tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4195769102640063632024-02-19T13:28:47.388+05:30PC's Electronics BlogA resource for electronics and electronic products, systems and technologies, broadcasting and cable, 3D, etc.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.comBlogger3737125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-60782451479257423072014-10-31T01:00:00.000+05:302014-10-31T01:00:01.478+05:30iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 accessories to debut at iLounge’s iProducts marketplace at 2015 CESARLINGTON, USA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that a newly-curated and sold-out version of the successful iLounge Pavilion will debut as the iProducts Marketplace at the 2015 International CES.<br /><br />
Owned and produced by CEA, the 2015 CES, the global gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, will run January 6-9, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada.<br />
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Exhibitors are expected to debut many of the first new products and accessories for the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3, all of which were released in late 2014. New speakers, battery cases, styluses, and keyboards are just a few of the products to be featured.<br />
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“The curated iProducts marketplace will feature the latest and greatest i-related products and is sure to be a popular destination at the 2015 CES,” said Karen Chupka, senior VP International CES and corporate business strategy, CEA. “Our iProducts exhibit area will reveal the most innovative accessories and enhancements for some of today’s biggest products, from smartphones to tablets to wearables.”<br />
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Major exhibitors located within the iProducts Marketplace include Speck, Incipio, Griffin, Otterbox, Scosche, TYLT and Mophie. The iProducts Marketplace will take up 82,950 net square feet of exhibit space and be located at CES Tech East, in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention and World Trade Center (LVCC). CES Tech East includes the LVCC, Westgate Las Vegas (Westgate) and Renaissance Las Vegas (Renaissance).Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-73767548370414448542014-10-31T00:15:00.000+05:302014-10-31T00:28:31.523+05:30Wearable devices to drive the second wave of consumer biometric adoptionLONDON, UK: Goode Intelligence, the leading research and consultancy organisation for the mobile biometric industry, issued an update to its latest analyst report forecasting that by 2019 there will be 604 million users of wearable biometric technology globally.<br />
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According to Goode Intelligence, biometric authentication in Smart Mobile Devices (smartphones, phablets and tablets) has become a common feature. The first wave of integration into flagship mobile models from the current top three smart mobile device manufacturers, Apple, Samsung and Huawei, is being emulated by other device manufacturers for integration into more affordable models.<br />
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The trend is driven by a number of factors including the need to conveniently protect devices (replacing PINs for device unlock), mobile payment and mobile banking authentication and, will lead into it being integrated into enterprise multi-factor authentication (MFA) platforms.<br />
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The next wave of consumer-led biometric adoption will be led by the integration into wearable technology – smartwatches, bands, ear-pods, jewellery and glasses. The wearable device, thanks to its biometric capability, will become the prime personal authentication device allowing authentication and identity verification for both the physical and logical worlds.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-89366559324504589242014-10-30T20:00:00.000+05:302014-10-31T00:44:01.563+05:30Apical launches assertive display 4 for featuring dynamic content adaptationLONDON, UK: Apical Ltd announced the launch of the latest version of its advanced display management core: Assertive Display 4 featuring Dynamic Content Adaptation.<br />
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Assertive Display enables mobile device manufacturers to deliver a high-quality viewing experience, even in bright sunshine, and enables dramatic reductions in display power consumption. It goes beyond traditional backlight control to render the display adaptive to its environment, just as the human eye adjusts to different conditions.<br />
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With the addition of Dynamic Content Adaptation, Apical is expanding Assertive Display’s capabilities by enabling the actual video content, in addition to ambient light, to add intelligent control to the display performance. The result: improved power consumption and display quality for TV and movie streaming on mobile devices.<br />
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“Assertive Display with Dynamic Content Adaptation is a milestone for the industry. It announces the first introduction of intelligence into the visual functionality of a smartphone and marks a trend and a range of intelligent developments that Apical will be delivering over the next few years,” said Michael Tusch, CEO of Apical.<br />
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“Not only have we enhanced our industry-leading Assertive Display product, but we now have a solution to a problem that has dogged the mobile industry: fully functional, low power dynamic backlight control.”<br />
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Assertive Display is the product of 12 years of R&D into human vision and represents a dramatic development in how content can be viewed on mobile devices. By modelling how the eye adapts to different ambient light and content changes, Assertive Display delivers a seamless viewing experience, whether the display is viewed in a dark room or in bright sunshine.<br />
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Through continuous and dynamic pixel adjustment to preserve contrast and colour, Assertive Display delivers TV-like quality with no washout of the screen, which plagued previous-generation technologies.<br />
