Shuttle Inc. welcomes you to visit us at COMPUTEX Taipei 2015 on June 2-6. You can find our booth located in TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall (Booth No. L0832). Shuttle will be there to reveal latest innovations including a variety of powerful Cube-XPC and Slim models for vertical use, debut product member XPC-PLUS with ultra-thin form factor and new look, new All-in-One PC specific for POS/POI applications, and HR70 facial recognition system. In addition, the updated EDUPAL education and new SMARTVILLE smart home solution will be demonstrated its comprehensive suite of fully smart classroom control and home automation applications. Shuttle's ODM business is going to introduce its new Gen motherboard standard which can be easily integrated different platform and form factor devices which customers can be benefit of more product combination to choose from, faster R&D lead-time and reasonable cost.Powerful Slim PCs with Top FeaturesWe are so excited to introduce you a new fan-less slim PC DS57U, supports Broadwell platform equipped Intel Celeron 3205U dual core processor, built-in Intel HD Graphics is capable of playing 1080p Full HD video content. Thanks to its re-design passive cooling architecture, the system is virtually maintenance-free and is approved for 24/7 non-stop operation. Built in multiple I/O interfaces, DS57U can meet the demand of diverse applications. There three optional SKUs, including DS57U3(i3-5005U), DS57U5(i5-4200U), and DS57U7(i7-5500U) support for 4K/Ultra HD video playback.New Product Member Features Ultra-ThinAs the pioneer of small form factor PC, Shuttle is going to display brand new 0.5-liter product line named XPC-PLUS this year. The XPC-PLUS has elegant appearance to make it easy to fit anywhere at home or office. Not just with even slim size, XPC-PLUS also allows user to easily enhance graphics capability by adding a discrete box to have better graphic performance for gaming and multimedia processing.Facial Recognition Access Control SystemShuttle's facial recognition system HR70 now has been adapted by international harbors and airports in Taiwan, providing national immigration e-gate access and security. The HR70 provides highly accurate identification capability (accuracy up to 99.99%) and flexible customized UI. The system has the standard identification mechanisms of "facial recognition, fingerprint recognition, and RFID card reader", providing users a bi-or tri-functional identity for greater protection.Empowering Interactive LearningEDUPAL is the most holistic solution in today's education market. EDUPAL classroom management system, an interactive classroom management platform, provides teachers with tools to manage classrooms, give quizzes, monitor and encourage students to build a collaborative skill.A Shortcut to Smart HomeIn response to IoT trend, Shuttle launched SMARTVILLE smart living solution features easy installation and user-friendly interface for home use. It can be also use to enterprises, commercial environments, and schools. Shuttle will display home automation control, home security, and a variety of smart home new features during the show.New Gen Motherboard Solution for ODM businessShuttle's New Notebook Ecosystem is based on standard motherboard concept called SPA (Shuttle Standard PCBA) to provide customers a more competitive ODM service. This year Shuttle is going to introduce its new generation SPA motherboard which can create a variety of product lines, including NB with different size, and 2-in-1 as well as All-in-One PCs. What's more, Shuttle is going to display not only ARM or X86-based Android or Window-based tablet and AIO, but showcase the new 4G/LTE Phablet board-level solution, as well as gaming NB.About SHUTTLEEstablished in 1983, Shuttle Inc. is an industry-leading transnational company driven by innovation and a commitment to making quality products, including small form factor business PCs, All-in-One PCs, ODM Notebooks and Tablets, as well as education and smart home turnkey solutions.For more information, visit www.shuttle.com or contact shuttlepr@tw.shuttle.com
IBASE Technology Inc., a world-leading manufacturer of industrial motherboards and embedded systems, has won in the Best Choice Award with its SI-60E super-high 8K video wall player. Based on the 4th Generation Intel Core processor, the player has been awarded for its functionality, innovation and market potential, which are the main judging guideline used by a professional jury panel in choosing the best products in the Taiwan ICT industry.The SI-60E is an innovative digital signage player built specifically for multi-screen video wall display applications. It supports up to twelve display outputs and features IBASE's Multiple-Display Matrix Technology for flexible VW configuration and resolution setting, hardware EDID emulation and bezel adjustment. This aesthetically designed player offers awesome 3D graphics