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Monday 17 August 2015
EverFocus Announces the Release of EQN100
EverFocus is glad to announce the release of the new EQN100. The smallest size is completely designed for ATM application. What else application can you imagine? A network surveillance has to implement in a limited space for cameras installation, EverFocus offers you a suitable option - EQN100A global leading brand of ATM manufacturer in Germany, has cooperated with EverFocus for decades and integrated analog cameras into the security of ATM. Now, since the network era has been greatly expanded worldwide, we serve customer to install IP cameras EQN100 to be network surveillance ATM. In this project, we also provide our integration system Genie XMS to manage these hundreds of thousands locations in the world.Narrow Space Is Not An IssueThe length of a miniature network camera EQN100 is just half of a finger with an encoder inside, making small camera as efficient as possible. ATM, Banks, casinos, hotels and museums, the mini design satisfies covert and discreet surveillance. Dual streaming provides proper quality to the devices.Compact size to all typesThe miniature EQN100 can be put in other types of housings. which means it provides several applications in the certain environments. More flexible, more innovative.1.3MP Image QualityEQN100 IP camera provides full frame rate 1.3MP image quality, providing up to 30fps at 1280 x 1024 viewing resolution in H.264 and motion jpeg.Extended SolutionONVIF compliant allows devices integrate into system. All devices and system can communicate and integrate each other without doubt. The settings can be configured and monitored remotely over the wireless network or LAN/ WAN. Combining with the EverFocus' highly integrated central management software Genie XMS, users are able to access simultaneous management and monitoring of all surveillance devices.Check on the New Product EQN100 right away: http://www.everfocus.com.tw/HQ/Products/Product.aspx?productModelNo=2752The smallest dual-coding camera for ATM
Tuesday 11 August 2015
MagnaChip to host first Foundry Technology Symposium in Shanghai, China
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation ("MagnaChip") (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, announced today it is hosting its first Foundry Technology Symposium at the Grand Hyatt in Shanghai, China, on September 22, 2015. This first symposium in China is part of MagnaChip's global foundry strategy to specifically increase MagnaChip's brand awareness in the Chinese market.MagnaChip plans to discuss its current and future semiconductor foundry business roadmap, specialty technology processes, target applications and end-markets. This symposium is a direct response to the increased interest and demand coming from our Chinese fabless customers for advanced analog and mixed-signal specialized foundry technologies.During the symposium in Shanghai, MagnaChip, which is the largest analog and mixed-signal foundry service provider, will highlight its technology portfolio with discussions focused on mixed-signal, low power technologies in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) for high-performance analog and power management applications, Ultra-High Voltage (UHV) and Non-Volatile Memory (NVM). In addition, MagnaChip will present technologies used in applications including smartphones, tablet PCs, automotive, LED lighting, consumer wearables and IoT. MagnaChip will also review its customer-friendly design environment and on-line customer service tool known as "iFoundry"."We are very pleased to host our first Foundry Technology Symposium in Shanghai and intend to provide a beneficial and an educational event for all of our participants," said YJ Kim, Chief Executive Officer of MagnaChip. "Through our technology symposiums in Taiwan, the United States and now in Shanghai, we are better able to serve our global customers with our long history of successful foundry service and expertise.A multitude of fabless companies, IDMs (Integrated Device Manufacturers) and other semiconductor companies are expected to attend MagnaChip's Shanghai technology symposium. To sign up for the event, and to receive more detailed information regarding the symposium, please visit http://www.magnachip.com/ or ifoundry.magnachip.com.
