Germany, February 3, 2011 - IDENT Technology AG, a developer of innovative proximity sensing and 3D gesture control solutions, has announced that it had signed three license contracts with major IC manufacturers in 2010 for its patented ultra low power proximity (ULPP) technology. In addition, a leading global OEM license partner also launched a mouse product utilizing ULPP last month.Klaus Zeyn, vice-president of sales and marketing for IDENT Technology, commented, "The fact that three global licensees have signed up within a period of one year and another OEM has released a mass market consumer product makes this is a significant landmark in IDENT Technology's history. ULPP is an award winning technology for e-field based proximity sensing and is considered best in class for mobile consumer electronics devices. What makes ULPP so different and unique is that it provides superior reliability with its ability to distinguish an intended user action from other environmental conditions."He added, "It is being used to replace traditional input methods to wake up or switch on a product by physical grip, touch or simple sensing of a user's presence - for example to automatically unlock a handset, answer or reject a call. ULPP brings intelligence into proximity sensing and natural simplicity into interaction with a device."The company's ULPP technology was introduced in 2009 by IDENT Technology following its corporate refocus on the consumer electronics market. It is part of IDENT Technology's patented and scalable Z-Sense core technology pool, which allows manufacturers to incorporate intelligent proximity detection and 3D gesture control in their products.ULPP technology is the world's first sensor system especially designed for mobile proximity sensing - it is an electric near field sensing technology which enables ultra low power proximity detection, making it ideal for automated wake-up and control of mobile devices even without the need for a user to touch the device. In combination with other sensors, total device position awareness can be achieved. ULPP provides the industry's lowest power proximity technology with only 2-4µA power consumption, and runs IDENT Technology's EZApplication software suite.The computer mouse product launched last month utilizes the EZApproach and EZGrip features from this suite, enabling robust hand detection to switch on the mouse only if gripped by the user from both sides. These features also eliminate false function calls, such as unintended clicking or scrolling if the device is not actually being gripped by the user; this supports a very long battery life time of two years. Additionally ULPP uses a unique patented methodology for reliable operation under varying environmental conditions. This means that it is self adaptive to where it is being used, always providing the same performance while being able to reliably distinguish between a real user action and changing environmental conditions. Devices using ULPP can reduce power consumption by up to 90%.

OSD Displays (OSD) - Winter Park, FL. OSD Displays now offers 256x64 models with 16-level grayscale capability. This display is offered in blue as well as yellow. The 16-level grayscale capability will open up new applications to consider OLED technology.The products offering this technology are the OSD25664P0908-10 (blue), and OSD25664P0913-10 (yellow). These models have a 256x64 resolution and are perfect for 1RU rack mount designs, automotive, avionics, and a full range of other applications. The display can support 7-bits per pixel PWM for "grayscale" image depth. The display offers compatibility with parallel, I2C, and SPI interfaces via a standard ZIF-style 0.5mm pitch flex interface. The display is a relatively large OLED display offered at 2.8-inch at 84.0x25.8x2.0mm outline dimensions.Pricing for the OSD25664P0908-10 and OSD25664P0913-10 will start at around US$18.00 at 1k orders.OSD 256x64 grayscale display

Belfair, WA (February 3, 2011) Boxlight has announced a new addition to their interactive line of products, the OutWrite. The OutWrite is a projector add-on module that transforms an ordinary projector into an interactive projector. The module attaches easily to any projector and eliminates the need for dismantling or purchasing cumbersome and expensive interactive whiteboards.The OutWrite uses a CMOS camera, IR wand and pen, and LightPen software, just as the patented and award winning ProjectoWrite interactive projector series. The interactive module was developed for users who want interactivity, but have existing projectors or specific projector requirements. The simplicity of OutWrite enables projector users to interact with their projected image in a matter of moments. The module can be mounted directly onto any existing projector or can be set on a table for portable applications."The great thing about the OutWrite is that the user can enjoy interactivity even if they are not ready to purchase a new interactive projector," says Chad Harrison, National Sales Manager for Boxlight. "With tightened budgets, the OutWrite is a great alternative to outfitting a user with new interactive whiteboards or interactive projectors."With the increase in interactive projectors sales in the industry, the OutWrite gives more users the ability to use the technology. The OutWrite retails for US$699 and is currently shipping from Boxlight's US headquarters.

