Casio Releases iPhone App That Lets Users Compose Original Music by Singing or Whistling Melody and Upload It to YouTube
TOKYO, July 16, 2015 /CNW/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd., on July 16 announced the Chordana Composer Version 2.0, an iPhone app that enables users to automatically compose a musical piece from a short melody when inspiration hits. The app is available now at the iTunes App Store from July 16. Please check the price at the App Store. Users already in possession of Chordana Composer will receive the update free of charge.
Chordana Composer Version 2.0 now gives users the ability to upload their original musical compositions to YouTube. The number of composing genres has increased from five to nine, and there is a new sol-fa (do, re, me) input mode for those not versed in using a music keyboard. The expanded range of features also includes the ability to convert an original piece to a ringtone (*1) or MIDI data, and then send it by email, as well as enhanced integration with Casio electronic keyboards.
- Even beginners can compose and share original music
Enter an original melody from one to eight measures in length by either whistling or singing the melody, or using sol-fa input. Choose from one of nine available genres and three types of impressions. The app does the rest by automatically composing an original musical piece, complete with intro and ending. The original piece can then be uploaded to YouTube, complete with video notation. Users can also create a ringtone from their original pieces.
- Expanded features for skilled composers
In addition to the above-mentioned methods, a melody from one to eight measures in length can be entered by either tapping the on-screen keyboard or positioning notes on the on-screen staff. In Version 2.0, users can select obbligato passages and convert the original song to MIDI data.
- Enhanced integration with Key Lighting keyboards
Integration with Casio's key lighting keyboards has been enhanced. In addition to lighting up the right-hand melody part, Version 2.0 now lights up the left-hand chord progression on a connected keyboard.
(*1) To play an original song as an iPhone ringtone, the phone must be connected to a Mac or Windows computer which has iTunes installed.
JACKSONVILLE, FL, July 15, 2015 /CNW/ - The element1 could well be the first smartwatch that doesn't require charging; the battery on board the device, which has just hit Indiegogo, is fuelled by kinetic energy.
The element1 combines the classic watch design with great technical features. You can use it to track your fitness improvement and the music player with 2 GB is the perfect supporter for your sport activities. Connect your headphones with your element1 over mini USB or secure bluetooth connection.
The navigation helps you to find the right way and the weather app shows if you need an umbrella or not. The element1 is compatible with iOS, Android and Windows Phone. You can choose between 3 modes of notification to be informed, but not disturbed.
You can buy four different fruit-colours. Black currant, apple-green, lychee or blueberry-lime.
The LCD touchscreen has a resolution of 240 x 240 pixel and the case a diameter of 1.69 inch. More sizes are planned for the future. The user is able to choose between many languages.
Number One Inc. is green-minded, that's why the packaging of the element1 can be used as a cereal bowl afterwards.
The polycarbonate element1 is only the beginning. A steel version is following and a kinetic battery will be available in 2016. It provides the element1 with sufficient power by natural movements. This will revolutionize the smartwatch market. It can extend the standby time up to 3 weeks and more, depending on the movement.
The first smartwatches will be delivered in December 2015. If you fancy wearing one, $99 is the pledge you need to make.
Number One Inc. is a company with international creative folk, young designers and engineers.
MALDEN, Mass., July 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The team at Karma Web Group, LLC, is pleased to announce the launch of their all-new app, Ultimate Karma. Players can now get their karma in check while enjoying exceptionally entertaining game play and fun graphics. Players score points as they complete each challenge along the way to enlightenment.
As they work toward discovering enlightenment, players enjoy 22 captivating challenges and a Pureland of Ultimate Bliss that appears after all challenges are completed. Living by these concepts can take players on to the Pureland of Ultimate Bliss or make them a Buddha or Enlightened one. The new app makes for a fun game but also serves as a discussion piece. Ultimate Karma can be shared with friends to challenge their karma, too.
The Ultimate Karma app covers all of the Buddhist concepts: compassion, impermanence, emptiness, rejoicing, motivation, true reality, earthly existence of suffering, ultimately meditation, overcoming negative emotions, collecting good Merits, and limitless happiness and peace.
The new app includes 22 challenges that range from "Parents and Good Luck" to "Happy Work", offering something for everyone. Each of these 22 challenges include learning to increase kindness, even for young children. The cause and effect of each deed awakens the wisdom of the mind. The Ultimate Karma app is a true comprehensive game for enlightenment for every day life, the choices that people make, and the affects of those decisions on others.
The Ultimate Karma app can be downloaded for both iOS and Android devices. Recent players have left high acclaim for the app, and, according to Appoday, "This 22 Level Buddhist Philosophy Game represents what world desperately needs today. It teaches, matters, inspires and it's ultimately fun!"
Inovonics Launches New Wireless Smoke/Heat Detector for Use in Senior Living Communities
LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Inovonics, an industry leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for life safety applications, announces the release of its new EN1243 smoke/heat detector. The new smoke/heat detector is being added to Inovonics' Senior Living product portfolio.
Applications of the EN1243
Inovonics' EN1243 wireless smoke and heat alarm detects levels of heat and smoke that could potentially become a danger to residents living in senior living communities. When specific levels of heat or smoke are detected, the EN1243 notifies caregivers through their emergency call (e-call) system. This detection and notification process creates awareness for on-site personnel. For example, the recent addition of heat detection specifically helps customers like Status Solutions, a provider of situational awareness technologies, to gain additional utility from automated alerting systems for their senior living customers.
"We've been working with Inovonics for years because their wireless network and detectors give us the optimal combination of range, coverage and reliability our senior living customers require for their Situational Awareness and Response Assistant (SARA) systems," said Mike MacLeod, founder and president of Status Solutions. "In retrofits and new construction alike, Inovonics remains our first choice when our customers need monitored smoke and heat detection."
How the EN1243 Works
The EN1243 smoke/heat detector includes two heat detection methods. The first, fixed heat detection, alarms when the temperature reaches 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The second measures rate of rise (ROR), alarming if the temperature increases at a rate of 15 degrees per minute from a starting temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Scott Fincher, Sr. Product Manager, added, "The use of the smoke/heat detectors can expand the utility and applicability of e-call systems."
For more information, to request images, or to arrange an interview, please contact Nikki Williams at nwilliams@inovonics.com or at 303-209-7219.
About Inovonics
For nearly thirty years, Inovonics has provided the best-selling wireless pendants and network infrastructure for emergency call system solution providers. Their proven, UL 2560 certified EchoStream(®) network offers reliable, flexible and scalable solutions that enhance resident satisfaction, improve staff productivity and ensures timely notification of resident needs. For more information, visit http://www.inovonics.com.
About Status Solutions
Status Solutions is the pioneering provider of enterprise situational awareness for risk management with life safety, security, environmental monitoring and mass notification applications. For more information, visit http://www.statussolutions.com.
Contact: Nikki Williams
Marketing Communication Manager
nwilliams@inovonics.com
303-209-7219
FPC's Touch Fingerprint Sensor FPC1025 in ZTE's Smartphone Axon
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, ZTE announced its Android smartphone Axon, featuring FPC's touch fingerprint
sensor FPC1025. Already received as well as expected revenues in 2015 that relate to sales
of FPC1025 for this smartphone model are included in FPC's communicated revenue guidance
of approximately 2,200 MSEK for 2015.
Jorgen Lantto, CEO of FPC, comments: "ZTE is a leading smartphone manufacturer in
China and we are proud that ZTE selected FPC1025 for Axon, its first smartphone
integrating a touch fingerprint sensor. FPC1025 supports 360 degree finger rotation
capability, fast response time and industry leading 3D image quality."
Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) is a high tech and listed company which develops, produces
and markets biometric technology that through the analysis and matching of an individual's
unique fingerprint verifies the person's identity. A secure and convenient user experience
is thus made possible, beyond keys and pins. The FPC technology offers world class
advantages and include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power consumption and
complete biometric systems. With these advantages and in combination with low production
costs the technology may be implemented in large volume products as smartphones, tablets
and biometric cards where these demands are extremely high. FPC's technology have user
cases from a number of applications.
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Diagono "E" Magnesium: Bulgari and WISeKey Announce Strategic Partnership to Mitigate CyberSecurity Risk for its Customer Ecosystem
GENEVA, LONDON and ROME, July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Diagono "E" Magnesium: the first Luxury Manufacture Intelligent watch-vault
Bulgari and WiseKey today announced a broadening of their partnership launched at Basel World 2015 with the announcement of the Intelligent Watch Diagono "E" Magnesium concept allowing Bulgari to more efficiently manage cybersecurity risks for its customer's ecosystem.
Digital datas security is today a world concern within a daily fast growing digital environment. Personal codes, passwords, e-banking, e-mails or internet browsing - just to name a few - might face hacking or phishing. Partnering with WISeKey, Bulgari offers an innovative solution combining a Luxury manufacture wristwatch to the most accurate digital security standards. The Diagono "E" Magnesium is the first wrist-vault, an intelligent luxury watch delivering full security storage for the owner's digital data.
The Bulgari Diagono "E" Magnesium (Bulgari bolds the "e" in Magnesium to differentiate the concept piece from the standard Magnesium watches, which were among Bulgari's new product introductions at Basel Fair) is the result of a partnership between Bulgari and WISeKey, a Swiss firm that specializes in digital security and data storage. In stark contrast with the producers of smartwatches, and even to the handful of traditional Swiss watch companies that have responded to them with their own "connected" timepieces, Bulgari has chosen to offer a high added-value luxury meaningful proposition.
Diagono "E" Magnesium intelligent watch is powered by the self-winding manufacture caliber Solotempo (with a 28,800-vph frequency and a 42-hour power reserve), with the only electronic components being a cryptographic system embedded into the watch and equipped with WISeKey's NFCTrusted (Encrypted Near Field Communication) technology. This enables the watch to transmit a digital certificate to the "Bulgari Vault," an app that the owner downloads and sets up on his iOs or Android smartphone (with its own NFC chip). The owner then simply places the watch near the phone to activate and unlock the electronic vault and begin storing and using data. As soon as data is entered into the app, it is immediately encrypted with WISeKey's highly secure technology, so that only the wearer of the watch can have access and read them. Some of the uses for the technology would include using the watch to store and access pass codes, encrypted cloud data, make secure payments, activate an alarm system and video surveillance remotely, open car doors, access transport tickets, and various other possibilities.
"Being a jeweler we always been have obsessed by security. So from that jewelry obsession for security we came to the conclusion that the ultimate benefit for our consumer in his daily life was beside having a beautiful object on his wrist, a true Swiss watch, to have also the ultimate data protection which no one never thought about," commented Jean-Christophe Babin, Bulgari's CEO."
The extended partnership brings together cybersecurity technology and expert technical insight from WISeKey allowing Bulgari to fully understand and mitigate their customer's cybersecurity risk. WISeKey will develop for Bulgari a cyber-security platform facilitating the preparedness of each Bulgari client by providing to them with technologies that will drastically reduce their cyber risk when using the Internet. "The objective of this new partnership is to reinforce the Cyber Security client ecosystem preparing Bulgari customers to the arrival of theDiagono "E" Magnesium intelligent watch and the Bulgari Vault app due early 2016. It will allow Bulgari customers to use the watch asan encrypted asymmetric key to securely backup their data online usingWISeKey CyberSecurity technologies and data storage on Swiss Alps military bunkers" said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO WISeKey. With virtually limitless applications to a number of verticals such as access control, payments, health services, Bulgari Hotel check-in, car activation etc. The Diagono "E" Magnesium intelligent watch using this unique secure wearable technology represents a huge value proposition to all Bulgari ecosystem customers.
Stay in Touch: Recharge and Connect at Home, School and Soccer Practice
FORT COLLINS, Colo., July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether they're anxiously awaiting the morning bell in high school or snagging the back row seat in the auditorium at college, students are headed back to school this fall, and they need to stay charged up to stay in touch. Resurgence Power Case for iPhone 6 or iPhone 5/5s keeps students' phones charged through the day - and then some.(1)
Between Facetime, texting, social media and calling home, batteries may not last through lunch. And that's before the calculator, note-taking and lecture-recording capabilities of the iPhone even come into play. Parents can ensure their student stays connected thanks to the case's 2600 mAh battery and their investment remains protected with the military-rated drop and impact protection of Resurgence Power Case.
