The Internet of Things (IoT) has grown rapidly in just a few years from simply PCs connected to the Internet to one of the key technology trends of the future. After a burst of rapid growth, networked devices exceeded one million units in 2000, and in the years following, increasing demand saw the number of smartphones, 3G-connected tablets, notebooks and other Internet-capable devices causes a paradigm shift to the mobile computing era. By 2010, networked devices had exceeded 10 billion, and by 2014, the vision of the Internet of Things (IoT) evolved and gained further recognition. It is predicted that growth will continue to flourish over the coming years.The Internet of Things (IoT) market size will reach US$2.9 trillion by 2016, according to various market analysts, and will surpass traditional embedded systems and intelligent devices. By 2020, estimates of global IoT devices range from 25 billion to as high as 50 billion."Will the Internet of Things change everything?", "How should we prepare for this major transition?" and "What is the role of IoT in our Lives?" These questions are all coming together to mark a technological revolution.On January 29, DIGITIMES organized the Embedded Technology Forum focusing on IOT applications with embedded technology, and to discuss how to stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving sector.AMD has led the development of advanced technology for decades as a provider of innovative graphics and processors. The company envisions its embedded solutions for compute innovation in terms of growth in compute with a complimentary 64-bit ARM and x86 portfolio, graphics acceleration and the merging of ecosystems.Dr K Khouri, director of marketing for AMD's Embedded Solutions Group and responsible for worldwide product marketing as well as market development for AMD's embedded gaming vertical, provided a forward-looking glimpse into AMD's view of new customer paths to innovation for the embedded, server and client markets as well as semi-custom solutions.Cameron Swen, segment marketing manager for Medical Applications in AMD's Embedded Solutions Division, and Colin Cureton, Senior Manager of AMD's Embedded Product Management team, shared a session to introduce AMD's 20-years longevity embedded solutions, which offer with low-power, technical support, and reliable embedded features based on the industry's only 64-bit ARM and x86 portfolio.The emergence of almost instant, easy information sharing greatly increases security concerns. During the forum, AMD explored some of these trends in domains such as interactive digital signage, and also discussed how today's (and tomorrow's) powerful processors are helping Thin Client and medical applications stay on top of these needs.Demand for automated machines is growing at a rapid pace, but market-related systems are far more complex and difficult to operate. IntervalZero, developer of the world's leading real-time operating system (RTOS), provides Windows Embedded solutions to reach a global customer base. IntervalZero Taiwan's APAC senior software development engineer Yves de la Broise gave an induction on how developing a simple, inexpensive but powerful real-time automated control system is achievable.Tony Tsao, CEO of Global Channel Resources, gave an opening speech at the seminar offering an overview of how to realize the future vision of the Internet of Things. Tsao additionally identified market development opportunities for IoT, and trends in IoT applications. Tsao explored how IoT is driving new business opportunities, and the evolving field of industrial ecology, for instance, Cloud Enabled Business Transformation.Charles Lee of Innodisk Corporation's Lead Flash BU discussed how the company's Storage Networking Solutions (SNS) enhance the value of smart devices storage technology.Robert Lee from Apacer offered a few tips for using SSD applications in storage and embedded systems. Lee discussed the trend of replacing traditional HDDs with SSD solutions, as well as the challenges and opportunities these trends offer the SSD industry.Advantech's Aaron Su, an experienced computer and information systems manager, gave a lecture of how while facing great opportunities and big challenges, critical design and innovative development (IoT WISE-Cloud Platform) hold the keys to embedded products.Mouser's Mr Su gave guidance on how optimal design and accelerated innovation are eye-catching, but stressed that the bottom line is design tools. Mouser's powerful MultiSIM BLUE tool is an indispensable tool for circuit simulations; allowing designers to scheme, simulate, layout PCBs, and manage BOM and purchasing all in one integrated tool.Dr Ebony Huang, CEO of Brickcom Corporation, highlighted the benefits of building out a smart home leveraging technologies such as HD video, storage, wireless, smart devices and the cloud.Finally, Jiang Yihua, Tze Chiang of the Foundation of Science and Technology (TCFST), a future technology evangelist discussed key trends in the home automation market, and identified environmental transformation, versatility, and ease-of-use as core values to target when designing solutions for this market.