Monday 10 August 2015
Gigastone secures rights to distribute PhotoFast in the USA
Gigastone the Leading Global Mobile Technology Accessory Brand today announced that it has secured the rights to distribute PhotoFast products in the USA & the Americas. Michel Hassan, President of Gigastone, commented, "Gigastone is the premier global mobile accessory brand. We have been focusing at our Apple product range and the inclusion of the PhotoFast product, now places Gigastone up front and central in this category."He further commented, "With the inclusion of the PhotoFast products, Gigastone now has a spectacular Apple certified MFi (Made for iPhone/iPad) Thumb Drive range, supported by batteries, cables and anmassortment of additional Apple specific mobile accessories."Gigastone focuses at delivering cost effective and high quality mobile technology accessories and has been distributing mobile technology in the Americas for nearly 20 years. PhotoFast introduced its first iFlashDrive nearly a decade ago. Its latest offering, the Gigastone PhotoFast MAX U3 product, is the leader in its class. Not only is it the worlds smallest and lightest USB 3.0 iFlashDrive, its amazing form factor, performance and free IOS software itcomes with, are streets ahead of any of the competition.A convenient and slim 5.1 by 0.7 cm, and weighing in at a mere 9.5 grams, the MAX U3 delivers across the board. On the one side it has a USB adapter and on the other an Apple approved MFi lightning adapter. Simply plug the unit into your iPhone or iPad, the PhotoFast unit automatically backs up all your important data from your iDevice. Then plug the unit into any computer with a USB port and have simple and easy access to your all your iPad or iPhone data.The Gigastone PhotoFast Max U3 as well as Gigastone's other Apple approved MFi products, are available at Amazon as well as the other major BigBox stores throughout the USA and Canada.These amazing iPhone/iPad Thumb Drives are available in 32Gig, 64Gig and 128Gig configurations in a number of configurations tailored for all users, delivering unprecedented extension of memory and access to data.Michael Wang, Chairman of Gigastone Corporation in Taiwan said, "Gigastone prides itself at delivering quality product at an affordable price. Unlike some of our competitors, our entire iPhone and iPad range is Apple Mfi certified. This product is unique and the demand to date has been phenomenal. We are extremely proud to partner with PhotoFast and join our good names to deliver an amazing product to the US market."There have been a number of extremely positive reviews. A recent iLounge Review hails the Gigastone Photofast product as providing, "a compact but highly portable solution for keeping your extra files handy on the go. The device is available in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB capacities with USB 3.0" the article goes on to applaud the product, "i-FlashDrive MAX is one of the more fullfeatured options we've seen for adding external storage to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, with an app that delivers quite a bit more than simply facilitating basic file and photo transfer, as well as security features that are definitely compelling if you're concerned about carrying around any personal data".Lyle Smith from StorageReview.com recently commented, "The PhotoFast iFlashDrive Max does exactly what it is intended to do, which is offer consumers with a USB 3.0/Lightning flash drive to transfer files to and from newer iPhone and iPad Air devices to any workstation with a USB connection." He concludes with the following words, "PhotoFast i-FlashDrive Max is an ideal accessory for iOS users looking for backup/restoration features and additional storage."Gigastone PhotoFast Max U3 OTG Apple drive
Thursday 30 July 2015
GrassWonder Selfie Robot opens up a value chain full of creativity
Many traditional camera manufacturers are seeing their business decline but this does not mean consumers are giving up photo-taking. Quite on the contrary, people are embracing photo-taking more than ever before. It is just that the photo-taking device has turned from the camera to the smartphone. However, the smartphone is not designed to shoot good quality pictures, so innovative selfie robots come to the rescue.An appealing picture usually captures the person in a natural pose with both hands able to move freely and a sweet expression with ease. Unfortunately, when people try to take a selfie using their smartphone, the shooting distance is limited to an arm's length and most of the time they can only hold the smartphone high and take the selfie top-down with limited expressions or poses to make. It is obvious that distance is an important factor affecting how the picture turns out. This is exactly what led GrassWonder to develop the Selfie Robot.Cheng-Lun Chang, COO, GrassWonder, states the user only needs to first download Fiedora, a smart selfie-taking app, and then put the smartphone in the docker of the Selfie Robot. The devices can synchronize via Bluetooth technology, and the user can choose to enable smart selfie-taking by face tracking, with a photo-shooting distance as far as 3 meters. The user can also select the manual mode and operate with a remote control such that a "photographing assistant" is available to take pictures of two lovers or a group at a distance as far as 10 meters away. Most