performance with resolutions up to 7680 x 3600. SI-60E also integrates IBASE's iSMART technology featuring power on/off scheduling, power resume function, low-temperature guardian and intelligent OS recovery that reduces maintenance cost, enhances system stability and ensures long-term reliability.The Best Choice Award was established by COMPUTEX TAIPEI in 2002, acting as a stimulus to creativity among Taiwan suppliers and as a means to attract international buyers to attend COMPUTEX TAIPEI. This year, there were 450 entries received across 18 categories. The winning products will be exhibited at the Best Choice Award Pavilion during the 2015 COMPUTEX TAIPEI, which be held from June 2-6, 2015.SI-60E FEATURES:- Up to 12x HDMI display outputs for twelve FHD (1920x1200@60Hz) individual or 4K UFHD video playback or 8K 3D gaming- IBASE Multiple-Display Matrix Technology for H/W EDID emulation, flexible video wall display configuration, resolution setting and bezel adjustment- IBASE iSMART Technology for power on/off scheduling, power resume functions, low temperature guardian and intelligent OS recovery- Intel AMT for the remote management- 2x SATA 3.0 2.5" HDD (supports Raid 1)- 2x Mini PCI-E(x1) slots for WiFi, 3G/LTE, video capture and TV tuner options- Compact designThe SI-60E is a digital signage player built specifically for multi-screen video wall display applicationsPhoto: CompanyAbout IBASE TechnologyFounded in 2000, IBASE Technology (TASDAQ: 8050) is an ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001 certified company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of industrial PC products. IBASE provides OEM/ODM services tailoring products to customers' requirements. Current product offerings from IBASE include single board computers, Mini-ITX boards, Disk-Size SBC, COM Express CPU modules, embedded systems, panel computers and network appliance for various applications in the automation, digital signage, gaming, entertainment, medical, military and networking markets. IBASE is committed to delivering innovative, practical and dependable solutions for an ever-evolving industrial computing landscape. For more information, please visit www.ibase.com.tw.
Gigastone will be exhibiting at the 2015 Computex (June 2-June 6) at the Nangang Exhibition Center, Booth K1104. Products to be showcased include a variety of mobile accessories such as fast charging power banks, charging docks, Bluetooth headsets, high speed memory cards, and power banks of various capacities. Gigastone also has a product line geared specifically towards Apple users, including lightning cables, the all new MacBook compatible Type C cables and card readers, protective glass films for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and even an ultra slim, aluminum cased power bank to match your iPhone.Smart battery A4 wins the 2015 Taiwan Excellence AwardGigastone's multifunctional product, the Smart Battery A4 won the 2015 Taiwan Excellence Award with its innovative design. It has been sold across the Americas, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, France, and China. Its minimalistic, stylish factor paired with its power bank and WiFi sharing functions has earned the A4 recognition and approval from consumers worldwide, helping to raise the reputation of Taiwanese products in the global market.4 in 1 multi-functional deviceThe Smart Battery A4 combines the four major functions of wireless sharing, wireless drive, power bank, and router. Insert an SD card or microSD card with adapter into the A4 and gain access to the files on your smartphone and tablet using WiFi. It is also compatible with USB flash drives. It can connect up to six devices simultaneously, giving access to multiple people at once. Whether it's at a party or a meeting, people can share pictures and documents without any hassle.Gigastone: Roots in Taiwan, taking the world by stormGigastone is a global brand specializing in mobile peripherals. Through expert technologies and strict screening processes, each of Gigastone's products is of the highest quality. Gigastone currently has eight major offices around the globe, spread throughout Taiwan, the USA, Japan, Korea, France, and China, with distributors in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Notable distributors include Walmart from the States, Guo Mei and JD.com from China, E-Mart from Korea, and Costco. Gigastone continues to launch a variety of mobile peripherals this year By diversifying its product lines even further, Gigastone is rising fast to become a leading brand in high end mobile accessories.Gigastone ultra thin power bank P5K with 7500mAh and 10000mAh large-capacity polymer batteriesPhoto: Company