Kids are tough on technology. Resurgence suits iPhone 6 offering drop protection in a slim, two-piece form that easily slides into a pocket or bag. With the press of a button, this iPhone 6 battery case charges the phone back up to 100 percent, then stops. The auto-stop charge technology saves power for later, when it is needed most. So, even if there is a late night party - or "study group" - Resurgence keeps students charged up and Mom and Dad just a phone call away. Plus, the status LED light shows how much power remains on the case, so they know when to finally plug in.
Resurgence Power Case is available on otterbox.com and at select retailers for $99.95. Enjoy 10 percent off every purchase for back to school on otterbox.com. To learn more, visit otterbox.com.
About OtterBox:
Starting in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox(®) has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection.(2) Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for smartphone and tablet devices is the result of precision engineering, diligent testing and continual technological advancement, giving technology users the confidence to make the most of their mobile world. OtterBox is a seven-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Boston; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong.
For more information, visit otterbox.com. Protecting your mobile world.
Note:
(1) Resurgence Power Case NOT protective against water. Will provide added protection against bumps and shock.
(2) No. 1-selling smartphone case source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service: Cell Phone Device Protection/Units Sold 4/2014 - 3/2015
Booktrack Closes Series B Investment Round Of $5 Million USD
Plans Aggressive Growth for 2015
SAN FRANCISCO, July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Booktrack (http://www.booktrack.com), an industry leading global technology company that enriches the eBook experience by adding movie-style soundtracks and ambient audio to eBooks, today announced it has closed a Series B investment round of $5 million with COENT Venture Partners and Sparkbox Ventures as two of the lead investors.
Known as a trailblazer in the industry, Booktrack previously raised $3 million USD with its Series A financing led by Sparkbox Ventures the previous year. The company will leverage the recent closing of the Series B investment round to drive rapid growth through marketing innovation, the acquisition of premium content and allowing any publisher, self-publisher or musician to create and sell Booktrack titles through the Booktrack marketplace.
This announcement comes on the heels of other major developments at Booktrack. Publishers and self-publishers are now able to market and sell their Booktrack titles to a new community of nearly 2.5 million engaged readers generating a new revenue stream. The company is also now selling Premium Booktracks created and choreographed by Booktrack's industry leading Sound Engineering team through their online eBook store. With this new channel, comes the addition of several new contemporary publishing partners and many popular, mainstream self-published authors.
"Booktrack is creating a new marketplace for authors, publishers and musicians to create soundtracks for their eBooks and reach a new audience of more than 2.5 million readers while earning new revenue streams," says CEO Paul Cameron.
"Our vision has always been to advance digital publishing and content to connect readers with an exciting and modern way to experience an eBook with a soundtrack. This Series B raise of $5 million will allow us to aggressively grow our reader base and premium content offering. Booktrack will continue to help schools, parents and people looking to re-engage with reading in a modern, immersive and fun way while also increasing comprehension and retention."
Booktrack has recently increased its global presence, opening a new office in Toronto dedicated to Marketing and Content Acquisition, expanding the executive management team with two new hires. Liz Ridout joins the company as Chief Marketing Officer and Cameron Drew joins as Vice President of Publishing. Both key leaders bring significant experience and success within the digital eBook/eReader market.
About Booktrack
Booktrack (http://www.booktrack.com) is an industry leading global technology company that synchronizes movie-style soundtracks and ambient sounds to eBooks. Music, ambient audio, and sound effects are automatically paced to an individual's reading speed and synchronized to complement and enhance the story while a person reads increasing comprehension and enjoyment. Nearly 2.5 million readers get instant access to thousands of stories, while authors and publishers can easily create their own Booktrack titles by matching their stories to an extensive library of over 20,000 free-to-use music and ambient audio tracks.
Backed by investors including Peter Thiel and Weta Digital, Booktrack is a disruptive force in the publishing and audio world, equivalent to how the introduction of sound transformed the experience of film forever. The Booktrack application is available from http://www.booktrack.com and in the Apple App Store, Google Play and Google Chrome Stores.
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Booktrack Closes Series B Investment Round Of $5 Million USD
Plans Aggressive Growth for 2015
SAN FRANCISCO, July 21, 2015 /CNW/ -- Booktrack (http://www.booktrack.com), an industry leading global technology company that enriches the eBook experience by adding movie-style soundtracks and ambient audio to eBooks, today announced it has closed a Series B investment round of $5 million with COENT Venture Partners and Sparkbox Ventures as two of the lead investors.
Known as a trailblazer in the industry, Booktrack previously raised $3 million USD with its Series A financing led by Sparkbox Ventures the previous year. The company will leverage the recent closing of the Series B investment round to drive rapid growth through marketing innovation, the acquisition of premium content and allowing any publisher, self-publisher or musician to create and sell Booktrack titles through the Booktrack marketplace.
This announcement comes on the heels of other major developments at Booktrack. Publishers and self-publishers are now able to market and sell their Booktrack titles to a new community of nearly 2.5 million engaged readers generating a new revenue stream. The company is also now selling Premium Booktracks created and choreographed by Booktrack's industry leading Sound Engineering team through their online eBook store. With this new channel, comes the addition of several new contemporary publishing partners and many popular, mainstream self-published authors.
"Booktrack is creating a new marketplace for authors, publishers and musicians to create soundtracks for their eBooks and reach a new audience of more than 2.5 million readers while earning new revenue streams," says CEO Paul Cameron.
"Our vision has always been to advance digital publishing and content to connect readers with an exciting and modern way to experience an eBook with a soundtrack. This Series B raise of $5 million will allow us to aggressively grow our reader base and premium content offering. Booktrack will continue to help schools, parents and people looking to re-engage with reading in a modern, immersive and fun way while also increasing comprehension and retention."
Booktrack has recently increased its global presence, opening a new office in Toronto dedicated to Marketing and Content Acquisition, expanding the executive management team with two new hires. Liz Ridout joins the company as Chief Marketing Officer and Cameron Drew joins as Vice President of Publishing. Both key leaders bring significant experience and success within the digital eBook/eReader market.
About Booktrack
Booktrack (http://www.booktrack.com) is an industry leading global technology company that synchronizes movie-style soundtracks and ambient sounds to eBooks. Music, ambient audio, and sound effects are automatically paced to an individual's reading speed and synchronized to complement and enhance the story while a person reads increasing comprehension and enjoyment. Nearly 2.5 million readers get instant access to thousands of stories, while authors and publishers can easily create their own Booktrack titles by matching their stories to an extensive library of over 20,000 free-to-use music and ambient audio tracks.
Backed by investors including Peter Thiel and Weta Digital, Booktrack is a disruptive force in the publishing and audio world, equivalent to how the introduction of sound transformed the experience of film forever. The Booktrack application is available from http://www.booktrack.com and in the Apple App Store, Google Play and Google Chrome Stores.
Media Contact:
Wendy Zaas / Karina St. Jean
Rogers & Cowan
wzaas@rogersandcowan.com / kstjean@rogersandcowan.com
310.854.8148 / 310.854.8112
Fujitsu Introduces New Network Scanner Designed To Improve Business Processes And Maximize Efficiency
Ease of Use, Faster Scanning Speeds, Advanced Paper Feeding Technology and Powerful PaperStream IP Image Processing Capabilities Highlight the Fujitsu N7100 Network Scanner
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu, the market leader in document imaging scanners, today introduced its latest network scanning solution -- the FUJITSU Network Scanner N7100. The new network scanner seamlessly integrates within a company's existing network infrastructure, allowing users to easily scan and share information on the network in order to streamline business operations, reduce operating costs and enhance work processes. The N7100 features increased scanning speeds, powerful PaperStream IP image enhancement technology, intuitive touchscreen display, and improved paper-feed functionality.
The N7100 requires minimal user training which makes deploying a network scanning strategy simple and allows companies to quickly extend business processes and boost productivity in paper workflows. Featuring a compact design and ultra-quiet operation, the N7100 is designed to simplify document collaboration for all types of organizations and is ideal for use in satellite offices, multi-floor sites, self-service customer intake settings, high-traffic areas, and shipping and receiving locations. Additional features of the Fujitsu N7100 that help companies and government entities increase workplace efficiency include:
-- Faster Scanning Speeds: Quickly digitize documents with a scanning speed
of 25 ppm / 50 ipm at 200 or 300 dpi (color, grayscale, monochrome).
-- High Quality Image Processing with PaperStream IP: Built on decades of
technology refinement, PaperStream IP TWAIN and ISIS image enhancement
technology provides users with a powerful, intelligent image correction
solution allowing documents to be automatically and easily converted
into exceptionally clean images, enhancing the most popular
industry-standard drivers.
-- Scanner Central Admin: The centralized administration functionality of
the Fujitsu N7100 not only allows users to operate and manage the
scanner without a PC, but also dramatically reduces the total cost of
ownership (TCO) and work that goes into setting up, operating, and
maintaining multiple Fujitsu network scanners in an organization. This
feature allows users to track scan counts, monitor scanner running
status, update scanner drivers, and check consumable status, all over a
network, from one location.
-- Large Color Touchscreen Display: With its 8.4" XGA color touchscreen
display and a high resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, users can easily
preview scanned images in outstanding detail before sending them to the
desired destination. In addition, users can zoom, pan and rotate scanned
images, delete pages or scan more pages to a batch by inserting more
pages to the 50 page automatic document feeder.
-- Customized User Experience: Utilizing its customizable "Job Button"
feature, unique menus and buttons based on user login can be easily
created for frequently used functions, including setting multiple fixed
destinations with pre-determined scanner settings.
-- Scan-To Functions for Instant Distribution & Collaboration: The N7100
offers users easy access to valuable business functions traditionally
found on multiple devices through one common interface, including scan
to e-mail, scan to folder, scan to network fax or network printer, scan
to FTP, and scan to Microsoft SharePoint.
-- Robust Security & Compliance: Adding to an already feature-rich network
scanner security platform that includes support for Secure Protocols
(SSL) and Encryption, the Fujitsu N7100 incorporates several
security-specific features such as Secure Initialize and Install
Certificates. These features offer organizations additional measures to
assist with compliance and regulatory issues, as well as ensure data
security.
-- Advanced Document Feeding System: Inheriting the superior paper feeding
technology that drives production-level scanners from Fujitsu, the new
network scanner achieves exceptional feeding performance using "Brake
Roller" technology to maximize reliable feeding of a wide range of
documents, including plastic cards and driver licenses.
-- CAC/PIV Smart Card Option: With today's security mandates and issuance
of millions of smart cards, the N7100 provides the government with
secure multifactor authentication. Scanner operators can use their
encrypted card and personal pin numbers to scan documents securely.
"The Fujitsu N7100 Network Scanner is a perfect solution for paper-intensive businesses in industries such as healthcare, legal, insurance, government, education and finance for scanning a wide variety of documents like invoices, contracts, delivery notifications and remittance slips," said Scott Francis, senior vice president of marketing, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. "Continuing Fujitsu's long-standing reputation for superior quality, reliability and innovation, the N7100 provides customers with a proven solution that will help them develop, monitor and remotely manage their scanning workflows."
Fujitsu N7100 Network Scanner Software Development
The Fujitsu N7100 Network Scanner offers software developers an optional N7100 Software Developer Kit (SDK), which allows them to create database lookups for improved input accuracy and customize the network scanner interface screens to the specific business need. For added business productivity, many optional third-party applications have already been developed, enabling the Fujitsu N7100 to connect to Enterprise Content Management (ECM) repositories, Line of Business (LOB) applications, or other third party systems.
Pricing & Availability
The Fujitsu N7100 Network Scanner is available through authorized resellers, VARs, and distributors including Ingram Micro, NewWave Technologies, Inc., and Tech Data Corporation. The scanner is priced at $1,895 (U.S. list) with a $59 USB keyboard option.