EverFocus recently introduces an innovative function, eZ Hopper, for our new series of DVRs / NVRs, allowing users to control up to 16 connected DVRs / NVRs in the same LAN network with just one single mouse.This breakthrough feature will bring great benefits to the traditional small and medium-sized surveillance system. For traditional DVR/NVR users who want to expand the surveillance system, a costly Central Monitoring Software (CMS) and the time-consuming training can be a great burden. However, adopting the CMS solution is no longer the only way to scale up, EverFocus' newly developed function, eZ Hopper, is now to help you to solve this problem.The eZ Hopper is designed and developed upon the current DVR/NVR codebase, so there is no need for users to learn any other complex configurations to manage the whole surveillance system or to spend the great setup cost and time. You just need to set up one DVR or NVR to be the Main Server, and the rest to be the Sub Servers. Then, simply connect a mouse to the Main Server, and you will be able to move its cursor across all the connected monitors of the Main and Sub Servers and to control their OSD menus respectively.If the customers are EverFocus current existing DVR/NVR users, they can simply upgrade to the new firmware to enjoy this powerful and flexible function. For the customers who would like to have a traditional small and medium-size surveillance system but withdraw from using the CMS because of the considerable expanse and complicated operations, EverFocus' DVR/NVR coupled with the eZ Hopper function will definitely be more applicable and much appealing.About EverFocus Electronics CorporationEverFocus Electronics Corporation (TWSE: 5484) is a leading integrated security solution provider. Our lineup includes CMS, IP, HD-SDI, analog HD, mobile surveillance solutions, access control systems, as well as surveillance and access control peripherals. EverFocus has offices globally, located in Taiwan, the U.S.A, Germany, China, Japan, and India. For more information, please visit http://www.everfocus.com.tw/One mouse control all DVRs and NVRs applies for 960 series / eZ.HD series / ENVR8304 series / EPHD08+
GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY, Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards is proud to be part of this year's IEM gaming competition by being the exclusive motherboard sponsor. With the Asian qualifiers approaching fast, GIGABYTE couldn't be more excited to see the outcome of this year's Intel Extreme Masters in its home town, Taipei.To be held during the Taipei Game Show from January 28th until February 1st, six League of Legends teams will compete for the last two positions available of the IEM finals. Alongside LOL's qualifications, StarCraft II players will also be fighting to make it to the finals in Katowice, Poland to be held in March 12th to March 15th.As the official motherboard and graphics cards sponsor for the Intel Extreme Masters, GIGABYTE has equipped IEM contestants with hardware specifically geared to allow gamers perform at their best. GIGABYTE G1 motherboards and GIGABYTE graphics cards deliver top-notch features that matter most to gamers. From incorporating industry-leading GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio technologies that allow gamers and audiophiles to experience crisp, ultra-realistic sound effects while gaming and the richest possible sound experience while listening to their favorite music and movies, to ultra-fast graphics performance for a truly immersive gaming experience, GIGABYTE gaming products are designed for gamers that aren't satisfied with second best.On top of equipping all the gaming stations at the event with high performance GIGABYTE G1 Gaming motherboards, GIGABYTE is also displaying its latest technology solutions on site. Come by and visit to see all of the latest next generation gaming demos and to see why GIGABYTE G1 Gaming hardware is empowering the champions of the e-sports world.The 9th season of the Intel Extreme Masters is already well underway. With events held last year in Shenzen (China), Toronto (Canada), San Jose (USA) and Cologne (Germany), GIGABYTE saw an impressive amount of diehard gaming fans (many in costume) with one common interest, a love for all things gaming. That is why GIGABYTE is proud to support this community and the Intel Extreme Masters Season 9.For more details about GIGABTYE at IEM, please go to: http://en.intelextrememasters.com/sponsors/#GIGABYTETo learn more about GIGABYTE G1 Gaming motherboards, please visit:http://g1.gigabyte.com/To learn more about GIGABYTE:http://www.gigabyte.com/GIGABYTE is proud to be the exclusive motherboard partner of IEM
