Intel has announced a new family of solid-state drives for business-class PCs. The new Pro 1500 SSDs are engineered specifically for easy IT deployment and secure manageability, and offer a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) with enhanced performance.The Intel Stable Image Platform Program ensures that key drivers are in place and makes transitioning to the Pro 1500 series simple and predictable. The ability to remotely manage assets and diagnose issues at the drive level means fewer deskside visits, so PC maintenance and repairs require less time, Intel said.The Intel SSD Pro 1500 series also protects data from unauthorized access with enterprise-grade security features, including hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption and industry-standard Opal key management protocols. The new SSD series is designed to work with the fourth-generation Intel Core processors with Intel vPro technology. Using the Intel Setup and Configuration Software, IT managers address problems before they arise by remotely managing devices and extracting drive diagnostics to proactively monitor storage health.Minimizing downtime among a growing mobile workforce using thin and light mobile computers is critical to increase productivity and reduce IT costs. The Intel SSD Pro 1500 Series addresses this need with new small form factors, such as M.2, featuring advanced low-power modes that reduce idle power by more than 90% compared to HDDs, the company said. Smaller form factors and less power enable slimmer device profiles with long battery life, including Ultrabooks, 2-in-1 devices and traditional PCs.

HOLUX Technology Inc., a manufacturer and professional designer of GPS, is preparing to launch a newly outdoor GPS - SporTrek 1170 with flexible electronic paper display (EPD).Due to E-paper displays are increasingly being used for other applications. It uses far less power than traditional LCD screens and performs better in bright environments. The E-paper display has been specifically engineered for outdoor GPS applications. The 1.73" curved touch screen of SporTrek 1170 supports a resolution of 320X240 pixels with 16 grey scale levels. The screen contains low power usage, touch design and sunlight readability make ideal for SporTrek 1170. SporTrek 1170 is the world's first e-Paper display outdoor GPS that supports multiple modes for all kinds of outdoor activities. For cycling activities, SporTrek 1170 can show essential information for sportspeople including speed, distance, altitude, time and track log etc. The other helpful GPS function is "Follow Courses". The Follow Course allows users to plan their routes. Cyclists may use the SporTrek 1170 as a tour guide so that can go to a new place for users' adventure with better preparation. Courses can be obtained either from a track log listed in history.The convenient and stylish outdoor GPS- SporTrek 1170 is designed with lightweight and rugged that meets the needs of its sport and fitness consumers. With shock resistance and IPX7 water resistance built in, the SporTrek 1170 will operate unhindered in any kind of weather.For more information, please contact HOLUX sales: sales@holux.com; For more HOLUX products details, please refer to HOLUX website: http://www.holux.com/HOLUX SporTrek 1170

The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit will be attending the Renewable Energy India 2013 at the India Expo Center, Greater Noida (NCR), from September 12-14, 2013. Heraeus will be showcasing several of their new products in hall 7, booth 24 of the exhibition.The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit will be highlighting their current portfolio of metallization pastes for higher efficiency solar cells at a reduced cost per Wp. Heraeus pastes allow cell manufacturers to lower the silver cost for front-side metallization to below 0.01 $ per Wp (as tested by the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin, Germany; solar cell: PERC, printing technique: Dual Print). A key characteristic of Heraeus pastes is the strong adhesion to both the front-side and back-side of solar cells. "In the R&D process, we focus on formulating pastes that advance both the electrical and mechanical performance of solar cells. Adhesion is considered a key factor of the mechanical performance of cells. During our paste development process, we will not sacrifice the mechanical performance and reliability of cells," said Dr. Weiming Zhang, Vice President of Technology for the Heraeus Photovoltaic Business Unit.During the show, Heraeus will be highlighting their SOL9610 Series of front-side metallization pastes, which has been successfully adopted by the market in 2013. The SOL9610 Series provides finer line resolution, improved contact to silicon wafers and has demonstrated cell efficiencies greater than 19%. New to their portfolio is the SOL9350 Series, pastes for n-type cells with p+ wafer surfaces. This series of pastes provides improved printability and allows customers to achieve higher cells efficiencies. On bifacial n-type cells, the SOL9350 Series for p+ wafer surfaces can be complemented with other Heraeus pastes, such as the SOL9610 Series. For back-side metallization, Heraeus offers low silver tabbing pastes with silver contents below 45%. Talk to our experts to find out more about our current product portfolio for conventional and advanced cell designs and about R&D projects and pastes.To learn more about Heraeus' products and services for the photovoltaic industry, visit us at this year's Renewable Energy India 2013 at the India Expo Center, Greater Noida (NCR) in hall 7, booth 24. You can also go to http://www.pvsilverpaste.com/ for more information.About the Heraeus Photovoltaics Business UnitThe Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit is an industry leading developer and manufacturer of silver metallization pastes for the photovoltaic industry. For over 40 years, Heraeus has built a reputation of innovation, extensive research and new product development in thick film technologies for some of the most prominent companies within a variety of industries. In the field of photovoltaics, the Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit applies this history and its innovative technology to offer metallization pastes for solar cell applications. The Heraeus SOL Series of silver pastes is specially formulated to provide higher efficiencies and wider processing windows, resulting in better yields and higher output for cell manufacturers.Heraeus, the precious metals and technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, is a global, private company with more than 160 years of tradition. Our fields of competence include precious metals, materials and technologies, sensors, biomaterials and medical products, quartz glass, and specialty light sources. In the financial year 2012 Heraeus generated product revenues of EUR4.2 billion and precious metal trading revenues of EUR16 billion. With more than 12,200 employees in over 100 subsidiaries worldwide, Heraeus holds a leading position in its global markets.

