Samsung Air Gesture and Air View to improve in 2014 thanks to better hardware

Korean news source ET News is reporting today that Synaptics, the producer of touch screen panels used by Samsung, has a new solution slated to be implemented in forthcoming Samsung devices. According to Synaptics, the new panels incorporate several changes that will benefit users of devices like the Galaxy S5 or the next version of the Galaxy Note. The new screens have an increased range for the hover function so users will not have to get their fingers or stylus so close to the screen to activate Air Gesture or Air View features. If a “passive” pen is being used, the new panel will be able to recognize a smaller point of only 2.5pi, meaning more detailed writing will be possible. Synaptics also indicated they have lowered the manufacturing cost for the panels according to one insider. These savings were achieved by eliminating an insulation layer and bridge, printing the units on a single layer structure now.