For the resources of the earth are getting depleted faster in recent years, industries in all fields all set off a wave of energy saving and carbon reduction in order to avoid rising energy costs and save money. Under the trend of energy saving and carbon reduction, power monitoring gradually becomes an important project. In this application; PMMS (Power Monitor & Management Solution) from ICP DAS is used to monitor power & air conditioning in a campus. By using PMMS, the administrators in school can perceive the power consumption information of each building, classroom and electrical device in real time, and is able to analyze, assess or manage the usage of electricity, and then establish appropriate policy to achieve effective electricity usage, reduce the electricity bill and avoid penalties for exceeding contract capacity.The power & air conditioning monitoring System in Campus features the following 3 aspects: - Collection and recording of power, temperature and humidity data in classroom.- Real-time evaluation for electricity demand by logical rules setting. - Real-time operation of air-conditioning, fans and lighting devices to avoid waste and improve efficiency of electricity usage.This application adopts ICP DAS PMC-5151 power meter concentrator. With built-in Modbus RTU / TCP protocol, it allows connections with the ICP DAS power meters (both 3-phase and single-phase power meters) for power consumption information gathering and DL-100 series temperature and humidity modules to record and show the change in temperature & humidity for each classroom in various buildings. The real-time power demand and statistic reports are provided so that the administrator can monitor, assess and determine the reasonable power demand, and by IF-THEN-ELSE logic rules setting function in PMC-5151, it makes possible for automatic instant reaction and even send SMS or email to notify authorized receivers for real-time response.With ICP DAS IR-712A Infrared Remote Control Module, the administrator can pre-set the IR commands such as startup, shutdown, raising or lowering the temperature for IR-712A, and then connect to PMC-5151 via Modbus RTU protocol. Then by using the Schedule function and IF-THEN-ELSE logic rule settings on PMC-5151, the IR-712A will send infrared commands to the air conditioning devices automatically for real-time operations. And according to real-time demand, forecast demand, ambient temperature or other conditions, it is able to adjust the temperature settings or perform rotational load shedding to dynamically adjust the electricity consumption and avoid penalties for exceeding contract capacity.In addition, the PMC-5151 can regularly send back data files to FTP. The control center in school can obtain complete power data log files for data aggregation and analysis. By collecting and analyzing the data of each device of buildings in the campus, the electricity consumption can be fully tracked and further more is able to establish effective policy to achieve energy saving and carbon reduction.PMMS from ICP DAS is used to monitor power & air conditioning on school campusPhoto: Company
According to Cisco, the Internet of Everything (IoE) will create US$14.4 trillion in value at stake - the combination of increased revenues and lower costs that is created or will migrate among companies and industries from 2013 to 2022. Since 2013, AEWIN Technologies has expanded product lines with different industrial application specifications to meet the IoE market trend.IoE applications potentially create new types of lifestyle with more and more convenience, and at the same time IoE increases the security and surveillance requirements in everyday life. In 2015, AEWIN is enhancing products in line with advanced industrial standards to offer a secure platform for IoE applications. There are three major vertical industries in IoE applications: energy, industrial automation and transportation, on which AEWIN's new products focus. AEWIN's new SCB-6010 product series could be integrated with IP surveillance solutions as switch or industrial video recorder. In addition, it is able to manage industrial devices in terms of Serial to Ethernet communication, and even serve as a firewall. SCB-6010 is a DIN-rail type fanless industrial grade networking system with low power consumption Intel Atom Bay Trail processor.The following is the features of SCB-6010 series:- DIN-rail type fanless industrial grade networking system- Power redundancy input from 9 to 48VDC- 2.5 KV Isolated protection- Wide temperature support from -40 to 75 degrees C- More flexible designs* Easy to use HDD bay, USB, CF card slot* Mini-PCIe slot for expensive I/O- Compliant with UL508,C1D2, ATEX and IEC 61850 design for comprehensive industrial applicationsAEWIN's new DIN-rail type fanless industrial grade networking system - SCB-6010Photo: CompanyAEWIN is at Computex 2015 showcasing its latest products and advanced technology in network computing, embedded systems and gaming solutions. AEWIN's booth number is #K0110, first floor, Nangang Exhibition Hall. To get more information please visit AEWIN website: http://www.aewin.com.tw/ or sales@aewin.com.tw.
