SANTA CLARA, California – May 17, 2013 – Neonode Inc., (NASDAQ: NEON), the optical touch technology company, today announces that its robust, cost efficient and sustainably low-powered MultiSensing Technology is integrated into One Laptop Per Child’s (OLPC) new XO-4 Touch.

The XO-4 Touch, which is now shipping globally, is the evolution of OLPC’s successful XO-1 laptop series, and now leverages Neonode’s Multisensing Technology to augment usability, and user experience. In light of its target market, this laptop convertible is developed to be virtually childproof, with strict requirements for safety, durability, cost, and power-efficiency. These demanding specifications are also valid for the touch requirements, and are implemented via Neonode’s MultiSensing® solutions, which excel in each of the above-mentioned areas.

OLPC’s rigorous requirements include:

• Exceptional power efficiency, that supports hand-crank charging
•  A touch-based user interface that works without adding cover-glass, thereby maximizing glare-free readability in sunlight
• Integration of low-cost parts that are durable, yet easily replaced and repaired
• Enabling high-performance touch functionality in less-than-ideal environments that may include dust, dirt, and moisture

“We are proud to deliver our technology to a forward-thinking partner such as One Laptop Per Child” says Thomas Eriksson, CEO at Neonode. “To see the X0-4 Touch come to market is truly a milestone for us, and a testament to the all-round quality, stability, and versatility of our technology. While the OLPC laptop is a very basic device, its touch performance and cost requirements are similar to those of regular convertibles. We are also appreciative for the close and inspiring working relationship with OLPC, whose vision to push education, entertainment and knowledge, to children around the globe, continues to inspire us every day. Thus we are happy to contribute with a creativity-inducing touch experience to the very same children. Moreover, we are grateful for OLPC’s rigorous design-in experience, which will likely serve us well, as we imminently enter mainstream laptop PC markets” he concludes.

Read more about the cooperation on OLPC’s blog: http://blog.laptop.org/2013/02/27/designing-the-xo-4-touch-behind-the-scenes-with-olpcs-next-generation-laptop-part-1/

OLPC has strategic partnerships with world-class educational content developers, including Sesame Street Workshop, UNESCO and Little Pim, to provide content for the XO laptops and tablets. OLPC, created by faculty members from the MIT Media Lab, sells the laptops in large quantities to governments and private institutions around the world, that in turn issue them to children or schools on a basis of one laptop per child.

Investor Relations Neonode:
Daniel Gelbtuch
P: +1 917.509.9582
Email: daniel.gelbtuch@neonode.com

Media Contact Neonode:
Annica Englund
P: +46 760 360 781
Email: annica.englund@neonode.com

About OLPC
One Laptop per Child (OLPC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide every child in the world access to new channels of learning, sharing and self-expression. In partnership with the public and private sectors and non-governmental organizations and supported by comprehensive implementation and pedagogical services, OLPC seeks to provide each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power connected laptop that empowers individual learning and growth. For more information please visit http://www.laptop.org

About Neonode
Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ:NEON) develops and licenses the next generation of MultiSensing touch technologies, allowing companies to differentiate themselves by making high performing touch solutions at a competitive cost. Neonode is at the forefront of providing unparalleled user experiences that offer significant advantages for OEM’s. This includes state-of-the-art technology features such as low latency pen or brush sensing, remarkably high speed scanning, proximity-, pressure-, and depth sensing capabilities and object-size measuring. Neonode’s patented MultiSensing technology is developed for a wide range of devices like mobile phones, tablets and e-readers, toys and gaming consoles, printers and office equipment, automotive or inflight infotainment systems. NEONODE, the NEONODE Logo, MULTISENSING, and zFORCE are trademarks of Neonode Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. LIQUID SENSING, IT MAKES SENSE and ALWAYSON are trademarks of Neonode Inc. For more information please visit www.neonode.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include, but are not limited to, statements relating to expectations, future performance or future events, and product cost, performance, and functionality matters. These statements are based on current assumptions, expectations and information available to Neonode management and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Neonode’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, and factors are discussed under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in Neonode’s public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including Neonode’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. You are advised to carefully consider these various risks, uncertainties and other factors. Although Neonode management believes that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are reasonable, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be fulfilled. Forward-looking statements are made as of today’s date, and Neonode undertakes no duty to update or revise them.

