Brickcom, a Taiwan-based branded company specializing in wireless and IP surveillance solutions, will showcase its latest megapixel IP cameras with video analytics at CPSE 2009 between November 1-4 in Shenzhen, China.Intelligent Video Analysis (IVA) is an emerging trend in IP surveillance since it provides convenient and efficient management for the surveillance system, according to Brickcom. The company said it has delivered IVA functions in a lineup of IP cameras, such as people counting, motion detection, forbidden area, added and missing object, etc.Brickcom has system integrators and distributors worldwide, providing flexible customization with offering to accommodate different business models. Products include network cameras, network video recorders and a full range of accessories.Brickcom has recently launched its CB-100A and WCB-100A series of megapixel network security cameras designed for 24-hour home security and surveillance. Both models feature viewing live motion images from anywhere via the Internet.Unlike general webcams, Brickcom said its recently-launched network security cameras are stand-alone and do not need to be connected to a computer. Through the models' built-in web server, users are capable of accessing over a LAN or Internet connection for real-time viewing and intercom functions. The megapixel cams support MPEG4, MJPEC and H.264 video codecs to provide resolutions at 640×400 or 1280×800 for high-quality video and real-time viewing.In addition, Brickcom's IP cameras are able to transmit video to portable devices via other technology, for instance, WiMAX, NAS, Digital Frame and power line.Brickcom WCB-100A megapixel network cameraPhoto: Company
TOKYO - Toshiba Corporation today announced the launch of a new CMOS image sensor that will bring 14.6 million pixels to digital still cameras and to mobile phones supporting video imaging. The sensor, the latest addition to Toshiba's "Dynastron" line-up, is also the company's first to integrate the enhanced sensitivity offered by back-side illumination technology (BSI). Sampling of the new sensor will begin in December and mass production will follow from the third quarter of 2010 (July-September).BSI brings new levels of responsiveness to CMOS imaging. Lenses are deployed on the rear of the sensor on the silicon substrate, not on the front, where wiring limits light absorption. This positioning boosts light sensitivity and absorption by 40% compared to existing Toshiba products, and allows formation of finer image pixels.Toshiba has made full use of the advantages of BSI to realize image pixels with a pitch of 1.4 microns, and to pack 14.6 million of them into a 1/2.3-inch sensor that meets the high level imaging and processing requirement, and that will also bring a new level of image quality to mobile phones. Toshiba will use the new sensor to promote its full-scale entry to digital camera market, and will continue to develop BSI products as a mainstream technology.The new sensor will be mass produced at Toshiba's Oita Operations, on industry leading 300mm wafer lines deploying 65nm process technology. Initial production will be at a volume of 500,000 sensors a month.CMOS image sensors are a focus product of Toshiba's System LSI business. Until now, their main application has been in mobile phones, where Toshiba could leverage its high density integration and low power consumption technologies. With the introduction of BSI CMOS sensors, Toshiba will reinforce the sensor business by expanding application to include digital cameras.
Albatron Technology has released a 42-inch Albatron optical touch monitor amid the launch of Windows 7.Adopting optical touch technology that put a camera on the screen above left and right to detect the movement of fingers, the monitor has no problem with the limit of touch panel size.The Albatron 42-inch monitor features 16:9 screen ratio and supports HDMI with high-definition resolution (1920x1080). The monitor also features 120Hz frame rate. With USB, RS232C, DVI and D-sub and other output ports, the Albatron monitor can connect PC for video and images. Albatron 42-inch OTM panel specification Specification Masurement Detail Panel inch TFT-LCD Size pixel 42" diagonal Resolution mm 1920*1080 pixels Pixel pitch mm 0.4845 (H)*0.4845(V) Active area 16:09 Brightness cd/m2 700cd/m2 (typical) Contrast ratio 1000:1 (typical) Response time ms 9 ms (Tr+Tf)(typical) Viewing angle Degree 89/89/89/89 (CR>=10) Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, October 2009Albatron 42-inch optical touch monitorPhoto: Company