AORUS announces the award winning X5, winner of Computex Best Choice Award and Computex d&i award 2015. Featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, the new 15.6" laptop is capable of delivering stunningly realistic gameplay with zero tearing and minimal stutter for gaming enthusiasts. The Geforce GTX 965M in SLI configuration, delivers performance normally only associated with a desktop and unbelievably the X5 weighs an insane 5.51llbs and is 0.9 inches thick! Aside from stunning G-SYNC technology breakthrough, it includes the world's first built-in hardware streaming engine with one-year XSplit Gamecaster Premium Membership for desktop level streaming, so is bound to satisfy even the most demanding gamer. The exclusive Thermal+ Technology achieves class-leading cooling effect and unparalleled reliability and stability. Though uncompromised gaming pleasure is aimed as the first priority, X5 still makes a perfect companion for graphic computing and daily use.Gaming Delight with GTX 965M SLI: NVIDIA G-SYNC TechnologyThis pair of GTX 965M SLI GDDR5 8GB graphic chips generate formidable horsepower for over GTX 980M and P12000* in 3DMark 11, a phenomenal score for such a lightweight laptop. The G-SYNC Technology delivers the smoothest gameplay with zero tearing and minimal stutter to maximise the enjoyment of the game. The 3K IPS display with incredible resolution, 2880 x 1620, makes the details of the game stand out allowing for a more immersive experience. The extremely wide viewing angle display offers a consistent natural color and contrast ratio from any angle, vertically and horizontally. The extraordinary high luminance, 350 cd/m2, proves excellent clarity and readability even outdoors!World's First Laptop with Hardware Streaming EngineThe X5 is boosted by the latest Intel Broadwell architecture and a new 14nm process, the 5th-generation Intel processors are smaller sizes and more power-efficient, delivering more engaging gaming experiences. Capable of delivering a streaming experience normally only available on desktops. The Aorus X5 lets you stream and share your fun anytime and anywhere: with minimum loss of system resource when recording and uploading your best moments to Twitch. This model also includes a one year XSplit Gamecaster Premium Membership. The built-in NVIDIA Vision Surround Technology supports video output to 3 displays. Through Mini DisplayPort, HDMI and Surround Port, the X5 is capable of rendering extended vision up to 5760x1080 for visual impact in your own home.Designed with gamers in mind - Macro Engine 25 sets and Thermal fansThe Aorus X5, has been designed with exclusive Scissor based designed Macro key, to enable quicker response and improve FPS and racing experiences. With 25 sets within the Macro Engine it also gives gamers the opportunity to edit their own Macro. With just one key you can kick off combined operations making it simpler to improve your game. Cooling is crucial for gamers; the Aorus X5 Thermal technology increases air intake and exhaust. It's superior design includes 8 thermal pipes, 4 vents and 2 fans to optimize air flow efficiency for reliability and stability. Thermal parts have been placed at the rear to maximum coolness for wrists.Lightning fast and maximum storageThe Aorus X5 has been designed to deliver lightning speed with 3 M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 for 12.5X faster read speed (up to 1500MB/s) than typical hard drive this machine delivers beyond your expectations. Maximum speed is 12.5x faster than the typical hard drive and 3x faster than mSATA SSD. Packed with 4 memory slots, X5 can take as many as 32GB DDR3-1866. Tasks consuming huge amount of system resources, such as multiple simultaneous sessions or graphics editing, could benefit from the ample supply of system memory. The Killer LAN chip is ideal for optimum network gaming priority and the 802.11AC wireless ensures you can play your way.Award Winning CredentialsThe stunning Aorus X5 has also caught the eye of esteemed Computex judging panel winning both the Computex D & I Award & Best Choice Award for 2015. This continues with the Aorus awards which are mounting up as journalists recognise the impressive performance of the brand.PR Press OfficeWebsite: www.aorus.com/ Facebook: AORUSGaming/ Twitter: @AORUS_GamingExclusive Scissor based designed Macro key with 25 sets within the Macro EnginePhoto: CompanyGaming Delight with GTX 965M SLI NVIDIA G-SYNC TechnologyPhoto: CompanyGaming with AORUSPhoto: CompanyLightning Speed with 3 M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 and Maximum StoragePhoto: CompanyX5 is World's First Laptop with Hardware Streaming EnginePhoto: CompanyX5, Winner of Computex Best Choice Award and Computex d&i Award 2015Photo: Company