Service Options for the Fujitsu N7100 Network Scanner
The Fujitsu N7100 Network Scanner comes standard with a 1-year depot limited warranty. Fujitsu also offers one of the most comprehensive portfolios of service programs in the document imaging industry, which are now available for the N7100. These programs include a Basic on-site service option, which includes spare parts, labor, and travel, or the Advance Exchange(TM) service offering, the Fujitsu overnight replacement program providing customers a replacement scanner prior to shipment of any malfunctioned scanner back to Fujitsu. Whatever the need, the Fujitsu services suite has a program to meet nearly any budget. For more information about Fujitsu services, contact a Fujitsu distribution partner or service sales at 800-301-9475 or visit http://www.ImagingService.com.
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Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services. Approximately 159,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) reported consolidated revenues of 4.8 trillion yen (US$40 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. For more information, please see.
About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. is an established leader in the Document Imaging industry, delivering innovative scanning solutions and services that enable our customers to solve critical business productivity issues and streamline operations. Fujitsu provides cutting-edge document capture solutions for business and personal environments, backed by a comprehensive portfolio of service and support programs. For more information about Fujitsu Document Imaging solutions and services, visit http://us.fujitsu.com/fcpa or call us at 800-626-4686.
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VTech Strengthens Portfolio of Telephony Solutions for Workplace Communications
New lineup of business phones provides additional features and flexibility for businesses of all sizes
BEAVERTON, Ore., July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The ability to communicate effectively is critical in a business setting, making a company's telephony infrastructure an important aspect of a working environment. To continue to meet modern business needs, today VTech Communications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Limited (HKSE: 303), announced new additions to the lineup of business phones, including two new innovative ErisStation® conference phone solutions and a new ErisTerminal® deskset option.
"Every business is different and requires a diverse set of features and functions to address its unique workplace communication needs," said Graham Williams, Vice President, Business Phones Division, VTech Communications. "One telephony solution won't fit all, which is exactly why we're continuing to bolster our portfolio of business phone solutions with products that address the ever-changing needs of businesses of all sizes."
VTech's business phone line includes three new budget-friendly, feature-rich products:
-- ErisStation Conference Phone with Two Wireless Mics (VCS702) - Perfect
for small- to medium-sized conference rooms, the new conference phone
includes two DECT 6.0 wireless microphones, ensuring all meeting
participants can be heard no matter where they are sitting in the room.
Audio features like acoustic echo cancellation, automatic gain control
and dynamic noise reduction guarantee premium, interference-free sound
quality.
-- ErisStation SIP Conference Phone with Four Wireless Mics (VCS754) - For
businesses that already have SIP telephony solutions in place or are
looking to migrate over, they now have the option to extend coverage to
the conference room with this solution that supports up to three SIP
lines. Complete with four DECT 6.0 wireless microphones, the SIP
conference phone allows meeting participants to spread out and speak
without having to raise their voices. With G.722 wideband codec support
for HD audio, sound quality is rich and life-like, ensuring every word
of every call is heard crystal clear.
-- ErisTerminal SIP Deskset (VSP715) - Adding to VTech's award-winning
ErisTerminal portfolio, the new compact SIP deskset is one of the most
affordable solutions on the market. Complete with essential features,
such as Power over Ethernet and auto provisioning, a business owner can
rest assure that employees never miss a beat. In addition to
installation being a breeze, users can also manage multiple calls with
advanced call handling features and support for up to two SIP lines.
For more information on VTech and its new business phone solutions, please visit http://businessphones.vtech.com/.
ErisStation® Conference Phone with Two Wireless Mics (VCS702)
-- One fixed microphone with two DECT 6.0 wireless microphones with
Orbitlink Wireless Technology(TM)
-- Acoustic echo cancellation technology
-- Central, full duplex speakerphone in base
-- Supports one analog line; POTS interface
-- Wireless microphones have up to 70 hours of standby time and up to 12
hours of talk time
-- Wireless microphone locator
-- Phone book directory with space for 50 names and numbers
-- Call history up to 50 entries
-- Two-year standard warranty
-- List: VCS702 is $350 MSRP
ErisStation® SIP Conference Phone with Four Wireless Mics (VCS754)
-- Central, full duplex speakerphone in base
-- Flexibility to support three SIP lines/accounts
-- USB speakerphone
-- Two fixed microphones and four DECT 6.0 wireless microphones with
Orbitlink Wireless Technology(TM)
-- Built-in wireless microphone charging bays in base
-- Wireless microphones have up to 70 hours of standby time and up to eight
hours of talk time
-- Local phone directory with space for up to 200 entries
-- Call history up to 200 entries
-- Two-year standard warranty
-- List: VCS754 is $599 MSRP
ErisTerminal® SIP Deskset (VSP715)
-- Dual Ethernet ports with PoE support
-- Flexibility to support up to 2 SIP lines/accounts
-- Full duplex speakerphone
-- Supports three configurable soft keys
-- Four-way navigational pad
-- Quality backlit display
-- Auto answer, hold, mute and call forward capabilities
-- Phone book directory with space for 200 names and numbers
-- Three-party conference capability
-- Call log, history, caller ID support
-- 10 speed dial entries
-- Two-year standard warranty
-- List: VSP715 is $75 MSRP
About VTech
VTech is the world's largest manufacturer of cordless telephones and the global leader of electronic learning products from infancy to preschool. It also provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services. The company has leveraged its expertise and success in cordless telephones to offer a portfolio of cost-effective, cutting-edge business phone solutions as well. Founded in 1976, VTech's mission is to design, manufacture and supply innovative and high quality products in a manner that minimizes any impact on the environment, while creating sustainable value for its stakeholders and the community.
Tektronix, IRCICA Open New European Optical and Wireless Innovation Laboratory
Tektronix Instruments -- Including New 70 GHz Oscilloscope -- Used to Help Drive Advances in Coherent Optical, THz Transceiver Technologies
BEAVERTON, Ore., July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Tektronix, the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, and IRCICA, a major French research laboratory, today announced the opening of a new optical and wireless communications innovation laboratory at the University of Lille in France. Fully outfitted with the latest Tektronix high-speed test solutions, the new laboratory will focus on coherent optical and THz wireless transceiver technology research while also making its facilities available to external companies working to develop high-speed optical and wireless technologies. The new facility will be named The Tektronix European Optical and Wireless Innovation Laboratory.
Fueled by the insatiable demand for ever-faster data transmission capacity around the world, the new lab will explore such technologies as spatial division multiplexing and multicore fibers in an effort to drive optical data transmission rates beyond the petabyte per second range (PB/s) - significantly faster than what's possible currently.
To support such advanced research, the lab will be outfitted with the most capable coherent optical test solutions available in the industry. End-to-end transmit and receive test solutions in the lab will include a Tektronix AWG70001A 50Gs/S waveform generator, OM5110 46 Gbaud multi-format complex optical transmitter and Tektronix DPO77002SX ATI 70GHz real time oscilloscopes.
"Pushing data rates over PB/s is major challenge that requires the best of the best," said Nathalie Rolland, IRCICA director. "For this new lab, IRCICA brings its expertise in modeling, optical characterization and state-of-the-art active and passive fibers manufacturing while Tektronix brings its industry leading next generation test equipment that will enables us to quantify signal quality in terms of BER, EVM and eye diagrams."
Rolland also noted that the research is being conducted within the framework of the CPER (Les contrats de plan EtatRegion) "Photonics for Society," Labex CEMPI (Le Laboratoire d'Excellence Centre Europeen pour les Mathamatiques, la Physique et leurs interactions, and Equipex "FLUX(Fibres optiques pour les hauts Flux)."
"This collaboration with IRCICA to open the Tektronix European Optical and Wireless Innovation Laboratory aligns well with our focus to enable innovation," said Pat Byrne, President Tektronix. "We have a strong commitment to drive critical advancements in coherent optical and THz transceiver technologies in support of industry needs."
About IRCICA
The Research Institute on Hardware-Software devices for Advanced Information and Communication (IRCICA) was created in 2003 and became a research unit common to CNRS and the University of Lille in 2010. IRCICA hosts 150 researchers and engineers from its partner laboratories and supports three complementary technological platforms for optical fiber, telecom and virtual reality. The scientific objective of IRCICA is to promote interdisciplinary teams on a range of innovative subjects including high level communication systems, new human-machine interfaces based on augmented and virtual reality and new haptic interfaces, autonomous sensors networks for the Internet of Things (IoT), and new materials for electronic and photonic devices.
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About Tektronix
For more than sixty five years, engineers have turned to Tektronix for test, measurement and monitoring solutions to solve design challenges, improve productivity and dramatically reduce time to market. Tektronix is a leading supplier of test equipment for engineers focused on electronic design, manufacturing, and advanced technology development. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Tektronix serves customers worldwide and offers award-winning service and support. Stay on the leading edge at http://www.tektronix.com.
Tektronix is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc. All other trade names referenced are the service marks, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
XYZprinting Brings Industry's Most Affordable SL Laser 3D Printer To Market With The $1,499 Nobel 1.0
Professional-grade, 3D laser printer designed to print the most complex, creative ideas without an extravagant price tag
SAN DIEGO, July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- XYZprinting, one of the world's leading 3D printing manufacturers, has announced the release of the company's first SL Laser 3D printer, the Nobel 1.0. At an MSRP of $1,499, the Nobel 1.0 is one of the most affordable stereolithography 3D printers on the market, and comes with a great warranty term, outstanding customer service support and local technical support. The Nobel 1.0 is an industry first that provides users with the precision needed to print every intricate detail of their designs at an affordable price - without sacrificing quality. The Nobel 1.0 is now available for purchase on Amazon and the XYZprinting online store.
Developed so that consumers worldwide can fulfill their most creative ideas, the Nobel 1.0 utilizes stereolithography (also known as SL Laser) technology, which fires a precise ultraviolet laser guided through the printer's interior design to cure photosensitive resin. This method produces high-resolution print objects that reach an impressive 25 microns.
XYZprinting has formulated photopolymer resins of different colors and materials specifically for the Nobel 1.0 series, which are ideal for printing objects with high internal and external complexity. Works printed using photopolymer resin have the same precision as a quarter of the diameter of a single strand of hair, making the Nobel 1.0 a favorite amongst architects and designers. Resins for the Nobel 1.0 are sold in a package of two 500ml bottles for $119 with two color options: grey and clear.
"XYZprinting provides the most extensive 3D printing product mix to satisfy different customer needs, including everything from the simple, easy-to-use $349 da Vinci Junior 1.0 to the unique da Vinci 1.0 AiO (all-in-one 3D scanner and printer) and now the professional Nobel 1.0 SL laser 3D printer," said Simon Shen, CEO of XYZprinting. "The Nobel 1.0 is setting an industry standard for SL technology, and we can't wait to see what the world's 3D printers do with their new devices."
Additional features of the Nobel 1.0 3D printer include:
-- Build Size: The build platform has a volume of 5" x 5" x 7.9" inches,
ensuring the ability to create sizeable models.
-- Resin Auto-Refill: Exclusive to the Nobel 1.0, the printer features an
auto-refill resin system that detects and automatically maintains the
printer's resin tank at the proper level, eliminating the need to worry
about spills or maintenance.
-- FDA Certified to Ensure Home Use Safety: The Nobel has a UV Laser 405nm
Class 1 certification and its all-enclosed Product Shell design protects
users from the ultraviolet rays that emit during printing.
-- Separate Tanks for Resin of Different Materials: Using a spare tank is
recommended for holding resin of different colors/materials. It allows
switching print materials between prints to be quick with zero loss of
remaining resin - better ensuring the quality of prints and preventing
mixed colors or textures.
About XYZprinting
XYZprinting, a New Kinpo Group company, is dedicated to bringing cost-effective 3D printing to educators and classrooms, consumers and artists, small-to-midsized businesses, and households around the world. With proven industry expertise, XYZprinting has broken down the barriers of 3D printer ownership by providing an easy-to-use device that delivers an outstanding user experience, connected to a computer or via mobile. XYZprinting recently won the COMPUTEX Taipei 2015 Best Choice award as well as PC Mag's Best of CES 2015 award. Its printers have won numerous other accolades within the 3D printing industry, at major industry events and with top publications. XYZprinting currently has offices in China, Japan, Korea, the United States and Europe. To learn more, please visit http://us.xyzprinting.com.