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Assertive Display with Dynamic Content Adaptation now enables the content stream to deliver unparalleled dynamic backlight control, which offers significant power reductions over previous versions coupled with improved viewing quality. These product enhancements can offer up to 40 percent power savings over previous versions of Assertive Display when watching movies, especially in dark ambient lighting environments.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-49987989897392035892014-10-29T20:30:00.000+05:302014-10-31T15:43:04.198+05:30Apple iPad Air 2 largely holds line on features and costsEL SEGUNDO, USA: With a design and feature set only incrementally different from the original iPad Air, the new iPad Air 2 carries a nearly identical hardware cost as its predecessor, according to the Teardown Analysis Service at IHS Inc.<br />
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The 16-gigabyte (GB) Wi-Fi-only version of the Apple iPad Air 2 sports a bill of materials (BOM) of $270, based on a preliminary estimate. When the $5 manufacturing cost is added, the cost rises to $275.<br />
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This compares to the $269 BOM for the 16GB version of the original Apple iPad Air, based on a finalized estimate from IHS in November 2013.<br />
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Although the profit margin appears to be the same for Apple at the low end of the iPad Air 2 line, the product produces lower gross margins for Apple at the high end with 64GB and 128GB worth of NAND flash. This is because the 64GB and 128GB models of iPad Air 2 are selling at the same price point as the original iPad Air 32GB and 64GB models. The additional cost of memory trims the estimated margins slightly.<br />
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“The Air 2 delivers a series of refinements compared to the original Air but features nothing earthshaking,” said Andrew Rassweiler, senior director, cost benchmarking services for IHS.<br />
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“With largely identical display specifications and minor improvements in most other areas, Apple continues to offer evolutionary upgrades to the iPad lineup. It’s interesting to note that by offering the consumer a 128GB model for the same price as last year’s 64GB iPad Air, Apple actually has taken down our estimated margins a bit on both the 64GB and 128GB models. The increased memory configurations to 64GB and 128GB are some of the key upgrades here.”<br />
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<b>Immobile display</b><br />
The resolution and diagonal size of the Air 2 display has not changed from the first Air model. The Air 2 also has the same number of light-emitting diode (LED) backlights to illuminate the display as the original Air, at a count of 36.<br />
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Because pricing for electronics decreases over time, and due to the fact that has not been a major upgrade to the display specifications, the display panel and touch screen are less expensive than they were when the original Air was introduced one year ago.<br />
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For the Air 2, the display costs $77.00, while the touch screen comes in at $38. Based on pricing from November 2013, the original Air’s display amounted to $90, and the touch screen was $43.<br />
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<b>Eight is enough</b><br />
One area where Apple significantly upgraded the Air 2 compared to the Air is the processor. The Air 2 employs the Apple-designed A8X processor, compared to the iPad Air-specific variant of the A7 in the last-generation iPad Air. The A8X, along with the M8 motion coprocessor—a separate integrated circuit—is estimated to cost a combined $22, up from $18 for the iPad Air-specific variant of the A7 and M7 coprocessor combination.<br />
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The A8X employs a different integrated circuit (IC) package that has no package-on-package memory, and also features a metal cap on the IC that acts as a heat sink. The A8X likely carries a larger processor burden than the A8. This is because of the A8X’s faster clock speed and the iPad Air 2’s larger screen, which put increased graphics processing load on the iPad processor vs. that of the iPhone.<br />
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As a result, the A8Xlike the iPad Air –specific variant of the A7 before it, likely runs a bit warmer than the A8, requiring the heat sink to help keep the central processing unit (CPU) cool.<br />
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Also, the larger size of iPad Air 2 chassis compared to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models gives Apple more space inside to lay out the printed circuit boards, eliminating the need to conserve space by placing the dynamic random access memory (DRAM) directly on top of the processor.<br />
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<b>TSMC takes a piece of the action</b><br />
The big story with the A8 and A8X processors is that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) now accounts for a share of processor production. Samsung previously held a monopoly on the manufacturing of older Apple processors, such as the A7 and A7X.<br />
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With the addition of TSMC, the semiconductor manufacturing technology for the A8X also has advanced to 20 nanometers (nm), compared to 28nm employed in the A7 and A7X processors. This more advanced semiconductor process improves energy efficiency for the A8 and A8X processors.<br />
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<b>Battery shrink</b><br />
For the Air 2, Apple once again has reduced the battery size and capacity, while maintaining a similar usage lifetime. The iPad Air 2 has a battery with a 27.6 watt/hour (Wh) capacity, down 16 percent from 32.9Wh in the original iPad Air, which in turn was down 23 percent from 42.5Wh in the third-generation iPad.<br />
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Apple manages to maintain battery life while reducing battery capacity by improving efficiency throughout the design, including improvements in the display and by employing more advanced process chips, such as the aforementioned A8X produced in a more advanced semiconductor process.<br />
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<b>Slimming down</b><br />
The Air 2 is thinner than the original iPad Air at just 6.1 millimeters thick. The smaller battery pack and thinner display help contribute to the slimmer form factor. As always, Apple pays close attention to the details to achieve this.<br />
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<b>Double DRAM dip</b><br />
The Air 2 uses twice as much DRAM as the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, at 2GB, compared to 1GB in the most recent iPhones. This additional memory likely is required to support graphics on the larger-sized display.<br />