Indium Corporation will feature NC-SMQ75 die-attach solder paste at Productronica China March 17-19, 2015, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China.NC-SMQ75 is an ultralow residue, halogen-free, die-attach solder paste that leaves a completely benign, almost undetectable, residue of approximately 0.4 weight percent of paste. It is designed for reflow in a nitrogen or forming gas atmosphere of 100 ppm oxygen or less and can survive the high temperatures associated with both high-lead (Pb) and gold-tin alloy reflow.This product is designed to eliminate the cleaning step in power semiconductor assembly, especially in clip-bonding and similar applications that do not use a wirebond. The post-reflow residue has been certified "Power-Safe" and approved to MSL1, 2, and 3 by multiple customers in Asia.Indium Corporation will be at booth 1368 in Hall E1 at Productronica China.Indium Corporation is a premier materials manufacturer and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, solar, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil. Founded in 1934, Indium has global technical support and factories located in China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the USA.For more information about Indium Corporation, visit www.indium.com or email abrown@indium.com. You can also follow our experts From One Engineer To Another (#FOETA) at www.facebook.com/indium or https://twitter.com/IndiumCorp.
Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857, NYSE: ATE) will hold its annual VOICE developer conference on May 12-13 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara in Silicon Valley, California and May 22 at the Radisson Blu Pudong Century Park in Shanghai, China.VOICE 2015 will include technical presentations, a partners' expo, and interactive discussion sessions for users of the V93000 and T2000 SoC test platforms as well as Advantest handlers and test cell solutions, offering extensive learning and networking opportunities for all attendees.The conference offers a unique opportunity to take part in making semiconductor testing operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible. Attendees gain and share valuable insights, build long-lasting relationships and learn what's new about Advantest test equipment, handlers and applications. In addition, on May 14, a special Workshop Day will be held at Advantest's San Jose site, offering hands-on demonstrations and small group instruction for a limited number of attendees.VOICE 2015 registration is now open. Early bird registration discounts are available from January 7 to February 27, 2015. Receive a 20% discount off of the Silicon Valley registration and a 50% discount off of the May 14 Workshop registration. To register and learn more, visit the VOICE 2015 website at https://www.advantest.com/voice/index.htm.Registration for VOICE 2015 in Shanghai is by invitation only and the papers in Shanghai will be presented in Mandarin Chinese. Those interested in attending the Shanghai event should contact mktgcomms@advantest.com for more information.A limited number of VOICE 2015 sponsorships are still available. Learn more at https://www.advantest.com/voice/Sponsorship/index.htm.About Advantest VOICE 2015Managed by a steering committee of volunteer representatives from Advantest and its customers, VOICE is the leading conference for the growing international community of users and strategic partners involved with Advantest's V93000 and T2000 SoC test platforms as well as Advantest handlers and test cell solutions. The conference offers a unique opportunity to take part in making semiconductor testing operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible. Attendees gain and share valuable insights, build long-lasting relationships and learn what's new about Advantest test equipment, handlers and applications. Learn more about VOICE at https://www.advantest.com/voice/index.htm
G.SKILL International Co. Ltd., the world's leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and solid-state storage, is proud to release the Ripjaws 4 DDR4 3400MHz 16GB (4GBx4) memory kit at CL16-16-16-36, and a new Ripjaws 4 DDR4 3200MHz 16GB (4GBx4) memory kit with a faster CL15-15-15-35 timing.The new Ripjaws 4 DDR4 3400MHz 16GB (4GBx4) memory kit is made from hand-picked IC and G.SKILL's highly-selective binning process. It has also been tested for compatibility on the Asus Rampage V Extreme and Gigabyte X99-SOC Champion motherboards. These extremely high end memory kits also come with awesome Turbulence III memory fans!G.SKILL is also excited to reach an amazing DDR4 frequency of 4255MHz CL18-18-18 