About New Kinpo Group (NKG)
New Kinpo Group, a corporation of several subsidiaries including Cal-Comp and XYZprinting, is a global electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and original design manufacturing (ODM) company that offers its customers lower costs, faster delivery times and world-class product quality. The company's EMS business spans multiple product lines, including storage, printers, network-attached storage (NAS),wireless and broadband, digital home, consumer electronics, wearables, 3D printing, robotics, power management and smart grid, industrial, automotive, security, medical/healthcare and emerging technologies. New Kinpo Group's network of strategically located manufacturing sites have the added benefit of allowing customers to manufacture products closer to their end customers, resulting in dramatically reduced shipping costs, lower tariffs and more cost-effective inventory management. For more information and ongoing news, please go to http://www.newkinpogroup.com/english/about_news.html
Nano-C Receives EPA Approvals for Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes
WESTWOOD, Mass., July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Nano-C, Inc. received clearance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to manufacture and sell Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNT) for a wide range of applications.
Nano-C worked extensively with the EPA through the TSCA Premanufacture Notice ("PMN") process to develop effective environmental, health and safety protocols for the production and use of SWCNT. This follows PMN clearances that Nano-C has received earlier for manufacturing fullerene and fullerene derivatives. Nano-C worked with Mr. John V. Massingale of Greenwich Chemical Consulting, a leading authority on TSCA.
"We are delighted to have received the EPA's clearance which provides a sound foundation for Nano-C and its customers. This makes Nano-C an approved commercial source for these advanced materials in the United States. EPA clearance for SWCNT manufacture and sale is a very critical step toward their commercial applications including transparent conductors for displays and touch screens, printed electronics and memory devices," said Viktor Vejins, President and CEO of Nano-C.
"As we are actively working with multiple customers on exciting new memory products, Nantero is extremely pleased to see Nano-C gain EPA clearance," said Greg Schmergel, Co-founder and CEO of Nantero, Inc., a developer of carbon nanotube-based memory devices for consumer and enterprise markets. "This milestone establishes Nano-C as a world-leading supplier of high-quality SWCNT and represents a big step forward towards their use in commercial products. We look forward to working with Nano-C as we deliver a new generation of super-fast, high-density memory."
Please contact Nano-C for further information about SWCNT, fullerenes, and fullerene derivatives in our product portfolio.
About Nano-C, Inc.
Located in Westwood, Massachusetts, Nano-C is a leading developer of nanostructured carbon for use in energy and electronics applications. These materials include fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and their chemical derivatives. Nano-C's mission is to play a key role in enabling applications of these materials and is committed to their responsible development and use. Nano-C is a privately held company. For more information, visit: http://www.nano-c.com/.
SOURCE Nano-C, Inc.
Nano-C, Inc.
CONTACT: Viktor Vejins, CEO, nanocinfo@nano-c.com, 781-407-9417
UniPixel Rebrands Newly Integrated Touch Screen Technology As "XTouch(TM)"
Completes Integration of Atmel XSense Technology Into UniPixel's InTouch
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- UniPixel, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNXL), a provider of Performance Engineered Films(TM) to the touch screen and flexible printed electronics markets, announced today the completion of the integration of the acquired Atmel XSense product technology into its own InTouch touch screen technology. The combined technologies are branded as XTouch.
The integration brings together the best attributes of each technology, which the Company expects will address key OEM (original equipment manufacturer) requirements for thinner, faster, lighter, and affordable technology. The Company believes XTouch could be a highly differentiated touch screen technology designed to deliver exceptional total performance and cost. The Company anticipates that XTouch will be especially well suited to address the segment of the market for larger screens, including notebooks, tablets and automotive touch screens.
Jeffrey A. Hawthorne, chief executive officer of UniPixel, commented, "This is an important milestone as we begin to aggressively ramp up our sales and marketing initiatives. We believe that XTouch is a leading-edge technology that will enable Tier 1 OEMs to produce devices with the attributes that individual and industrial consumers desire. We are now engaged in a growing number of evaluations with potential customers to qualify our products."
Mr. Hawthorne continued, "While we are in the early stages of actively marketing our products, we operate in large and growing markets that independent analysts currently estimate to be approximately $6 billion annually, and growing to approximately $9 billion by 2018. We look forward to firmly establishing UniPixel as a provider of highly differentiated touch screen technologies in the coming years."
About UniPixel
UniPixel, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNXL) develops and markets Performance Engineered Films for the touch screen and flexible electronics markets. The company's roll-to-roll electronics manufacturing process patterns fine line conductive elements on thin films. The company markets its technologies for touch panel sensor, cover glass replacement, and protective cover film applications under the XTouch(TM) and Diamond Guard(TM) brands. For further information, visit http://www.unipixel.com.
Forward-looking Statements
All statements in this news release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended including the statements that the Company's XTouch technology will deliver exceptional performance and cost, that the XTouch technology will address OEM requirements and that the XTouch technology will be well suited to address certain market segments. While management has based any forward-looking statements contained herein on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not necessarily limited to, those set forth under Item 1A "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. We operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment, thus new or unforeseen risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We disclaim any intention to, and undertake no obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the other various disclosures in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
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Lytham Partners, LLC
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CEIA USA Debuts Next Generation MRI Safety Screening Systems
Provides Simple, Fast And Effective Analysis With No Guesswork And True, Intelligent Alarms
TWINSBURG, Ohio, July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- CEIA USA, Ltd., a premier provider of safety and security screening systems, today announced the availability of the CEIA Healthcare Detection Systems - metal detection technology for MRI Safety Screening.
The CEIA MetalMag walk-through detector and CEIA PD240CH hand-held detector combine the benefits of both cutting-edge metal detection and ferromagnetic detection functionality to automatically filter and suppress alarms for non-threat items, without compromising the required threat item detection capabilities. As a result, the new systems end false alarm fatigue and guesswork.
No guesswork. True, Intelligent Alarms.
MRI safety screening is essential for both patients and staff and should be simple, fast and highly effective every time. The MetalMag walk-through detector automatically detects a wide variety of metallic items and ferromagnetic material threat items, such as scissors, that are considered dangerous in MRI environments all while eliminating unnecessary false alarms for non-threat items such as shoes, eyeglasses and even underwire bras. The MetalMag features CEIA's precision multi-zone targeting indication to pinpoint the exact location of the dangerous item on the person or in the body of the individual in transit. As a freestanding unit it does not require any specialized installation and can be quickly deployed prior to the MRI screening control point in any facility.
The PD240CH hand-held detector provides precise screening and uniform detection of smaller dangerous items for patients prior to being admitted to the MRI magnet room. The PD240CH portable metal detector combines high sensitivity to ferromagnetic metal masses with immunity to non-ferromagnetic metal masses such as dental fillings, as well as dental and metal limb prosthesis. Additionally, by quickly changing the operational mode, it can become a complete metal detector capable of detecting any type of metal material to include pacemakers, prostheses and vital support devices, as well as any other object carried by the patient that should not be taken into the strong magnetic field area. This mode can also be used to identify, for example, the presence of metal slivers in a patient following an accident or swallowing metal objects.
These solutions were developed in collaboration with Aegys -- an innovator of product and process solutions that enhance MRI safety and improve efficiency.
"CEIA USA is excited to introduce this breakthrough technology to the medical imaging industry," said Luca Cacioli, Director of Operations, CEIA USA. "CEIA has been setting the standard for our customers for over 45 years and these systems provides the MRI staff with the unprecedented ability to simplify yet accelerate its MRI safety screening capabilities."
"Aegys knew there was a better way to enhance MRI Safety Screening," said Joe Barwick, Co-Founder of AEGYS. "CEIA USA was undoubtedly the right partner to work with as we deliver the next generation of MRI safety for patients and staff. This technology has the proper functionality and sophistication to dramatically enhance MRI screening effectiveness and, just as importantly, the user experience."
"This partnership combines CEIA USA's unparalleled technology and quality standards with Aegys' expertise and knowledge of the MRI industry," said Steve Blackler, Co-Founder of AEGYS. "This collaboration ensures that these solutions are developed from a user perspective - meaning our customers will value deploying them. "
Key features of CEIA MRI Safety Screening Systems include:
-- Superior Detection with High Discrimination of Non-Threat Items
-- Precision Multi-Zone Targeting Indication Identifies the Exact Location
of the Dangerous Item on the Body
-- Multiple Alarm Tones and Volume Setting Options for Staff-Friendly
Environment
-- Free-Standing Design Does Not Require Structural Modifications for
Installation or Deployment
-- Broad Range of Accessories includes Optional Remote Detector Network
Management
-- Walk-Through and Hand-Held Models Fit Facility Needs
CEIA USA at AHRA 2015
CEIA USA will showcase the CEIA MetalMag and PD240CH in the AEGYS booth #539 at
AHRA 2015 held July 20 - July 22, in Las Vegas, NV.
About CEIA USA
CEIA is a world leading manufacturing company specialized in the design, engineering and production of metal detectors and electromagnetic inspection devices for more than 45 years. CEIA USA offers a broad range of metal detection and security screening solutions, including: Walk-Through, Hand-Held and Ground Search Detectors, Bottled Liquid Scanners, and Letter/Parcel Inspection System. CEIA USA provides nationwide sales, service and customer support to public (federal, state and local governments) and private sector customers in North America. Dynamic solutions and exceptional service are the foundation of CEIA USA's commitment to customer satisfaction. ISO 9001 Certified, GSA Contract Holder and DHS SAFETY Act Certified. For more information, visit http://www.ceia-usa.com or email healthcare@ceia-usa.com.
About AEGYS
Aegys is committed to providing innovative product and process solutions that enhance overall magnet safety and improve efficiency. Harnessing over three decades of healthcare, security, magnet safety, access control, risk management, legal and industrial process experience, Aegys delivers support utilizing a comprehensive approach that is uncomplicated and results driven. Reducing risk or exposure, improving performance and maintaining quality requires the ability to identify effectiveness while reducing inefficiency. In short, we're all about creating a better way. Learn more at http://www.aegysgroup.com.
CONTACT: Marilyn Thaxton, CEIA USA, 330-405-3190, mthaxton@ceia-usa.com, or Joseph Barwick, AEGYS, 630-215-3387, jbarwick@aegysgroup.com, or Steve Blackler, AEGYS, 815-922-8908, sblackler@aegysgroup.com
CEIA USA Debuts Next Generation MRI Safety Screening Systems
Provides Simple, Fast And Effective Analysis With No Guesswork And True, Intelligent Alarms
TWINSBURG, Ohio, July 21, 2015 /CNW/ -- CEIA USA, Ltd., a premier provider of safety and security screening systems, today announced the availability of the CEIA Healthcare Detection Systems - metal detection technology for MRI Safety Screening.
The CEIA MetalMag walk-through detector and CEIA PD240CH hand-held detector combine the benefits of both cutting-edge metal detection and ferromagnetic detection functionality to automatically filter and suppress alarms for non-threat items, without compromising the required threat item detection capabilities. As a result, the new systems end false alarm fatigue and guesswork.
No guesswork. True, Intelligent Alarms.
MRI safety screening is essential for both patients and staff and should be simple, fast and highly effective every time. The MetalMag walk-through detector automatically detects a wide variety of metallic items and ferromagnetic material threat items, such as scissors, that are considered dangerous in MRI environments all while eliminating unnecessary false alarms for non-threat items such as shoes, eyeglasses and even underwire bras. The MetalMag features CEIA's precision multi-zone targeting indication to pinpoint the exact location of the dangerous item on the person or in the body of the individual in transit. As a freestanding unit it does not require any specialized installation and can be quickly deployed prior to the MRI screening control point in any facility.
The PD240CH hand-held detector provides precise screening and uniform detection of smaller dangerous items for patients prior to being admitted to the MRI magnet room. The PD240CH portable metal detector combines high sensitivity to ferromagnetic metal masses with immunity to non-ferromagnetic metal masses such as dental fillings, as well as dental and metal limb prosthesis. Additionally, by quickly changing the operational mode, it can become a complete metal detector capable of detecting any type of metal material to include pacemakers, prostheses and vital support devices, as well as any other object carried by the patient that should not be taken into the strong magnetic field area. This mode can also be used to identify, for example, the presence of metal slivers in a patient following an accident or swallowing metal objects.
These solutions were developed in collaboration with Aegys -- an innovator of product and process solutions that enhance MRI safety and improve efficiency.