Apple has announced the iPhone 5s featuring a new A7 chip, making the smartphone one of the early models to have 64-bit desktop-class architecture. Apple has also introduced the iPhone 5c, featuring a new design in five colors - blue, green, pink, yellow and white.The iPhone 5s have several new features including an 8-megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash and Touch ID, a technology to unlock users' phone with the touch of a finger.The iPhone 5s comes with iOS 7, engineered for 64-bit technology and featuring a number of new features, including Control Center, Notification Center, improved Multitasking, AirDrop, enhanced Photos, Safari, Siri and iTunes Radio, according to Apple.The new A7 chip in the iPhone 5s brings 64-bit desktop-class architecture to the iPhone for the first time. Apple said it also engineered iOS 7 and all the built-in apps to maximize the performance of the A7 chip.Every iPhone 5s includes the new M7 motion coprocessor that gathers data from the accelerometer, gyroscope and compass to offload work from the A7 for improved power efficiency. Developers can also access new CoreMotion APIs that take advantage of the M7. The M7 motion coprocessor continuously measures the motion data, even when the device is asleep, and saves battery life for pedometer or other fitness apps that use the accelerometer all day, Apple said.Built into the home button, the Touch ID uses a laser cut sapphire crystal, together with the capacitive touch sensor, to take a high-resolution image of user's fingerprint and analyze it to provide accurate readings from any angle.The all-new 8-megapixel iSight camera features a larger f/2.2 aperture and a new, larger sensor with 1.5μ pixels for better sensitivity and low-light performance, resulting in better pictures. The iPhone 5s also introduces the True Tone flash that variably adjusts color and intensity for over 1,000 combinations. The iPhone 5s also includes a new Burst Mode, Slo-Mo video with 120 fps, a new FaceTime HD camera for better low-light performance and audio-only FaceTime calls with the iOS 7.The iPhone 5s features a 4-inch Retina display and glass inlays, while Apple has designed leather cases in six colors-beige, black, blue, brown, yellow and RED, specifically for the iPhone.The iPhone 5s supports up to 13 LTE wireless bands, includes dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi support for up to 150 Mbps and Bluetooth 4.0. The iPhone 5s delivers a 10 hours of talk time on 3G networks, up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi and LTE networks and up to eight hours on 3G networks, and up to 10 hours of video playback and up to 40 hours of audio playback, according to Apple.The iPhone 5s comes in gold, silver or gray, and will be available in the US for a suggested retail price of US$199 for the 16GB model and US$299 for the 32GB model and US$399 for the 64GB model.The iPhone 5s will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK on September 20. A new iPhone 4S 8GB model will also be available for free.As for the iPhone 5c, the smartphone features a 4-inch Retina display, Apple's A6 chip, and the 8-megapixel iSight camera.The iPhone 5c features a new design crafted from a single, hard-coated polycarbonate body with a steel reinforced frame for a solid, sturdy feel and also features the same wireless connection supports as the iPhone 5s, Apple said.The iPhone 5c will be available in the US for a suggested retail price of US$99 for the 16GB model and US$199 for the 32GB model. The iPhone 5c cases will be available for a suggested retail price of US$29 (US). iPhone 5c will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK on September 20, and customers can pre-order their iPhone 5c beginning September 13.Apple iPhone 5s Photo: CompanyApple iPhone 5c Photo: Company

