According to a Gartner report, the global communication market growth rate increased from 0.5% in 2013 to 2.9% in 2015 but is expected to gradually decline from 2016 to 2018. As such, how to discover a new "blue ocean" market, boost competiveness and lead industrial transformation and upgrade has become a new challenge for the Taiwan industry.The booming worldwide IoT trend has been driving the global communication industry to transition from hardware oriented development toward integrated systems combining hardware and software advancements. By 2020 the global IoT market value is expected to reach 30 times the present network industry value, resulting in US$1.9 trillion in economic value added. The world will see 30 to 50 billion connected devices or components, including a wide range of mobile devices and tablets as well as appliances, lamps and even robots.To help domestic businesses capture worldwide opportunities, with support from the Industrial Development Bureau under the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Institute for Information Industry (III) and the Committee of Communications Industry Development under the Ministry of Economic Affairs jointly hosted the event, " Driving a Global Standard for IoT Interoperability," on May 31, featuring representatives from the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) who shared views on issues related to IoT standards and platforms with Taiwan-based vendors. One-on-one discussion sessions were also arranged between OCF representatives and Taiwan-based vendors to promote international collaboration and expand global business opportunities.A number of international organizations have been established to promote IoT standards, including Allseen led by Qualcomm, OIC headed by Intel, Thread guided by Google and Homekit introduced by Apple. Allseen was founded the earliest in 2013 and also had the most members. However, this year its founding members Qualcomm and Microsoft have simultaneously joining OIC, which has also changed its objectives and been renamed as Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF). Now OCF has a member base comparable to that of Allseen and is also the international IoT standards organization with the most Taiwan-based members.The Taiwan industry has been playing a critical role in the global IoT market thanks to its strong hardware manufacturing capabilities. At the event, representatives from OCF members including Intel, Microsoft, VIA and Allion elucidated the OCF core technology, Iotivity, by introducing platform architectures, tools and modules, product certifications and supply chain partnerships. In addition, through platform demonstrations, it was hoped more Taiwan vendors would participate in the collaboration to jointly pioneer a universal IoT standard. In the opening of the event, Dr. Hsien-Tang Ko, Director General of the Industry Development Augmentation Division (IDAD), III – one of the hosts of the event and also a main force driving cooperation between Taiwan-based businesses and international industrial organizations in recent years – pointed out the development of IoT in Taiwan has to be in line with international standards so that the industry can continue to grow and Taiwan's smart IoT R&D capabilities can maximize benefits.It should be noted this is the first OCF public event in Taiwan since its inauguration and also its first co-hosted official event in Asia. The fact that Dr. Matthew Perry, a member of the OCF board, made a special trip to participate in the event indicates OCF's determination to ally with Taiwan-based vendors and incorporate additional technical specs to expand itself to become the most dominant IoT standard in the world. Of course, Taiwan-based vendors have to get well prepared in order to grab a share of the booming yet highly competitive IoT market.Dr. Hsien-Tang Ko, director general of the industry development augmentation division, III, gives a welcome speech.Dr. Matthew Perry, an OCF board member, expresses OCF's intent to partner with Taiwan-based vendors to jointly lead a universal IoT standard.III poses for a picture with OCF representatives: (from left to right) David Tung from Allion, Dr. Shao-Wen Yang from Intel Lab, Lewis Kim from OCF, Dr. Hsien-Tang Ko from III, Dr. Matthew Perry from OCF, Dave Brenner from Intel, Richard Brown from VIA Technologies and Martin Hsu from Intel (China).

The USB Type-C specification was published by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) in August 2014, and less than 18 months later, sleek new products have arrived on the market including smartphones, slim notebook PCs, tablets and more. This new cable and connector scheme is generating significant buzz and excitement from the expansive, global consumer market and is expected to make its way into high-volume shipments of mobile devices, laptops, 2-in-1 notebooks and other multimedia devices.USB-IF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and adoption of Universal Serial Bus (USB) technology. There are currently more than 800 member companies involved, 49 percent of which are from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. DigiTimes had the opportunity to interview USB-IF's President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Jeff Ravencraft, as well as USB-IF's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Mr. Rahman Ismail, to discuss the overall development of USB technology. DigiTimes also had the opportunity to view member demonstrations of USB technology at the USB Community pavilion booth at Computex 2016.USB Type-C cables and connectors fulfill the strong demands to upgrade video, audio, data transfer and power charging featuresTo address the demand of digital video, audio, data transfer and power charging requirements, USB-IF saw the need for a new, robust cable and connector. And so, this new specification was prepared by a panel of international experts and contributed on four main advantages:First, there is the performance jump. The USB Type-C cable is capable of supplying fast data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. There are two types of data transfer speeds: one up to 5 Gbps known as "SuperSpeed USB" and the other up to 10 Gbps called "SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps." The performance level is designed to scale upwards of 20Gpbs or 40Gbps in the future, but as Mr. Ravencraft highlighted, the 5Gbps speed is already more than enough to fulfill consumer demands for current multimedia applications.The second, is the single USB Type-C connector designed to connect all USB devices. The physical dimension of the USB-C connector is 8.4 mm x 2.6 mm, slightly bigger than the previous micro-USB connector. It is more robust and designed to handle at least 10,000 receptacle uses within its lifetime. Many of the newer platforms and devices are reaching a point where existing USB receptacles and plugs are inhibiting innovation, especially given the relatively large size and internal volume constraints of the USB Type-A and USB Type-B standard connectors. As a result, the USB Type-C slim and sleek connector was tailored to fit the thinner form factors and platforms used in mobile device product designs.The USB Type-C cable and connector is also reversible in nature. The pins are arranged in a mirrored configuration, with six different pairs in a full-featured cable assembly. There are four extra pins that serve functions of new USB features. The two sets of USB 2.0 differential