a recognized leader in developing, licensing, and marketing digital touch technology and products. Bringing value to markets where man-machine interaction needs to be made more compelling, safer, or productive, Immersion helps its partners broaden market reach by making the use of touch feedback as critical a user experience as sight and sound. Immersion's technology is deployed across automotive, entertainment, medical training, mobility, personal computing, and three-dimensional simulation markets. Immersion's patent portfolio includes over 600 issued or pending patents in the U.S. and other countries.

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