under extreme overclocking! This amazing achievement was attained on the Asus Rampage V Extreme motherboard (X99 chipset) and with the Intel i7-5960X processor, all under sub-zero liquid nitrogen cooling. A CPU-Z record validation can be found at http://valid.canardpc.com/zqe93e.In the short six months of release, DDR4 memory has been pushed faster than ever. With a low standard voltage requirement of 1.20V and a high standard 2133MHz starting frequency, DDR4 still has plenty of untapped potential in future releases as well as improved performance on future platforms. Given its advantages compared to the previous generation of DDR3, the DDR4 technology still has a long road filled with a wide range of possibilities. This is definitely a technology to watch out for in 2015.About G.SKILLEstablished in 1989 by PC hardware enthusiasts, G.SKILL specializes in high performance memory and SSD products, designed for PC gamers and enthusiasts around the world. Combining technical innovation and rock solid quality through our in-house testing lab and talented R&D team, G.SKILL continues to create record-breaking memory for each generation of hardware and hold the no. 1 brand title in overclocking memory.DDR4-3400MHz memory kit
According to IEK, shipments of wearable devices are expected to reach 191.2 million units, with total market value reaching up to US$20.55 billion in 2018. This will trigger rising demand for energy-efficient, paper-thin, and light-weight thin-film batteries, with the most opportunities coming from flexible thin-film cells.With advancements in modern technologies come radical changes to the way people work or use products. Today, hospitals can use RFID tags to keep track of patients' medication histories and blood transfusion records so as to minimize the possibility of malpractice. Storage managers can use active RFID to keep an eye on quantities and locations of incoming and outgoing inventory so as to ease workload of manual inventory check. Further examples of smart applications arising from technological advancements include one-time password tokens, gift cards, and smart hotel room keys.Many of the above-mentioned smart applications require a display window that needs a stable power supply in order to read the information on the card. As a result, demand for thin-film lithium batteries is soaring. However, thin-film lithium batteries are mostly purchased from international suppliers, which has induced high costs and hindered the progress of application development.Seeing the market needs, Toes Opto-Mechatronics, a spin-off that was formerly Tatung's Center of Automation 10 years ago, started to develop crucial and unique equipment for manufacturing batteries based on its mature automation technologies. The devotion is now bearing fruitful results, and the company will actively invest in building battery plants, said Wen-Jinn Liang, vice president, Toes Opto-Mechatronics. Toes will focus on niche products including secondary and flexible batteries in the future, starting with smart cards at the beginning and progressing to wearable devices in the long run.Transition to thin-film batteries based on automated manufacturing technologiesTsung-Yeh Yang, Ph.D., manager, sales department, energy development factory, Toes Opto-Mechatronics, pointed out the thin-film battery is a type of lithium battery and is generally made by CVD deposition of anode and cathode materials which are then assembled into a battery cell as thin as a few microns. However, the process is complicated and the equipment is costly, so production in mass quantities is not easily achieved and thus poses a challenge to end product applications.In light of this, Toes decided to move away from traditional sputtering and evaporation processes. Instead, Toes uses manganese dioxide (positive electrode) and lithium metal (negative electrode) to form colloidal electrolyte with high polymer so that the battery resembles a liquid battery but better adapts to extreme high or low temperature environments without safety concern such as leakage. Complemented with Toes' development and manufacture capabilities of high precision assembly equipment, mass production at accelerated speed is made feasible.Toes' core technologies in flexible thin-film batteries originate from two major aspects. One is the bonding technology that sets itself part from traditional roll bonding or stacking and simulates the concept of gluing sheets of paper together so that the cell electrode modules are close-packed. The other is surface modification of current collectors that ingeniously eliminates corrugation resulted from bending common metal materials.Yang