pairs in the connector only connect to a single differential pair in standard USB 2.0 or full featured USB Type-C cables.The third advantage is the battery charging features. The USB Type-C connector introduces two new native charging options, but is also compatible with legacy charging options. USB Power Delivery (PD) is supported, but optional. With combined USB PD chipsets, it could supply up to 100W of continuous power flow, enough to power a refrigerator according to Mr. Ravencraft.The forth benefit is USB Type-C Alternate Modes. USB Type-C Alt Modes enable the multi-purposing of designated pins in the connector for alternate protocols such as DisplayPort, MHL, Thunderbolt or SATA. The beauty of Alt Modes is that it enables a USB Type-C host or device to support optional display or power charging capabilities. This benefits consumers and systems designers, as it only requires a single connector, thereby reducing costs and increasing system functionality.Ultra-high bandwidth video capabilities can be reached using USB Type-C Alt Modes. This is a great benefit for end users using a single USB Type-C to HDMI, DVI or VGA adapter or dock to connect their mobile devices to other displays.USB-IF promoting authentication to clear up the confuse of USB Type-CAlthough the reversible USB Type-C connectors and faster SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps technology are providing ease of use and performance benefits for consumers, there is confusion regarding what capabilities are included in each cable. For instance, some system makers have developed USB Type-C connectors using the USB 2.0 specification with slower data transfer speeds. Moreover, there are some OEMs producing non-compliant cables that do not follow the design instructions outlined in the USB Type-C Specification. As a result, they pose a risk to the functionality and interoperability of USB products.To address these issues, USB-IF has an active campaign to educate end users to "look for the logo" and to only purchase compliant products from trusted sources. Further, USB-IF released the USB Type-C Authentication Specification using a cryptographic-based authentication protocol for USB Type-C chargers and devices. Using this protocol, host systems can confirm the authenticity of a USB device, including capabilities and certification status. This verification process occurs simultaneously when a USB Type-C cable is plugged in the port and before compromising power or data can be transferred. This new authentication protocol empowers host systems to protect against non-compliant USB devices and to mitigate risks from maliciously embedded hardware or software in USB devices attempting to exploit a USB connection. According to Mr. Ravencraft, it will take about 8 to 12 months to see authentication taking place, but it is a big move for the USB technology ecosystem.USB-IF and IEC expanding cooperation to support USB Type-C connector in European market for power delivery and device charging applicationsUSB Power Delivery was developed with the vision of delivering universal power charging for consumers, as well as reducing electronic waste by offering a standardized alternative to proprietary chargers. Mr. Ravencraft mentioned this was another big move for USB-IF and the technology industry. Collectively working with the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC), USB-IF intends to expand international standards cooperation to include the USB Type-C specifications. This will be considered for inclusion in the newly approved IEC International Standard IEC 62680 series. This approach for ongoing standardization work is driven by the ultimate IEC's goals of increasing external power supply reusability, supporting consumer convenience, maintaining product reliability and safety. In addition, widespread adoption of the resulting international standards will help to reduce the poorly designed or manufactured aftermarket substitutes which may affect the operation of electronic devices in compliance with regulatory requirements."It is no surprise that Taiwan is the home of so many electronic device manufacturers and advanced technology providers, especially consider that 22 percent of USB-IF members are from this region," Mr. Ravencraft highlighted. "We truly appreciate all of the support and contributions that our Taiwanese members and technical experts have made to the development of USB applications over the years. It is exciting to see to see the growth and continued adoption of USB Type-C technology spawning in this region and we look forward to what future product generations bring."Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF president and COO, and Rahman Ismail, USB-IF CTO at Computex 2016USB-IF promoting USB authentication that including Hi-Speed USB, SuperSpeed USB and SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps logos

SCHURTER, a provider of fuseholders, expands its CSO heavy duty fuse clip family with a cost-effective tin-plated version. The CSO clip, designed for 10.3 mm diameter fuses, is suitable for applications with voltages up to 1500 VAC / VDC and currents to 32 A. These unique characteristics are SCHURTER's response to the increasing photovoltaic system voltage requirements.The CSO clip is available in solder and screw/rivet versions. The solder version allows direct mounting on a printed circuit board by means of through-hole technology. The screw/rivet version provides additional flexibility for basic designs. Due to the special copper alloy all versions are characterized by a strong clamping force resulting in minimal power loss.The CSO fuse clip is ideal for a wide range of PV and other DC applications including inverters, battery charge controllers, and string fuse holders. Furthermore, the CSO is well suited for applications in the e-mobility and industrial electronics sectors. The fuse clip conforms to RoHS specifications and is currently the only photovoltaic clip on the market with cURus approval.SCHURTER also offers the ASO 10.3x38 PV fuse to fit the new CSO fuse clip. The fuse clip also supports other fuses with a 10.3 mm diameter of any length. This includes, for instance, 10.3x85 mm fuses for higher voltages.Schurter CSO fuse clip

Enterprise organizations aren't just talking about the possibilities of the Internet of Things (IoT) anymore, many now see it as core to their strategy. With the potential to streamline and deliver greater time and cost savings to a broad range of enterprise tasks, opportunities for IoT adoption are flourishing. It's encouraging to see so many industry-leading manufacturers, service providers, software and systems developers getting down to the hard work of making the vision IoT investments succeed.Things that were thought impossible in the past have become possible with the emergence of new services and products. In the 90's we saw the emergence of the Internet which redefined the way people consume and contributed, while in the 2000's, we see how a simplified user experience creates wonders in making consumption easier. In the next decade, we will see how a network of devices will further transform our everyday lives and make it smarter by establishing an intelligent web of processes, objects, information and people.Connected vehicles has been the most visible and familiar example of IoT technology. Indeed, the auto industry is on the verge of a revolution, and the driving force is the Internet.IoT as an essential ingredient of everyday lifeMediaTek, New