ENGADGET: Earlier this week, we learned of Sony’s plans for a 13.3-inch e-ink slate with stylus support pitched at students, and now Diginfo has caught up with the prototype device at the Educational IT Solutions Expo in Japan. The A4-sized tablet is said to be the first piece of hardware with an E Ink Mobius display that’s flexible and light due to its new plastic construction. Co-developed by Sony and E Ink, the display only contributes 60g to the overall weight, which is apparently 50 percent lighter than similar screens built with glass. Sony says the software isn’t quite as slick as it’d like it to be just yet, but nevertheless, you can check out people scrawling, annotating and highlighting on the prototype in the video below.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/17/sony-prototype-e-ink-slate-video/

To be held immediately following the Display Week keynote presentations on Tuesday, May 21, this year’s conference will concentrate on “Trendspotting in the Emerging Display Technology Ecosystem.” This event has been structured to showcase key topics and drive audience participation and discussion, while also highlighting emerging technology stories that are enabling new markets and impacting the global display ecosystem.

Contact Daniel Gelbtuch, daniel.gelbtuch@neonode.com, (+1 ) 917.509.9582, Annica Englund, annica.englund@neonode.com, +46-760-360 781 or David Brunton, david.brunton@neonode.com, +1 925 768-0620 for more information our to schedule a meeting.

Article in Wall Street Journal about the conference:
http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130502-910335.html

To the release: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130508005835/en

Recent Highlights:

• Entered into partnership with a Tier One PC Semiconductor OEM to jointly develop a PC reference and automotive platform
• In discussions with Tier One PC OEMs regarding PC designs
• Signed 3 new technology license agreements with Auto In-Car-Entertainment (ICE) OEMs, including two Top-Ten global brands
• Signed a new license agreement with smartphone and tablet OEM in China
• Were awarded 3 new patents in 2013, bringing the patent total to 12, with 72 pending patents applications

“Our performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 is in line with our internal expectations, and is reflective of the seasonality for our customers’ production” said Thomas Eriksson, Neonode CEO. “More significantly, however, during 2013, we have made significant leaps, particularly in our PC-related technologies, and have experienced growing traction with new and old customers.”

“Our initial customers in tablets, printers, and handsets still expect to start ramping in the second-half of 2013. Our automotive customers are already in production for after-market infotainment products, and we expect our expanding Tier-One auto customer base will ramp in volume as early as next year. Most significantly, we now believe that Neonode will emerge as a key player in the Windows notebook PC space, within the coming year. That said, we will continue to reiterate that since we are a licensing company, with our growth prospects tied to new markets and customers, our visibility of precise rollout dates and ramps is still limited” continued Eriksson.

“Finally, in conjunction with our legal and patent advisors, we have conducted and in-depth analysis of our IP position over the last year, while actively filing for complementary follow-on and new patents. To date, we have 12 patents issued, and have 72 more patents pending. Our next step is to “decide” the final organizational structure to enable us to maximize the value of our IP. Until this decision is finalized, we will not comment further about this topic” concluded Eriksson.

To date, Neonode has signed license agreements with three Top-Ten ICE System OEMs, including Alpine, which was announced in July 2012. Neonode defines the Top-Ten, based on the rankings listed by Credit Agricole*.

Moreover, Neonode has to date acquired 20 design wins with multiple ICE System OEMs and Global Tier-One Automotive brands, including Volvo. The majority of these automotive OEMs expect to start production in 2014.

“We have specifically built our Multisensing^® technology to create a first-class user experience in high performance and cost sensitive in-vehicle ICE and HMI systems. Thus we are delighted that a third Tier-One system OEM will be integrating our high-performing multi-touch technology into their next generation of in-car displays,” says Thomas Eriksson, CEO of Neonode “We continue to see considerable opportunities for Neonode in the automotive industry, and our cooperation with yet another Tier-One OEM further anchors our position as a quality provider of disruptively-priced Multisensing^® touch solutions,” concludes Eriksson.

Developed with strictest safety requirements in mind, Neonode’s Multisensing Technology for the Automotive Industry enables a bright, no-glare, and 100% readable display, with a full operating temperature range. Other advantages are built-in diagnostics that alert its operational status to other on-board systems. It can also easily be used with any type of object such as for example gloved fingers. In addition, Neonode’s new proximity sensing solutions adds extended and intuitive reach with air gestures and sensors, for example on the steering wheel or other objects and surfaces in the car.

*) The Delphi initiation report, dated 1/7/13, authored by Auto-Sector analyst Emmanuel Rosner.

Investor Relations Neonode:

Daniel Gelbtuch

P:  +1 917.509.9582

Email: daniel.gelbtuch@neonode.com

Media Contact Neonode:  

Annica Englund

P: +46 760 360 781

Email: annica.englund@neonode.com

About Neonode

Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ:NEON) develops and licenses the next generation of optical infrared touch and proximity solutions for some of the world’s largest brands. Neonode is at the forefront of providing unparalleled user experiences that offer significant advantages for

OEM’s. This includes state-of-the-art technology features such as low latency pen or brush sensing, remarkably high speed scanning, proximity-, pressure-, and depth sensing capabilities and object-size measuring.