Berlin, Germany (September 6, 2013) -- Apotop, a Carry Technology Co. Ltd. global consumer brand (TW.3054), will unveil at IFA 2013 the new versatile ApoEye a wireless ultra compact camcorder; a complete line of portable multi-functional WiFi devices which greatly simplifies data transfer between iOS or Android devices and a SD or USB drive; and a high performance small form factor USB 3.0 drive designed for the MacBook.Apatop has become one of the portable networking and wireless industry's product innovation leaders, continuously launching waves of new technology solutions and products to the marketplace. This extensive range of user friendly portable networking and wireless solutions is another example of Apotop's commitment to support this extremely fast growing market segment."The team at Apotop is really excited and proud to launch these new products at IFA this year. These products represent some of the latest cutting edge technology solutions being developed by the industry. And these Apotop products have been designed specifically to meet the needs of today's modern mobile technology user", said Taron Chang, President of Carry Technology Co. Ltd. "At Apotop, we stand behind our products. We are committed to going that extra mile for the consumer and every customer".ApoEye Portable Wireless CamcorderIn an Ultra compact form factor, the wireless ApoEye can shoot videos and take photos whenever, wherever. It is a perfect companion for outdoor activities like bicycling, hiking, sightseeing, mountaineering, and even walking!With live streaming technology, you can watch the live video on up to 4 ApoEye devices through the free app on your iOS or Android smart phone or tablet. The ApoEye also supports 2-way voice communication, which makes it ideal for baby monitoring.Portable Multi-Functional WiFi DevicesDesigned for business travelers, Apotop multi-functional WiFi devices such as the Wi-Reader Pro and the Wi-Copy are ultra portable. They can be used as a wireless router, power bank, or a file transfer hub.With the free iOS or Android app, the Wi-Copy or the Wi-Reader Pro can view, share, transfer and playback files between your smart phone or tablet and a SD/USB drive wirelessly and without an internet connection. You can also stream video, photo, and music to up to 5 devices simultaneously.Accessories Designed for Your MacBookInstantly expand the storage of your MacBook or MacBook Air with the AP-U6 or AP-U2 USB drive. Available in 32GB and 64GB (AP-U6), these ultra portable and rugged USB drives with an aluminum unibody are design to fit perfectly in your MacBook or MacBook Air.The Apotop Magnetic Cooling Stick helps increase air circulation for your MacBook Air. With an elegant and simple design, the Cooling Stick also lifts the MacBook air to a comfortable angle for typing.Apotop at IFA 2013Apotop Booth — September 6~11, 2013, Hall 15.1 Booth# 223Messedamm 22, D-14055 Berlin, iZone.ApoEye Portable Wireless Camcorder

Internet traffic has been showing explosive growth and consumer behavior has been quickly changing given the availability of various networking products. Chilisin Electronics has noted significant changes in supply chain dynamics following downstream device makers' rush to launch new products. Chilisin's clients, particularly communication and networking device makers, are increasingly dependent upon IC design houses, directly adopting their reference designs in order to shorten the process of product development. This trend reflects such vendors' need to accelerate time to market for their new products.In this market environment, component makers will gain a strong and privileged position in the supply chain if their products are featured in IC designers' reference designs. Most importantly, they will also enjoy a relatively longer shipment cycle. In light of electronic products' shortening life cycle nowadays,, suppliers who are selected only as second source for components used in revised versions of mature productswill not only face a shorter shipment cycle, but also heavy pricing pressure against original suppliers. Once caught in the vicious cycle of price competition, component makers will face long-term unfavorable impact on their businesses.In order to better serve IC design clients in the reference design stage, Chilisin has set up field application engineer (FAE) teams in the US, Taiwan and China to maintain timely service and maximize support for clients.This progressive business model has successfully promoted the MHCD Series, an outstanding product line developed in 2013 that has seen wide adoption in power applications usage among hand-held device makers. The figure below is an efficiency comparison of Chilisin's 1uH 3.2 x 1.2 x 1mm MHCD versus competitor's 1uH 4.45 x 4.75 x 1.2mm products. Leveraging its internally-developed powder technology and manufacturing process integration capability, Chilisin has successfully reduced the size of the component while maintaining equivalent or even higher performance. Chilisin's strength in product development and its flexibility in meeting clients' varying needs have won plaudits from IC design houses.Chilisin's