Business Development and IoT, Vice President, JC HsuThe Internet has become an integral part of everyday life precisely because it has been an open-to-all land of opportunity everyone encounters on a daily basis. IoT is a difficult concept for many people to wrap their minds around. Essentially, IoT consists of technologically advanced objects that have the ability to transmit information, and potentially even sense, monitor and react to human behavior.As a pioneering maker, MediaTek is determined to be a creative, developer-centric ecosystem supporting device creation center, and to provide application development and services. With its rapidly growing MediaTek Labs, ecosystem and Linkit community, it also intends to change the future of wearable technology. Most discussions of IoT revolve around how it will impact our lives over the coming decades. But few realize how much of an impact IoT already has on our daily lives. Transportation, health and exercise, home and business are four ways IoT already affects our lives and MediaTek is up to the challenge with devices capable of supporting multiple standards, new security systems and build an eco-system business model.MediaTek is also helping businesses optimize in a number of ways. Some stores are already using signals from shoppers' smartphones to track their behavior in-store, pairing up with online data to get the most in-depth customer profile possible. Retailers with apps can then use the data to deliver coupons and special promotional material to the customer's phone at the perfect time and place.THINK Cognitive IoTMarvell Semiconductor, Inc. Director of Product Management, IoT, Amy WongThe era of cognitive mobile and IoT business has begun and is upon us.Marvell's expertise in microprocessor architecture and digital signal processing, drives multiple platforms including high volume storage solutions, wireless, networking, consumer and green products. Cognitive computing, focused on enabling software models that simulate the human thought process, is set to power the next generation of enterprise mobile and IoT solutions.Cognitive computing provides enterprise mobile solutions with interfaces for interacting with voice, video, and audio programmatically. Is Connectivity enough? The Internet of Things mainly focuses on how to connect the physical world to an App or Cloud Service. Connected is not enough. What we need is Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive TechnologiesCognitive IoT has the capability to bridge the physical world and the social world and enhance smart devices, automatic interconnects, and intelligent service provisioning. So, Cognitive computing for enterprise mobile, Cognitive computing for enterprise IoT also Making cognitive mobile and IoT computing a reality today the most fundamental building block of matter.Today at 2016 COMPUTEX, Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. Director of Product Management, IoT, Amy Wong, offered a few impressive examples about how The computing capabilities of embedded systems are increasing exponentially and addressing this at the embedded level with Audio Processing, Context awareness, Sensor Fusion and Location/Positioning. Also, Introducing their IAP product suite leveraging IAP Platform in their Home Automation, mobile, industrial and wearable solutions. This dialogue represents one of the latest examples of how cognitive computing is transforming mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.In a few years, smart networked computer will distribute cognitive capability everywhere, and we'll wonder how we ever did without it. But before that, it will not grow exponentially unless we enable a truly intelligent network of connected things... until we enable the Cognitive Internet of Things.Internet of Things: Are We There Yet?Dialog Semiconductor, Product Marketing Manager, Wei TongNow that it has been established that the Internet of Things is the most hyped "emerging technology" today, and that the term is far from being new, the question to be answered is where are we today? how to choose the right solution for your application?Key takeaways from Dialog Semiconductor collection of IoT forecasts and market estimates include the following: an overview of the current state of the IoT market. connectivity standards and IoT SolutionsThings are getting smarter and the Internet of Things is expanding. Devices, connectivity and IT services are expected to account for the majority of the global IoT market in 2020, with Wearables Smart Home IoT Architecture. Spaghetti of connectivity standards, purpose-built platforms, storage, security, application software and "as a service" offerings are expected to capture a greater percentage of revenue as the market matures.As the Internet of Things ecosystem continues to grow, companies increasingly will look to platforms and services that help them manage and analyze the streams of data coming from connected cars, thermostats and smartwatches. That means a new world for Dialog Semiconductor as companies look for ways and tools to process and analyze data from multiple sources in real time.Dialog Semiconductor has noted, the growth in IoT-enabled devices has been fueled in part by consolidated technology choice in order to accelerate Your Time to Market. The software needed to take IoT to the next level like developer tools and companies are using it to boost operations and seek out new business models. Dialog Semiconductor just a few of the many companies making strides in the IoT space. Truly, it's powering the smart connected future.Ready Steady Go Auto'sCadence, Corporate VP, Michael ShihEmbracing IoT may lead to increased self-driving and electric cars accelerating evolution of automotive electronics all in 5 years, Mr. Shih said. EE system will becomes a car's major cost Automotive Revolution will likely need to be managed by traditional player, new comer. Bane and boon and new ethics of self driving the same infrastructure, underscoring the need for common standards. As Mr. Shih noted, automotive tops IC market growth rate reliability, functional safety and security will be crucial.Cars will be a "major element" of the expanding Internet of Things, with one in five vehicles having some sort of wireless network connection by 2020, "The connected car is already a reality, and in-vehicle wireless connectivity is rapidly expanding from luxury models and premium brands, to high-volume mid-market models," said Mr. Shih, Corporate VP at Cadence.The increased entry ticket to be an automotive supplier and creation of digital content within the vehicle will drive the need for more sophisticated infotainment systems," Mr Shih said, adding that this could create opportunities for app developers, graphics designers and interactive display technologies. "At the same time, new concepts of mobility and vehicle usage will lead to new business models and expansion of alternatives to car ownership, especially in urban environments."While the majority of connected cars, at least in the early stages, will be a car-to-mobile connection, Cadence expects Challenges of considering all scenarios under all operating environments, incorporating hardware and software in design risk on advanced nodes this network to expand eventually to vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure connections. Part of this growth will be fuelled by Palladium Z1 key characteristics initiatives. For example, EDA's future in automotive industry enables more