CORNING, NY - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced February 1 that it has signed an agreement to acquire MobileAccess, a leading provider of wireless network solutions. The terms of the agreement are not being disclosed. Pending regulatory approval, the acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter in 2011.With headquarters in Vienna, Va. and a technology center in Tel Aviv, Israel, MobileAccess provides distributed antenna system (DAS) solutions for flexible wireless coverage in the rapidly growing wireless market. Upon closing, MobileAccess will be integrated into Corning Cable Systems, headquartered in Hickory, NC, and part of Corning's telecommunications business segment.The acquisition will enable Corning to accelerate a key area of focus within the company's telecommunications growth strategy: the DAS wireless segment. With this acquisition, Corning can expand its line of innovative telecommunications solutions beyond its industry-leading Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and Enterprise Optical solutions. MobileAccess provides a strong portfolio of innovative DAS solutions and established wireless technical expertise in radio frequency design, engineering, and software development. These capabilities complement Corning's DAS development efforts and will enable the company to extend its leadership as a connectivity solutions company.The telecommunications industry - and the wireless network segment in particular - is experiencing significant growth. The explosive increase in smartphones and other bandwidth-hungry wireless devices has triggered tremendous demand for greater wireless network coverage and capacity. Network operators are responding to their wireless customer needs by investing heavily in 3G and 4G wireless infrastructure, with the DAS segment being a key area of deployment. Optical solutions like those Corning provides are rapidly penetrating this space. With this acquisition, Corning will deliver a portfolio of differentiated DAS solutions and extend its leadership in this growing market."We are very excited about the opportunity to expand Corning's presence in the rapidly growing DAS wireless segment," said Clark S Kinlin, president and chief executive officer, Corning Cable Systems. "MobileAccess has a proven history of delivering customer-driven innovative solutions with superior customer service. We look forward to building a bright future in wireless networks when the talented team from MobileAccess joins us.""Working with Corning, a world-leading optical connectivity company, provides MobileAccess with a great opportunity to extend our strong position in the growing wireless market. The closely aligned strategies and values of the two companies should ensure that our customers will continue to receive industry-leading, innovative wireless solutions and superior customer service," said Ron Kaiser, chief executive officer, MobileAccess.

Following record sales in motherboards and graphics cards in 2010, MSI is confident that the trend will continue throughout 2011. In addition, with the arrival of Intel's new Sandy Bridge architecture, MSI has implemented its unprecedented high-end technology integration strategy.First of all, its highly talented and experienced R&D team has succeeded in taking MSI's already unmatched motherboards and graphics cards to even higher levels, enhancing durability, technology, and specs with Military Class II materials and components, OC Genie II, and Afterburner overclocking software and incorporating more of MSI's own innovative technologies. The resultant medium-range and high-end graphics cards, such as the Big Bang-Marshall, the mid-tier and high-end P67 and H67 Series, as well as the Lightning, Hawk, Cyclone II, and Twin Frozr III Series, were well received when unveiled at the CES exhibition, winning over demanding consumers that appreciate the rich array of quality functions. Furthermore, in 2011, MSI has set its sights on the mid-range to high-end market, which includes competitors like Asus and Gigabyte, and developed a complete motherboard and graphics card line for it. MSI will be working to carve out a larger share of the market, so expect to see another white-hot battle this year on the mid/high-end motherboard and graphics card market.As one of the top-three brand names on the market, MSI will be strutting its stuff in 2011 as it rolls out the finest motherboards and graphics cards on the market. Products include the P67 and H67 motherboard series which pack Intel's new generation Sandy Bridge chipset; the mid-range/high-end series motherboard series, consisting of the P67A-GD65, P67A-GD55, P67A-GD53, H67MA-ED55, and H67MA-ED45, all featuring Military Class II materials and components; and the high-end P67A Series, which sports OC Genie II and is characterized by superior quality, superior stability, and superior performance. A number of exclusive technologies have also been incorporated into the P67/H67 motherboard series. These include Control Center II's Instant