Synaptics ClearPad 3000 Touchscreen

The Synaptics ClearPad 3000 Touchscreen has 48 sensing channels, it can handles 10 fingers at once, and apparently the technology will scale up to 8 inch screens. I want this in next generation iPhone. Video after the jump.

ClearPad 3000 Series benefits:
ClearPad 3000 brings breakthrough Multi Touch capabilities and performance to high-end smart phones, handheld gaming, and personal navigation devices.

In addition to the core ClearPad benefits, ClearPad 3000 Series offers:
* Next-Generation User Experience—Leverage breakthrough multi-finger gestures for exciting new games and applications, including dual/multi-player gaming devices and mobile applications.

* Larger Screen Sizes—Synaptics’ proprietary chip features 48 sensing channels and excellent power management—enabling screen sizes up to 8 inches and more accurate sensing.

* Maximum Display Area—Industry-leading narrow borders increases the amount of touchscreen real estate and optimizes popular display technologies, such as OLED.

[via Gizmodo.com]