product development has been closely following the needs of IC design houses. Developing ever-slimmer products has been the principal focus of all component makers, and power consumption and efficiency are crucial to the products being adopted by clients. Over the next two years, Chilisin is in line to develop wire-wound inductors with a height of only 0.6mm for enhanced power applications in hand-held devices. Inductance will reach as low as 0.16uH to support increasing switch frequencies, while direct current resistance will decrease by at least 30%. With its in-house powder formulation technology, Chilisin continues to improve its core material formulae and aims to diminish granular powder size from micron level down to nanometer.Chilisin has succeeded in becoming a partner supplier to many internationally-renowned IC design houses. In addition to development efforts based on IC design needs, Chilisin also plans to extend its partnerships to power management chip design houses over the next few years, offering power modules to serve clients with even more diverse product lines.Efficiency comparison: Chilisin's MHCD322512-1R0M-A8T (1uH 3.2 x 2.5 x 1.2mm) vs. competitor's product (1uH 4.45 x 4.75 x 1.2mm)

Arestech Co. Ltd., an expert in embedded and automation solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the TPM-3221, a new 21.5" multi-touch display with an industrial grade LED display supporting full high definition (Full HD) resolution, and Windows Touch gestures."Multi-touch command and control is becoming an increasingly popular trend in various application spaces. Arestech is uniquely situated to provide industry leading multi-touch displays and system integration services that facilitate dynamic and innovative software applications to suit our customers' needs." said Brad Hu, Product Manager at Arestech.The TPM-3221 supports up to 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution and provides 90% transparency for exceptionally crisp, clear images. The multi-touch screen responds quickly with almost no force needed to perform tasks on the display and is optimized for durability with the highest amount of transparency possible. The TPM-3221 is equipped with a projective capacitive touchscreen supporting multi-touch and Windows Touch gestures control for the ultimate user-friendly experience performing common touch device functions such as two finger zoom, rotate, drag and flick.One of the best benefits of the TPM-3221 LED backlight is its 20~30% energy savings over traditional backlit LCD displays. This tough, industrial grade panel provides 50,000 hours of operational life for the LED display and a product life of at least three years. Additional TPM-3221 features include an 80/80/85/85 (UDRL) wide viewing angle, and built-in two watt stereo speakers. The TPM-3221, with its simple, elegant design, yet robust IP54 front panel also offers VGA, DVI and HDMI interfaces that are ideal for various display applications. Arestech's TPM-3221 is designed for uses where ease of installation, slimness of design and touchscreen convenience are most important - machine automation, industrial manufacturing, and healthcare. For more information about the TPM-3221, please visit our website: http://www.arestech.com.tw/products/industry_display/tpm3221.htmlTPM-3221 main features*LED backlight with 20~30% power savings*Resolution up to 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)*Projected capacitive multi-touch screen*Windows Touch gestures support*Screen Hardness: 7H Mohs*90% transparency provides the clearest image possible*Simple, elegant design with IP54 front panel protectionApplications*Industrial HMI Display Systems*ATMs / Self-service / Kiosks*Vending / Ticketing Machines*Point-of-information Terminals*Factory / Machine AutomationAbout Arestech Co. Ltd.Founded in 2010, Arestech is a start-up company specializing in embedded and automation solutions. Employing a highly talented R&D team with sophisticated intelligent system development and integration experience, Arestech offers a full range of intelligent systems, including embedded box PCs, multi-touch panel PCs, and industrial multi-touch displays. Arestech is a privately held company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. For more information, please visit http://www.arestech.com.tw/Arestech launches TPM-3221, a new 21.5" industrial multi-touch display, which supports full high definition (Full HD) resolution, and Windows Touch gestures.