ASRock Inc, a global leading motherboard brand, will showcase an array of desktop motherboards, gaming barebones and routers, mini PC home theater systems as well as industrial PCs and server/workstation motherboards at Asia's largest IT trade fair COMPUTEX TAIPEI, from June 2nd to June 6th at booth L0317A, 4F, Nangang Exhibition Hall.Upcoming Z170 Extreme7: d&i award winner!ASRock Z170 Extreme7 is a high-end ATX sized motherboard built around Intel's next generation flagship Z170 chipset, which supports lots of new computing technologies such as DDR4 and USB 3.1. The XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsinks have received a new black and copper color scheme and are more effective at heat dissipation. Moreover, the new PWM design which is composed of an 8+4 power phase IR PWM solution, Dual-Stack MOSFETs, Premium 60A Power Chokes, Premium Memory Alloy Chokes and Nichicon 12k Platinum Capacitors, all work seamlessly to promote the system's overall performance and stability while overclocking.Aside from the usual onboard SATA ports, there are three 32Gb/s Gen3 x4 Ultra M.2 slots and another three 10Gb/s SATA Express connectors for supporting insanely fast data storage devices. As for audio quality, ASRock is still striving for that perfect pitch, hence the onboard audio solution has been upgraded to Purity Sound 3 - bringing sounds that are guaranteed to induce eargasms.Another highlight for Z170 Extreme7 is the onboard Type-A and Type-C USB 3.1 ports that grant up to 10Gb/s data rates. Speaking of this new Type-C USB 3.1 interface, benefits include a reversible design so that connectors may fit either way, 3.0 ampere fast device charging, enhanced durability so that it may withstand over ten thousand plugs and removals. And most importantly, a more compact size, meaning that it will very likely be implemented on all future mobile devices.Brand New HTPC series: Beebox!Our design concept started from one of the most common insects - a bee, because we wanted to create something that was small, quiet, fast and powerful all at the same time. In order to make the exterior incarnate the characteristics of a hard working bee, black stripes and curves were applied, but the real challenge lied in how to contain all that power in such an ity bity space. As anyone may point out, size is normally contradictory to power, performance, dissipation and having more features. Luckily, we had Intel N3000 Series to go with our uniquely designed motherboard for building the tiny yet powerful core parts.After countless hardware tailoring and tweaks, Beebox turned out to be the only model in the segment to pack serious processing power for supporting 4K playback and triple monitor with a DisplayPort and two HDMI ports, and is also the only one to support dual channel memory. To add icing on the cake, Beebox is also the world's first NUC to come with a Type-C USB interface, featuring a reversible design so that connectors may fit either way, plus it supports 3.0 ampere fast device charging, and its durability has been enhanced so that it may withstand over ten thousand plugs and removals. Additionally, this little fellow comes with an 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 module, and may serve as a wireless access point. Lastly, to add a cherry on top, ASRock has also prepared a tiny remote controller so that users may operate their HTPC just like an ordinary telly!For more information please visit: http://www.asrock.com/index.us.aspASRock unveils the next gen Z170 motherboards and new HTPC BeeboxPhoto: Company
Taiwan leading IPC company Flytech Technology (6206TW) will attend 2015 Computex Taipei, during which it will launch new PTS (Payment Terminal Solution), Mobile POS, and industrial Panel PC Series.Facing the market trends, Flytech aggressively is expanding product lines. By the exhibition theme of Flytech - "The Convergence of Payment and POS", we announce the new PTS and Mobile POS which both possess payment functions. Besides, Flytech will also launch eye-catching industrial Panel PC Series, which will be exhibited in one fish tank and still can operate well. Welcome to Booth L1209 in Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall 4F, to experience our leading edge products.Flytech Technology, as global top 3 POS hardware vendor, today launch new products - PTS and Mobile POS, integrating