automotive plays and functional safety design flow combine with IP Mixed-signal design, co-design flow for automotive application etc.IoT connections and the 'Big Data' generate help automotive improve vehicles and enhance the driving experience. Automated verification with high coverage on different verification targets, flow with traceable design and project management tool to become best in class total cost of ownership (TCO).Let's Driving the Future Today with Cadence.Internet of Things? Well, It's the 'Internet of Cars'GMobi(General Mobile), CEO of GMobi, Paul WuHow the Internet of Things will change your life: all you need to know, The Internet of Things (IoT) won't just connect people: It will connect. GMobi tell you WHY IoT matters to your organisation, HOW to generate real value from IoT, WHAT the best approaches to implementation are, and WHO can help you along the way Connected cars hit the road, buckle up with GMobiCar needs OTA (Over- The Air) update according to GMobi. It also bring a number of practical questions, such as cars can be hacked, US security and privacy in your car act (SPY Car Act). GMobi's OTA platform for connected cars, system architecture ect. The truth of the matter is there is a life cycle that has to happen that might be different from the traditional application life cycle," Interoperability also will be a major sticking point when it comes to corporate adoption.GMobi also addressed the issues like Over-the-air software updates for your car are becoming a reality and harman is helping car companies get with the times. And yet, not all updates are equal, of course; some are going to be critical systems that need to be fixed to satisfy a recall or Security threats and countermeasures in OTA update, where as others are less important and can be postponed or ignored by owners. The platform gives OEMs a way to deploy those updates, which can be forced out to a fleet, pushed out silently, or pulled in by owners at the time of their choosing. There's also some fine-grained control that can restrict OTA updates to Wi-Fi (as opposed to LTE) or which require a vehicle to be parked before updating, and so on.Obviously, Security is an issue here, something Mr. Wu said it must be addressed holistically by OEMs, but he pointed out that being able to push out revised software that fixes bugs or exploits rapidly would be a much better option than the lengthy process of taking one's car to a dealer.It might be some time before the entire automotive world has adopted this approach to OTA updates, but you only need to look at how happy their customers are with the practice to see that it's a no-brainer.Let's get on with IoT Platform, The GOOD, the BAD and the UNLIKELYAyla Networks Inc., Global Sales & Service, Vice President, Michel J. MaesoWith global connectivity, personal mobile and digital society sustainable world, IoT will dwarf all other stages of the internet. The economic impact of IoT will be huge according to McKinsey, estimated potential economic impact of the Internet of Things in 2025, range from $3.9-11 trillion annually.Why? Products are Changing...The value of data outshines the value of productIn the IoT, selling a product is a catalyst for data transaction, not an end in itself. For example, an appliance manufacturer could make a fortune selling data about the contents of people's refrigerators to CPG brands. This would enable manufacturers to change their commercial model, perhaps offering a subscription or service fee model; or even offering free use of the appliance in return for data access.IoT is Changing everything for everyone both OEMs and consumers.We are moving towards a world where literally everything you can imagine will be connected. While this opens the door to many opportunities for the consumer and businesses, it also comes with its own risks and challenges such as privacy and security. Regardless, Ayla Networks believe this is going to be a very exciting time and IoT is going to change everything ,impacting everyone and every business around the world within the next few years.Ayla Networks believe Flexibility Focus-It will allow companies to make smarter products. It used to be that we only expected our phones to be able to make phone calls. Today, most consumers expect a lot more from the device they carry in their pocket.Enable smarter business operations and smarter decisions. A big part of the Internet of Things isn't so much about smart devices, but about sensors. One of the example is The Dimplex CONNEX devices allows a user to manage their Dimplex CONNEX smart heaters using their mobile devices.Keep watch: Cloud SurveillanceThroughTek, Sales and Business Development, Manager, Kenny WuThe Internet of Things opens up a whole new array of possible attack vectors that compromise your security. We have not at all figured out how we will store and process the data we are collecting, who owns it, and who has access to it. Together with weak security and an overreaching state, the Internet of Things can easily become our worst dystopian nightmare.Cloud-based computing has touched just about every industry and it will continue to reshape the security and surveillance sector as well. Security can now be offered as a service that is managed remotely, Secure remote access to security systems will increase in use, including by end users who want the convenience and real-time benefits of being able to monitor property and events without having to be physically present. Security as a service: the cloud emerges and more cameras mean big data also the growing concern for cyber security threats.Established in 2008, ThroughTek, a leading IoT total solution provider for cloud connection platform. Kalay Platform. The Kalay Platform delivers end-to-end solutions to meet fast-developing and changing IoT environment. It including, IoT Solution for Cloud Surveillance, Real Time Monitoring for Enhanced Security, Flexible Plans for Cloud Video Recording, Comprehensive Device Management Portal, Data Collection & Advanced Analytics.In addition, suppliers like ThroughTek continuously update their solution with new features, bug fixes and security patches. To deal with the increasing risk, variety and volume of security risks, security systems users will need to stay on top of updates from their suppliers and take heed of best practices for preventing attacks through network camera-based systems.It is an IoT Platform, stupid!Exosite, Director of Operations, Taiwan, Dominic CopeExosite provides IoT platform to enable business transformation through connected products. The platform, device software, and collaborative partnerships give you an intuitive starting point to get your devices up and running, fast.We are currently witnessing an explosion in IoT deployments and solutions around the world. IoT platforms are emerging as the central backbone of these IoT deployments.The right IoT Platforms is the key for the development of scalable IoT application and service that connect the real and virtual worlds between objects, systems and people. However, as the IoT Platform market represents a truly new segment that was almost non-existent a few years ago, the landscape is complex and changing very quickly.Exosite's technology platform was build to help companies rapidly build purposeful (valuable) loT solutions. To create a true IoT ecosystem, where systems of systems interact and generate value from diverse streams of data, interoperability is essential. No one IoT platform will be able to