OC, Super Charger technology which accelerates the recharging of smartphones, like iPads and iPhones, the Winki 3 OS which lets users surf and talk over the Internet without going into Windows, cinema-grade THX TruStudio PRO wrap around sound technology, as well as USB3.0 and the SATA 6Gb/s standard which greatly accelerate file transmission speeds.In the area of top-end flagship motherboards, the Big Bang-Marshall caught the media's eye at the 2011 CES exhibition in the US. MSI's top motherboard, it was designed with the most serious of gaming enthusiasts in mind. The entire product consists of Military Class II materials, 8 PCIe X16 slots, as well as the overclocking technologies and convenient functions of MSI motherboards mentioned above. It stands alone on the market.As to graphics cards, MSI has unveiled its flagship dual-card N580GTX Lightning and R6970 Lightning products with next-generation performance. They pack Nvidia and AMD's top GPUs, respectively. Like the earlier generation of Lightning cards, they employ advanced Power4 architecture, Military Class II materials and components, and MSI's Afterburner overclocking software to further enhance the overall stability while overclocking. The new generation Lightning Series also features overclocking with MSI's unique triple overvoltage function which allows the graphics card to truly unleash its performance potential. It also comes with the advanced Twin Frozr III cooling system, dual 9cm cooling fans, and SuperPipe design for exceptional cooling. MSI is confident that its Lightning Series, which approaches perfection in terms of heat dissipation, materials, and power design, represent another performance milestone for single GPU products. Also worth note, the MSIN460GTX Hawk is the only single GPU card to be awarded the CES 2011 Design & Engineering Showcase Honor - an affirmation by organizers of MSI's hard work in the areas of innovation and R&D.MSI is pulling all the stops in 2011 as it strives to reach new heights in the motherboard and graphics card market. Not only will it come out on top in terms of sales on this increasingly important market, it expects to win over diehard Asus and Gigabyte devotees with the superior quality of materials, new technologies, and abundant functions featured in its products. It also looks forward to topping its own sales records on the motherboard and graphics card market.

Taipei - One of the top three motherboard and display card manufacturers in the world, MSI has indicated that the market recovery is expected to continue in 2011. In light of this, MSI will use a three-pronged marketing strategy for its motherboard and display card lines, stressing that it uses the highest quality materials and most advanced technologies, produces primarily medium and high-end products, and employs integration of resources to penetrate emerging markets. It will redouble its efforts as it continues to focus on the motherboard and display card markets, so as to increase the gap between it and other motherboard and display card producers in the world. Furthermore, it has set for itself new targets for sales growth and significantly improved profitability.MSI has built a reputation for producing motherboards and display cards utilizing high-quality materials and its own superior technologies. A leading manufacturer in the motherboard market, MSI products are a favorite among gamers. MSI injected huge amounts of capital into R&D to bring its motherboards and display cards to ever higher levels in 2011 as it concentrates on developing primarily mid-range and top-end products. In light of the success of its first generation products that employed military-class materials and components, MSI is now incorporating a second generation of military-class materials and components into its products. Referred to as Military Class II, this new production strategy will ensure enhanced stability of motherboards and display cards with power supplies that provide 30% more power. They are designed to be durable enough to last for over 10 years. As it leaves competitors far behind, MSI's objective in adopting these strategies is to provide the ultimate stability and performance for gamers when overclocking or using heavy-load programs.Gamers continue to be unanimous in their praise of MSI's overclocking technology. To make overclocking more convenient and easier to use, MSI combined all of its overclocking technologies to create OC Genie II and Afterburner overclocking software. Gamers can optimize CPU and display card performance with the touch of one finger. These are the only technologies of their kind on the market.Just how powerful these exclusive technologies are was made more than evident in the Master Overclocking Arena (MOA), the annual global overclocking competition. MSI's high-end Big Bang Series motherboard and Lightning Series display card competed and their military-class materials enabled them to tame the competition. MSI's OC Genie overclocking and Afterburner overvoltage allows gamers to fine tune the performance