POS and payment functions. Our PTS can connect with EMV certified pin-pad via Bluetooth, or built-in payment module (EMV level 1, 2 certification approved). With 10-inch and 14-inch true-flat touch screen, it can be used as a tablet and connected with peripherals by Bluetooth/Wifi. Besides, Mobile POS Series are showed 7-inch and 10-inch rugged and portable design, with MSR, IC card reader, scanner, NFC and other peripheral devices. PTS Series and Mobile POS are both equipped with Windows and Android operating system.After entering into panel PC field, Flytech Technology keeps developing new products for medical and automation applications. In COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2015, we will introduce our new product K770/780 series, which will be placed in a fish tank for IPx6 protection with stainless steel SUS304 chassis. K770/780 Series are the first industrial product in the world that combined true flat touch screen and high level water proof protection. It is also designed to resist 1Grms anti-vibration and 20Grms anti-collision. Full IPx6 SUS 304 K770/780 series are suitable for food processing factories and different types of application. K730/740 series are designed to provide better user experience and powerful panel mount solution. With front key-secured lock for USB & power switch, users can avoid accidental power turn-off and unauthorized data transmission. Furthermore, RS232/422/485 and GPIO are isolated design with strain relief. The true-flat IPx6 front panel can be used in any harsh environment. And the signal antennas for NFC, RFID, Wifi, Bluetooth are also located at the front panel, therefore they can prevent signal interference. With Intel Bay Trial processor, K730/740 can be used for process control and data analysis, which is suitable for high-end machine tool, such as Computerized Numerical Control (CNC). In addition to the automation application, our products can also be used for medical and commercial applications.For more products information, visit Flytech Technology website at http://www.flytech.com.tw/ (Traditional Chinese)/ http://www.flytech.com/ (English), or contact our sales by email: sales@flytech.com.twFlytech Technology showcases new IPC products at ComputexPhoto: Company
Domestic digital television (DTV) modulator chip manufacturer Vision Advance Technology Inc. (VATek) is going to display their whole series digital modulator chips. In addition to original multi-standard digital modulator chip and ENMODER series, the latest ENMODER which supports ISDB-T modulation, user-friendly developing interfaces, and Android-based developing system environments and applications are also making their debut in Computex Taipei 2015VATek ENMODER is the world's first chip that combines DTV modulator and encoder together. Its encoder utilizes ultra low latency compression framework that offers users astonishing high definition experience with minimum 0.1 second of ultra low delay performance. And this year their proudest product - multi-standard modulator has made a new progress. It is now supporting ISDB-T and it can generate several digital television formats including DVB-T, DVB-C, ATSC, DTMB, ISDB-T, QAM by operating simply one chip. With this newly-released feature, VATek Modulator has made itself fit almost every DTV environments around the globe. Moreover, it is also capable of transmitting high definition videos to the display ports and further sharing with as many receivers as intended at the same time. Many vendors of VATek have introduced the solution into their product applications.Remote control drones is a popular topic and it has been widely applied to various purposes these days. Among many intriguing applications of UAV, aerial photography is the most common and well-known one. Digital television signals feature excellent anti-interference ability, especially suitable for medium or long distance video transmission. The series of VATek products are particularly designed for video communication modules.In addition, VATek will soon release user-friendly SDK and library tool set which make product development less complex but at the mean time match all kinds of firmware requests of different applications. VATek's develop environment also bring design flexibility to all developers. It is anticipated that VATek, with their innovative design followed by brilliant cost effectiveness, is going to spark the multimedia market. Accompanied with clients' expectations, this year VATek will launch two developing environments, Android-based platform and Linux platform. By