cover the wide spectrum of existing and potential use cases yet to be envisaged. Using DIY ioT ecosystem, leads to pay the loT development tax, reducing your barrier to entry. Dominic eads the Operations team at Exosite. He has extensive experience in IoT platforms.Gathering and connecting data points from billions of physical objects is fundamental to letting new IoT business cases come to life. As their success stories postulated, generating insightful data is the key to unlocking this value. For more in-depth information on Exosite IoT Platforms, check out their website and success stories.Play time: smartwatches for kidsJUMPY Founder Jerry ChangSmartwatches are not just for adults. Believe it or not, there are quite a few smartwatches tailored for kids. Or, more specifically, designed to help parents keep track of their children.We all know that some parents want to slap a wearable on their kids purely so they know their GPS location at all times. And that's useful for the adults. But what about the kids? Smartwatches for children can be fun too.If you're looking for a smartwatch for your child, then this is a great place to start. So, here's our pick of the smartwatches for kids, JUMPY. As the leader of kid smartwatch 3, JUMPY have simple, connected, communication/ security center, social center group. It wants to get kids active and tries to do so with a selection of motion-based activities, but there are also extra features like super 4 position/ history/ SOS/ safe zone. Also, maths challenges with a digital owl. voice call/ sketch messaging/ voice messaging/ call log. Some of them also handle activity tracking or GPS, but all of them provide something extra that will keep everyone happy.Available in a range of colours of course, the main appeal here is that the smartwatch features a built-in Eco-system for watch with fun understand kids better effects, unlimited stories/ add friend/ toy control firness center/ pet coach/ step count/ pedo guide/ hero fight etc to choose from.Overall, Smartwatch for children integrates safety, communications and fitness.All about humanoid robotsGeStream Technology Inc, CEO, Changho-YuPeople all around the world adore humanoid robot, designed to someday assist people in their daily lives.Gestream Technology lnc is the 1st humanoid robot designer, manufacturer and educator in Taiwan, dedicates to provide innovative robots that are affordable and easy to use. It's BeRobot also sets Guiness World Record with World's smallest robotStill, even those who've had the pleasure of meeting humanoid robot and seeing it in action (walking up steps, running, hopping, serving treats to guests) might not know the full story about how the robot came about... So how can humanoid robots be used ?First, Robot as an interface to computing systems, providing people with all the services we get from mobile phone or personal advisors such as Amazon Echo while connecting with people on emotional level so called Industrial Robot with Interaction Control.Second, Robot as a sensor array on wheels. Major difference between robots and mobile phones is that Robots can move. This enables robots to move all the sensors installed on them (image, voice, temp, ... ) and investigate things from different angels. It opens a new set of use cases from answering questions like "NAO, where did I put my reading glasses?" sending the robot to search them at home. Another example is a robot that follows a person with light dementia and, if needed, remind him or her to take pills or lock the door when leaving the house. Obviously, this is with Mobile or Remote ControlHow do you think Robots will change our future?

We are enjoying all the benefits from different mobile technologies and innovative solutions. Advances in 5G connectivity, virtual reality (VR) and Internet of Things (IoT) are changing the way telecoms, electronics brands, manufacturing vendors, IC design houses and semiconductor firms think about mobility, while opening up new opportunities in design, applications and usage scenarios.Computex Taipei has long been one of the most important electronics exhibition events worldwide for ICT professionals and related executives. It is also the best showcase for industry players and product manufacturers to demonstrate their innovative strengths. On June 1, 2016, Digitimes hosted Computex 2016 Mobile Technology Forum, featuring professionals and executives from various sectors.Acer's BeingWareMaverick Shih, president of Acer's BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud) and Smart Products Business, gave a presentation at Computex 2016 Mobile Technology Forum on "BeingWare creates new value for mobile industry." BeingWare is a brand new concept that Acer introduced at the beginning of 2016. The vision of BeingWare is to create vertical business models leveraging intelligent connected devices. Acer used to be a hardware-centric company in the market. Through BeingWare, Acer is looking to adopt flexible product strategies to bring the best user experience on all device categories. In the past it would have been difficult to apply one user experience across such a wide range of devices and contexts. Integration with services empowers BeingWare applications to provide user-centric services and.BeingWare, in short, is combining hardware, software and services all together. Shih illustrated such integration with several projects. A biking computer product called Xplova X5 is aiming to fulfill cycling community requirements for sharing biking routes information, real-time tracking information, and video recording. Another product concept called Grandpad is an application for seniors to reconnect with family members and friends. This product enables built-in LTE connection for making phone call, sending email, sharing photos and video clips for the entire family members.For IoT solutions, there is the CloudProfessor education computer which runs on Windows 10 and enables Scratch. And BeingWare is set to explore the world of VR with the signing of a letter of intent between Starbreeze AB and Acer to form a joint venture to bring head mounted displays to the professional- and location-based entertainment marketVIA USB-C total soultionsDavid Hsu, VIA Labs associate VP of product marketing, talked about "USB-C Second Wave: Converting Applications into Revenues." He said the first wave of USB-C was from 2015, strongly supported by Apple, Google, and Microsoft in the launches of MacBook, Pixel and Lumia 950XL. For USB-C, VIA has released three types of configuration: (1) High-end mode using Intel thunderbolt 3.0 controller with 20Gbps per lane and 40Gbps in maximum by 2 lanes, requiring external Power Delivery USB controller; (2) mainstream mode, USB 3.1 gen1 & gen2 for data transmission, requiring external Power Delivery USB controller; and (3)entry-level mode using on-board or discrete USB3.0/3.1 host and no support PD.The chipset lineups provide several turnkey solutions including:"Host with USB-C" for motherboards or add-on card solutions; "Hub with USB-C" for standalone hub or docking stations; "SATA with USB-C" for USB external hard drives; and "DP-ALT mode" for video dongle or multimedia docking station. These turnkeys cover almost 85% design-in projects for USB-C electronics devices in the market.But as Hsu pointed out, starting the race early is important, but only the results matter. The USB-C trend is starting slow because mobile devices have yet to implement USB 3.1 or USB-PD features and end users are