importantly, no commands are needed during the shooting of the selfie or video, and the Selfie Robot can automatically track the subjects in all directions and capture the perfect moments.In addition to selfie-taking and photo touchup, the user can create a personalized magazine"Besides taking good pictures, users can use Fiedora to modify the photos and share them out," said Chang. Fiedora offers touchup effects including dark under-eye circle elimination, complexion brightening, face slimming, blemish removal, and figure elongation. Users can use these effects to make their photos even more attractive and upload them onto GrassWonder's Wonderfie cloud platform, which provides ready-made templates, including fashion magazine templates co-designed with ELLE, to create a personalized magazine by making a cover page, extracting portraits, replacing pictures, and adding text.In addition to creating a magazine of one's own to share with friends and family, users can also view other people's magazines and give "likes" to show support for one's own or others' good works. Then, users can collect and organize photos in a way much like a magazine. Photos of each event can be arranged into a magazine and can also be pushed onto Line, Facebook, WeChat, and Instagram, making dreams come true for selfie lovers.To build up the smart selfie-taking value chain, comprising the Selfie Robot, Fiedora App, and Wonderfie cloud platform, GrassWonder has incorporated a host of patented technologies, including an algorithm that enables a timer to countdown prior to photo-taking and a docker design that can hold on tight to a smartphone regardless of the thickness, as well as all-round innovations encompassing hardware designs, software developments, and Internet interfaces.It should be noted that the new Selfie Robot will be available for purchase at GrassWonder's agent, HEIMAVISTA's booth B1220, Taipei World Trade Center starting on July 30, the first day of the 2015 Taipei Computer Applications Show. The new Selfie Robot will also be on sale in Tsann Kuen stores in August.GrassWonder FieBot, the smart Selfie Robot that tracks and takes selfies
Thursday 30 July 2015
Imagination joins 5G Innovation Centre to drive development of next-generation mobile data networks
Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) is joining the 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC) at the University of Surrey to collaborate with leading companies both in the UK and globally in exploring, developing and defining underlying technologies that will power the next-generation 5G mobile communications network.Joining as a Gold Member, Imagination will invest significant resources into 5GIC over the next five years, including both people and IP platforms, to help 5GIC develop technologies that will be highly scalable and easily deployable by the widest possible semiconductor, electronics goods and service provider community. Imagination is already working with 5GIC in the development of standards relevant to 5G.Imagination's EVP marketing Tony King-Smith will join the 5GIC Strategic Advisory Board.The 5GIC is a new UK-based research centre, backed by both the UK government and leading global industry players, dedicated to enabling the next generation of mobile communications. Other members of the 5GIC include major telecom service providers and mobile device manufacturers. Bringing together leading academic expertise and key industry partners in a shared vision, the 5GIC will help to define and develop the 5G infrastructure that will underpin the way we communicate, work and live our everyday lives in the future.The next generation of mobile communication technology, 5G will be a flexible infrastructure capable of handling consumers' increasing demands for mobile data and providing ubiquitous connectivity for emerging markets such as the Internet of Things (IoT).Says Hossein Yassaie, CEO, Imagination: "As we enter the next wave of innovation in a truly connected world, communications must move to a fundamentally new level. Previous generations of network technology have been voice-centric, with data as an 'add-on'. With 5G, data is at the heart of the concept. 5G will deliver more efficiency, lower power and better robustness – but also connect everything in the world of IoT. And that can no longer be limited to the cities, as a sizable deployment of IoT devices will be in rural and sparsely populated regions of the world. We look forward to working with 5GIC and partners around the world to help deliver this important global technology."Says Tony King-Smith, EVP marketing, Imagination: "5G must be capable of addressing the requirements of a highly connected future which will depend on state-of-the-art, efficient and highly scalable processing technologies. It is therefore a logical step for Imagination to work with leading organizations like 5GIC to help define this important standard that will be inextricably linked to our range of advanced processor IP cores and platforms."Says Professor Rahim Tafazolli, director of the 5GIC and Institute of Communication Systems: "We welcome the unique and valuable perspective Imagination will bring to the team at 5GIC. Imagination complements the other members, which will enable us to address not only the operator and device manufacturers but, thanks to Imagination, also the needs of the global semiconductor industry."
