Our History
Gyration was founded in Saratoga, CA in 1989 to develop gyroscope sensor technology for computer and TV interfaces. In 1991, the company introduced the world’s first miniature optical spin gyroscope and received its first U.S. patent award in 1992 for the gyro shaft encoder. Since then, Gyration products and technologies have been revolutionizing the industry with a comprehensive line of next-generation user interface devices and cutting edge proprietary gyroscope technology.
In fact, Gyration developed the first motion sensing Nintendo game controller prototype in 2001 and developed much of the interaction concepts between motion controllers and game play. Our technology and patents have been at the core of several motion-sensing products currently available on the market as Gyration has continue to push the technological advances in motion control over the years.
Gyration’s newest line of universal remote and wireless mice products, for example, represent the most advanced technology available for desktop use and in-air use. Our new MotionSense patent-protected “In-Air” motion-sensing technology is based on a tiny embedded gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer to move a cursor or other indicator between Point A and Point B, allowing users to select content or enable features on a device simply by pointing in the air with precise tracking, greater flexibility and enhanced freedom of motion.
Gyration was acquired by Movea SA in January 2008 to further expand our product portfolio and retail channels. Gyration continues to design, produce and manage the OEM and retail sales of our products with global support from Movea SA.
Our Future
Gyration technology has far-reaching yet infinitely practical implications for the growing home connectivity market. “Digital Convergence” in the living room is seeing tremendous growth, with an expected 300 million devices (IPTV and hybrid set top boxes, game consoles and media PC’s) shipped by 2010. Currently, the market for aftermarket remote controls alone is over $1 billion in the U.S.
Why such growth? Largely because of the digitally connected home. The volume of cable, satellite, Internet, digital photography, digital music, DVDs and other digital content streaming into homes is astounding. Traditional user interface devices have limitations when controlling multiple components and digital content from a variety of sources. Gyration technology will be used in the future to better integrate hardware and software solutions to provide device control, content indexing, content navigation and distribution to fixed and mobile components through a single, hand-held user interface device.