providing various developing options, VATek seeks to invite more and more developers to adopt their products so as to bring on more innovation.Responding to the fast-growing trend of Full HD multimedia, except for Gen. I and Gen. II ,which are currently available, the release of many other integrated products capable of DTV modulation and multimedia compression; for example, ENMODER that supports 2K/4K video compression and DVB-T2, has been scheduled in 2016.VATek's whole series products (MODULATORS & ENMODER) can do not only wired digital communication but also HD wireless communication. Spectrum crunches and congested ISM bands have no longer been news to users nowadays. Yet, TV White Space(TVWS) made itself a popular topic in late years and brought the dawn of the congestion. Countries in the west have been studying related implementing mechanism ever since FCC legalized TVWS. VATek's modulator has been applied on TVWS implemented wireless video devices in the North America. Future is clear that TVWS will broaden a new horizon of license-free wireless devices. Bearing promising/fruitful prospects, VATek will keep engaging themselves in DTV modulation projects.Vision Advance Technology Inc. (VATek), founded in Jan, 2014, is the subsidiary of Feature Integration Technology Inc, one of the leading enterprises of IC design industry in Taiwan. VATek is currently devoted to designing and manufacturing digital communication chips that aim at multimedia modulation and video compression. Come and take a closer look at the new century of video transmission!Meet VATek in 2015 COMPUTEX Taipei - Hall 1 TWTC A1414
Conexant has made significant progress in the audio market over the past year. With its unique technologies and growing ecosystem, the company is well-positioned to expand its leadership in the notebook and tablet markets to include a wider range of segments such as smart home, IoT, automotive, headsets and docking stations."We can help customers solve real problems," noted Saleel Awsare, Conexant vice president and general manager, when asked to explain the key factor that has contributed to the company's recent success in the audio market.Voice and speech communications play a critical role in people's personal and professional lives, and there is a rapidly growing need for increased collaboration through Skype, Lync or conference calls. However, in reality, the background noises and echoes that occur during these calls (in offices, airports, homes, busy cafes) can be significant - and can effectively shut down communication and ruin collaboration.From background noise that makes these calls unintelligible to a microphone that doesn't clearly pick up what the user is saying, voice communications over the Internet have been far from ideal.Conexant's AudioSmart 2.0 silicon and software solutions address this issue by improving the audio experience in noisy, real-world conditions. Features such as advanced, proprietary noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation technology enable a more natural collaboration experience with crystal clear audio and no background noise – on any PC or mobile device application."Simply put, our complete range of AudioSmart solutions delivers better sound," said Awsare. "From a truly immersive gaming experience, to a clear, lifelike Skype call – our software radically improves the quality of voice and audio performance, and is tightly coupled with our next generation CODEC and amplifier products for an innovative, comprehensive solution.""Expanded presence in Greater ChinaDespite the fierce competition in the audio market, Conexant is a key player in this field. Awsare stressed that what sets Conexant apart from competitors is that it's the only company in the market that has built a complete end-to-end solution that includes hardware CODECs, smart amplifiers, input processors, output processors, and software.This unique competitiveness has enabled Conexant to acquire several design wins in the past year. "In order to enable our AudioSmart voice and speech processing software to work with any hardware CODEC, we announced our stand-alone AudioSmart software for PCs and tablets at Computex last year," Awsare noted. "Since that time, four of the top five PC OEMs have adopted our solutions.""In addition, our AudioSmart technology has been adopted by major TV makers, including LG, Samsung, and Panasonic, to develop the voice interface for smart TVs and set-top-boxes," Awsare added. "It is also being used in some automotive applications in Japan. The last 12 months have