Neonode’s patented MultiSensing technology is developed for a wide range of devices like mobile phones, tablets and e-readers, toys and gaming consoles, printers, white goods, and automotive HMI and infotainment systems. NEONODE, the NEONODE Logo, MULTISENSING, and zFORCE are trademarks of Neonode Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. LIQUID SENSING, IT MAKES SENSE and ALWAYSON are trademarks of Neonode Inc.  For more information please visit www.neonode.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include, but are not limited to, statements relating to expectations, future performance or future events, and product cost, performance, and functionality matters. These statements are based on current assumptions, expectations and information available to Neonode management and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Neonode’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

These risks, uncertainties, and factors are discussed under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in Neonode’s public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including Neonode’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. You are advised to carefully consider these various risks, uncertainties and other factors. Although Neonode management believes that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are reasonable, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be fulfilled. Forward-looking statements are made as of today’s date, and Neonode undertakes no duty to update or revise them.

SANTA CLARA, California – April 24, 2013 – Neonode Inc., (NASDAQ: NEON), the Multisensing^® touch technology company, announced today that it will release financial results on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

The Company will host a conference call Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time featuring remarks by Thomas Eriksson, CEO of Neonode, and David Brunton, CFO of Neonode.  Please use the following link to register for the call: https://us.reg.meeting-stream.com/neonode_050813/

The dial-in number for the conference call is (877) 539-0733 (U.S. domestic) or (678) 607-2005 (international). To access the call all participants must use the following Conference ID: 46308470. Please make sure to call at least five minutes before the scheduled start time.

For interested individuals unable to join the live event, a link will be available on http://www.neonode.com/investor-relations for 30 days following the call. To access the replay of the call, use the following Conference ID: 46308470. Also, a replay of the call will be available through July 8, 2013 at (855) 859-2056 (U.S. domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international).

Investor Relations Neonode:
Daniel Gelbtuch
P: +1 917.509.9582
Email: daniel.gelbtuch@neonode.com

Media Contact Neonode:
Annica Englund
P: +46 760 360 781
Email: annica.englund@neonode.com

About Neonode

Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ:NEON) develops and licenses the next generation of optical infrared touch and proximity solutions for some of the world’s largest brands. Neonode is at the forefront of providing unparalleled user experiences that offer significant advantages for OEM’s. This includes state-of-the-art technology features such as low latency pen or brush sensing, remarkably high speed scanning, proximity-, pressure-, and depth sensing capabilities and object-size measuring.

Neonode’s patented MultiSensing technology is developed for a wide range of devices like mobile phones, tablets and e-readers, toys and gaming consoles, printers, white goods, and automotive HMI and infotainment systems. NEONODE, the NEONODE Logo,

MULTISENSING, and zFORCE are trademarks of Neonode Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. LIQUID SENSING, IT MAKES SENSE and ALWAYSON are trademarks of Neonode Inc.  For more information please visit www.neonode.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include, but are not limited to, statements relating to expectations, future performance or future events, and product cost, performance, and functionality matters. These statements are based on current assumptions, expectations and information available to Neonode management and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Neonode’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

These risks, uncertainties, and factors are discussed under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in Neonode’s public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including Neonode’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. You are advised to carefully consider these various risks, uncertainties and other factors. Although Neonode management believes that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are reasonable, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be fulfilled. Forward-looking statements are made as of today’s date, and Neonode undertakes no duty to update or revise them.

• High resolution, glare-free touch technology for easy reading in any type of lighting condition, including direct sunlight;
• Gestures input for smooth page turns and seamless zooming in and out, allowing exceptionally user- friendly navigation;
• Ultra-low power consumption, permitting up to two months’ worth of reading on a single charge
• Any object touch support, including stylus, finger/gloved finger or an ordinary pen.

Tolino is the result of Deutsche Telekom’s partnership with German bookstore chains Thalia, Weltbild, Hugendubel and Bertelsmann, each of who have existing e-bookstores with a combined 35% share of the German e-book market.

The German technology industry association BITKOM has said that approximately 800,000 e-readers were sold in Germany in 2012, and that it expects that number to increase to 1.4 million units sold in 2013. http://www.bitkom.org/en/

Tolino is available from the Deutsche Telekom partners’ 1,500 physical stores as well as online, retailing at about €99 ($128).

About Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom is one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies, with approximately 132 million mobile customers, 32 million fixed-network lines, and more than 17 million broadband lines. http://www.telekom.com/company/at-a-glance/92662

About Neonode
Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ:NEON) develops and licenses the next generation of MultiSensing touch technologies, allowing companies to differentiate themselves by making high performing touch solutions at a competitive cost. Neonode is at the forefront of providing unparalleled user experiences that offer significant advantages for OEM’s. This includes state-of-the-art technology features such as low latency pen or brush sensing, remarkably high speed scanning, proximity-, pressure-, and depth sensing capabilities and object-size measuring.

Neonode’s patented MultiSensing technology is developed for a wide range of devices like mobile phones, tablets and e-readers, toys and gaming consoles, printers and office equipment, automotive or inflight infotainment systems. NEONODE, the NEONODE Logo, MULTISENSING, and zFORCE are trademarks of Neonode Inc. registered in the United States and other countries. LIQUID SENSING, IT MAKES SENSE and ALWAYSON are trademarks of Neonode Inc. For more information please visit www.neonode.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include, but are not limited to, statements relating to expectations, future performance or future events, and product cost, performance, and functionality matters. These statements are based on current assumptions, expectations and information available to Neonode management and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Neonode’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

These risks, uncertainties, and factors are discussed under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in Neonode’s public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including Neonode’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. You are advised to carefully consider these various risks, uncertainties and other factors. Although Neonode management believes that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are reasonable, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be fulfilled. Forward-looking statements are made as of today’s date, and Neonode undertakes no duty to update or revise them.

Media Contact at Neonode:
Annica Englund
P: +46 760 360 781
Email: annica.englund@neonode.com

Investor Relations at Neonode:
Daniel Gelbtuch
P: +1 917.509.9582
Email: daniel.gelbtuch@neonode.com

(In Swedish) Skärmteknikföretaget Neonode har nu fått klartecken från biltillverkaren Volvo att berätta att företaget varit med och utvecklat det nya infotainmentsystemet Sensus Connected Touch som Volvo Cars visades upp på bilmässan i Geneve förra veckan.

Neonode är känt för sin optiska, infraröda pekskärmseknik för multitouch som utvecklats i flera varianter och som nu är varumärkesskyddad under namnet Neonode Multisensing.

Neonode var först i världen med sveptekniken på bildskärmar och har efter många upphovsbråk slutligen fått sitt erkännande i rätten.

Nu får Neonode ett prestigefyllt erkännande från sina kunder när Volvo tar Neonode om axeln och berättar om det täta samarbetet mellan de båda företagen i Volvos nya infortainmentsystem som är uppkopplat mot internet med Googles operativsystem Android.

Genom att svepa med fingret, pennan, bilnycklarna eller vad som helst över bildskärmen får man fram uppemot 20 olika funktioner, allt från närmaste Volvoverkstad, vägkartor och navigationssystemet till väderrapporter, internetradio och spellistorna på Spotify.

Sensus Connected Touch visades första gången den 7 januari på konsumentelektronikmässan CES i Las Vegas och därefter på mobilmässan Mobile World Congress i Barcelona i slutet av februari.

Att systemet visades upp i Barcelona hänger ihop med att Ericsson varit med och utvecklat internetuppkopplingen och sett till att hela bilen blir en så kallad hot spot, där alla i bilen, passagerare och förare, kan koppla upp sig mot internet.

Gränssnittet i Sensus Connected Touch har tagits fram av Interaktionsbyrån i Göteborg och hela projektet har letts av Volvos egen projektbyrå Propoint.

Read more: http://www.etn.se/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57302

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ: NEON), the MultiSensing® touch technology company, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012.

Highlights:

• Made critical technology breakthroughs, that enable 10-finger multi-touch and flush bezel designs
• 14 new design wins during the fourth quarter of 2012, bringing the total to 72 for 2012.
• Signed 4 new technology license agreements during 4Q12, bringing the total to 12 for 2012.
• Licensed the recently (3Q12) launched Smartphone One platform to Shenzhen Wave.
• Launched high-speed proximity sensing solutions for consumer electronics and automotive markets at CES 2012.
• Was granted 2 new patents in 2012, while filing 47 new patent applications.

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Volvo is an automaker famous for its safety features among other things. Volvo and Neonode have announced that they’re working together on a in-car infotainment system for Volvo vehicles called the Sensus Connected Touch. Neonode is handling the optical touch technology used in the touchscreen infotainment system.

Read more: http://www.slashgear.com/volvo-and-neonode-team-up-for-sensus-connected-touch-infotainment-system-12273436/