Consumer Electronics Show
CES 2012: Conexant Systems' low-power video encoder
January 16, 2012 3:43 am | Videos | CommentsKen Chuang, Marketing Director at Conexant Systems, discusses their new low-power, high-compression video encoder.
Capacitive Coupling Device Enables Wireless Charging Systems
January 12, 2012 11:14 am | Murata Power Solutions Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMurata Electronics North America introduced its new wireless power transmission module at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. The higher power capability of the LXWS Series enables wireless charging systems for
HD DIFT JPEG-MJPEG Encoder Targets Video Surveillance and Monitoring Apps
January 12, 2012 10:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsConexant Systems Inc. announced the CX93610, a low power DIFT JPEG encoder that includes a 656 camera interface and optional microphone input. A monolithic mixed signal Application-Specific Standard Product (ASSP), the CX93610 is designed for monitoring and surveillance camera applications, including
Smart Voice Processors Present New Clarity to Mobile Conversations
January 12, 2012 10:44 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics has introduced a digital audio processor for multi-microphone applications. ST’s new Smart Voice product family combines exceptional processing performance with desirable scalability and programmability to bring
CES 2012: Hillcrest Labs' motion control products
January 12, 2012 10:41 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Videos | CommentsDan Simpkins, CEO of Hillcrest Laboratories, discusses the company's motion technology products including the Scoop Pointer along with several new partnerships.
CES 2012: Atmel's maXTouch S Series capacitive touchscreen controller
January 12, 2012 10:35 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Videos | CommentsSherif Hanna, Product Marketing Director at Atmel, goes over their maXTouch S Series, their capacitive touchscreen controllers introduced at CES 2012.
CES 2012: Corning Gorilla Glass 2
January 12, 2012 10:30 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Videos | CommentsJaymin Amin, Program Director at Corning, demos the second iteration of the company's award-winning Gorilla Glass.
CES 2012: Murata's capacitive wireless charging technology
January 12, 2012 10:26 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Videos | CommentsSarah Book, Application Engineer with Murata Electronics North America, demonstrates their capacitive wireless charging technology.
CES 2012: Imagination's communications technology
January 12, 2012 10:20 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Videos | CommentsMike Hopkins, Mobile Marketing Manager with Imagination Technologies, discusses a development board that is capable of demodulating worldwide broadcast standards.
CES 2012: Texas Instruments' SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portfolio
January 12, 2012 10:14 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Videos | CommentsDan Harmon, the Consumer & Computing Interface Product Marketing Manager with Texas Instruments, discusses their SuperSpeed USB 3.0 portfolio.
STMicroelectronics Demonstrates Connected Home Platform
January 12, 2012 10:05 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsSTMicroelectronics is showcasing its latest-generation connected home platform in Las Vegas during the world's largest Consumer Electronics Show.Â
CES 2012: Texas Instruments' new serializers and deserializers
January 12, 2012 10:05 am | by Jason Lomberg, Technical Editor | Videos | CommentsDan Harmon, the Consumer & Computing Interface Product Marketing Manager with Texas Instruments, talks about their sub-LDVS display serializers and deserializers.
Intel’s Thunderbolt Finishing Up Successful First Year
January 12, 2012 8:48 am | by Brian O'Rourke, In-Stat’s Digital Entertainment Group; www.displaysearchblog.com | Blogs | CommentsIntroduced in February 2011, Intel’s Thunderbolt technology is near its first anniversary. And a successful first year it’s been. Initially adopted by Apple across its PC line, Intel has announced the adoption of the technology by more PC OEMs and PC peripheral makers. On the Windows side, Lenovo has
Qualcomm mirasol on Two More E-Readers
January 12, 2012 8:29 am | by Jennifer Colegrove, Vice President, Emerging Display Technologies at DisplaySearch, www.displaysearchblog.com | Blogs | CommentsAt CES 2012, Qualcomm announced two more e-readers using its 5.7” mirasol display; these will be from Chinese companies Shanda and Hanvon. In November, Korea-based Kyobo released the first e-reader with mirasol display technology.