of their machines, so that they perform at their peak. As a result, world records were broken by participants from several nations. Sweden's top team the Expendables, for example, hit 1,425MHz when tested with 3DMark Vantage software. The GeForce GTX 480 display card they were using shattered the world record for GPU core speed, testifying to the durability of MSI motherboards and display cards, their ability to handle extreme loads, and their ability to remain stable under extreme conditions. Now, gamers can experience the explosive power of MSI's overclocking.MSI sets its motherboards and display cards apart from products of other companies through its untiring development of new products, while incorporating MSI's own unmatched technologies and integrated functions into them. In the mid-range and high-end products that it unveiled in 2011, for example, MSI incorporated functions like Control Center II which provides Instant OC (instant overclocking), Super Charger technology which recharges smartphones, like iPads and iPhones, much faster, the Winki 3 OS which lets users surf and talk over the Internet without going into Windows, cinema-grade THX TruStudio PRO wrap around sound technology, as well as USB3.0 and the SATA 6Gb/s standard which greatly accelerate file transmission speeds. These are all included together to satisfy consumer demand for function and offer the perfect solution, offering unparalleled quality, stability, and performance in one machine.MSI's innovative and industry-leading technologies have been the foundation for the development of its mid-range to high-end motherboard and display card lines. MSI has continued to roll out products that meet market needs and that have won favorable reviews from consumers and media organizations around the world. Consequently, mid and high-level motherboard and display card products, such as the Big Bang, Lightning, and Hawk Series, enjoyed impressive sales last year. In addition, equipped with 20 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of motherboards and display cards, MSI has effectively marketed across product lines. MSI has consolidated its position on the market, because cost considerations are secondary to designing products that employ the best materials, technologies, and functions that satisfy market needs. In 2011, MSI will continue to its employ brand strategies and participate in various events, such as the MOA competition, to produce products that meet the highest demand of serious gamers. It will also redouble its efforts to develop emerging markets and further expand market share, so as to attain annual growth targets.

Friday, January 21, 2011 - Thief River Falls, Minnesota, and Santa Ana, California, USA – Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, and ITT Cannon, a leading global manufacturer of reliable, innovative connectors, today announced the two companies have entered into an agreement in which Digi-Key will distribute ITT Cannon products to customers worldwide.Products from ITT Cannon are now available for purchase on Digi-Key's global websites and will be featured in future print and online catalogs. ITT Cannon connectors are defined by a legacy of nearly a century of interconnect science."Digi-Key is very pleased to announce this new partnership with ITT Cannon," said Jeff Shafer, Digi-Key vice president of interconnect, passive, and electromechanical products. "We support ITT Cannon's ability to add new product innovations and appreciate their commitment to quality. They are a good match for Digi-Key's goal of providing our customers with superior service, which includes product selection and availability, on-time delivery, and responsiveness.""Digi-Key is a valuable addition to ITT Cannon's sales channel, as we continue our strategy of providing innovative interconnect solutions into new and exciting applications. We look forward to supporting our customers through the comprehensive Digi-Key sales and marketing infrastructure," said James Herman, VP of Global Sales at ITT Interconnect Solutions.ITT Cannon's universal contacts are independent SMT contacts that provide electrical connections between devices and PCBs. Each contact is manufactured as a single piece stamped product with incorporated pre-load and anti-lift features. These contacts have been designed to replace traditional interfaces where contacts are custom designed into components. The universal contact can be used to connect a number of device components in any direction and configuration using the same interface.Universal contacts provide over 3,000 mating cycles and are packaged in 12mm wide tape and reels to the EIA-481 standard. Wear resistance is subject to mating surface finish and plating type. With less than 20mΩ of contact resistance, pure signal integrity or grounding may be achieved. When deflected, a universal contact provides 0.7N of force with the associated wipe at the specified working ranges ensuring the ultimate interconnect link. Specific models will function under a 40G loading.Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available at http://www.digikey.com/.ITT Cannon's universal SMT contactsPhoto: Company