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<b>Teardown roundup</b><br />
The Air 2 adds a fingerprint sensor, which was not in first-generation Air. This technology is still relatively novel and unique to Apple, and represents a significant cost within the category of sensors inside the iPad Air.<br />
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The two camera modules appear to be the same as in the iPhone 6, with resolutions of 8 megapixels (MP) and 1.2MP—without optical image stabilization. This is an upgrade from the previous 5MP and 1.2MP combination used in the previous-generation iPad Air.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-3257591100997862482014-10-29T15:30:00.000+05:302014-10-31T15:38:45.861+05:30Digitaltest announces FailSimSTUTENSEE, GERMANY: Digitaltest, renowned leader in In-Circuit Test (ICT), Flying Probe, bed of nail test systems, Functional Test and Production Software is announcing its latest innovative tool, FailSim. <br />
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During the past year Digitaltest has continued to push the boundaries of performance, coverage and ease of use to a new level across all their test platforms.<br />
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Digitaltest’s new developments include the AMU5 which, provides high performance 5th generation measurement capability for all our systems, New Flying Probe capabilities, enhanced CAD Translation and Quality Management Software.<br />
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The whole idea of performing ICT or Flying Probe Test is to quickly find manufacturing issues while assuring product quality. But how do you ensure the quality of the test program?<br />
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Digitaltest’s new tool, FailSim, takes the analysis of fault coverage to the next level. By simulating defects, FailSim can provide the real-world test coverage on a live board. Identifying program, debug or, fixture issues that could be reducing fault coverage.<br />
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Human error, BOM changes, incorrect data, version errors can all cause reduction in fault coverage. If just one component value has been measured with the wrong parameters, defects can be missed. Other test conditions such as noise produced from surrounding devices can also cause problems and the test quality can no longer be guaranteed.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-28603707029343489642014-10-28T19:00:00.000+05:302014-10-28T19:15:14.501+05:30Barcoding Inc. helps Canton Port Services set sail for data collection accuracies and efficienciesBALTIMORE, USA: Barcoding Inc., a leader in enterprise-wide mobility solutions, has helped Canton Port Services, LLC, set sail for new accuracies and efficiencies by implementing a customized barcode scanning solution that eliminates manual processes in receiving, load out, and customs clearing operations.<br />
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Canton Port Services is a unique private terminal in the Baltimore Harbor that offers a full menu of services, including handling, storing, and rail loading and unloading.<br />
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Turning to Barcoding, Canton Port Services sought a solution that would eliminate time-consuming, error-prone manual data entry in the receiving and load-out processes while also preventing potentially costly mistakes in customs clearing.<br />
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To meet Canton Port Services’ needs, Barcoding implemented a barcode scanning system, consisting of mobile computers, printers, barcode labels, and a customized web-based application developed with its CaptureSoft Xpress platform. Barcoding then integrated the software with Canton Port Services’ partner’s booking system to update inventory in real time as vehicles are scanned.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-57424087273571877622014-10-28T18:00:00.000+05:302014-10-28T19:26:43.334+05:30Connected health startup launches world’s first wearable activity tracker for medication packagesMILAN, ITALY & LONDON, ENGLAND: One of healthcare’s biggest concerns is the discrepancy between potentially achievable success rates and the actual treatment success rates when it comes to patients. <br />
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Studies show that something as simple as getting patients to take their meds, on time, in the right order and in the proper amount, could actually prevent as many as 125,000 deaths per year in the United States.<br />
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Studies show non-adherence results in $100 billion annually in excess hospitalization costs and when all economic consequences are included, the problem may result in as much as $290 billion annually in avoidable medical spending.<br />
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Today Amiko, a unique wearable activity tracker that actually wraps around medicine packaging, launches to tackle non-adherent behavior as it happens.<br />
While other solutions are either smartphone apps which rely on patients to accurately and consistently report behavior or are very expensive, custom-made medication packages, Amiko is very simple, inexpensive and literally detects and tracks when a patient is dispensing medication with no additional self-reporting or other activities required. <br />
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Designed for ease-of-use but also showing its roots in the Italian fashion world of Milan, Amiko is elegant and sophisticated.<br />
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Amiko is an affordable, lightweight sensor-packed in a leaf-shaped sleeve that is specially designed to fit perfectly on five common types of medicine packaging. <br />
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Easy to use, Amiko is placed on medicine packaging and detects both motion and the angle of motion using its MEMS sensors, accelerometer and gyroscope. It tracks the medicine taken and sends information to a connected app available to patients and caregivers.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-59214851267699086732014-10-28T12:30:00.000+05:302014-10-28T19:48:58.688+05:30Lava launches its premium QPAD R704NEW DELHI, INDIA: LAVA International Ltd announced the launch of its latest tablet for the Indian market, QPAD R704 competitively priced at Rs. 8499/- and targeted at young working professionals, students in professional courses and enterprise segment.<br />
