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Ceva Launches MotionEngine™ Hex: A Game Changer in Touch-Free Control

Ceva, Inc., renowned for its cutting-edge silicon and software intellectual property, has announced the launch of its latest innovation—MotionEngine™ Hex. This highly advanced motion control software is set to redefine user interaction with Smart TVs, gaming consoles, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Utilizing the synergy of ultra-wideband (UWB) positioning with inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors, MotionEngine Hex enables unparalleled 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) tracking, allowing users to interact with their electronic displays more intuitively and seamlessly.

A Leap in User Interaction Technology

The MotionEngine Hex is designed specifically for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers aiming to enhance user experience. By integrating UWB and motion sensor data, this software offers low-latency, real-time tracking that feels as natural as an extension of the human hand. Users will be able to control on-screen content with the same precision and ease as using a touchscreen, without even needing to make contact with the display. This innovation broadens the horizons for how consumers can engage with their devices, making screens no longer a limitation to user interaction.

Chad Lucien, Vice President and General Manager of Ceva's Sensor and Audio Business Unit, encapsulates this vision: "We designed MotionEngine Hex to feel like an extension of your hand. It's precise, intuitive, and opens up entirely new ways to interact with content on digital displays. It’s a powerful way for device makers to differentiate their products in a crowded market while delivering a premium, next-gen user experience that consumers will immediately appreciate."

Technical Innovations Behind MotionEngine Hex

Built on Ceva's existing MotionEngine software that has been in successful production for over 15 years and deployed in more than 150 million devices, MotionEngine Hex encompasses several technical highlights:

• - 6-DOF Sensor Fusion Engine: It merges data from a 3-axis accelerometer, a 3-axis gyroscope, and UWB-based position sensors to provide full position and orientation tracking with high resolution.
• - Absolute Pointing: Unlike traditional relative motion systems, MotionEngine Hex allows for absolute cursor positioning using real-world spatial coordinates. This capability empowers user interactions to include direct selection, gesture controls, and spatial drag-and-drop movements.
• - Dual Architecture Support: MotionEngine Hex accommodates both host-based and embedded architectures to ensure versatile functionality in various devices, such as smart TVs and remote controls.
• - Advanced Sensor Calibration: The software features algorithms for drift compensation and tremor suppression, ensuring stable performance across different user environments and conditions.
• - Efficiency and Portability: Designed for battery-powered devices, the software can operate effectively on low-power microcontrollers and digital signal processors, enhancing usability while minimizing power consumption.

Availability and Future Prospects

MotionEngine Hex is already available and will be showcased at the Sensors Converge Conference, scheduled for June 25-26, 2025, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California. To learn more about this transformative technology and other motion-sensing innovations from Ceva, interested parties can visit the official Ceva website.

About Ceva, Inc.

Ceva, Inc. is committed to driving innovation in the smart edge domain, with a focus on delivering next-generation wireless communications, sensing technologies, and Edge AI solutions. Their goal is to create a safer, smarter, and more interconnected world by providing high-performance silicon and software IP solutions. Operating globally from its headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, Ceva's portfolio supports more than 19 billion of the world's most advanced smart products, enhancing connectivity and user experience across a variety of industries.

For more insights into Ceva's offerings and initiatives, visit Ceva's website.