"CEIA USA is excited to introduce this breakthrough technology to the medical imaging industry," said Luca Cacioli, Director of Operations, CEIA USA. "CEIA has been setting the standard for our customers for over 45 years and these systems provides the MRI staff with the unprecedented ability to simplify yet accelerate its MRI safety screening capabilities."
"Aegys knew there was a better way to enhance MRI Safety Screening," said Joe Barwick, Co-Founder of AEGYS. "CEIA USA was undoubtedly the right partner to work with as we deliver the next generation of MRI safety for patients and staff. This technology has the proper functionality and sophistication to dramatically enhance MRI screening effectiveness and, just as importantly, the user experience."
"This partnership combines CEIA USA's unparalleled technology and quality standards with Aegys' expertise and knowledge of the MRI industry," said Steve Blackler, Co-Founder of AEGYS. "This collaboration ensures that these solutions are developed from a user perspective - meaning our customers will value deploying them. "
Key features of CEIA MRI Safety Screening Systems include:
-- Superior Detection with High Discrimination of Non-Threat Items
-- Precision Multi-Zone Targeting Indication Identifies the Exact Location
of the Dangerous Item on the Body
-- Multiple Alarm Tones and Volume Setting Options for Staff-Friendly
Environment
-- Free-Standing Design Does Not Require Structural Modifications for
Installation or Deployment
-- Broad Range of Accessories includes Optional Remote Detector Network
Management
-- Walk-Through and Hand-Held Models Fit Facility Needs
CEIA USA at AHRA 2015
CEIA USA will showcase the CEIA MetalMag and PD240CH in the AEGYS booth #539 at
AHRA 2015 held July 20 - July 22, in Las Vegas, NV.
About CEIA USA
CEIA is a world leading manufacturing company specialized in the design, engineering and production of metal detectors and electromagnetic inspection devices for more than 45 years. CEIA USA offers a broad range of metal detection and security screening solutions, including: Walk-Through, Hand-Held and Ground Search Detectors, Bottled Liquid Scanners, and Letter/Parcel Inspection System. CEIA USA provides nationwide sales, service and customer support to public (federal, state and local governments) and private sector customers in North America. Dynamic solutions and exceptional service are the foundation of CEIA USA's commitment to customer satisfaction. ISO 9001 Certified, GSA Contract Holder and DHS SAFETY Act Certified. For more information, visit http://www.ceia-usa.com or email healthcare@ceia-usa.com.
About AEGYS
Aegys is committed to providing innovative product and process solutions that enhance overall magnet safety and improve efficiency. Harnessing over three decades of healthcare, security, magnet safety, access control, risk management, legal and industrial process experience, Aegys delivers support utilizing a comprehensive approach that is uncomplicated and results driven. Reducing risk or exposure, improving performance and maintaining quality requires the ability to identify effectiveness while reducing inefficiency. In short, we're all about creating a better way. Learn more at http://www.aegysgroup.com.
CONTACT: Marilyn Thaxton, CEIA USA, 330-405-3190, mthaxton@ceia-usa.com, or Joseph Barwick, AEGYS, 630-215-3387, jbarwick@aegysgroup.com, or Steve Blackler, AEGYS, 815-922-8908, sblackler@aegysgroup.com
CarCharging and Hamister Group Provide Electric Car Charging Services at Fairfield Inn & Suite and MainStay Suites Hotel in Tennessee
Largest Owner and Operator of EV Charging and Hotel Management Firm Support EV Drivers with Convenient EV Charging
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today that it has executed an agreement with Hamister Group, a recognized leader in healthcare and hotel management, for the ownership and management of four Blink EV charging stations. There are two Blink EV chargers located at Fairfield Inn & Suites at 810 Expo Drive in Smyrna, Tennessee as well as two more EV chargers at MainStay Suites Hotel at 361 Fountain View Circle in Alcoa, Tennessee.
Recently renovated, Fairfield Inn & Suites is a 62-room, three-story hotel located just off I-24, is minutes from the Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport, and 20 miles from the Nashville BNA Airport. The Fairfield Inn & Suites offers all of the recognizable services of the world-renowned Marriott Brand at an exceptional value.
MainStay Suites Hotel is a three-story Knoxville hotel and Choice Hotels Gold Award Winner featuring 81 suites. It is located in close proximity to the Knoxville Airport and within five miles of popular attractions such as the Knoxville Convention Center, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Expo Center and the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dollywood, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Knoxville Zoo are also nearby.
"We are excited to work with Hamister Group to continue to offer EV charging services at Fairfield Inn & Suites and MainStay Suites Hotel," said Michael D. Farkas, CarCharging's Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Hotels offer EV drivers with the convenience and opportunity to charge their electric cars while traveling, and we are thrilled that Hamister Group will help support EV drivers."
"Exceptional service is what we provide for customers and innovative leadership is what our shareholders expect from us," said Josh Klotzbach, Vice President of Construction, Hamister Group. "By providing Blink EV chargers to our customers and supporting this increasingly popular technology, we are able to fulfill both of these objectives simultaneously."
Blink Level 2 chargers are able to rapidly recharge electric cars, and accept payment with the Blink InCard or major credit card via the Blink mobile application, Blink Network website, or Blink customer support center. Blink's free membership offers drivers discounted charging fees on select public EV chargers on the Blink Network, the software that operates, monitors, and tracks the Blink stations and all of its charging data. Drivers can pinpoint Blink EV charging station locations, become a Blink member, and initiate charging sessions via the Blink mobile application or at http://www.BlinkNetwork.com.
About Car Charging Group, Inc.
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) is a pioneer in nationwide public electric vehicle (EV) charging services, enabling EV drivers to easily recharge at locations throughout the United States. Headquartered in Miami Beach, FL with offices in San Jose, CA; New York, NY; and Phoenix, AZ; CarCharging's business model is designed to accelerate the adoption of public EV charging.
CarCharging has strategic partnerships across multiple business sectors including multi-family residential and commercial properties, parking garages, shopping malls, retail parking, and municipalities.
Through its subsidiary, Blink Network, CarCharging also provides residential EV charging solutions for single-family homes. For more information, please visit http://www.BlinkHQ.com.
About Hamister Group
A recognized leader in healthcare and hotel management, Hamister Group has over 37 years of history and an exceptional record of business success. We focus on providing exceptional service for our customers and have earned a sterling reputation for delivering superior management results. For more information about Hamister Group, please visit http://www.Hamistergroup.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. By their nature, forward-looking statements and forecasts involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the near future. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Car Charging Group, Inc., and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed conditions.
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MONTFOORT, The Netherlands, July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
- New Patent is a Breaktrough in the E-Cig Category
New technology used for e cigarettes developed by The UNITED TOBACCO VAPOR GROUP (UTVG)
 eliminates overheating that causes Formaldehyde exposure. The product can be manufactured
faster and at a lower cost then the current models and will deliver a greater satisfaction
to the user. It eliminates dry hits, burning, overheating, and the potential toxic vapors
that could come from inferior vaping devices. With this product it is also possible to
accurately determine dosages at all time. The technology is several years in the making
and will address and eliminate all the issues currently plaguing this category.
The technology will eliminate the wick and the sponge as well as reduce the
conventional cigalike product from 35+parts to 14+- including eliminating the battery on
some models. The UTVG has developed a product that creates capillary action and
vaporization simultaneously which allows for the elimination of any type of sponge or
filter materials. This will create the most consistent and reliable vapor product on the
market today.Â
The technology can be engineered for the vaporization of any type of liquids making
this
the most disruptive vaporization technology. The proprietary design is patented and
protected as well as its manufacturing process.  Â
The UTVG will introduce the device in the 4th quarter of this year for its current
brands.
Our new facility will be manufacturing and assembling as well as filling the new
device. Its ISO Facility will remove all the products inconsistency's and unknowns that
have wreaked havoc on the industry.Â
The UTVG was created when we closed Smoking Everywhere in Florida in 2010 after it
successfully defeated the import ban and incorrect classification for e cigarettes in the
USA. (See SE versus the FDA) SE was the No1 e cigarette company at that time in the
USA/worldwide with sales topping 25 million.
The UTVG continued its fight in Europe successfully defeating the Dutch ministry of
health in their attempt to ban e cigarettes. (See UTVG versus Ministry of Health NL)
UTVG also sponsors the TVECA(http://www.TVECA.com) which is the world leading e
cigarette industry association which fights for the right to vape across the globe and was
instrumental in the creation of the TPD. Ray Story is the founder and CEO for UTVG and
TVECA.
TAIPEI, July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubitus Inc., the worldwide technology leader in cloud gaming solutions, is excited to announce the availability of Ubisoft's blockbuster games "Assassin's Creed: Pirates" and "Prince of Persia: The Shadow and the Flame" on set-top-boxes in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan markets.
Powered by Ubitus' GameCloud ® technologies, now gamers are able to enjoy Ubisoft's top titles simply through their set-top-boxes without the need to purchase expensive high-end computers or game consoles. Users will be amazed by the incredible console-level gaming experience streaming through their home broadband connections from the cloud.
"Assassin's Creed: Pirates" is one of the most popular games developed by Ubisoft. The game follows the pirate, Alonzo Batilla, who holds the key to finding the treasure of the French pirate La Buse. The game focuses on naval combat and is set in the 18th century. The other top game "Prince of Persia: The Shadow and the Flame" is an action-adventure game developed and published by Ubisoft. It is part of the Prince of Persia franchise. The game is set in ancient Persia; players combat various enemies during the journey.
"Ubitus is committed to work with Ubisoft to jointly deliver exceptional gaming experience directly to gamers," said Wesley Kuo, CEO of Ubitus. "More blockbuster game titles from Ubisoft will be expected to land on our cloud gaming platform going forward. We believe users will be amazed at how effortless it is to enjoy instant gaming experience on their TV and set-top-boxes. Select, click and ready to play, just like the way they've been enjoying video-on-demand services."
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy's video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft's worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2013-14 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of EUR1,007 million. To learn more, please visit http://www.ubisoftgroup.com.
About Ubitus
Ubitus Inc. has the world's leading game virtualization technology and cloud-streaming platform. It strives to provide a more 'human oriented" gaming user experience using top-notch technology, allowing players to play the best games at any time and any place as long as they are connected to the internet. The services are compatible across devices, platforms, and networks. It doesn't matter if the player is using a smart phone, tablet, PC, or smart TV.
As one of the leaders in cloud gaming technology and game streaming services, Ubitus has entered into long-term partnerships with top-notch international game developers, becoming the agent for many classic gaming masterpieces. It has penetrated the Japanese, Korean, US, Hong Kong, and Taiwanese market. It has liaised with leading telecom service providers, online service providers, and game makers everywhere to provide services to local gamers. For more information, please visit the website of Ubitus. http://www.ubitus.net
Media Contact
Ubitus Inc.
TEL: +886-2-2717-6123
contact@ubitus.net
MSG91 Mobile App Launched on Various Platforms, Eases Bulk Messaging
INDORE, India, July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
What if you could send messages in bulk simply with your cell phone? Just a few taps
on the screen and message is delivered instantly. This is now possible with the
newly-launched mobile application of MSG91.
The new MSG91 application sports certain handy features. For instance, transactional
and promotional bulk messaging capabilities can be utilised via the app. The campaign
window allows users to create new campaigns to send SMS as well as keep a track of all the
old ones. This is important as all the aspects from scratch prove to be useful for users.
Similarly, the summary feature allows users to review the delivery details of the previous
day, week or a month with the help of a chart. This reduces the effort on the user's end
by facilitating them with percentage statistics.
Additionally, the Android version of the app allows clients to send messages even
without internet connectivity, which was not possible in case of using the panel. The
uniqueness of the app on Android platform specifically is revealed by the fact that it can
be used to deliver SMS without an Internet connection.
Pushpendra Agrawal, CEO and Founder of MSG91, said, "With the successful launch of our
revamped panel, we wanted to ensure that people may avail our services wherever and
whenever they want."
He added, "Whether a client is in a bus or train, working, or on a holiday, we aimed
to deliver his SMS regardless of his geographical location. Therefore, we focussed on
developing an app that's handy enough for all our clients and can be accessed easily."