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QPAD R704 fulfills the core requirements of the users by offering them a seamless experience in entertainment, emails, presentations, application surfing, web browsing and a longer usage time through its optimized power management. The tablet takes the legacy of E704 one step ahead by bringing together a superior computing experience and brilliant graphics through its IPS display with HD capabilities.<br />
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QPAD R704 is powered by 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon quad core processor and supports single SIM 3G voice and video calls, along with data access providing consumers with 3G connectivity on the go. The tablet is also equipped with High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), which provides improved video quality support for higher resolution videos and Snapdragon Audio for rich 3D surround sound and excellent audio performance.<br />
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R704 also features Qualcomm Interference Cancellation and Equalization (Q-ICE) that enriches the network capacity by reducing the noise in the cellular network and enhances the mobile broadband user experience.<br />
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The tablet also showcases great accuracy on positioning & location services through its GPS. It runs on Android Jelly bean 4.3 Android OS and comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory which is expandable up to 32GB. While in terms of connectivity, the tablet supports Wi-Fi, 3G connectivity, Bluetooth, EDGE and 2G.<br />
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The tablet is supported by a 3,500 mAh battery which delivers up to 300 hours of standby time and 10 hours talk time. The Qualcomm Quick Charge technology further allows 30% faster charging on the device. The tablet sports a 2MP rear camera and 0.3 MP front camera for video calling.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-73516077781819775872014-10-28T00:10:00.000+05:302014-10-28T00:20:36.073+05:30Ricoh unveils G800SE rugged camera to streamline critical information workflowMALVERN, USA: Ricoh Americas Corp. unveiled major improvements to its water-, dust- and shock-resistant camera, which includes an innovative barcode reading capability that helps streamline workflows across a wide range of industries.<br />
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The new Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-enabled RICOH G800SE enables dynamic information capture in industries such as automotive, logistics, government, healthcare, emergency services and more.<br />
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For example, a car dealership can scan the barcode on a new car, photograph the vehicle, and have the photograph and vehicle information flow directly to the dealership website for customers to see. This new workflow saves hours of painstaking information retrieval and organization. With a standard camera, clerks would need to manually match images to each car, introducing the possibility of error at every step.<br />
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"By embedding critical data into images, the RICOH G800SE epitomizes information mobility, the ability for employees to access just the information they need in the form they need it to make important decisions," said Matt Sakauchi, VP, Technology Marketing, Ricoh Americas. "This is just one way we're making customers' business information work for them in this new world of work."<br />
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The RICOH G800SE includes a host of upgrades over the previous generation of ruggedized Ricoh wireless-enabled camera, the RICOH G700SE. For example, a higher-resolution image sensor provides a new ability to capture images under low-light conditions.<br />
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The RICOH G800SE also takes advantage of higher wireless transmission speeds and the more secure "enterprise" Wi-Fi increasingly seen in healthcare facilities and government agencies. It leverages the Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP), an emerging standard in enterprise wireless security.<br />
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A flexible password lock feature enables organizations to create separate passwords for administrators and users with each one unlocking different sets of permissions. A smartphone connection enables users to remotely operate the camera via their mobile devices. Using a smartphone or tablet, they can preview, zoom, shoot and capture image data, including GPS position. The capability is ideal for surveillance applications.<br />
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Organizations can manage fleets of RICOH G800SE cameras via remote management software with the ability to upgrade firmware, adjust camera settings and update memo functions. An alternative for camera configuration is distributing SD cards with prescribed settings.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-50085588035105016742014-10-27T15:00:00.000+05:302014-10-27T17:53:56.707+05:30NTT DOCOMO releases Open Web API compatible with Vuzix M100 smart glassesROCHESTER, USA: Vuzix Corp. announced Vuzix M100 compatibility with NTT DOCOMO's recent release of the "Device Connect WebAPI", an open source application-programming interface (API) to provide connectivity with various wearable electronic devices.<br />
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The release supports Vuzix' award-winning M100 Smart Glasses. The API is currently being standardized by the Open Mobile Alliance the industry forum that is driving mobile-service standardization.<br />
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With more than 53 million customers, DOCOMO's Device Connect WebAPI release now enables near seamless interoperability between devices, apps, and web pages utilizing server-virtualization technology running on smartphones.<br />
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The Device Connect WebAPI also engages developers to reach customers on mobile, social and cloud platforms, to fuel mobile and multichannel innovation strategies. The common API allow developers to create apps compatible with a variety of devices including the M100 Smart Glasses, which usually require dedicated development kits.<br />
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DOCOMO's new Open Web API allows developers to integrate services, sensors and other devices which will enable them to build completely new experiences based around the M100 Smart Glasses, fostering a more interactive experience and customized functionality.<br />