indicated bonding and surface modification are exactly the processes critical to the thinness and flexibility features of thin-film cells. Three unique advantages come from these processes – current collectors formed of active materials, self-designed bonding equipment, and colloidal electrolyte uncommon in the industry. These technological advantages have given rise to the safety, ultra-thinness, flexibility, and high capacity features of Toes' thin-film batteries.Portable electronic products are booming and applications adopting thin-film batteries are widespread, including Easy Cards used to pay transportation fares, identifiers for safety control, transmitters for wireless communication, smart cards for banking transactions, electronic purses, and even cosmetic or medicated patches. As such, Toes will undoubtedly focus on these smart applications surrounding portable electronics as its top priority.However, looking forward to the future, the ideal stage for flexible thin-film batteries will be wearable devices with explosive opportunities. As known to all, since 2013 Google has launched Google Glass and industry leaders such as SONY as well as Samsung have marketed smart watches, which has set off a trend of wearable devices followed by applications in multiple fields including information, entertainment, exercise, fitness, medical care, manufacturing, and military, all full of great development potential. However, these products, whether smart wrist bands or smart watches, all face the problems of insufficient battery life and battery installation compromising product design aesthetics. Flexible and high-capacity watch strap batteries are the answer to these problems, which open up massive opportunities for Toes' thin-film batteries.Liang said Toes will be able to produce flexible batteries in mass quantities in 2015 and will initially target powered smart card technologies. Marketing focus will be on sheet or stick secondary batteries in response to needs arising from e-commerce (secure transactions), thin keyboards, electronic books, and the gift market. Looking forward beyond 2015, Toes will focus on wearable devices as the design of wearable devices will have no boundaries. Compared to traditional button cells, flexible thin-film batteries will break the barriers that constraint designers' creativity, thereby bringing forth opportunities beyond imagination.Wen-Jinn Liang (left), Vice President, Toes Opto-Mechatronics and Tsung-Yeh Yang, Ph.D., Manager, Sales Department, Energy Development Factory
On November 15th, 2014, a 17-meter long fuel cell passenger ferry began her first daily service in Sun Moon Lake, the world-wide famous National Scenic Area in central Taiwan. Each year more than 6 millions of tourists visit Sun Moon Lake to sightsee this beautiful landscape.This fuel cell ferry named Star of Hope was designed and manufactured in response to the rise of environment protection awareness and the elevation of passengers' comfort requirement. Star of Hope emits no green house gas, and also removes fossil fuel odor by adopting the cutting-edge design of fuel cell and battery hybrid-power solution.The fuel cell electric powertrain of Star of Hope was designed and integrated by YC SYNERGY(YCS) in Taiwan. YCS spent a little over 8 months to fully complete the production and integration of the electric propulsion system. After multiple and detailed testing and the certification process, Star of Hope is the only electric ferry that passes all major performance and safety inspection by the Ministry of Transportation in Taiwan.Star of Hope uses a catamaran design, or twin hulls, to reduce water resistance and expand the deck space for accommodating up to 90 passengers. The power train includes 2 sets of 40KW motors operating simultaneously at over 300 Volt power, and with YCS's transmission design, the ferry can reach over 10 knots. At 6 knots cruising speed, the running time can last for over 8 hours. Furthermore, this vehicle is also equipped with solar panel as an auxiliary power for the light-current system.YCS' powertrain has dual power source, fuel cell and Li battery. The PEM Fuel Cell that YCS uses in the powertrain solution has several advantages: fast start-up, low reaction temperature (<80 degree C), long life, and excellent for repetitive start-stop operation. Integrated with YCS' fast power demand responding system, the fuel cell can provide needed power in time. With LiFe battery, the solution can provide high power output and long cruising range.About YC SYNERGY (YCS)YCS provides complete 3-in-1 electric powertrain solution integrating motor transmission, control system, and power source (fuel cell and battery). From design, manufacturing, to installation, YCS provides one-stop-shop for boats, automobiles, and various applications. YCS has the capability to support all customers in overcoming complications and challenges when implementing electric power source. For more information about YCS, please visitGhttp://www.ycsynergy.com.tw/Star of Hope cruises in Sun Moon LakeYCS fuel cell and battery solution