At IFA 2013, Acer will unveil the new 10.1-inch Iconia A3 Android-based tablet, the new Liquid S2 smartphone, Acer's first smartphone with Ultra HD recording; and the refreshed Ezel hinged Aspire R7 notebook with new touch apps and the new Acer Active Pen for more precise touch control.The Iconia A3 tablet comes with Dolby Digital Plus, creating a virtualized 5.1 channel surround experience over headphones, reduced background noise and volume boost.The tablet also features a 10.1-inch WXGA display (1280 by 800) with IPS technology. Powered by a quad-core 1.2GHz cortex A7 processor, the Iconia A3 is capable of delivering 11 hours of video playback.The Iconia A3 also debuts Acer's IntelliSpin technology that expands the tablet's screen image rotation feature.The Liquid S2 is Acer's first smartphone with Ultra HD recording capability. It features a 6-inch Full HD screen with IPS technology and supports 4G LTE and the new Wi-Fi 802.11ac standard. It also equips dual speakers powered by Dolby Digital Plus technology.The smartphone uses Gorilla Glass 3.0 to increase its damage resistance and adopts Zero Air Gap Display technology to improve the smartphone's tactile feel and display readability under the sun by removing the air between the touch panel and LCD module.The Liquid S2 also has several camera enhancements including BSI Sensors, Exposure Control and LED Ring Flash.With the Ezel hinge, Acer's Aspire R7-572 notebook has four modes of operation: a traditional notebook; a table top pad; a touch display; and the unique Ezel mode, which allows the screen to float over the keyboard at various angles. Running on Windows 8.1, the Aspire R7-572 is equipped with an Acer Active Pen and features a set of Acer Touch Tools apps.Acer Touch Tools apps feature Acer MemoryBinder that enables users to arrange their photos, add paint brush effects, and add personal messages; Acer Screen Grasp that allows easy photo capture, personalization and sharing on social networks; Acer Scrapboard that collects images and ideas from the web for reference or sharing; and Acer AccuFinger that helps users acquire tiny items on the screen more accurately with their fingers.Acer Iconia A3 tabletPhoto: CompanyAcer Liquid S2 smartphonePhoto: CompanyAcer Aspire R7-572 notebookPhoto: Company

The essence of Industry 4.0 lies in maximizing network coverage to streamline production and sales processes, facilitating information sharing and communication between the processes to build a smart factory. From a practical standpoint, a smart factory can achieve factory automation and remote monitoring, ensuring seamless production. It can assist manufacturers integrate the various data of production, logistic and inventory management, enabling real-time control of capacity planning to meet the real-time needs of customized orders. Furthermore, smart factory can increase the production capacity without expanding factories.Industrial Networks Make Long Distance, Real-Time Transfer of Big Data a RealityIn achieving the vision of smart factory, building an industrial network and implementing PC-based controllers have now become important topics. "Industrial networks possess various advantages including high scalability, long distance and real-time transmission of big data. They can adapt to the addition or removal of devices, and expand or adjust their network structure accordingly to meet the need of real-time data transmission across different plants. In addition, industrial networks can be configured in redundant ring topologies to provide reliable data transmission, a critical requirement for smart factories that legacy serial protocols fail to meet," explained David Lee, director of product management, NEXCOM Industrial Computing Solutions Business Unit.For example, in the petrochemical industry, a petrochemical plant may cover several dozen hectares of space, requiring operators to gather large amounts of monitoring and control parameters from dozens of facilities throughout the plant. In addition, each facility may be responsible for different upstream and downstream processes. These facilities must communicate with each other in real-time without interruption in order to achieve parameter optimization, enabling operators to perform preventive maintenance and repair, ensure error-free operation and maximize electricity generation.PC-based Controllers Connect All Corners of the FactoryHowever, as there is a large number of different Fieldbus protocols from different manufacturers, building an industrial network is not an easy task. Furthermore, a smart factory must be built using the existing devices and system as the basis. Currently, the leading manufacturers in the factory automation market are Siemens, Rockwell and Beckhoff. These manufacturers have long established reputation with proven reliability and stability. Therefore, the network protocols typically used in industrial networks are manufacturer-specific protocols, such as PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet and EtherCAT.Under this circumstance, the benefits of PC-based controllers are more evident. Lee explains, "First, the communication interface supported by PC-based controllers is more broad and flexible compared to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Second, PC-based controllers can scale easily, if more machines and field instruments are added to the production lines and factory floors, PC-based controllers can be installed quickly with simple wiring, and with minimal or even no interruption to the plant operation. For PLCs, this may not be the case." Lee further adds that at 2013 automation trade shows, various industrial control manufacturers were showcasing PC-based control systems, highlighting the significance of PC-based controllers in industrial automation.Lee points out that when converging to an IP-based smart factory, it is vital to adapt to the established protocols of the industrial control market, because industrial control systems in the manufacturing site may use protocols from different vendors.For example, the process control and wastewater treatment system of a semiconductor manufacturer may include more than one vendor's solution. In the petrochemical industry, petrochemical