Friday 24 July 2015
Conexant preps for growth in Asia Pacific region, expands into new facility
Conexant Systems, Inc., an audio and imaging innovation leader, has expanded its Asia Pacific AudioSmart business by moving into a new facility located in Neihu Technology Park – considered the core of Taipei's Technology Corridor. With this new location, Conexant will provide greater localized support and cutting-edge facilities to serve customers in Taiwan. The Taipei facility joins Conexant offices in China, Korea, Japan, and Singapore.In addition to accommodating a larger staff, the new 1,500 square meter (approximately 16,000 square feet) facility includes anechoic and EMI acoustic tuning chambers, an ETSI test room and state-of-the-art head acoustic equipment. This allows Conexant to provide the same advanced acoustic design, tuning and verification services for Taiwanese customers as is offered from the company's headquarters in California – without requiring systems to be physically shipped around the globe or having to navigate time differences between regions. The new Taipei office also includes the ability to perform the iterative testing necessary for Microsoft Skype for Business, Cortana and Intel Automated Speech Recognition certifications. Finally, a new demo room enables Conexant to showcase its full line of AudioSmart products to customers and partners in the region.Saleel Awsare, Conexant vice president and general manager, attributes the new office location in Taipei to the company's continued growth in the region. He states, "There is a large demand for our AudioSmart solutions in Taiwan and throughout Asia Pacific, so we have expanded our presence to better serve those markets. By opening a regional location that offers full tuning and testing capabilities, we can respond to our customers' needs that much quicker and provide them with the solutions they need to create a rich audio experience for their end products."To commemorate the opening of the new Taipei office, Conexant will host a grand opening celebration on Friday, July 24 from 3-5 p.m. local time. The celebration will include live bands, food and drink and special giveaways.Conexant's AudioSmart solutions address the growing number of applications that combine embedded audio and voice – including smart TVs, smart appliances, headsets and mobile computer platforms such as notebooks and tablets. Used by industry leaders in Unified Communications, consumer electronics and advanced gaming headsets, Conexant's solutions deliver the highest level of audio quality combined with voice interaction for an exceptional audio experience.To learn more about Conexant's AudioSmart software and silicon solutions, please visit http://www.conexant.com/.Conexant preps for growth in Asia Pacific region, expands into new facility
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Robotic Automation Propels Manufacturing Transformation
From traditional to electronics manufacturing, many companies are eager to introduce robots to lower labor demand while increasing productivity and production efficiency. To build robotic production lines involves many aspects. Issues like system integration, machine-to-machine communication, and information integration must be thoroughly considered."Robotic production lines take meticulous design of robotic movement and distributed control schemes so that all connected equipment and peripheral devices can be orchestrated for speedy and precise execution," said Joe Lin, GM of IoT Automation Solutions Business Group, NEXCOM.Recently, a wet wipe company turns to NEXCOM to design an automated system comprising delta robots and EtherCAT master stations to coordinate PLCs, conveyors, sensors, gluing, and labeling equipment all together. The system is expected to reduce manpower by about thirty percent and to increase productivity to up to 1.5 packages per second.Apart from conventional manufacturers, major automation obstacles for electronics companies are the failing data interoperability caused by diverse PLC systems. IoT gateways thus become crucial as they transcode fieldbus protocols, unifying each system so that data can be exchanged. Exchangeable data paves ways for not only on-site and remote monitoring but also big data analysis and decision making.NEXCOM's EtherCAT Master interfaces are interoperable with over sixty PLCs, EtherCAT actuators, I/O and other slave devices from numerous brands. Partnered with local and international firms for numerous integrations, NEXCOM provides last-mile solutions to Industrial IoT.To expand robotic applications, NEXCOM unveils Robot Package, providing 6-axis robots along with an open control platform. Different from proprietary systems, this platform enables manufacturers to leverage field know-how by writing control algorithms for their own man-machine coordination.Visit NEXCOM for moreManufactures see automated production and man-machine collaboration as ways to secure productivity and to increase production efficiency
Thursday 16 July 2015
Apple introduces new iPod touch
Apple has introduced its latest iPod touch and unveiled a new lineup of colors for all iPod models, including gray, silver, gold, pink and blue. The iPod touch features a new 8 megapixel iSight camera for photos, FaceTime HD camera, the A8 chip and the M8 motion coprocessor.The iPod touch also features a 4-inch Retina display.The iPod touch comes with iOS 8 and a collection of built-in apps, such as iMessage, the Photos, the Health.The new iPod touch starts at US$199 for the 16GB model, US$249 for 32GB and US$299 for 64GB, and the entire iPod family in its five new colors is available. For the first time, iPod touch is available in a 128GB model for US$399.Apple iPod touchPhoto: Company