confused about USB-C products. So Hsu introduced the concept of second-wave USB-C. He said more solutions aim at the right applications through VIA's new chipsets. He concluded that the USB-C market will rely on launching the right products at the right time.DTS's immersive audio solutions for VR and IoTDTS technology is widely adopted. Vincent Ting, DTS APAC sales director, indicated in his talk, "DTS Immersive Audio, VR and the Internet of Things," that DTS has been working hard to tackle VR and transform 2D sound into an immersive, 3D audio experience. DTS have now developed the immersive audio solutions based on object-oriented audio formats. Unlike traditional audio mixing, which associates a sound with a particular speaker on a 2D plane, object-oriented audio technology treats each sound as an individual object. When the sound is treated as an object, it gives a lot of freedom for sound designers to use it in TV games, movies and other multimedia contents. Where is the sound object located? What direction should the sound move along the sound field and at what speed? Those kinds of questions are going make the contents more real and become a really big deal for home theater and VR's future.DTS technology, Ting cited, calculates each combination of speakers working together to reproduce that sound in the room. Another feature unique to DTS is its ability to customize the listening experience. If users watching a movie have difficulty understanding the dialogue, DTS will allow them to adjust just that element of the soundtrack, so that they can hear it more clearly.For IoT solutions, Ting introduced a remote speaker with LED lighting solutions. This unique device is a dedicated design for fulfilling the home safety requirements.Macronix eyeing LTE for IoTMirian Kuao, Macronix senior marketing manager, in her talk, "Innovative Wireless Connectivity to the IoT World," noted that 2G communication services are becoming history. For example, in North America, AT&T will shut down its 2G service on December 31, 2016. The telecom service providers in Australia, Singapore and Canada all have similar schedules for terminating 2G services.Narrow-Band IoT (NB-IoT) or LTE for IoT is an important technology being standardized by 3GPP using a narrowband radio technology specially designed for IoT applications and devices. Special features of this standard include: indoor coverage, low cost, long battery life and support for large numbers of devices. This technology can be deployed in GSM and LTE spectrum. This LTE for IoT technology is suitable for sensor devices that will be deployed at smart factories or automation production lines. She said M2M cellular module shipments will increase from 90 million units in 2015 to 250 million units in 2020, at a CAGR of 22%.Another big trend can be found in the automotive market in Europe. The fast increase in demand for telematics applications provides big opportunities for the industrial ecosystems.All M2M modules require memory components. Macronix has a full memory product lineup covering different kind of NVMs (non-volatile memory).SDL's new concept for customer serviceSDL, founded in 1992, provides language translation and global content management. Its customers include 79 of the top 100 global brands. Jinghua Sun, SDL business development manager in Shanghai, introduced stalked about mobile device and the new trend of customer services.He indicated 85% of customers will build relationships without having to talk to people through call centers or regular phone calls by 2020. Customers do not want to wait for responses on the phone, so the product design needs to take into consideration how to enable digital self-service.There are different content formats, such as print-out user's guides, and electronic files such as pdf. And there are smartphone apps and even VR in the future. To deal with these so many different kinds of content formats, SDL has introduced Content Management System (CMS) to accommodate these challenges. CMS, Sun said, is just like a good librarian who manages the library collections.The contents also need to be reusable and scalable to fit different media in the market. For the purpose, there is the SDL Knowledge Center. This tool is based on DIAT format (a XML like format) to do the structured content management.Peraso promoting WiGig 802.11adPeraso Technologies, a fables IC design company focused on WiGig, is one of the few companies in the world, along with Intel and Qualcomm, that recently celebrated two milestones: It launched its WiGig W110 chipset into volume production, and it struck an agreement with IgniteNet to supply Peraso WiGig infrastructure components for the core 60 GHz functionality in its MetroLinq line of outdoor wireless products.Brad Lynch, VP of Product Development, talked about "Using WiGig 802.11ad in Mobile and Consumer Electronics Applications." WiGig was originally developed by the WiGig Alliance, but it was consolidated into the Wi-Fi Alliance in 2013. WiGig products (802.11ad) operate in the 60 GHz spectrum band and deliver data transmitting speed of 8 Gigabit per second, low power consumption and low latency without frequency interference.Lynch noted the market is just at its beginning stage. Peraso's 60 GHz band USB dongle products and other products from Intel and Qualcomm have just been released. But shipments to the market will expand fast in 2017. The company works to offer products that can support a larger number of customers.Peraso is also aiming at the market for peripherals, such as VR/AR goggles. Lynch said that the company is looking to create a WiGig ecosystem.ITRI showcasing 5G technologiesThere were two sessions presented by Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI): "Next Generation Mobile Communications System" by Ching-Tarng Hsieh, and "Status of 5G technologies development" by Chun-Hsiang Chi.In 2010, 4G LTE started to deploy and provide services. There were 354 LTE networks in 119 countries and 25 LTE-A networks in 19 countries as of November 2014. Along with LTE have come such applications as cloud services and Big Data analytics. Taiwan's ICT ecosystems covering audio/video digital contents, industrial design houses, retail brands, OEMs/ODMs, semiconductor fabs and fables IC design houses have developed strategies to tap the 4G market.LTE provides faster data services, and voice services are primarily riding on 2G/3G networks. VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is not yet popular, and technology such as Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) provides an interim solution for handing over VoLTE to 2G/3G networks, which is challenging VoLTE market position. As multiple carriers have to share LTE's limited bandwidth, there are other solutions such as LTE-A, LTE Broadcast, LTE/Wi-Fi Interworking and LTE over unlicensed bands.IoT connectivity needs to address many issues, such as improvement to indoor coverage, massive numbers of low throughput devices, low delay sensitivity, ultra low device cost, low device power consumption and optimized network architecture. These provide opportunities for NarrowBand IoT (NB-IoT).5G is about enabling new services and devices, connecting new industries, and empowering new user experience. 5G is a process of both evolution and revolution requiring multiple technologies and global efforts. Taiwan's 5G R&D focus includes mmWave technology, SDN/NFV, and Small Cells.The current development at ITRI for 5G communication standards, according to Chi, is heading in three directions: mmWave, massive MIMO technologies and small cell stations. The 5G standards will have to wait until 2020 before being finalized.Computex 2016 Mobile Technology Forum arranged by Digitimes