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For example, a developer could link a wristband device of one manufacturer to operate Vuzix' Smart Glasses, and likewise retrieve data from a pedometer and a bodyweight scale of different manufacturers, and then integrate the data for display with a single application or web browser.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-58547634144384336012014-10-24T18:00:00.000+05:302014-10-27T17:50:42.054+05:30Free MyBD converts Blu-rays to 2 percent of size with same resolution and almost same qualityBARCELONA, SPAIN: Cinemartin has just released new software that converts Blu-rays to 2 percent of its original size maintaining the same resolution and almost the same quality.<br />
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MyBD allows users to backup Blu-ray disc movies and videos using the World's latest High quality / smallest video size codec, producing files in the HEVC H.265 format both in MKV and MP4 containers. As a result, files are small enough to fit hundreds in a pen drive.<br />
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The latest developments from Cinemartin include completion of a world record in H.265 video encoding and support of the first H.265 10-Bit encoding, based on its popular Cinec video converter. Now, MyBD works for movies, documentary films and music video distribution as the first all-in-one Blu-ray converter to H265. This allows between 128 and 200 movies in a 64GB USB pen drive available on today's market per around $20 / 15€ or less than a pen drive.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-76144914233239937792014-10-23T20:00:00.000+05:302014-10-23T22:31:18.625+05:30Innodisk achieves ISO/TS 16949 automotive certification for SSDsTAIPEI, TAIWAN: Innodisk has received ISO/TS 16949 certification from SGS, the internationally renowned inspection, verification, testing, and certification institution. The awarding of this certification proves Innodisk's commitment to continuous improvement in quality management in the automotive industry.<br />
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Developed by leading automotive manufacturers through the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), the ISO/TS 16949 technical specification defines quality control standards through the automotive supply chain. Achieving ISO/TS 16949 allows confident sourcing of Innodisk products for in-vehicle computing.<br />
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"Innodisk has always strived to serve customers with high quality storage solutions that meet or exceed industry requirements," said Innodisk president, Randy Chien, "Achieving ISO/TS 16949 certification shows that our products have passed the strict quality inspection standards of the automotive industry and that customers can depend on Innodisk as a professional supplier of in-vehicle storage solutions."Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-22089720184583067362014-10-23T18:30:00.000+05:302014-10-23T22:44:40.892+05:30NTT DOCOMO releases open Web API compatible with Vuzix M100 smart glassesROCHESTER, USA: Vuzix Corp. announced Vuzix M100 compatibility with NTT DOCOMO's recent release of the "Device Connect WebAPI", an open source application-programming interface (API) to provide connectivity with various wearable electronic devices.<br />
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The release supports Vuzix' award-winning M100 Smart Glasses. The API is currently being standardized by the Open Mobile Alliance the industry forum that is driving mobile-service standardization. Vuzix will be demonstrating the WebAPI running on Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses at the Digital Content Expo October 23-26, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan.<br />
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With more than 53 million customers, DOCOMO's Device Connect WebAPI release now enables near seamless interoperability between devices, apps, and web pages utilizing server-virtualization technology running on smartphones.<br />
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The Device Connect WebAPI also engages developers to reach customers on mobile, social and cloud platforms, to fuel mobile and multichannel innovation strategies. The common API allow developers to create apps compatible with a variety of devices including the M100 Smart Glasses, which usually require dedicated development kits.<br />
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DOCOMO's new Open Web API allows developers to integrate services, sensors and other devices which will enable them to build completely new experiences based around the M100 Smart Glasses, fostering a more interactive experience and customized functionality.<br />
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For example, a developer could link a wristband device of one manufacturer to operate Vuzix' Smart Glasses, and likewise retrieve data from a pedometer and a bodyweight scale of different manufacturers, and then integrate the data for display with a single application or web browser.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-48846778919867263872014-10-23T05:00:00.000+05:302014-10-23T15:46:56.673+05:30Avi-on debuts simple Bluetooth home for everyoneSAN FRANCISCO, USA: Avi-on Labs launched its Avi-on Simple Bluetooth Home ecosystem through a crowdfunding campaign. What started as an Avi-on movable and wireless light switch has quickly evolved into a suite of products that communicate using familiar Bluetooth Smart technology.<br />
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The Avi-on Simple Bluetooth Home ecosystem lets you manage and control traditional household plugs and inside and outside lighting all without changing any of your existing wiring. Avi-on products are easy to set up and use, while eliminating the hassle of complex hubs most smart home solutions require.<br />
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In addition to the Avi-on Movable Light Switch and a Bluetooth Smart Light bulb, Avi-on technology will control and schedule a full ecosystem of both in-wall and plug-in GE brand Bluetooth lighting controls manufactured by Jasco Products including:<br />
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* GE Bluetooth Smart Light Dimmer<br />
* GE Bluetooth Smart Light Switch<br />
* GE Bluetooth Smart Indoor Plug<br />
* GE Bluetooth Smart Indoor Dimmable Plug<br />
* GE Bluetooth Smart Outdoor Plug.<br />