been really exciting for us. We have achieved tremendous growth."Considering Greater China's increasingly important role in the world's economy, Conexant has decided to further expand its presence in this region. "Due to an increasing customer base and continued growth, we will open up a test chamber in Taipei in June of this year," Awsare said. "Our focus will be on providing audio test services to customers in Greater China.""Meanwhile, because the staff in Taipei has increased to 50 people, Conexant Taipei will move to a new office later this year.As for the China market, Conexant has partnered with some local companies to further penetrate the smart home and automotive markets.At the CITE2015 (China Information Technology Expo) just held in April, Conexant's customers including IFlytek, Unisound, LeTV, etc. were in attendance to demonstrate their related solutions.For example, Unisound used Conexant's processor to develop its FVM module for home voice controller and IVM module for educational robot. Other products included Aispeech's SmallZhi WiFi speaker, and IFlytek's 2MIC array for automotive applications.Strong ecosystem partnerships"We put a lot of effort into establishing a comprehensive ecosystem with partners across different market segments," Awsare stressed.Awsare explained that AudioSmart software provides clear voice quality, eliminates noise from the microphone input signal, and therefore can dramatically improve automatic speech recognition (ASR) system performance, which is vital to the emerging applications such as voice command and speech recognition."Technologies that make use of speech recognition, such as always-on voice engines, can benefit from the crystal clear audio facilitated by AudioSmart," noted Awsare. "The result is a superior audio experience for the end user, with excellent listening performance and voice quality in noisy, real-world conditions.""I am fully confident that our AudioSmart technology will be very useful in a variety of markets, including automotive, computing and consumer electronics," Awsare added. "By teaming up with partners, we have seen the great potential of expanding our comprehensive audio solutions to a wider range of voice and speech applications."Conexant now has strong relationships with software vendors such as Nuance, iFlytek, Agnitio, Google, Microsoft, Dolby, Waves, and DTS, as well as microphone and speaker vendors like FG, AAC, Zylux, Horn, Knowles, and Akustica.Conexant also works with major SoC and DSP core vendors including Intel, AMD, and Cadence. The company just announced that its AudioSmart software has been ported to Cadence's Tensilica HiFi DSP architecture, the most popular audio IP core architecture.Announcement at ComputexContinuing its growth momentum, Conexant will again unveil an important new product at this year's Computex.The company will announce the addition of a new, ultra-low power, high-performance HD Audio CODEC to their AudioSmart 2.0 product line. The CX8200 is a single-chip solution optimized for use on any platform with an integrated speaker. Conexant's CX8200 features a fully-integrated Class-D smart amplifier that, when combined with the company's innovative software, delivers flawless speech recognition, natural voice collaboration, and audio output that is several times louder using existing speakers.It uses a proprietary "SoftAware" link to interconnect amplifier hardware sensors with software algorithms. The dataflow between hardware sensors and software enables dynamic updates to the algorithms performing speaker control and Acoustic Echo Cancellation functions, which radically improves overall system performance.With AudioSmart inside, users can hear what others are saying, speak naturally and listen to multimedia content at higher volume levels. AudioSmart technology enables the use of Automatic Speech Recognition for dictation, virtual assistant applications (such as Cortana and Hello Google) and much more.At Computex, Conexant's high fidelity voice and audio processing solutions will be on display for Windows/Android notebooks, tablets, all-in-one PCs, headsets, USB docking solutions, voice interactive smart home/speaker applications, Smart TVs, and set-top boxes.Computex Taipei attendees are encouraged to stop by Conexant's suite #1022-10F at the Grand Hyatt Taipei during the show to view a demo and see the new audio CODEC features in action.Saleel Awsare, Conexant vice president and general managerPhoto: CompanyConexant's AudioSmart technology delivers a superior audio experience for end usersPhoto: Company