Software and Integrated Circuit Foreign Trade Transformation and Upgrading Demonstration Base of Zhuhai High-tech Industrial Development Zone was founded in 2010. Under the guidance and support of the commerce departments of Guangdong and Zhuhai governments, the software and integrated circuit enterprises in the base have maintained steady development. The amount of export has increased steadily, the profitability has improved, the industrial structure has optimized and the demonstration base construction has achieved great result. The main business income of the software and integrated circuits enterprises in the base reached 50 billion RMB, with a year-on-year increase of 19%. Among them, the export revenue of software and integrated circuit design business reaches US$1.1 billion, ranking the second in Guangdong province with a year-on-year increase of 3%. The export destinations now include the United States, Western Europe, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao, Russia, Japan, Vietnam, etc. There are over 58,000 employees in the demonstration base. Organization Structure Under the leadership of provincial and municipal commerce departments, the demonstration base has set up Workstation for software and integrated circuit foreign trade transformation and upgrading. The main responsibilities of the workstation include developing and implementing development plans of the demonstration base, analyzing the status of the demonstration base and guiding the enterprises to develop foreign business. It creates favorable conditions for the enterprises in the demonstration base by providing services in collective trademark registration, brand cultivation, public service platform construction and international market development in order to promote the development of the base and its enterprises. Demonstration Base Construction 1. Local brands cultivation In order to integrate resources, improve the competitiveness of the software and integrated circuit products, protect the development results of the industries and improve the awareness of local brand, the demonstration base applied for its own collective trademark. 2. Enterprise cooperation in international market expansion In order to explore international markets, the demonstration base organized enterprises to participate in international fairs and communicate with some international companies. The demonstration base also learns to take use of electrical business information platform to expand overseas e-commerce and international markets. 3. Public service platform construction and public service enhancement The demonstration base owns software testing public service platform, integrated circuit design technology public service platform, multimedia technology & SoC design public service platform, etc. These platforms provide testing services, R&D services, information services and personnel training services for export enterprises. For the sake of improving service quality, the demonstration base strives to construct foreign trade transformation and upgrading service platform and industrial design visualization service platform. 4. Corporate image enhancing and industrial achievement promotion Apart from ensuring that enterprises are stronger and better, we will further strive to promote enterprises' image and industrial achievement. We will seize every opportunity to show the status and trends of software and integrated circuit enterprises (industries) in Zhuhai high-tech zone. We plan to form high value-added industries with regional characteristics, leading enterprises and high brand added value by gathering industries and advantages. Zhuhai High-tech Industrial Development Zone

Multimedia streaming and IOT connectivity demands are increasing rapidly; therefore, wireless throughput and quality of service are extremely important for user experience. In order to achieve high quality wireless performance for multiple clients within an interference environment, a better wireless radio frequency control technology is needed, as well as a better wireless beacon frame steering management method.iFast technology includes multiple module antennas which provide specific radiation patterns and an advanced integrated technology with several management and control module blocks at firmware level. iFast algorithm is based on the analysis of huge field test data measured from real environment with client signal, radio conditions ,package status, etc. This intelligent method can choose the most suitable antenna pattern from signal and interference aspect to increase SNR (Signal to noise ratio) for better wireless performance. Its continual learning from the real environment make it to be best fit for complex and rapid changing environment.In iFast hardware architecture, each antenna unit is composed of an omnidirectional antenna element and several directional elements. The radiation pattern can be changed by controlling different reflectors. When the antenna is set to omnidirectional mode, as shown in Fig. 1, it can provide transmit or receive equally well in all directions similar to external dipole antenna. When the antenna is set to directional mode, as shown in Fig. 2, it can provide high directional antenna gain, high front-to-back ratio, which can provide better signal quality and coverage, and also avoid interference in the same time.Phi/Degree vs. dBFigure 1: Omnidirectional antenna patternFigure 2: Combine directional antenna patterniFast technology provides a unique automatic adjustment smart antenna technology, it can greatly improve the signal strength and coverage, increasing the throughput and wireless capacity. It offers benefits to 802.11a / b / g / n and 11ac Wave 2 MIMO devices, and enhances MIMO diversity gain and the possibility of frequency reuse.LYNwave is providing iFast technology at booth A0307 in World Trade Center Hall 1 Computex Taipei 2016. For more information about iFast, you are welcome to visit us.Figure 3: iFast smart antenna technology

IQ (Returnstar) has been a regular exhibitor at Computex. Computex first took place in 1981, and it has grown with the global ICT industry over the past three decades. Computex is part of the computer age, having witnessed the development and transformation of the tech industry. This year Computex is taking a significant step into the age of IoT, shifting its focus to the building of the global IoT ecosystem. As a pioneer of in the educational equipment sector, IQ is bringing the latest technology in line with this year's Computex trend.Digitalization is accelerating its speed into the school campus. The IQ School Converged System will make the sharing of information and management of devices easy. The IQ Video Lecture Capture System supports the recording of multi-mode lectures, and it can also broadcast lectures live. The IQ Intelligent Classroom Solution is interactive display, live broadcasting and recording, lecturing tool all-in-one, making smart classroom a reality. IQ One+ is the company's latest all-in-one lecturing tool with a built-in IoT module, and it allows the user to control multiple devices on a single display.To find out more from IQ, including the brand new IQ SYN Classroom solution, please visit Computex booth N0414 in Nangang Exhibition Center.