CAYIN will take part in the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) trade show in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on February 10-12, 2015. CAYIN will take this opportunity to discuss smart digital signage trends in 2015 and demonstrate its new 4K video wall solutions.Technology plays a big part in our everyday lives. Consumers are shifting their focus to more delicate and personal solutions. Integration with mobile devices, extended applications, and diverse solutions such as two-way, data-driven, cloud-based services become crucial to the goal of living smarter. These elements also offer enormous potential for the digital signage market.Use Digital Signage to Get the Most Out of Big DataDigital Signage advanced monitoring and reporting software can generate complete statistics and charts, which give media owners a comprehensive understanding of out-of-home media. Moreover, media owners can reach their target audience and provide them valuable information or services at the right time, to the right place, and serving the right needs by integrating dynamic mobile data.Interactive Digital Signage Empower Internet of ThingsThe concept of the "Internet of things in smart cities" has attracted increasing attention in recent years, paving the way of digital signage towards unlimited innovation in diverse industries. Whether combined with mobile devices, RFID, augmented reality, somatosensory, facial recognition, or omni-channel technology, digital signage builds a bridge of communication between people and brands or even cities. Through the network connection, digital signage can integrate both physical and virtual components and serve as a powerful marketing channel.Extended Software Development Creates New OpportunitiesWith CAYIN powerful SDK (software development kit), digital signage can empower competitive advantages of each industry in the near future. Developing proprietary management tools via HTTP-based APIs and creating unique applications can also improve the efficiency of resource integration between vertical markets and take digital signage to the next level.CAYIN sincerely welcomes you to visit ISE 2015, the largest professional AV and system integration trade show in Europe, on February 10-12, 2015. You are more than welcome to visit CAYIN and share its innovative ideas in the digital signage world. Booth No. 8-F235About CAYIN TechnologyCAYIN Technology offers a complete portfolio of appliance-based digital signage solutions, including media players, servers, and software, for various commercial applications, such as education, transportation, retail, hospitality, corporate use, and financial and public institutions. CAYIN is dedicated to being a reliable partner to its clients worldwide and has successfully set up various application references globally. In order to best facilitate the deployment of CAYIN products, the company also provides tailored services to satisfy the ever-growing market demand for almost limitless applications.CAYIN will take this opportunity to discuss smart digital signage trends in 2015 and demonstrate its new 4K video wall solutions.
Gigabyte Technology is exhibiting its latest innovations at CES 2015 in Las Vegas, the US during January 6-9, with a focus on X99-SOC Champion, a high-end motherboard equipped with Intel chipset X99 and supporting Core i7 CPU and DDR4 memory.The motherboard adopts Gigabyte's fourth-generation power management module and third-generation PowlRstage chip to help reduce overall power consumption. It also features Turbo M.2 and SATA Express configuration to accelerate data transmission for solid state drive (SSD) and improve graphics output.Gigabyte also unveiled its latest Brix and Brix S micro PCs featuring Intel's new 14nm fifth-generation Core processors. Both micro PCs support dual-screen output via HDMI and mini DisplayPort and support up to Ultra HD resolution.They also feature near field communication (NFC) support and are able to connect with up to eight NFC-ready devices.Gigabyte also cooperated with several system integrators such as Cyberpower and iBuypower to develop customized PCs and is showcasing 10 of these models at the show.Gigabyte X99-SOC Champion motherboardPhoto: Company