Tuesday 14 July 2015
Smart Taiwan Pavilion at MWC Shanghai: Exploring innovative Taiwan 4G mobile applications
The Smart Taiwan Pavilion centered on the theme "Exploring Taiwan, Endless Splendors" extends invitations to visitors of Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2015 taking place on July 15-17 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Ten Taiwan ICT supply chain vendors – MediaTek, Gemtek, MitraStar, Auden Techno Corp., Smart Catch International, Z-Com, Isentek, TXC Corporation, SaihuX and Sercomm – and teams from Mobileheroes contest will showcase products featuring cutting-edge ICT technologies and 4G applications. A wide variety of forward-looking innovations will be on exhibition including high-end smartphone chipsets, multi-mode multi-band LTE routers/small cells, 4G small base station antennae, high-performance electronic compasses, and O2O e-commerce and mobile payment technology to demonstrate Taiwan's R&D achievements and manufacturing capabilities in ICT and to help Taiwan-based companies expand into international markets.With the dawning of the IoT and Big Data analytics era, software and application services are becoming the main attractions appealing to consumers. Skillful personnel and innovative ideas are crucial to a company's competitiveness. Visitors to the Smart Taiwan Pavilion will see the team projects that stood out in Alibaba's Baichuan as well as Mobileheroes contest, witnessing Taiwan's boundless power of innovation. This demonstration is aimed to attract and encourage more young talent from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to take part in an exploration of the world of innovations and new ventures.To offer a deeper look into the latest developments on 4G communication technologies and applications, presentations on cutting-edge Taiwan ICT technologies and products will be held during the exhibition. Speakers from the 10 leading Taiwan vendors specializing in mobile communication technologies will share views on the most powerful emerging technologies, products, and services. These talks, held in the Smart Taiwan Pavilion, will be the highlight of the event and too good to miss.The Taiwan ICT industry has made extraordinary achievements for the whole world to see. Visitors are welcome to the Smart Taiwan Pavilion at MWC Shanghai 2015, focusing on demonstrating Taiwan vendors' capabilities in mobile application technology R&D and integration. It is expected to introduce more business and partnership opportunities for companies in Asia and the rest of the world.Smart Taiwan Pavilion at MWC Shanghai 2015, July 15-17. Venue: D60, Hall W5, Shanghai New International Expo Center
Tuesday 7 July 2015
Omnichannel retail delivery solution from Unisys enables Taiwanese banks to offer consistent, personalised service across all banking channels
Unisys Corporation (NYSE:UIS) has enhanced its Unisys Retail Core Banking System with the addition of an omnichannel retail delivery system capability that enables Taiwanese banks to provide consistent and personalised service delivery to customers across the full range of digital, mobile, social, ATM and branch channels.The omnichannel capability supports Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Bank 3.0 vision for Taiwan's banks to deliver financial services "anytime, anywhere" through mobile technology and digitalization of the bank business environment."Today's savvy bank customer wants more than a choice of channels to deal with their bank – they expect the bank to know their requirements, provide relevant financial products and advice, and a consistent experience regardless of whether they are banking on their phone, online or in a physical branch. Understanding and meeting this expectation is critical to gaining and keeping customers," said Mr Lonnie Liu, executive vice president, Eastern International Bank.Based on the Unisys Transaction Manager suite of tools and applications, the Unisys Retail Delivery solution helps financial institutions build and maintain long-term client relationships. By uniting disparate banking delivery channels through a browser-based system, the Unisys omnichannel solution allows banks to create a consistent and personalised experience for their customers regardless of whether they are interacting via a mobile app, website, ATM, video conference, visiting the branch or calling a contact centre.The Unisys Transaction Manager tools provide built-in client relationship management (CRM) and sales support tools, further enhancing the customer experience. These tools help provide personalised services to the customer by providing sales-oriented insights and cross-selling recommendations so that bank staff can make relevant offers to customers.Alternatively Transaction Manager also integrates with multiple third-party CRM and sales support tools."Bank customers in Taiwan want more personalised services from their banks and expect to receive consistent service across multiple physical and digital channels," said Mr Scott Whyman, vice president and general manager, Enterprise Solutions, Unisys Asia Pacific and Japan. "By enabling staff to spend less time processing transactions while providing a holistic view of the customer, the Unisys Omnichannel Unisys Retail Delivery system allows banks to deliver personalised service and advice, whether at the branch or digitally. This omnichannel service delivery is fundamental to a bank's successful transition to a digitalised business."