Sony Electronics is launching a stylish multitasking S-Frame digital photo frame with printer (model DPP-F700). The sleek, all-in-one device allows photo viewing and printing for picture lovers who enjoy displaying and sharing copies of their special memories.Showcasing your favorite photos in vibrant color and crisp detail, the DPP-F700 features a 7-inch (measured diagonally) (16:10) LCD display with WVGA (800x480) resolution.The device prints 4x6-inch professional quality 300x300 dpi photos instantly in just 45 seconds.Allowing you to edit images before printing, the device's options include enlarge, reduce, crop, date stamp on/off, border/borderless (for single prints), and brightness, contrast, hue, and sharpness adjustment.In creative print mode, you can make a calendar with pictures (more than 30 templates), print an ID photo, and create a "layout print" with multiple images on one sheet. Using screen capture, you can print exactly what is displayed on the screen during a slideshow.The frame-printer device features about one gigabyte of internal storage capacity with an auto-resizing adjustment that downsizes photos to let you store up to 2,000 photos.Image transfer is a snap with direct USB input from your PC, as well as support for most memory cards, including Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Secure Digital (SD), SDHC, Multi-Media Card (MMC), Compact Flash, and xD-Picture Card media.Whether the device is set vertically or horizontally, the auto orientation sensor automatically rotates your photos into portrait or landscape format according to the placement.A wide range of view and print modes and many other functions can be managed from the included remote control. Multiple playback options offer flexibility to display photos as single images, as thumbnails for easy searching, or as a slideshow with ten built-in transitions.The new S-Frame model supports JPEG, TIFF, and BMP image file formats. Supplied accessories include a paper tray, AC adaptor, CD-ROM (print driver, PMB), operation manual, cleaning kit, and stand.Optional print packs include compatible SVM-F series: SVM-F40P (40 sheets of photo paper and cartridge), and SVM-F120P (120 sheets of photo paper and cartridges).The DPP-F700 digital photo frame-printer will be available for about US$200 in January and can be purchased online at http://www.sonystyle.com/, at Sony Style retail stores and at authorized dealers nationwide.Sony new digital photo frame with built-in printer, the DPP-F700Photo: Company
G.Skill International Enterprise, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of memory modules and solid state storage (SSD) devices, has released low-voltage DDR3 modules for Intel's Lynnfield Core i5 and Core i7 platforms. The new ECO series operates at 1.35V, compared to standard DDR3 modules at 1.65V.According to G.Skill's internal lab tests, 1.35V memory modules produce 16% lower temperatures than 1.65V ones.G.Skill said its new low-voltage modules, clocked at 1333MHz or 1600MHz, are available in 4GB (2GBx2) dual-channel kits.G.Skill DDR3 module at 1.35VPhoto: Company
New York, New York – October 20, 2009 – Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, announced today the launch of nook, the Barnes & Noble ebook reader, which marries innovative technology and sleek minimalist design with access to the company's digital store of over one million ebooks, newspapers and magazines.nook features many industry firsts as it is the first Android-based ebook reader and the first to offer a color touch screen for navigation along with a best-in-class E Ink display for an immersive, enjoyable e-reading experience. For fast connectivity, nook is the first ebook reader to provide, at no additional costs to customers, both 3G wireless access on AT&T's mobile broadband network and access to Wi-Fi for Barnes & Noble in-store browsing and enjoyment. And to help friends share their joy of reading, nook is the first ebook reader to offer digital lending for a wide selection of ebooks."We asked our customers what they wanted in an ebook reader, and specifically designed nook to be the most full-featured, fun, stylish and easy-to-use ebook reader on the market," said William J. Lynch, president of Barnes & Noble.com. "With our nationwide footprint, Barnes & Noble customers can see, touch and hold nook. Our 40,000 booksellers are ready to help customers discover how easy it is to download and read ebooks on nook, and what a pleasure it is to have access to their favorite ebooks, magazines and newspapers any time and anywhere."nook: the deviceThe centerpiece of Barnes & Noble's strategy to deliver any book, any time, anywhere, nook was created expressly with the reader in mind, with features and functionality to create an immersive, seamless and fun experience:- A gripping read, by designnook's sleek, minimalist design puts the focus on the content, not the technology, and the combination of color and touch make navigation intuitive and simple. nook feels great in hand and features a contoured, easy-to-hold back. About the size and weight of a paperback book, nook is thin, small and portable. Its best-in-class E Ink Vizplex display is easy on the eyes with text as clear and crisp as a printed book. And with no glare or backlight and adjustable text size, you can read comfortably for hours without straining your eyes.- Color touch for easy navigationThe beautiful lower color touch screen offers an immersive experience, inviting you to virtually browse through brilliant cover art, flip through an expansive library, or search using a virtual keyboard. nook presents the controls, navigation and keyboard you need, only when you need them.- Download ebooks wirelesslyWith fast 3G wireless and Wi-Fi access, nook is the most-connected ebook reader. Browse and instantly download ebooks, magazines and newspapers simply and seamlessly on AT&T's 3G wireless network, the nation's fastest, with no set-up required or additional wireless costs. Connect to the complimentary Wi-Fi, provided by the AT&T Wi-Fi network, in Barnes & Noble stores and download at broadband fast speeds.