plants built at different construction periods may use different industrial control systems. Furthermore, the manufacturing sites of automotive and home appliance plants may include a combination of commercial computers and industrial controllers. To assist manufacturing businesses to overcome these challenges in building an IP-based smart factory, PC-based controllers can ensure smooth production during the transition.NEXCOM has released NEXCOM Industrial Fieldbus Embedded Computer (NIFE) solution, which are a range of PC-based controllers. Available in different processor configurations and form factors, the NIFE solution integrates widely-used Fieldbus interface cards to support all types of Fieldbus protocols, and comes with full software capabilities, ranging from real-time to non-real time operating systems, to motion control software and HMI/SCADA software integration. In addition, the Fieldbus interface cards, operation systems and software are verified and validated by original equipment manufacturers (OEM). The NIFE solution ensures compatibility among the PC-based controllers, Fieldbus interface cards and software.Using a comprehensive matrix approach to hardware and software compatibility, NEXCOM has precisely integrated a stable industrial control system that is able to link the communication between the factory and the field, and then share the information to the management and operation levels of the enterprise network. By bridging the communication gaps, NEXCOM's NIFE solution can help businesses build an IP-based smart factory and fulfill the vision of Smart Production, Green Production and Urban Production in the era of Industry 4.0.About NEXCOM: Founded in 1992, NEXCOM has five business units which focus on vertical markets across industrial computer, in-vehicle computer, multimedia, network and communication, and intelligent digital security industries. NEXCOM serves its customers worldwide through its subsidiaries in seven major industrial countries. NEXCOM gains stronghold in vertical markets with its industry-leading products including the rugged fanless computer NISE series, the in-vehicle computer VTC series, the network and security appliance NSA series and the digital signage player NDiS series. http://www.nexcom.com/As there is a large number of different Fieldbus protocols from different manufacturers, IP-Based Fieldbus holds the key to smart factory of Industry 4.0

Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, was the first city in Taiwan to install surveillance cameras extensively. However, after years of use and weather conditions lead to their wear and tear, plus each device was installed separately by the head of neighborhood, it was difficult for police officers or public to obtain the video image when needed. Therefore, Taipei City Government decided to install a whole new CCTV system in 2008 to execute its "zero tolerance for crimes" policy and provide a safer and more convenient environment for people.EverFocus was successfully and proudly to announce the assistance that they provide for Taipei City Police Department with the design and installation of this big project. With its years of experiences in surveillance industry, EverFocus is assigned by Taipei City Government to fulfill the first city surveillance project in Taiwan. The Taipei City Government has set up 13,699 surveillance cameras at 11,500 key points across the city, utilizing the point-line-plane method to blanket the city in a comprehensive protection network.Five types of EverFocus surveillance cameras were installed including neighborhood surveillance cameras, driveway surveillance cameras, fixed mega-pixel surveillance cameras, rotating mega-pixel surveillance cameras, and LPR surveillance cameras that can recognize license plates. 11,933 neighborhoods surveillance cameras are responsible for watching over the neighborhoods. 1,200 driveway surveillance cameras installed on crossroads can take clear snapshots of license plates. 342 fixed mega-pixel surveillance cameras at important and busy roads feature panoramic photography as well as license plate photo shooting. 80 rotating mega-pixel surveillance cameras built at important crossroads can turn 355 degrees horizontally and 90 degrees vertically remotely to make sure there are no blind spots. LPR surveillance cameras that read license plates are installed on bridges and roads connecting to other cities and linked to the National Police Agency's stolen vehicle database which sends notifications as long as specific vehicles are recognized.These surveillance cameras are mainly served as evidence providing devices accompanied with other functions. Real-time surveillance and recording can deter potential criminals and build a defensive space to prevent crimes effectively. The CCTV system provides complete image data that help rebuild the scenes and clarify the incident. The 110 duty command system is integrated with the Geography Information System (GIS) to monitor situations immediately, mobilize police forces precisely and gain control of the situations quickly. Moreover, each surveillance camera is a tracker that provides policemen with crucial images in the shortest time. According to Taipei City Police Department, all data are regulated to be used for specific purposes and be processed conscientiously for privacy concerns. The CCTV system in Taipei City adopts a closed VPN network, so it is safe from any hacking or cyber threat. All access and manipulation is recorded.The clearance rate of robbery cases is usually between 30% and 40% and rarely over 50%. However, with the help of the new city surveillance cameras, from January to September Taipei City Police Department broke all cases along with the cases in the surrounding cities."I promise that the Taipei City government will adhere to the principles of privacy protection and ensure that all images are used cautiously. With this new CCTV system, we can definitely protect the law and crack down on illegal acts all year long and enhance Taipei police's performance." said the Mayor of Taipei after the installation of the whole new system.EverFocus is assigned by Taipei City Government to fulfill the first city surveillance project in Taiwan