Rosewill, a leading manufacturer of PC gaming gear, PC components and consumer electronics, has selected Computex 2016 to unveil the latest additions the company's expanding product lines. Rosewill's booth is located in the Nangang Exhibition Hall, Ground Level (1F) in Components and Parts area, at booth #: J0403a.Rosewill has officially introduced to the market its new gaming series logo, Rosewill Gaming. This logo was created with gaming enthusiasts in mind, as the company's gaming products provide users the freedom to build their own PCs to fit their own gaming needs.Guaranteed to maintain the company's reliable and high quality attributes while featuring new, stylish ascetics, Rosewill launches its new gaming logo with eight cases and three PSU's at Computex 2016 to identify and brand itself within the competitive gaming market. Rosewill's newest gaming products are without a question the "explosive gear for your gaming arsenal".Rosewill's new TOKAMAK series titanium efficiency power supplies, which made a brief debut in 2015 as a prototype, will be available in the market by the third quarter. It will be the first of its kind to provide a unique method to notify users when their PSU has surpassed optimum power efficiency, a scenario Rosewill will be replicating in its booth. In addition, the existing and popular QUARK series platinum efficiency power supplies will be receiving this upgraded feature as well.The most eye-catching, the new CULLINAN mid-tower ATX case is the most talked about product on display. This case features a tempered glass design, crafted to highlight rig components, and also supports up to 420mm GPU cards and 360mm liquid cooling solutions. This is the first of its kind, as Rosewill is focusing on providing consumers with stylish and reliable solutions to add to its ever-expanding product line.The Tom's Hardware "Editor Recommended" Nighthawk 117, a full tower gaming computer case, also remakes its appearance at Computex. This case supports up to 420mm GPU cards and is equipped with five pre-installed fans, top fins for maximum airflow, as well as an easy-access dust filter. Tested on temperature escalation and noise level, Rosewill Nighthawk 117 was rated with outstanding temperature-to-noise ratio at full fan speed and comes with a great value. A classic high-end gaming case supporting liquid-cooling radiator, Rosewill's Nighthawk 117 is an award winner for your ultra-performance rig build and delivers the ultimate gaming experience.With a strong focus on the IO market, Rosewill will upgrade its RK-9000 series keyboard with its new mechanical gaming keyboard, the RK-9000V2 RGB. This keyboard will have full single lid LED capabilities to configure any way desired. The RK-9000V2 RGB is crafted with 100% Cherry MX switches, six pre-programmed modes and five profiles with up to 50 macro settings and Real Time Response.For more information about Rosewill's various product lines, please visit http://www.rosewill.com.

Posiflex Technology, Inc., a leading global brand in the design and manufacture of POS solutions and peripherals, will be highlighting its next generation hardware portfolio, including the winner of the Red Dot Award 2016 all-in-one POS, at Computex 2016."Posiflex exists to build the best products where design and quality come together. We are delighted to be at Computex Taipei to demonstrate our continued commitment to drive the POS market forward and set new standards in POS solutions throughout 2016," said Owen Chen, president and CEO of Posiflex Technology, Inc.The company has added new elements to each model line and applied fine adjustments to make the already excellent products even better. The enhancements have been made to the HS Series all-in-one POS, MT Series mobile POS, XT Series POS terminal and HC Series infotainment terminal.Red Dot Award winning All-in-one POS HS-3510WThe Red Dot award winning HS-3510W shines as a true "all-in-one" POS solution for applications where space is at a premium. It features a 10-inch P-CAP touchscreen, a detachable 3-inch thermal printer, and an optional built-in 2D barcode reader. It can also integrate the most widely used peripheral options including MSR, fingerprint reader, RFID, Wi-Fi module and customer display. In addition to the HS-3510W, the HS-3500 Series offers a selection of display options depending on the application with 12-inch and 14-inch.The fanless HS-3510W similarly delivers when it comes to performance, supporting a power efficient Intel Bay Trail quad core processor up to 2.40GHz with 2MB cache and up to 8GB of system memory. Its modularized design simplifies servicing and repairing process to increase maintenance efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership.Hybrid Mobile POS MT-4308WTo address business mobility, the MT-4308W has been built with an 8-inch Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen that provides a higher level of durability for daily use. Powered by Intel's new Cherry Trail processor, the tablet, running on Windows 10 IoT, delivers enhanced performance and impressive productivity.The MT-4308W and other models in the MT family offer the retail and hospitality packages with necessary add-ons for MSR, pistol grip shaped handle with 2nd battery and optional 2D barcode scanner, hand strap, and 2nd battery attachment with shoulder strap. An optional dock station allows the device to instantly transform into a small form factor all-in-one POS. This hybrid mobile POS is ideal for a variety of specific applications in retail and hospitality businesses such as line-busting, table-side ordering, inventory management, mobile payment and customer engagement.High performance Foldable POS XT-5515ProPosiflex has leveraged high power computing by employing Intel's Haswell Core i5 or i7 in the XT-5515Pro. It also comes with Intel vPro technology, which allows IT personnel to easily track and manage the terminals deployed in the field. The XT-5515Pro features a slim profile with bezel-free touchscreen, fanless design, HDMI port for digital signage application, and a patented GEN7 foldable base. The optional patented GEN8 foldable base allows for integrated power adaptor and additional PoweredUSB ports for multiple peripherals to create a clutter-free POS station.High-end Infotainment Terminal HC-1521IRThe HC-1521IR is a high-end infotainment terminal with a 21.5-inch infrared touchscreen display. Equipped with a wide selection of Intel Haswell family processors that includes Core i-series, the HC-1521IR integrates a wealth of connectivity options that allows for devices such as fingerprint sensor, magnetic strip reader and 2D image scanner to be easily connected. Well-suited to meet durability and aesthetic requirements, the HC-1521IR offers real versatility for a variety of interactive solutions such as price checkers, self-ordering kiosks, and kitchen display systems.Posiflex's products are designed and manufactured in-house and have proven to be robust, as they are specifically designed for the highly demanding and fast-moving retail and hospitality industries. For more information on these solutions from a Posiflex sales representative, please visit Nangang Exhibition Hall 4F, booth #L1112.The highlights from Posiflex at Computex Taipei 2016About PosiflexFounded in 1984, Posiflex Technology, Inc. has since grown to be a world leader in the design and manufacture of POS terminals and peripherals under its own brand, POSIFLEX. The company's products are manufactured in two ISO 9001/9002/14001 facilities in Taiwan and deployed globally across multiple industries and applications including retail, hospitality, banking, healthcare, kiosks and more. Other than its engineering competence, for which more than 30 patents have been awarded over 30 years for innovative design, Posiflex also recognizes the importance of service, quality and helping customers and business partners to build and grow successfully. Posiflex has distribution channels around the globe and offices in the USA, Germany, China, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Argentina, Japan and Dubai. The company is well positioned to provide direct and timely support to its customers around the world. For more information: http://www.posiflex.com/