- Lend ebooks to friendsWith nook's breakthrough LendMe technology, lend a wide selection of ebooks to friends free of charge, for up to 14 days at a time. Just choose the book you want to share and send it to your friend's nook or iPhone, iPod touch, select BlackBerry and Motorola smartphones, PC or Mac with Barnes & Noble eReader software.- A continuous reading experienceWith "Reading Now," your virtual bookmark, nook brings you back to the last book you've read, right where you left off. And it works across a range of devices. If you forgot your nook at home, Barnes & Noble's free eReader software on your iPhone, select BlackBerry and Motorola smartphones or laptop lets you pick up where you left off, including annotations. And when you're reunited with your nook again, the Reading Now page will be updated and ready to go.- A wealth of content, in the palm of your handnook can hold up to 1,500 ebooks and other printed content, and the sky's the limit for your digital library when you use nook's expandable memory slot. A 16GB MicroSD card holds up to 17,500 ebooks.- Portability and personalizationYou can also easily transfer PDF-format documents from your computer to access and read business documents, legal contracts and travel information on your nook. And transfer your photos to create custom screensavers.- Protect your nook in stylenook comes with a removable back cover you can personalize from a selection of four additional great colors. You can also choose from a range of accessories by renowned designers kate spade new york, Jack Spade, Jonathan Adler, Tahari and others. From classic and colorful portfolios to an innovative book light, Barnes & Noble will offer stylish and elegant accessories designed exclusively for nook both in stores and online.Over one million ebooks, newspapers and magazinesAs part of nook's introduction, Barnes & Noble has further expanded its wide selection of content to satisfy every reader.- Expanded ebookstoreFrom fiction to horror and romance to thrillers, with the launch of nook, Barnes & Noble's ebookstore now offers the most ebook titles - over one million - with most bestsellers and new releases for just US$9.99.- Your daily newspapers on nookRead your "morning paper" any time, anywhere you go. Barnes & Noble now offers subscriptions to more than 20 newspapers, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times. Barnes & Noble expects to offer, in digital form, subscriptions to every major US daily.- Read your favorite magazinesAs the nation's second largest retailer of magazines, Barnes & Noble is now pleased to offer its customers digital subscriptions. Enjoy reading publications including Forbes, Newsweek and The Nation on your nook, at home or on the go.Experience nook at your local Barnes & NobleBarnes & Noble's nationwide network of stores enables its customers to see nook and get hands-on demonstrations from its booksellers. Furthermore, nook owners get added benefits.- Stunning Retail DisplaysBarnes & Noble has created stunning storefront displays for nook that begin rolling out tomorrow in its highest-volume stores, including 17 college bookstores such as DePaul University, Harvard University, Southern Methodist University, University of Pennsylvania and Washington State University. nook will be on display at its fully staffed customer service centers in every store.- Dedicated BooksellersBarnes & Noble's 40,000 booksellers are ready to help customers get the most of their nook e-reading experience, demonstrate the eReader applications on other devices, and assist and support purchases, browsing and downloads in-store.- Free Complete ebook BrowsingCustomers will also be able to browse complete ebooks for free on nook at any Barnes & Noble store, whether or not the actual book is in stock, beginning later this year. Plus settle into the cafe and get exclusive in-store-only content, free ebooks, special offers and much more using Barnes & Noble's complimentary Wi-Fi, provided by the AT&T Wi-Fi network.Availabilitynook, the Barnes & Noble ebook reader, will begin shipping at the end of November with a price of US$259.00. Barnes & Noble is taking pre-orders now at http://www.nook.com/ and in stores starting tomorrow. In celebration of nook's launch, Barnes & Noble will also offer a free ebook of Malcolm Gladwell's widely acclaimed best-seller, "The Tipping Point," for the first 10,000 customers to pre-order nook.To learn more and experience nook, visit http://www.nook.com/. Follow our ebooks and other updates on www.bn.com/twitter. To learn more about the free Barnes & Noble eReader software and Barnes & Noble ebookstore apps, visit http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ebooks/index.asp.Barnes & Noble ebook reader - nookPhoto: Company