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The affordable suite of products easily integrates into your existing home infrastructure and you can use them like any other switch or plug. In addition, the Avi-on Android and iOS apps let you turn lights on and off, dim, put them on schedules, or group them. All without an Internet connection. Avi-on uses Bluetooth mesh technology, which enables all devices to communicate throughout the home.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-89031811210652448272014-10-22T21:00:00.000+05:302014-10-22T22:35:44.215+05:30Metaio unveils 3D depth sensor support for augmented realityMUNICH. GERMANY & SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Metaio, unveiled support for new 3D depth sensing camera systems due to hit mobile devices this year.<br />
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Metaio CTO and co-founder Peter Meier, said: “Smartphones and tablets have historically made use of single, “2D” cameras primarily intended for image capture, but as smart devices have become more powerful, we are demanding more and more from the optics of these devices.”<br />
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Recent announcements from the likes of Google and Intel indicate new devices are hitting the market that can “see” the world in 3D via what are known as RGB-D (red, green, blue + depth) sensors. “With the ability to understand depth information, mobile devices will become significantly more powerful when it comes to Augmented Reality and computer vision tasks”.<br />
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The company today released a video demonstrating the advanced Augmented Reality capabilities of two devices enhanced with depth-sensing cameras: A windows PC tablet, and an iPad featuring the new Structure Sensor from Occipital. The video illustrates how added 3D sensors make Augmented Reality much more powerful by virtually eliminating the need for markers in many use cases, and even more importantly, solving the “occlusion” problem where virtual data is not correctly rendered into the real environment in a natural way.<br />
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Use cases include Augmented Reality gaming where digital objects react and interact with the physical environment, accurate indoor navigation that does not require a GPS signal and scanners that can extract 3D models from the environment as easily as shooting traditional video.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-78532360926905219522014-10-22T20:30:00.000+05:302014-10-22T22:42:47.755+05:30Intel CEO to keynote at 2015 International CESPARIS, FRANCE & ARLINGTON, USA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that Intel Corp. CEO, Brian Krzanich, will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming 2015 International CES.<br />
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Owned and produced by CEA, the 2015 CES, the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, will run January 6-9, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada.<br />
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Krzanich’s keynote is scheduled for 4:30 PM, Tuesday, January 6, in the Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom. During the keynote, Krzanich will address what’s next in computing innovation, the forces driving the next wave of consumer technology, and the company’s plans for bringing amazing experiences that redefine computing to life. <br />
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Intel’s technologies serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices and applications, from data center infrastructure and PCs to tablets and the Internet of Things.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-88718547559636569322014-10-22T18:30:00.000+05:302014-10-22T19:21:30.984+05:30LumaSense debuts world's first two-color infrared pyrometer with thermal imaging capabilitiesCOLOGNE, GERMANY: LumaSense Technologies Inc. introduced its integrated ISR 6-TI Advanced today at the Heat Treatment Congress in Cologne.<br />
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The ISR 6-TI Advanced is a major breakthrough combining an infrared thermometer (also known as a pyrometer) with infrared imaging capabilities to open new sensing opportunities for heat-dependent manufacturers.<br />
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With temperatures approaching 1800 °C, normal "contact" based methods of temperature measurement such as thermocouples will disintegrate. Thus, manufacturers of metals, glass, and other materials manufacturers have long relied on infrared technology.<br />
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Infrared technology allows manufacturers to capture precise temperature readings without making physical contact. Such temperature readings are crucial to manufacturing processes affecting product quality, energy consumption, asset life, and personnel safety.<br />
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"Materials industries have very small margins and manufacturers constantly have to make the trade-offs as to what will improve production versus adding cost," said LumaSense CEO, Steve Abely. "Now with the ISR 6-TI Advanced, manufacturers have more temperature sensing capability per dollar than ever before," continued Abely.<br />
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"The ISR 6-TI Advanced is ideally suited for applications where it is critical to know the temperature across an object, not just one spot," said Daniel Schueftan, Pyrometer Product manager at LumaSense. "Currently, many manufacturers rely on pyrometers to sample temperature spots across a surface and infer uniformity rather than use costlier thermal imagers," continued Schueftan.<br />
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Thermal imagers produce temperature-based "pictures" to show the temperature across an object. The ISR 6-TI Advanced achieves the same result more affordably by producing a "relative" thermal image. A "relative" thermal image is made by combining the temperature of a center spot by a highly accurate two-color pyrometer and an image from a video camera containing a short wavelength infrared filter resulting in an auto calibrated thermal image.<br />
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The ISR 6-TI Advanced is an integrated system that operates in a short wavelength (around 1 μm) for accurate and reliable temperature measurements between 700 °C and 1800 °C. The analog video output signal is converted to USB and fed to a PC where LumaSense's InfraWin software generates the "relative" thermal image. InfraWin also provides temperature, data logging, and analysis features.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-20345417387687423252014-10-22T10:00:00.000+05:302014-10-22T17:21:22.619+05:30Giga Entertainment sees enormous growth potential as streaming video services and tablet use explodeNEW YORK, USA: Giga Entertainment Media (GEM) is ideally positioned to capitalize on the dramatic shift by consumers – led by 18- to 34-year-olds – away from cable, satellite and Telco providers to streaming video services, Bryan Maizlish, CEO of GEM, said.<br />