Studies reveal that almost 80% of the people are utilising their smartphone's
capabilities for all sorts of Internet needs. As more and more users switch to smartphones,
the app would prove to be handy in diverse environments. Through the new app, it'll be
easier for a user to keep track of all the campaigns, clients and messages at a single,
more accessible platform with minimal effort.
Currently, MSG91's app is released on different platforms and has been receiving
positive reviews by users.
About MSG91 :
MSG91Â is a flagship product of Walkover Web Solutions [https://www.walkover.in ],
which works as a communication bridge between several organisations by providing them
enterprise messaging solutions. Other than the web application, MSG91 provides several
tools and add-ons to send bulk SMSs.
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Media Contact:Â Â
Aniket Jain Â
aniket@walkover.in Â
+91-9424415386Â
Creative Strategist, Walkover
New Apple Xsan Distributed LAN Client Functionality Enables Users to Access Full Benefits of Quantum's StorNext Platform Through Simple Ethernet Connection
Adds Xsan-StorNext Connectivity Beyond Fibre Channel for Modern, Blended Media Workflows
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corp. (NYSE: QTM) today announced support for the Xsan Distributed LAN Client in the public beta of Apple's forthcoming operating system, OS X El Capitan. Now OS X El Capitan users can easily connect Xsan clients over Ethernet to a Quantum StorNext(®) environment, enabling them to experience the full benefits of a StorNext-based workflow.
StorNext, Quantum's shared storage platform which is 100 percent Xsan-compatible, has long allowed Mac users to plug into StorNext environments via Fibre Channel for high-performance workflow storage and collaboration. Increasingly, however, content owners are looking to leverage lower-cost Ethernet connectivity within their media workflows for such tasks as file inspection, QA and digital daily review. With the public beta release of OS X El Capitan, Xsan users can now enjoy full client access to a StorNext SAN environment to perform these critical tasks, using a simple Ethernet connection.
The new Xsan Distributed LAN Client-StorNext functionality is now available for testing in the public beta of OS X El Capitan.
Supporting Quote
Alex Grossman, Vice President, Media and Entertainment, Quantum
"Mac systems have long been the platform of choice for creative professionals who, in turn, have long relied on StorNext and Fibre Channel connectivity to deliver the performance and reliability they require. Now, the availability of a high-performance IP connection to Apple clients through StorNext is a significant step forward for users looking to take full advantage of an end-to-end StorNext storage environment. In short, Mac users working with StorNext now have the freedom to use the best connectivity for any given element of the workflow -- a new level of flexibility that can enable greater efficiency and productivity while reducing costs."
Photo Link:http://www.wallstcom.com/Quantum/Quantum_Xsan-DLC-Workflow.jpg
Photo Caption: Xsan Distributed LAN Client Workflow Example
Additional Resources
-- For information on testing the Xsan Distributed LAN Client with
StorNext: http://stornextforum.com/forum/topics/testing-the-new-xsan-dlc-client-in
-os-x-el-capitan-public-preview
-- Learn more about Quantum's StorNext platform: http://www.stornext.com
About Quantum
Quantum is a leading expert in workflow storage, archive and data protection. The company's StorNext 5 platform powers modern high-performance workflows, enabling seamless real-time collaboration and keeping content readily accessible for future use and re-monetization. More than 100,000 customers have trusted Quantum to address their most demanding content workflow needs, including top studios, major broadcasters and cutting-edge content creators. With Quantum, customers can Be Certain(TM) they have the end-to-end storage platform they need to manage assets from ingest through finishing, and into delivery and long-term preservation. See how at http://www.stornext.com.
Quantum, the Quantum logo, Be Certain and StorNext are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
"Safe Harbor" Statement: This press release contains "forward-looking" statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Specifically, but without limitation, statements relating to 1) benefits and value to customers from using Quantum's StorNext platforms, and 2) customer demand for and Quantum's future revenue from such platforms, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Quantum on the date hereof. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Quantum's actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. More detailed information about these risk factors are set forth in Quantum's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Risk Factors," in Quantum's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 2015. Quantum expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
GoPro Unveils Its Premium Content Licensing Portal
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO), enabler of some of today's most engaging content, today announces the next step in rewarding the GoPro creator community with the launch of a premium content licensing portal for global advertising brands and agencies to license premiere video and images. The high-end offering is all about inspiring creative professionals to use beautiful imagery, incredible stories, and rich data created by GoPro and GoPro creators. Above all, it's yet another way for GoPro to reward its inspirational creator community.
The portal is unique in that it offers high production value content, all accessible from one source. It also eliminates the pain points creative professionals have when sourcing content by helping them clear copyrights and likeness rights, easy access to creators' content and organized, efficient, time-saving tools to search, download and preview content to license for use in advertising, news and other media and entertainment.
Key features include:
Discovery
-- Content Merchandising - showcasing new and popular content
-- Search & Filtering - enhanced discovery based on rich meta-data
-- Video Previews - at-a-glance video previews
Download
-- Lightbox - video preview sharing tool for creative team members
-- Downloads ability to download low and high resolution file formats with
batch download functionality
-- Watermarking - visual watermarks ensure that the use of pre-licensed
content is secure
License Request Workflow
-- Licensing - content licensing request workflow
-- Access Control - only approved agencies will be permitted to access and
license content
-- Reporting - license request tracking and status reporting
If you are a creative professional and would like to request access, please visit the site to register.
About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO) GoPro, Inc. is transforming the way people capture and share their lives. What began as an idea to help athletes self-document themselves engaged in their sport has become a widely adopted solution for people to capture themselves engaged in their interests, whatever they may be. From extreme to mainstream, professional to consumer, GoPro enables the world to capture and share its passion. And in turn, the world has helped GoPro become one of the most exciting and aspirational companies of our time.
For more information, visit http://www.gopro.com or connect with GoPro on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
GOPRO® and HERO® are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro Inc. in the United States and other countries.
MONTFOORT, The Netherlands, July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
New technology used for e cigarettes developed by The UNITED TOBACCO VAPOR GROUP (UTVG)
 eliminates overheating that causes Formaldehyde exposure. The product can be manufactured
faster and at a lower cost then the current models and will deliver a greater satisfaction
to the user. It eliminates dry hits, burning, overheating, and the potential toxic vapors
that could come from inferior vaping devices. With this product it is also possible to
accurately determine dosages at all time. The technology is several years in the making
and will address and eliminate all the issues currently plaguing this category.
The technology will eliminate the wick and the sponge as well as reduce the
conventional cigalike product from 35+parts to 14+- including eliminating the battery on
some models. The UTVG has developed a product that creates capillary action and
vaporization simultaneously which allows for the elimination of any type of sponge or
filter materials. This will create the most consistent and reliable vapor product on the
market today.Â
The technology can be engineered for the vaporization of any type of liquids making
this
the most disruptive vaporization technology. The proprietary design is patented and
protected as well as its manufacturing process.  Â
The UTVG will introduce the device in the 4th quarter of this year for its current
brands.
Our new facility will be manufacturing and assembling as well as filling the new
device. Its ISO Facility will remove all the products inconsistency's and unknowns that
have wreaked havoc on the industry.Â
The UTVG was created when we closed Smoking Everywhere in Florida in 2010 after it
successfully defeated the import ban and incorrect classification for e cigarettes in the
USA. (See SE versus the FDA) SE was the No1 e cigarette company at that time in the
USA/worldwide with sales topping 25 million.
The UTVG continued its fight in Europe successfully defeating the Dutch ministry of
health in their attempt to ban e cigarettes. (See UTVG versus Ministry of Health NL)
UTVG also sponsors the TVECA(http://www.TVECA.com) which is the world leading e
cigarette industry association which fights for the right to vape across the globe and was
instrumental in the creation of the TPD. Ray Story is the founder and CEO for UTVG and
TVECA.
Innovative New Flipsies(TM) Line Inspires Girls to Dream Big
VTech® Breathes New Life Into Girl Aisle with Technology That Encourages Creativity and Imagination
CHICAGO, July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VTech® announces the availability of Flipsies(TM) (http://www.vtechkids.com/flipsies), a new, truly innovative play experience offering an empowering message for girls. Developed and refined through years of research into what girls and parents want, VTech identified an opportunity to satisfy an unmet demand and inject innovation into the girls' toy aisle. Flipsies delivers a great play experience by combining traditional role play with collectible dolls and accessories with VTech's proprietary MagicPoint(TM) interactive technology. Flipsies encourages girls to dream big and offers endless ways to play with unique features that capture a child's imagination and revolutionize the play experience.
Eight introductory themes offer a positive aspirational message by encouraging girls to let their dreams shine and be anything they want to be, whether it's a doctor, marine biologist, teacher, baker, rock star, veterinarian, fashion designer or even a princess. Transformation features combined with interactions between the characters and playsets using MagicPoint locations enhance the play value and allow girls to imagine living out their dreams. Every Flipsies doll and playset offers both real world and dream world modes, with MagicPoint locations that elicit unique phrases from the Flipsies dolls to stimulate fun, imaginative role play while encouraging girls to reach for the stars. Flipsies are available now on Amazon.com.
Extending the play value for kids with free activities, a new Flipsies microsite is now available at http://www.Flipsies.com. This digital experience immerses girls in the world of Flipsies, offering exciting activities, games, quizzes, videos and more. In addition, the microsite serves as a resource for parents, with tools and advice on how to support and empower their children, build their confidence and help them achieve their dreams.
"We are incredibly proud of our new Flipsies line and the early enthusiastic response we've received," said William To, President, VTech Electronics North America. "Flipsies offer an exceptional interactive experience beyond traditional role play, with endless ways for young girls with big aspirations to play and dream, contributing to a real innovation in the girls' aisle."
Anchored by Sandy's House & Ocean Cruiser, a beautiful 2-in-1 interactive house that magically transforms into a luxury ocean cruiser, the introductory product collection features 18 offerings. The line introduces children to a group of giggly and glamorous girls - the Flipsies - from the sunny town of Charmingdale. Each Flipsies doll wears a special charm with special powers to flip their dreams into reality, and includes two outfits and wigs, plus other accessories. The new range features eight Flipsies friends, including:
-- Clementine: Clementine is a social, generous, thoughtful little girl who
loves making friends, entertaining and having parties for her pals. She
thinks friendship is the perfect recipe for fun and she dreams of being
a baker. Her playsets include a cake, ice cream cart and bakery.
-- Carina: Carina is patient, optimistic, smart, passionate and ambitious.
She enjoys playing golf but also dreams of being a doctor because she
loves to help others. She comes with fun accessories like a doctor's lab
coat and scrubs.
-- Sandy: Sandy loves to make a splash everywhere she goes. She loves all
water activities, including swimming, diving, surfing, boating, scuba
diving and jet skiing. Her positive, athletic, energetic, adventurous
and courageous personality helps her live out her dream of being a
marine biologist.
-- Styla: Fashionable, sensitive, sassy and creative, Styla loves doing DIY
projects, sewing, making jewelry, shopping and giving her friends
makeovers. She dreams of becoming a fashion designer and her sewing
station and salon & fashion boutique playsets help her attain her goal.
-- Grace: Grace is a kind, classy, perky, free-spirited girl who loves to
dance, garden, write in her diary and help others. She dreams of being a
princess with playsets including a throne and carriage.
-- Jazz: Jazz was born to perform with an interest in singing, traveling,
entertaining friends and playing all kinds of instruments. She dreams of
being a rock star and her talkative, strong, funny and confident
personality help her achieve that dream.
-- Lexi: Outgoing, enthusiastic, caring and organized, Lexi thinks you can
learn something new every day. She enjoys reading, learning and playing
sports, especially gymnastics, and dreams of being a teacher.
-- Eva: This pet lover is caring, optimistic, courteous, thoughtful and
loyal, and dreams of being a veterinarian. Eva's interests include
pet-sitting, being outdoors, having a picnic with friends and being
around all kinds of animals.
The new Flipsies collection launches with 10 playsets ranging from $14.99 - $39.99 and eight dolls at $9.99 each, extending the play experience at an affordable price.