CES 2012: Hillcrest Labs' 9-Axis Sensor Module
January 12, 2012 8:15 am | Videos | CommentsIn this video Dan Simpkins, CEO of Hillcrest Laboratories, discusses their FSMSI 2 module, a 9-axis sensor that includes a 3-axis gyroscope.
Smart Sensor Technology for Precise, Real-Time Body-Motion Reconstruction
January 12, 2012 6:01 am | Stmicroelectronics | Product Releases | CommentsSTMicroelectronics today unveiled a smart suit prototype with sewn-in new multi-sensor ST iNEMO® motion co-processor that recognize complex movements of the wearer’s body and translate them to a digital model with outstanding precision and speed.
Wilocity Puts WiGig In Action at CES 2012
January 12, 2012 5:47 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsWilocity announced at the Consumer Electronics Show that they are delivering the world's first multi-gigabit wireless system based on newly completed and ratified WiGig 60 GHz standard, in mid-2012. At the conference, Wilocity will be the first company to showcase live WiGig applications in action, including
Ford Collaborates with Microsoft, Healthrageous and BlueMetal Architects for In-Car Health and Wellness Research
January 12, 2012 4:58 am | News | CommentsLAS VEGAS – Ford, Microsoft, Healthrageous and BlueMetal Architects announced an alliance today to research technology to help people monitor and maintain health and wellness while on the move. The alliance was unveiled during the “Doctor in Your Car†keynote address...
Continua Health Alliance Releases Free Design Guidelines; Gains Android Support
January 12, 2012 4:43 am | News | CommentsBeaverton, Ore. – Continua Health Alliance, an international not-for-profit organization of healthcare and technology companies dedicated to creating an eco-system of interoperable personal connected health products and services, today announced it will make its Design Guidelines...
Micro Power Executive to Speak at CES
January 12, 2012 4:28 am | by Posted by Chris Warner | News | CommentsMicro Power Electronics, Inc., a subsidiary of Electrochem Solutions, Inc., announced that Jeffrey VanZwol, Vice President of Marketing for Micro Power, will speak about battery power innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week in Las Vegas, Nevada.
CES 2012: Bodymedia's Wearable Body Monitors
January 12, 2012 3:24 am | Videos | CommentsIvo Stivoric, CTO and VP of New Products with Bodymedia, explains their wearable body monitor product line at the 2012 CES.
Hillcrest Labs Announces New Customers for Next-Gen Motion Control Software, Products
January 11, 2012 12:47 pm | Hillcrest Labs | Product Releases | CommentsAt CES 2012, Hillcrest Labs announced several new customers and products that will utilize Hillcrest’s next-generation portfolio of motion control software and products. Companies bringing new products and reference designs to market in 2012 that leverage Hillcrest’s technology will include
Wavien Demonstrates LED Back Light LCD Micro Cube with Over 7,000 Nits of Brightness
January 11, 2012 12:35 pm | Product Releases | CommentsWavien, Inc. demonstrates and ultra-high brightness with over 7,000 nits LED back light LCD Micro Cube for video wall applications using their proprietary Recycling LED Technology (RLT). These Micro Cubes can be used for outdoor advertisement with over 7,000 nits of brightness. Two Micro Cubes are being demonstrated at the CES trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 10th - 13th, 2012, booth number 21712, showing both the technology and the ability to be assembled into a video wall.
Silicon Tuner for Digital Cable and Terrestrial Set Top Boxes Touts 3.8 DB Noise Figure
January 11, 2012 12:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMaxLinear announced the MxL603, its next-generation high-performance TV tuner for digital cable and terrestrial set-top box applications. Based on low-power 65-nm digital CMOS process technology, the tuner supports all global digital cable and terrestrial
ZigBee RF4CE Haptic System Enables Advanced Device Interaction
January 11, 2012 11:37 am | Product Releases | CommentsTexas Instruments introduced its latest ZigBee RF4CE remote control solution with support for the upcoming ZigBee Input Device (ZID) profile, which enables mouse-like pointing functionality, keyboard and gesture- and touch-based input controls.