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GEM is a multi-media advanced technology company that provides, through its GIGANETTV and Super App SIMUL SEZ products, simultaneous multi-screen, multi-stream, multi-tasking and multi-user collaboration features and capabilities and the entire range of interactive social network applications all at the same time on one device.<br />
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Citing CBS's and HBO's announcements last week to introduce stand-alone streaming services, as well as new research from digital marketing firm ComScore, Maizlish said the shift away from cable television and other traditional content providers has reached a tipping point, with television well on its way to becoming the "third screen" for anyone under the age of 35.<br />
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"We are thrilled with the announcements from CBS and HBO that the two industry leaders – one a major over-the-air network and the other a leading cable, satellite and Telco content provider – are dramatically changing their business models to offer stand-alone streaming video services starting in 2015," Maizlish said. "It has been clear to us at GEM for a long time that the world – especially the 18- to 34-year-old world – is moving away from traditional television consumption and toward tablets and other mobile devices."<br />
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Maizlish added: "The strategic change of direction by CBS and HBO, along with new research from ComScore that shows that about one-third of all television viewing for people between the ages of 18 to 34 is done on computers, tablets or smartphones, validates our thinking and paves the way for rapid and broad acceptance of our GIGANETTV platform and our SIMUL SEZ Super App for iPad. We have the only technology that can provide access to any and all online content anywhere, anytime, simultaneously – and all on one device."Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-48005824432117455032014-10-22T09:00:00.000+05:302014-10-22T15:53:17.224+05:30Half of world's population will have chip-based national eID cards by 2018DENVER, USA: Leading identity analyst firm Acuity Market Intelligence forecasts that in five years time half of the world's population will have a chip-based National eID card, including near-complete regional coverage in Europe. Asia, with its vast population, is expected to dominate the market accounting for more than 60 percent of all National eID cards issued between 2014 and 2018.<br />
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Acuity's report -- "The Global National eID Industry Report: 2014 Edition" — projects that nearly 3.4 billion National eID cards will be issued over the next five years doubling global National eID card circulation from 1.75 billion to 3.5 billion by 2018.<br />
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According to Acuity Principal and biometrics and secure document market expert, Maxine Most: "In addition to the 3.4 billion chip-based National eIDs issued between 2014 and 2018, another 300 million National ID cards will integrate biometrics into non chip-based card programs."<br />
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"Recent National ID news from across the globe validates Acuity's growth projections," says Most. "India and the Philippines are reviving efforts to introduce National eID cards to support their national identity programs. Turkey has announced the integration of biometrics into their National eID card scheme. South Korea is facing intense pressure to replace their National ID system due to rampant data breeches and fraud. And Nigeria appears to be making progress on their National eID program after years of promise and false starts."Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-13710206670617146152014-10-22T01:30:00.000+05:302014-10-22T15:44:03.370+05:30E FUN redefines Windows two-in-one tablet Category with 10.1" NextbookWEST COVINA, USA: E FUN is redefining the Windows two-in-one tablet category with its newest Nextbook, the first Windows 10.1 inch tablet with an MSRP below $200 on the market.<br />
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Developed closely with Microsoft Corp. and Intel, the portable Nextbook Windows tablet brings the latest technology to families at an affordable price.<br />
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With a detachable POGO keyboard, the 2-in-1 tablet is perfect for work and play and is an incredible value with the free one year subscription for Office 365 Personal that includes 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage. It will be available at retail for $179 mid-November at Walmart stores nationwide and Walmart.com (preorders beginning Oct. 23) and in December at SamsClub.com.<br />
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"We are excited to expand our product portfolio with our first Windows tablet," said Jason Liszewski, MD and VP of sales, E FUN. "Our collaboration with Microsoft and Intel was the next logical step in the evolution of the company and brand. It has been a pleasure working with them on the development of a tablet that offers tremendous value to professionals, students and casual users."<br />
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Whether it's working on an Excel spreadsheet, emailing a report, video chatting with a friend, or watching the latest movie, the new Nextbook Windows two-in-one tablet can handle any task and get more done while at home, at work or on the go.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-2484297026834903872014-10-21T15:30:00.000+05:302014-10-21T17:50:30.229+05:30Point Grey adds 9.1 MP CCD model to Grasshopper3 GigE Vision PoE camera lineRICHMOND, CANADA: Point Grey, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of innovative, high-performance digital cameras, today announced the addition of a new 9.1 MP CCD model to its Grasshopper®3 GigE Vision PoE camera line.<br />
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The Grasshopper3 GS3-PGE-91S6 models are based on color and monochrome versions of the 1” Sony ICX814 global shutter CCD sensor, which features 3.69 micron pixels and 3376 x 2704 pixel resolution. The ICX814 device utilizes Sony’s EXview HAD CCD II pixel architecture, improving quantum efficiency and near infrared response.<br />
