-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Bwa6n/czzn04NvpGpXQCtFSyH/ElyE7NT+Pxv2RSdETDhSZL0/uqI1xB7i+QgddF 3a6vGwjlTn/w+Bu6HEFsTg== 0000891618-02-000601.txt : 20020414 0000891618-02-000601.hdr.sgml : 20020414 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000891618-02-000601 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020211 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20020212 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IMMERSION CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001058811 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT, NEC [3577] IRS NUMBER: 943180138 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-27969 FILM NUMBER: 02538850 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 801 FOX LANE CITY: SAN JOSE STATE: CA ZIP: 95131 BUSINESS PHONE: 4084671900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 801 FOX LANE CITY: SAN JOSE STATE: CA ZIP: 95131 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IMMERSION HUMAN INTERFACE CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980602 8-K 1 f79132e8-k.htm FORM 8-K Immersion Form 8-K
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) February 11, 2002

IMMERSION CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
         
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)		   000-27969
(Commission File Number) 		  94-3180138
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
801 Fox Lane, San Jose, California
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		   95131
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (408) 467-1900

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

ITEM 5. OTHER ITEMS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
SIGNATURE
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT 99.1

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ITEM 5. OTHER ITEMS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

     On February 11, 2002, Immersion Corporation issued a press release announcing that it had filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Microsoft Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc, and Sony Computer Entertainment of America, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District Court of California. A copy of the press release is attached hereto Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

        (a)    Financial statements of business acquired.
 
             Not applicable.
 
        (b)    Pro forma financial information.
 
             Not applicable.
 
        (c)    Exhibits.

     
EXHIBIT NO.   DESCRIPTION
 
99.1   Press release of Immersion Corporation dated February 11, 2002

 

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SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: February 11, 2002

         
    Immersion Corporation
 
    By   /s/   VICTOR VIEGAS
Victor Viegas
President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

 

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EXHIBIT NO.   DESCRIPTION
 
99.1   Press release of Immersion Corporation dated February 11, 2002

  EX-99.1 3 f79132ex99-1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 Immersion Files Suit Against Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment for Patent Infringement SAN JOSE, Calif.-- Feb. 11, 2002--Immersion Corp. (Nasdaq:IMMR - news), a leading developer and licensor of haptic feedback technology, today announced it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Microsoft Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc, and Sony Computer Entertainment of America, Inc. Immersion's complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District Court of California, alleges infringement by Microsoft's and Sony's use of haptic technology in their popular video gaming consoles, such as the Microsoft Xbox(TM) and Sony PlayStation(R) and PlayStation(R)2 videogame systems, and associated controllers, accessories and software games with touch feedback. Based on the Greek word "haptesthai," meaning touch, haptic technology enables people to feel touch sensations while interacting with a digital display, like a computer screen and a hardware device such as a joystick or mouse. Immersion's haptic technology, brand-named TouchSense(TM), enhances the user experience with sight, sound and touch simultaneously. Since 1993, Immersion's engineering team has been focused on the development of haptic innovations for the computing, entertainment, medical simulation, 3D and automotive markets. Market leaders such as Logitech, Kensington and BMW are among Immersion's many licensees. The company's intellectual property portfolio relates to a wide range of innovations for enabling haptics across broad applications and markets. Immersion and its wholly-owned subsidiaries hold over 150 issued patents worldwide. Immersion's technology is licensed extensively within the computing and entertainment industry. Immersion has expanded its licensees into the gaming console market with partners such as MadCatz, Saitek and others. These partners have developed more than 40 touch-enabled gaming peripherals currently shipping for the Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation platforms. "The development and licensing of our haptic technology is the foundation of our business," said Bob O'Malley, chairman and chief executive officer of Immersion. "After extensive attempts to settle this infringement issue through negotiations, we decided to file the suit today to enforce our intellectual property rights." About Immersion (www.immersion.com) Founded in 1993, Immersion Corp. is a recognized leader in developing, licensing and marketing haptic technology and products. Bringing value to markets where user/ product interaction needs to be made more compelling, safer or productive, Immersion helps its partners develop and increase competitive advantage and broaden market reach by making the use of touch sense feedback as critical a user experience as sight and sound. Immersion's technology is deployed across personal computing, entertainment, medical training, automotive and three-dimensional simulation markets. Immersion and its wholly owned subsidiaries hold over 150 issued patents worldwide. Note to Editors: Brand and products names mentioned in this press release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----