About VTech
VTech(®) is a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children. As a pioneer in the learning toy category, VTech develops high-quality, innovative educational products that enrich children's development and make learning fun. With a rich, almost 35 year history, VTech has not only established itself as a learning authority but also consistently remains at the forefront of innovation with multiple award-winning products such as the InnoTab(®) MAX, VTech's first children's tablet with Android((TM)) learning content, Kidizoom(®) Smartwatch, the first smartwatch for kids with a built-in camera, InnoTab(®) 3S, MobiGo(®), V.Reader(®) and V.Smile(®). The Learning Lodge(®), VTech's comprehensive app store, features a robust library of more than 800 educational and entertaining games, e-Books, music and videos with engaging age-appropriate content across the widest variety of curricula, with content expanding to offer even more titles. The company also has a broad range of award-winning infant and preschool products available in 25 different languages worldwide, with more than 100 new products introduced every year. VTech was awarded a prestigious 2015 Toy of The Year (TOTY) Award for its Go! Go! Smart Animals(®) Zoo Explorers Playset(TM). In order to further strengthen VTech's position as a learning authority, the company's Expert Panel, with esteemed experts in reading, language arts, science, math, and child development, consult on new product introductions and Learning Lodge content.
VTech Electronics North America, LLC is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. VTech Electronics Limited is headquartered in Hong Kong with distribution globally.
The Helix Cuff by Ashley Chloe Debuts on Kickstarter as the Ultimate Fusion of Fashion and Function in Wearable Technology
Unique Design Coils Tiny High-Fidelity Headphones Into a Sleek Wrist Accessory to Keep You Fully Connected and Fashionably Uncompromised
SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a challenge today to remain fashion forward amidst the wires, cords, and plug-ins it takes to stay fully connected. Digital fashion accessories brand Ashley Chloe(TM) is confronting this challenge head-on with the stylishly innovative new Helix(TM) Cuff (http://www.HelixCuff.com), its flagship wearable tech accessory for seamlessly connecting your active modern lifestyle. Helix (#HelixCuff) makes its debut today through a Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/16845701/1852643610.
Helix ensures you never again find yourself in an ugly mess of tangled headphone cords. Created under the direction of former Nest and Nokia designer Mika Nenonen, Helix has a breakthrough form that unites the functional nature of wearable technology with sleek aesthetics. From your home, to the office, about town and to the gym, the unisex Helix Cuff is the first product of its kind to keep music lovers and other audiophiles stylishly and conveniently connected, without compromising either fashion sense or sound quality.
"What do you do with your headphones when they're not plugged into your device?" asked Angela Pan, founder and CEO of Ashley Chloe. "It can take minutes to unravel the knot of cords! Helix changes that. Our goal is to make carrying headphones fashionable and convenient, which Helix does by delivering a premium sound quality headset hidden inside a beautiful cuff. The human wrist is valuable real estate, but both fashionistas and athletes alike will be proud to wear Helix."
Helix harnesses Bluetooth® short-range wireless technology to pair high-fidelity in-ear headphones stored within a wrist cuff with your favorite iOS and Android mobile, wearable or smart devices. The unique looping design of Helix allows you to wrap the connecting cord for the headphones into a groove on the wrist cuff when the headset is not in use. A tiny, discreet cache on the cuff provides on-the-go storage for the headphones. Helix offers stereo-sound quality, a built-in microphone with track/call controls, and battery standby time up to 200 hours.
The Helix Cuff is offered in three unisex color selections: white, black and bright red. Metal embellishments in 18K gold, champagne gold, or silver aluminum are delicately placed to cover the storage cache for the wireless signal receiver and the in-ear headphones when not in use.
Headphones on Your Wrist Deliver Fashion and Function with a Twist
This new wearable accessory has been crafted through an innovative collaboration of fashion consultants with an elite engineering team experienced in consumer electronics design and hardware at companies such as Nest, Nokia, IBM and Lenovo. The Helix celebrates the impressive technical achievement of integrating ultra-tiny in-ear headphones with high-fidelity sound and speaker components into the softly curved and looping form factor of a cuff.
"Fundamentally, the marriage of fashion and functional design to create a storage element for headphones simply didn't exist," said Mika Nenonen, the chief designer of the Helix Cuff. "Our incredibly talented team carefully shaped the curvature of the Helix band, keeping in mind the delicate nature and flexibility required to coil around the human wrist. With a perfectly structured look and feel, we aimed to make Helix an accessory that cleverly masks its technological power so both men and women can wear it with complete comfort and versatility."
As constantly tangled headphone cords are an omnipresent issue in the digital age, it may come as a surprise that such an essential accessory has never before been created. Amidst the wearables market, which is overflowing with fitness trackers, biomarkers, and smart watches, there has never existed a complementary accessory allowing you to effortlessly store your headphones while keeping them with you at all times--until Helix.
Exclusively Available Through Kickstarter
The Helix Cuff will debut on Kickstarter to benefit from a closer connection with the site's progressive community. The Kickstarter campaign (http://www.kickstarter.com) has a funding goal of $100,000, with donation options starting at $1. Ashley Chloe is offering multiple customer reward tiers for those interested in supporting the development of Helix, or in gaining first access to the accessory. Backers choosing to become part of the project will have the unique opportunity to bring the vision of the Helix Cuff to life.
Kickstarter supporters have the exclusive right to purchase the classic Helix Cuff discounted to $149, or $269 for the deluxe 18K gold edition. There are a limited number of classic Helix Cuffs available for an early bird pledge of $99. After the Kickstarter campaign closes on September 17, 2015, the Helix will be sold initially through the Ashley Chloe website at an MSRP of $199, or $299 for the 18K gold cuff.
Visit the Ashley Chloe website or Kickstarter campaign page to make your contribution and see your reward options.
About Ashley Chloe(TM)
Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ashley Chloe caters to fashion-forward individuals who crave sleek digital accessories designed expressly for the modern lifestyle. With its world-class product design and engineering teams, Ashley Chloe bridges the gap between high fashion and functional form. Its aesthetically pleasing accessories for iOS and Android(TM) mobile, wearable and smart devices seamlessly combine performance with style and convenience. Visit us at http://www.ashleychloe.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter (@ashleychloeinc).
Kickstarter Campaign for World's First Smartphone Compatible and Portable Printer Is Underway
droPrinter is a futuristic little printer exclusively engineered for Smartphones. The innovator recently started the Kickstarter campaign for promoting the product and for tackling the unique challenges
BEIJING, July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- droPrinter is the world's first Smartphone printer which is probably the tiniest of the family of printers that have been invented till date. Exclusively made for Smartphone and similar mobile devices, the printer can easily print an SMS or a series of messages, maybe a grocery list or a QR code. Zhenxun Yu, whose brainchild is this small yet highly useful printer, recently started a Kickstarter campaign for funding his dream project. As Zhenxun claimed, the Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign has generate huge buzz, which can be views at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/droprinter/droprinter-the-worlds-first-smart-phone-printer.
Yu also explained how the printer can be connected with a Smartphone. "We have also built an app which is extremely simple and easy to use. Users can even create and print QR codes using the droPrinter app. Once a device recognises it and is allowed to pair with it, the printer will automatically start doing its job," he said during a tech conference held here in China. droPrinter was one of the most talked-about technological innovations at the recent tech fair and the innovator interacted with local journalists for more than an hour.
droPrinter uses thermal paper instead of regular paper, which is one reason why the printer is more cost-effective than many other mobile printers, Zhenxun Yu claimed. "Recurring cost is really low as we have used thermal paper instead of regular paper. Anything that can fit the size of the Smartphone screen can be printed in seconds. We believe that the product has got some real prospect in current and future markets," one of the assistants to Zhenxun Yu said during a press conference.
droPrinter Kickstarter campaign has already garnered more than 15000 USD in form of contributions made by technology enthusiasts who wanted the product to see in the market as soon as possible. "It's highly impressive how people reacted and we are overwhelmed at the response. I would like to mention that anybody making a minimum pledge of 50 USD can actually get the product for free when it is launched finally. Let's not forget that we have kept the retail price at around 90 USD," Zhenxun Yu said quite ecstatically to the press representatives.
About the Company
droPrinter is the world's first Smartphone printer.
Yuri Milner and Stephen Hawking Announce $100 Million Breakthrough Initiatives to Dramatically Accelerate Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe
10-year, Multi-disciplinary Search Effort Will Harness World's Largest Telescopes to Mine Data from Nearest Million Stars, Milky Way and 100 Galaxies
LONDON, July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Yuri Milner was joined at The Royal Society today by Stephen Hawking, Martin Rees, Frank Drake, Geoff Marcy, Pete Worden and Ann Druyan to announce the unprecedented $100 million global Breakthrough Initiatives to reinvigorate the search for life in the universe.
The first of two initiatives announced today, Breakthrough Listen, will be the most powerful, comprehensive and intensive scientific search ever undertaken for signs of intelligent life beyond Earth. The second, Breakthrough Message, will fund an international competition to generate messages representing humanity and planet Earth, which might one day be sent to other civilizations.
Breakthrough Listen
-- Biggest scientific search ever undertaken for signs of intelligent life
beyond Earth.
-- Significant access to two of the world's most powerful telescopes - 100
Meter Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, USA ("Green
Bank Telescope")(1) and 64-metre diameter Parkes Telescope in New South
Wales, Australia ("Parkes Telescope").
-- 50 times more sensitive than previous programs dedicated to SETI
research.
-- Will cover 10 times more of the sky than previous programs.
-- Will scan at least 5 times more of the radio spectrum - and 100 times
faster.
-- In tandem with a radio search, Automated Planet Finder Telescope at Lick
Observatory in California, USA ("Lick Telescope")(2) will undertake
world's deepest and broadest search for optical laser transmissions.
-- Initiative will span 10 years.
-- Financial commitment is $100,000,000.
Unprecedented scope
The program will include a survey of the 1,000,000 closest stars to Earth. It will scan the center of our galaxy and the entire galactic plane. Beyond the Milky Way, it will listen for messages from the 100 closest galaxies. The telescopes used are exquisitely sensitive to long-distance signals, even of low or moderate power:
-- If a civilization based around one of the 1,000 nearest stars transmits
to us with the power of common aircraft radar, Breakthrough Listen
telescopes could detect it.
-- If a civilization transmits from the center of the Milky Way, with any
more than 12 times the output of interplanetary radars we use to probe
the Solar System, Breakthrough Listen telescopes could detect it.
-- From a nearby star (25 trillion miles away), Breakthrough Listen's
optical search could detect a 100-watt laser (energy output of normal
household light bulb).
Open Data, Open Source, Open Platform
The program will generate vast amounts of data. All data will be open to the public. This will likely constitute the largest amount of scientific data ever made available to the public. The Breakthrough Listen team will use and develop the most powerful software for sifting and searching this flood of data. All software will be open source. Both the software and the hardware used in the Breakthrough Listen project will be compatible with other telescopes around the world, so that they could join the search for intelligent life. As well as using the Breakthrough Listen software, scientists and members of the public will be able to add to it, developing their own applications to analyze the data.
Crowdsourced processing power
Breakthrough Listen will also be joining and supporting SETI@home, University of California, Berkeley's ground breaking distributed computing platform, with 9 million volunteers around the world donating their spare computing power to search astronomical data for signs of life. Collectively, they constitute one of the largest supercomputers in the world.
Breakthrough Message
-- International competition to create digital messages that represent
humanity and planet Earth.
-- The pool of prizes will total $1,000,000.
-- Details on the competition will be announced at a later date.
-- This initiative is not a commitment to send messages. It's a way to
learn about the potential languages of interstellar communication and to
spur global discussion on the ethical and philosophical issues
surrounding communication with intelligent life beyond Earth.
Project Leadership
-- Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal, Fellow of Trinity College; Emeritus
Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics, University of Cambridge.
-- Pete Worden, Chairman, Breakthrough Prize Foundation.
-- Frank Drake, Chairman Emeritus, SETI Institute; Professor Emeritus of
Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of California, Santa Cruz;
Founding Director, National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center; Former
Goldwin Smith Professor of Astronomy, Cornell University.
-- Geoff Marcy, Professor of Astronomy, University of California, Berkeley;
Alberts SETI Chair.
-- Ann Druyan, Creative Director of the Interstellar Message, NASA Voyager;
Co-Founder and CEO, Cosmos Studios; Emmy and Peabody award winning
Writer and Producer.
