Nokia Win Gives Immersion Good Vibrations

Immersion (IMMR Quote) shares are jumping as word leaks out about Nokia's (NOK Quote) plans to use the company's vibration technology in a new touchscreen phone.

Nokia, which licensed Immersion's VibeTonz technology in 2007, is expected to use the systems on up to three different thin touchscreen phones expected to be available as early as this fall, according to people familiar with the plan.

The San Jose tech shop develops so-called haptic feedback systems that produce rumbles and vibrations on handheld devices. This technology is expected to improve touchscreen typing through direct feedback to the user's fingers. ...