Acer America has announced its Aspire 5738DG notebook with 3D viewing technology that features advanced display capabilities, a high-definition graphics engine, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and Dolby surround sound.Introduced alongside the new Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, the new Acer Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook will be available this week at select retailers in the US for a price starting from US$779.99.The foundation of the Aspire 5738DG's 3D features is a TriDef 3D solution that includes the 3D display, software and glasses to enable 3D visuals. The Aspire 5738DG can also takes 2D content and replicates into a 3D environment.Acer explained that the notebook features a 15.6-inch Acer CineCrystal HD display coated with a special 3D film, which clings to the panel pixel by pixel, enabling the LCD technology to deliver a 3D image. Consumers can use the TriDef Ignition tool to enables 2D to 3D conversion for games and applications supporting DirectX 9 and above. Acer Aspire 5738DG-6165 3D notebook specifications Item Detail CPU Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 OS Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Display 15.6-inch HD high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD with integrated TriDef 3D screen Chipset Mobile Intel PM45 Express VGA ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 Memory 4GB of DDR2 1066 MHz memory Storage 320GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive Price US$779.99 Sources: Company, compiled by Digitimes, October 2009Acer Aspire 5738DG-6165 3D notebookPhoto: Company
Gateway has debuted three new EC series notebooks, two in the 15.6-inch mainstream segment and one in the 11.6-inch ultra-portable segment. All the models deliver up to eight hours of battery life.The new Gateway EC series notebooks will be available this week in retail stores with the launch of Windows 7.The 15.6-inch Gateway EC58 and EC54 start at 5.29 pounds and are an inch thin. They are built by a brushed aluminum alloy chassis available in silver or blue. The 11.6-inch Gateway EC14 adopts a mobile Intel processors and a full-size keyboard. With a more compact form factor, it weights only 3.79 pounds and is available in cherry red or black.The EC series feature Gateway's PowerSave one-touch key, which puts the notebook into energy conservation mode with a single touch. The Gateway EC58 and EC54 lines also include Gateway's MyBackup Manager for backing-up important files and information. Gateway EC series notebook specifications Model Gateway EC1430u Gateway EC5409u Price US$549.99 US$649.99 CPU Intel Pentium dual core processor SU4100 Intel Pentium dual-core processor SU4100 OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Display 11.6-inch HD widescreen ultrabright LED-backlit TFT LCD 15.6-inch HD widescreen ultrabright LED-backlit TFT LCD Chipset Mobile Intel GS45 Express chipset Mobile Intel GS45 Express chipset VGA Intel graphics media accelerator 4500MHD Intel graphics media accelerator 4500MHD Memory 4GB dual-channel DDR2 667MHz memory, support up to 8GB 4GB dual-channel DDR3 1066MHz memory, support up to 8GB Sources: Company, compiled by Digitimes, October 2009Gateway 15.6-inch EC series notebookPhoto: Company
CHATSWORTH, CA. -- October 20, 2009 – Sanyo, one of the world's largest manufacturers of LCD and DLP projectors, announces the release of a new two-lamp projector, the PLC-XF1000, which features the exclusive QuaDrive optical engine for exceptional color reproduction for brighter capacities, 12,000 lumens brightness, 4000:1 contrast ratio, and the proprietary active maintenance filter (AMF) for increased reliability.The high brightness, two-lamp PLC-XF1000 projector is the second Sanyo model to be equipped with their proprietary QuaDrive optical engine. Unlike conventional 3LCD (red/green/blue) systems, the QuaDrive includes an additional color control device that allows the PLC-XF1000 to automatically control the amount of yellow light in the image, producing higher luminosity with improved color accuracy and clarity.The demand for even brighter projectors continues to come from the field as systems integrators are asked to install video displays in extremely large venues such as convention halls, conference rooms, auditoriums and houses of worship with high levels of ambient light. It is also especially well suited for the digital signage market where high resolution is in demand. However, as brightness levels increase on traditional 3LCD projectors, there is a reverse effect in color reproduction. Colors become noticeably washed out, lacking vibrancy and realism.Sanyo's innovative QuaDrive technology provides a solution for these specific cases, providing new projectors capable of extremely high luminosity without the trade off in color accuracy. The PLC-XF1000 is rated at an extraordinary 12,000 lumens, the highest brightness available in 100V AC projectors. Coupled with the impressive high contrast ratio of 4000:1, the PLC-XF1000 is capable of generating clear and color-rich images that are more vivid for cases where brightness and high resolution become primary installation factors.The PLC-XF1000 is equipped with two high-output 330-watt lamps, improving light efficiency and achieving the industry's highest brightness of 12,000 lumens. It uses a basic 100V AC electrical outlet for ease of use and installation convenience.The QuaDrive optical engine uses an inorganic panel for increased reliability contributing to the projector's outstanding 4000:1 contrast ratio for improved image depth, resulting in a 3D-like appearance. With the incorporation of three mirrors and Sanyo's two-lamp combining technology, the overall color uniformity is significantly improved resulting in richer high definition images. The new design allows the PLC-XF1000 to produce the same brightness with two lamps as