Taipei, January 2011 -- While the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show has just brought in another round of animated discussions about cloud computing developments and relevant applications, Microsoft Taiwan hosted "2011 Cloud-Enabled Client Summit" on January 24 at the Taipei International Convention Center to help Taiwan hardware and software companies explore the global business opportunities resulting from the development of cloud applications and related system design. At the summit, Microsoft shared the progress of its Software and Services Excellence Center (SSEC) established in conjunction with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) six months ago to show some success cases of innovative applications based on the company's smart cloud platform and fruitful cooperation with industry partners. The sharing of Microsoft's latest strategy for cloud platform development as well as newest hardware and software technologies aimed at creating even more cloud computing business opportunities together with hardware and software partners.Cross-platform hardware and software development and integration to create a new era of innovative smart devicesThe SSEC, established in June 2010, has been endeavoring to have software technologies and service resources integrated with Microsoft's cloud data center experience in order to develop new generation smart user-end devices and cloud data centers. The SSEC's cooperation with Taiwan IT partners targets cloud services and the data center market, leveraging Microsoft's newest platforms to help maximize business opportunities for Taiwan partners.In order to enrich the consumer experience in new generation smart cloud devices, Microsoft shared with summit attendees what the SECC had achieved over the past six months since its establishment. In the future, Microsoft will provide fully integrated platforms to hardware and software partners for them to develop Windows-based PCs and other devices that support multi-touch as well as an even wider variety of innovative applications and services. Microsoft will provide new momentum to the Taiwan ICT ecosystem by its cloud platform development cooperation with Taiwan partners to establish a complete cloud industry value chain encompassing applications, devices, platforms, and services."As mobile devices such as smartphones and slate PCs that have Internet access are becoming increasingly prevalent, we hope to make good use of our experience accumulated in commercial and enterprise applications to help develop enterprise touch-control and wind solutions based on Windows 7 and Windows Phone 7," said Nien-Chen Liu, Senior Director of Developer & Platform Evangelism at Microsoft Taiwan. "This will make smart devices effectively enhance business competitiveness while maximizing our software partners' return on their investment in application development."Slate PC with Windows 7 integrated to develop new scenarios of slate PC applicationsIn order to help strengthen the impression of the convenience of cloud services, the summit provided 30 ViewSonic ViewPad 10 running Windows 7 to attendees for them to experience various applications; for example, attendees were able to access summit handouts, fill in an online questionnaire, and experience a variety of innovative applications. "The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show has triggered off fierce competition in the market of slate PCs, and consumers tend to consider practical functionality and user friendliness increasingly important when shopping for slate PCs," said Alan Chang, General Manager of ViewSonic Asia Pacific and Europe. "Windows 7 not only features a simple interface and user friendliness but also provides many applications specifically developed for the enhancement of business efficiency and productivity. As a result, our ViewPad 10 that runs Windows 7 and comes with a multi-touch display now makes slate PCs go beyond a device merely for internet access and entertainment as ViewPad 10 really helps strengthen work efficiency."At the summit, attendees enjoyed a head start to experience various innovative applications for the Windows 7-based slate PC including:- Windows Phone 7 Emulator: Experience various functions of Windows Phone 7 on the Windows-based touchscreen slate PC.- Baby Card: Through the design of fun patterns and bright color, players can complete the game by a simple matching.- i.game 16 mahjong: Newly added rules for mahjong playing and sophistication levels of players that are automatically and smartly adjusted will make players never want to quit the game.- Time told by cute girls: Time is shown by 1,440 photos of cute Taiwan girls while exclusive time tellers can be designed with the photos taken by cell phone cameras.- KKBOX: Online music can be accessed via 3G/Wi-Fi and favorite music titles can be saved for enjoyment when there is no network access.