-- Dan Werthimer, Co-founder and chief scientist of the SETI@home project;
director of SERENDIP; principal investigator for CASPER.
-- Andrew Siemion, Director, Berkeley SETI Research Center.
Yuri Milner said: "With Breakthrough Listen, we're committed to bringing the Silicon Valley approach to the search for intelligent life in the Universe. Our approach to data will be open and taking advantage of the problem-solving power of social networks."
Stephen Hawking said: "I strongly support the Breakthrough Initiatives and the search for extraterrestrial life."
Frank Drake said: "Right now there could be messages from the stars flying right through the room, through us all. That still sends a shiver down my spine. The search for intelligent life is a great adventure. And Breakthrough Listen is giving it a huge lift."
"We've learned a lot in the last fifty years about how to look for signals from space. With the Breakthrough Initiatives, the learning curve is likely to bend upward significantly," added Frank Drake.
Ann Druyan said: "The Breakthrough Message competition is designed to spark the imaginations of millions, and to generate conversation about who we really are in the universe and what it is that we wish to share about the nature of being alive on Earth. Even if we don't send a single message, the act of conceptualizing one can be transformative. In creating the Voyager Interstellar Message, we strived to attain a cosmic perspective on our planet, our species and our time. It was intended for two distinct kinds of recipients - the putative extraterrestrials of distant worlds in the remote future and our human contemporaries. As we approach the Message's fortieth anniversary, I am deeply grateful for the chance to collaborate on the Breakthrough Message, for what we might discover together and in the hope that it might inform our outlook and even our conduct on this world."
Images, video and materials from today's press conference are available for media download at the below link. Content will be uploaded throughout the day.
(1) The Green Bank Telescope is operated on behalf of the National Science Foundation by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory/Associated Universities Inc.
(2) The Automated Planet Finder at Lick Observatory is operated by the University of California Observatories.
CONTACT: For media inquiries: media@breakthroughprize.org; or Rubenstein Communications, Inc., New York, NY, Janet Wootten, jwootten@rubenstein.com / +1.212.843.8024
Yuri Milner and Stephen Hawking Announce $100 Million Breakthrough Initiatives to Dramatically Accelerate Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe
10-year, Multi-disciplinary Search Effort Will Harness World's Largest Telescopes to Mine Data from Nearest Million Stars, Milky Way and 100 Galaxies
LONDON, July 20, 2015 /CNW/ -- Yuri Milner was joined at The Royal Society today by Stephen Hawking, Martin Rees, Frank Drake, Geoff Marcy, Pete Worden and Ann Druyan to announce the unprecedented $100 million global Breakthrough Initiatives to reinvigorate the search for life in the universe.
The first of two initiatives announced today, Breakthrough Listen, will be the most powerful, comprehensive and intensive scientific search ever undertaken for signs of intelligent life beyond Earth. The second, Breakthrough Message, will fund an international competition to generate messages representing humanity and planet Earth, which might one day be sent to other civilizations.
Breakthrough Listen
-- Biggest scientific search ever undertaken for signs of intelligent life
beyond Earth.
-- Significant access to two of the world's most powerful telescopes - 100
Meter Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia, USA ("Green
Bank Telescope")(1) and 64-metre diameter Parkes Telescope in New South
Wales, Australia ("Parkes Telescope").
-- 50 times more sensitive than previous programs dedicated to SETI
research.
-- Will cover 10 times more of the sky than previous programs.
-- Will scan at least 5 times more of the radio spectrum - and 100 times
faster.
-- In tandem with a radio search, Automated Planet Finder Telescope at Lick
Observatory in California, USA ("Lick Telescope")(2) will undertake
world's deepest and broadest search for optical laser transmissions.
-- Initiative will span 10 years.
-- Financial commitment is $100,000,000.
Unprecedented scope
The program will include a survey of the 1,000,000 closest stars to Earth. It will scan the center of our galaxy and the entire galactic plane. Beyond the Milky Way, it will listen for messages from the 100 closest galaxies. The telescopes used are exquisitely sensitive to long-distance signals, even of low or moderate power:
-- If a civilization based around one of the 1,000 nearest stars transmits
to us with the power of common aircraft radar, Breakthrough Listen
telescopes could detect it.
-- If a civilization transmits from the center of the Milky Way, with any
more than 12 times the output of interplanetary radars we use to probe
the Solar System, Breakthrough Listen telescopes could detect it.
-- From a nearby star (25 trillion miles away), Breakthrough Listen's
optical search could detect a 100-watt laser (energy output of normal
household light bulb).
Open Data, Open Source, Open Platform
The program will generate vast amounts of data. All data will be open to the public. This will likely constitute the largest amount of scientific data ever made available to the public. The Breakthrough Listen team will use and develop the most powerful software for sifting and searching this flood of data. All software will be open source. Both the software and the hardware used in the Breakthrough Listen project will be compatible with other telescopes around the world, so that they could join the search for intelligent life. As well as using the Breakthrough Listen software, scientists and members of the public will be able to add to it, developing their own applications to analyze the data.
Crowdsourced processing power
Breakthrough Listen will also be joining and supporting SETI@home, University of California, Berkeley's ground breaking distributed computing platform, with 9 million volunteers around the world donating their spare computing power to search astronomical data for signs of life. Collectively, they constitute one of the largest supercomputers in the world.
Breakthrough Message
-- International competition to create digital messages that represent
humanity and planet Earth.
-- The pool of prizes will total $1,000,000.
-- Details on the competition will be announced at a later date.
-- This initiative is not a commitment to send messages. It's a way to
learn about the potential languages of interstellar communication and to
spur global discussion on the ethical and philosophical issues
surrounding communication with intelligent life beyond Earth.
Project Leadership
-- Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal, Fellow of Trinity College; Emeritus
Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics, University of Cambridge.
-- Pete Worden, Chairman, Breakthrough Prize Foundation.
-- Frank Drake, Chairman Emeritus, SETI Institute; Professor Emeritus of
Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of California, Santa Cruz;
Founding Director, National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center; Former
Goldwin Smith Professor of Astronomy, Cornell University.
-- Geoff Marcy, Professor of Astronomy, University of California, Berkeley;
Alberts SETI Chair.
-- Ann Druyan, Creative Director of the Interstellar Message, NASA Voyager;
Co-Founder and CEO, Cosmos Studios; Emmy and Peabody award winning
Writer and Producer.
-- Dan Werthimer, Co-founder and chief scientist of the SETI@home project;
director of SERENDIP; principal investigator for CASPER.
-- Andrew Siemion, Director, Berkeley SETI Research Center.
Yuri Milner said: "With Breakthrough Listen, we're committed to bringing the Silicon Valley approach to the search for intelligent life in the Universe. Our approach to data will be open and taking advantage of the problem-solving power of social networks."
Stephen Hawking said: "I strongly support the Breakthrough Initiatives and the search for extraterrestrial life."
Frank Drake said: "Right now there could be messages from the stars flying right through the room, through us all. That still sends a shiver down my spine. The search for intelligent life is a great adventure. And Breakthrough Listen is giving it a huge lift."
"We've learned a lot in the last fifty years about how to look for signals from space. With the Breakthrough Initiatives, the learning curve is likely to bend upward significantly," added Frank Drake.
Ann Druyan said: "The Breakthrough Message competition is designed to spark the imaginations of millions, and to generate conversation about who we really are in the universe and what it is that we wish to share about the nature of being alive on Earth. Even if we don't send a single message, the act of conceptualizing one can be transformative. In creating the Voyager Interstellar Message, we strived to attain a cosmic perspective on our planet, our species and our time. It was intended for two distinct kinds of recipients - the putative extraterrestrials of distant worlds in the remote future and our human contemporaries. As we approach the Message's fortieth anniversary, I am deeply grateful for the chance to collaborate on the Breakthrough Message, for what we might discover together and in the hope that it might inform our outlook and even our conduct on this world."
Images, video and materials from today's press conference are available for media download at the below link. Content will be uploaded throughout the day.
(1) The Green Bank Telescope is operated on behalf of the National Science Foundation by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory/Associated Universities Inc.
(2) The Automated Planet Finder at Lick Observatory is operated by the University of California Observatories.
CONTACT: For media inquiries: media@breakthroughprize.org; or Rubenstein Communications, Inc., New York, NY, Janet Wootten, jwootten@rubenstein.com / +1.212.843.8024
Xilinx Launches Public Access of the SDSoC Development Environment to Expand Zynq SoC User Base to Broad Community of Systems and Software Engineers
New release includes expanded library, board, and design services ecosystem support, enabling embedded C/C++ application development
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced the public access release of the SDSoC(TM) development environment to expand the user base of Zynq® SoCs and MPSoCs to a broad community of systems and software engineers. The SDSoC development environment, a member of the SDx(TM) family, includes expanded library, board, and design services ecosystem support, enabling embedded C/C++ application development. This public access release also features enhancements to the integrated design environment (IDE) for ease of programming and platform development.
Expanded Library, Board, and Services Ecosystem Support
Building on the March 2015 SDSoC development environment launch, Xilinx has qualified new Alliance Members offering boards, system-on-modules (SoMs), libraries, and design services. Over 15 qualified boards and SoMs are available, covering machine vision, ADAS, and software-defined radio applications. Additionally, Xilinx and its library partners provide library functions including OpenCV, linear algebra, and signal processing. Xilinx has also expanded its ecosystem with 8 additional qualified design services members to enable design teams around the world to leverage the potential of All Programmable SoCs and MPSoCs.
SDSoC Development Environment Enhancements
The SDSoC development environment 2015.2 release supports enhanced flows for hardware/software partitioning, system connectivity exploration, and rapid performance estimation with increased accuracy in its IDE. The release also enhances platform creation flows, allowing users to seamlessly convert existing Vivado® Design Suite and run-time software projects for a custom board into an SDSoC custom platform. "The Xilinx SDSoC development environment enables us to fully leverage heterogeneous multi-processing with Xilinx All Programmable SoCs and MPSoCs by combining our HDL-based logicBRICKS IP cores and our C/C++ implemented advanced vision processing algorithms within a single familiar framework," said Davor Kovacec, founder and CEO of Xylon, a Xilinx Premier IP Alliance Member. "Now we can supply nearly completed and reusable SoC solutions for Automotive and Machine Vision applications to our customers without deep FPGA expertise, and allow customers to easily and quickly add their own code, configure, prototype and optimize complete Smart Vision systems."
"The Xilinx SDSoC environment is a well-integrated, seamless C/C++ level design environment allowing traditional C/C++ embedded customers to design and deploy next generation heterogeneous systems with Xilinx Zynq SoCs and MPSoCs," said Dr. Steven H. VanderLeest, COO of DornerWorks. "As a Xilinx Premier Design Service Alliance Member, DornerWorks sees great opportunities in servicing both the FPGA savvy customers adopting the C/C++ design methodology as well as C/C++ based software developers without much FPGA experience. With strong product expertise in FPGA, IP, embedded software, and regulatory compliance certifications, we are excited about the new customer base the SDSoC technology opens up, and looking forward to providing our unique value-added services and solutions to new and existing customers."
"The SDSoC development environment not only significantly boosts the productivity of existing Zynq users, but also opens up new market opportunities through a complete software development approach," said Vidya Rajagopalan, vice president, Processing, Systems, Software and Applications Group, Xilinx. "We have been working with many early access customers and partners over the past few years, and we now look forward to the expanded user base generated by the public access release."
Availability
The SDSoC development environment 2015.2 is available now with support for Zynq All Programmable SoCs. To purchase the SDSoC environment and jumpstart development with available boards, libraries and design services, visit http://www.xilinx.com/sdsoc.
About SDx
SDx(TM) is a family of development environments for systems and software engineers. SDx enables developers with little or no FPGA expertise to use high level programming languages to leverage the power of programmable hardware with industry standard processors on or off chip. To learn more visit http://www.xilinx.com/sdx.
About Xilinx
Xilinx is the leading provider of All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs, MPSoCs, and 3D ICs. Xilinx uniquely enables applications that are both software defined and hardware optimized - powering industry advancements in Cloud Computing, SDN/NFV, Video/Vision, Industrial IoT, and 5G Wireless. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com.
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