previous models did with four.Maintaining projectors in the field can be costly and time-consuming. The integration of Sanyo's exclusive Active Maintenance Filter (AMF) system enables filter cartridge replacement intervals of approximately 11,000 hours because a single cartridge contains a filter roll that is equal to 10 individual filters.Installation is also simplified with key Sanyo features such as the power vertical/horizontal lens shifting and power zoom/focus functions, which enable easy projection adjustments without changing the projector's position. These power-driven systems can be easily operated with the supplied remote control, which is especially convenient when the projector is installed on the ceiling or wall. Moreover, the projector can be installed in virtually any location, due to versatile setup positioning functions like the vertical 360-degree tilt angle and a center lens design. There are ten optional lenses available for use with the PLC-XF1000, ranging from short to long-focus choices.Other features include a mechanical shutter, which can completely block projection light, convenient for presenters making presentations on stage, easy stacking grooves for placing a back-up unit on top of the main projector, and a built-in MVP expansion-slot system that enables the addition of Sanyo's network and uncompressed HD data wireless transmission boards.SpecificationsResolution: 1024x768 (WUXGA)Aspect ratio: 4:3Brightness: 12,000 lumensContrast ratio: 4000:1Uniformity: 90%Projection lamp: NSHA 330W x2 Screen size: 40"-600" distance varies based on lens type usedInput terminals: DVI-D (HDCP), RGB D-sub 15-pin (input and output), RGBHV/Y/VIDEO, Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr (BNC x5), S-videoControl: RS232C (in)/ D-sub 9 x 2 (out) Dimensions: 21 (W) x 10.55 (H) x 30(D) inches Weight: 60.1 lbs (excluding lens)Like all new Sanyo products, the PLC-X1000 conforms to the EU RoHS directive. It will be available from the beginning of December 2009 for an MSRP of US$24,995.00 (excluding lens).Sanyo new two-lamp projector - the PLC-XF1000Photo: Company
The OLED prototypes that Osram Opto Semiconductors has developed as part of a research project are large transparent light sources only a few hundred micrometers thick. Thanks to new technology these organic light emitting diodes (OLED) do not need separate encapsulation and can be made incredibly thin in any layout. The transparent test samples have a luminous area of 210 square cm and are already showing the enormous potential of OLED light sources. They offer a tantalizing glimpse of the extraordinary lighting applications that may one day become reality.Even the 17x17 cm OLED panels provide a clear indication of the direction that the OLED lighting market is taking. The demand is for large low-profile transparent light sources. With these samples Osram Opto Semiconductors has set an important milestone. The test samples were developed as part of the TOPAS research project funded by the Germany Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF). The aim of the project is to produce 1 square meter large transparent OLED modules and will run until 2011.Even though the modules will have to be made larger they already have many of the properties that distinguish OLEDs from other light sources. They are extremely slim and no longer need expensive encapsulation. Their thickness is now defined only by the substrate as the carrier material - at present this is between 300 and 700 micrometers. Further development work will lead to an even thinner carrier material and therefore even thinner OLEDs. These low-profile OLED modules will be even easier to use in all kinds of applications. They can be made in any shape, take up very little space and can be integrated so discreetly that they are only noticed when they are switched on. "Transparent OLEDs and flexible OLEDs at a later date will add an entirely new aesthetic dimension to lighting solutions", said Dr. Karsten Heuser, head of the OLED division at Osram Opto Semiconductors. "The possibilities range from light sources that can be integrated in room dividers and furniture, for example, to entire windows that would allow natural light in during the day and flood the room with light at night." Current OLEDs are being showcased at PLDC (Professional Lighting Design Convention) from October 29 to 31, 2009 in Berlin to demonstrate the latest state of development. The panels provide an impressive foretaste of future applications in which designers can let their imaginations run wild.The OLED panels can be made transparent without any detracting structures. This is thanks to new developments in electrode design, a special component architecture and a new approach to thin-film technology. Without any additional conductor path structures on the light-emitting surface, the current is distributed evenly over the active surface, which in turn leads to uniform luminance. The new technology also simplifies the manufacturing process, whether OLEDs are produced on a small molecule or polymer basis. Irrespective of the material of the active layers, the technology can be used for colored, warm white and cold while OLEDs. The next stage is to integrate the processes into a stable manufacturing operation.Osram Opto Semiconductors 300dpi transparent PMOLEDPhoto: Company