Taipei, January 24, 2011 -- Microsoft Taiwan and Sinyi Realty together announced the launch of House View 2.0 service, which combines Windows 7-based slate PCs with online video and is unprecedented in Taiwan. Assisted by Microsoft, the new service has realized Sinyi''s Open House vision and more customers will benefit from it.At present, many real estate agencies use the video taken by their salespeople to show their offerings, but the video can only show their houses to be sold and is unable to provide online real-time interaction with customers. House View 2.0, the first ever interactive house viewing service in Taiwan with real-time video integrated, helps salespeople directly introduce houses to customers and communicate with them online. In the future, Sinyi salespeople, with their Windows 7-based slate PCs and via online video, will be able to keep customers well informed of the latest statuses and prices of the houses in which they are interested, while customers will be able to ask salespeople immediately when they have any doubt or question."We are very optimistic of our Microsoft platform-based slate PCs and have great confidence in Microsoft Taiwan''s rich experience in developing enterprise and commercial applications. For a company like Sinyi, productivity and security are the top priority whenever we choose IT applications, and Windows 7 has many built-in security mechanisms that free us from any information vulnerability," said Rock Tsai, Chief Information Officer of Sinyi. "Moreover, the multi-touch function of Windows 7 helps our salespeople work more efficiently and effectively. As a result, we are able to have House View 2.0 developed rapidly and have realized our Open House vision much earlier than expected to enable not only online house viewing but also online real-time interaction between customers and our salespeople."House View 2.0 primarily helps the customers who are unable to personally view their houses. For example, increasingly frequent interaction between Mainland China and Taiwan now prompts many people to consider buying houses across Taiwan Strait but they are unable to always travel back and forth to view the houses in which they are interested. Now House View 2.0 resolves the space and time limits of conventional house viewing and saves much time and cost for customers."As many industries pay close attention to the applications for slate PCs, we have been discussing with customers in different industries the scenarios of Windows 7-based slate PCs used by business customers," said Cathy Yeh, Director of Business Marketing Organization, Microsoft Taiwan. "In term of real estate agencies, Sinyi Realty is very thoughtful of innovative IT applications and has been actively pursuing such applications. As a result, in the real estate industry the company has had a head start in launching its real-time interactive service for house viewing together with us."While House View 2.0 will be available at the end of January, the medium- and long-term cooperation between Microsoft and Taiwan will develop even more innovative applications to meet the needs and wants of Sinyi customers.About Sinyi RealtyEstablished in 1987, Sinyi Realty (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 9940) is the top real estate rental and sales agency in Taiwan. The company also has business presence with its own brand name in Tokyo as well as major cities in Mainland China, including Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Suzhou in order to meet very diverse customer needs and wants.About MicrosoftFounded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

Taiwan-based Epic Communications (Epicom) has announced a series of WCDMA/HSDPA power amplifiers (PA) for 3G portable devices and mobile phones.Provided in 3×3mm packages, the new 3G PAs are designed specifically for UMTS/WCDMA frequency bands.Among the new Epicom PAs, the EPA8100A supports Band 1 (1,920-1,980MHz), EPA8200A for Band 2 (1,850-1,910MHz), EPA8500A for Band 5 (824-849 MHz) and EPA8800A for Band 8 (880-915MHz).Built using a BiFET manufacturing process, an integration of InGaP bipolar HBT and GaAs pHEMT technologies, all key features and functional blocks of Epicom's new 3G PA are integrated into a single cost-effective chip while delivering impressive performance.In comparison to 2G or 2.5G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) PAs, 3G PAs require much higher linearity to support high data rate transmission and better power added efficiency (PAE) for longer battery life, Epicom said. The company noted its 3G PAs feature digitally controlled tri-power mode (high, medium, low) operation, and ultra-low quiescent current. The compact form factor includes the required directional coupler and all matching circuits.The new WCDMA/HSDPA PAs are designed to operate from a single DC supply voltage ranging from 3.2V to 4.2V. At 3.4V-and-above VCC, they achieve 35-40% power added efficiency at 28dBm when operating in high-power mode, 30% in medium-power mode at 18dBm, and greater than 10% power added efficiency in low-power modes at 8-10dBm. No external DC-DC converter is required since the built-in voltage regulators eliminate the need for any external reference voltage.The PAs also utilize Epicom's patent pending temperature compensation design which provides unprecedented temperature stability from -40-degrees C to +85-degrees C, allowing smartphones, wireless data cards, and other 3G-equipped MIDs such as tablet PCs and e-book readers to operate in extreme environmental conditions.In addition to 3mm × 3 mm packaged PAs, Epicom also provides these PAs as bare dies to volume SiP module makers for custom module design requirements. Epicom's latest 3G PA engineering samples and EVBs are immediately available per customers' request.Epicom said it also plans to roll out new PAs for other 3G standards such as TD-SCDMA and CDMA 2000/EV-DO, and 4G standards including LTE and TD-LTE.