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With its high resolution CCD image quality, high dynamic range, and GigE interface, the Grasshopper3 is well suited for a wide variety of demanding applications including flat panel inspection, 3D measurement, ophthalmology, life sciences, and intelligent traffic systems.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-16519862430226254862014-10-21T11:30:00.000+05:302014-10-21T15:46:28.278+05:30Airtel and Samsung launch India’s first Integrated digital TV (iDTV)NEW DELHI, INDIA: Airtel digital TV, the Direct-To-Home (DTH) service from Bharti Airtel, announced its partnership with Samsung to launch India’s very first Integrated Digital TV (iDTV).<br />
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As part of this innovation - Samsung’s range of SmartDirect TVs will come designed with an in-built Airtel digital TV Smart Card which will enable DTH signal reception without the need for customers to install an external set-top-box (STB).<br />
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The Integrated Digital TV (iDTV) capability will deliver a smart TV viewing experience for customers through minimal signal loss and maximum audio and video clarity, while also ensuring maximum power savings.<br />
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Developed post an extensive R&D, the iDTV is a smart solution that not only enables a hassle free TV setup that has fewer wires but will also assist in reduction in signal loss (between the set-top-box and TV). iDTV offers a single remote solution powered by an intuitive user guide.<br />
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Powered by HD technology, iDTV creates a more immersive viewing experience coupled with intuitive user interface giving customers greater control of their entertainment experience. The iDTV set includes the Samsung SmartDirect TV and Airtel Digital TV’s Smart Card. It is now available across Samsung Plazas and all leading multi-retail outlets for prices at starting Rs. 44,900/-.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-29346530398568289662014-10-21T04:00:00.000+05:302014-10-21T15:39:16.664+05:30Recurly raises $12 million series B financingSAN FRANCISCO, USA: Recurly Inc., the leading pay-as-you-go subscription billing platform, has closed a $12 million Series B round of new financing.<br />
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Devonshire Investors (the private investment firm affiliated with Fidelity Investments) led the round with participation from Greycroft Partners and existing investors, Polaris Partners and e.ventures.<br />
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The new investment will allow Recurly to further accelerate the considerable momentum it has achieved over the last several years in the areas of product innovation, top-notch talent acquisition and customer and revenue growth. With this investment, Shervin Ghaemmaghami, from Devonshire Investors, will join the Recurly Board of Directors.<br />
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Recurly launched in 2010 on the premise that businesses require an elegant solution to manage sophisticated subscription billing operations. The company’s service has attracted a rapidly growing list of 1700 customers from 32 countries, processing in 11 local currencies via 22 payment gateways.<br />
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The company has experienced over 780% growth in revenue and over 34 consecutive months of increasing monthly recurring revenue since its $6 million Series A funding.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-76088060181937230052014-10-20T13:00:00.000+05:302014-10-20T15:33:35.508+05:30Exceptional audio visual entertainment with VU- 65" curved 4k UHD SMART LED TVUSA: Vu Televisions unveiled its 65" curved 4k UHD SMART LED TV – available online and in stores. <br />
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Technology customers this season will now be able to enjoy an immersive experience from Vu's new Ultra HD curved panel, at an affordable price. Vu’s 65” Curved 4K UHD SMART LED TV hits the market today at Rs. 2,24,900 as compared to Samsung’s competing model at Rs. 4,09,000.<br />
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Going the extra mile, the Vu’s curved TV comes with some exciting features. It has Bluetooth connectivity, so users can pair all of their Bluetooth devices to the TV. The new curved television also features voice interaction for instant web browsing, Air Mouse Remote for an interactive point and click experience, 8GB NAND storage for local downloads, and cloud storage access for the tech savvy consumer.<br />
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The concave screen and powerful external speakers surround viewers with life-like video and audio. Wide colour gamut panels with Advanced Hyper Technology enhance image colours to ensure optimal performance. The 178 degree viewing angle on the Vu 65" Curved 4k UHD SMART LED TV wins against the competition, making this the best curved TV for large audiences.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419576910264006363.post-27676415950257132482014-10-20T11:30:00.000+05:302014-10-20T15:27:40.059+05:30Konica Minolta signs global leasing framework agreement with DLL for global major account businessSINGAPORE: Konica Minolta Inc. has signed a "Global Leasing Framework Agreement" with De Lage Landen (DLL). This is a significant milestone for both companies and marks the formalization of an already mutually beneficial working relationship.<br />
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Konica Minolta is a global manufacturer and service provider in the imaging industry and has been engaged in providing OPS (Optimized Printing Services) and committed to premier customer partnership through its group companies in 45 countries and sales and service outlets in more than 150 across the world.<br />
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"We are rapidly expanding the contracts and execution of our OPS business with global major account (GMA) customers to meet their growing needs," said Jun Haraguchi, senior executive officer, Konica Minolta. "One of the fundamental requirements by GMA customers is competitive financing solutions for printing equipment and related services with a consistent rental/leasing program available all over the world--and that's what we believe we have accomplished with DLL."<br />
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DLL, a global provider of asset based financial solutions, is a fully-owned subsidiary of the Rabobank Group.Pradeep Chakrabortyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10085593672804875856noreply@blogger.com0