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Every year, in preparation of our new product launch and the Hong Kong Electronics Fair, we prepare a little booklet for our partners. And, I always enjoy this opportunity to say a few words in the Chairman’s session. This year, as I was told to prepare the usual introduction, I was reminded by my colleague that the year 2009 marks the Tenth Anniversary of PerceptionDIGITAL. My memory flashed back and I recalled many exciting moments in the history of this dynamic company many of us have called home. The year of 1999 was 2 years after the hand-over of Hong Kong back to China. China was clearly on its way towards a more open policy. It was also a few months after the incorporation of Google in California, 5 years after Yahoo was founded, and roughly 5 years after the public release of the MP3 algorithm.
We had a strong belief back then that the continual
Technologies quickly change, but our human senses
Open Door Policy of China and the acceleration of digital
and appreciation remain the same over time. I could
technologies would require more intensive technology
just envision these technologies being used in a broader
developments in the Pearl River Delta region --- the 2 hour
spectrum, enhancing our qualities of lives. But, frankly, as
driving radius from Hong Kong, and the desire of more and
engineers, even we are amazed by the speed at which
higher quality digital data at one’s finger tip.
these technologies have been applied. Today, we see multimedia technologies being applied in products that
Our company was founded with the beliefs that digital
allow people to exercise while tracking their whereabouts,
signal processing technologies that allow us to do fantastic
capture their favorite videos and play back on a digital
multimedia
data
frame, connect to the rest of the world anywhere and
transmission, would rapidly change our world. I
anyhow via voice, data, and web and watch digital TV on
remember as a kid how a little music playback on my
the go --- all done in a little portable device. I am happy
favorite cassette walkman helped lift my spirit and calmed
to tell you that we are indeed in the middle of this digital
me down. It could be my favorite song, or it could be just a
revolution. As of last year, we have all together been
voice recording from my parents.
responsible for more than a few million pieces of digital
compression,
decompression,
and
gadgets every year, many of which through our Fortune We started PerceptionDIGITAL because we wanted to be
500 partners, and have been granted or submitted more
part of this technology revolution.
than 35 patents.
Stay tuned, I think there is more we can do to serve you!
Dr. Jack Lau, Chairman,CEO and Executive Director
Contents about PD
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CEO’s message Commitment Design Supply Chain Management Technology Acquisition and Integration Intellectual Property Quality Assurance
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Consumer Electronics Dream Weaver 11 Live-Lite
TM
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Digital Signal Processing
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3D Motion Analysis
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Near IR Heart Rate Monitor
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Double Tap Triggering
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Voice Prompt
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Facebook ® -ready
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Tracking Anywhere
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Compatible with POLAR ® Technology
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Technology Service
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Concept Consultation
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Android TM -ready
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Intel 速 -ready
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Portable Digital TV support
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Water Proof Design
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Multimedia
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Technical Integration
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Content Management
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Web 2.0 Base Development
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Connectivity
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Product Specifications
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about PD Our Background PerceptionDIGITAL was founded by three professors from the
PerceptionDIGITAL
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 1999.
Hong Kong and China. Our team of engineers, research and
Each of the founding members brought his repertoire of strong
development personnel, technicians, sales & marketing and
academic achievements and knowledge in the area of multimedia
other support staff, based on the core fundamentals of digital
and wireless digital signal processing, low power consumption
signal processing platforms, constantly innovate and offer
and high speed circuit design. The company has grown from
cutting edge, state-of-the-art solutions and designs to super
strength to strength ever since its inception in the corporate and
brand names around the world.
technology arena.
currently
employs
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CEO’s Message One of my childhood favorite TV shows was the “Six Million Dollar Man”. As a little boy with infinite imagination, six million was a huge figure and the fact that technologies could help us triumph any adversaries absolutely fascinated me. I suppose that was one of my early testimonies of infatuation with technologies. I am not sure whether the catch phrase in the show, “We can re-build them; we have the technologies” has any impact on me. But, the question kept lingering in my head: how far can we use technologies to further enrich our lives. It would certainly be difficult to “rebuild” a human body after something has gone wrong, but it would sure be possible to prevent the need to rebuild it in the first place. The American Heart Association, the British Heart Association, and many other health organizations have repeatedly been warning us that we need to maintain a level of exercise. 10,000 steps a day is much promoted, for instance. But, how do we count our exercise? And, how does our body condition improve? How do we keep track? And, as a technology leader, what should PerceptionDIGITAL do? Live-Lite TM series was born with the beliefs that we ought to be able to help ourselves with simple to use technologies. Our new PD6800 series uses a sophisticated algorithm to help users count the number of steps they have walked or run, eliminating false trigger. The technologies leverage on the state of the art 3 dimensional sensor. Not only that, it allows users to measure their heart
rate and enjoy music anytime during their exercise routine. Our technologies also allows users to share and monitor peer’s progress on the Internet through social networking sites such as Facebook ® and our proprietary HeartPal TM software. Likewise, we had perfected and patented technologies in our ground breaking Heart Rate Monitoring and headphone combo technologies in our PD 30XX. Now users can wear the headphone, jog or exercise, and measure their heart rate continuously while using their favorite iPod, Nokia phones, or any other music playback device. This of course comes together again our proprietary HeartPal TM software for status tracking. I am particularly proud for the achievement. I do hope that by realizing how much we are stressing our heart during exercise and daily routines, we can help one determine and do the right level of exercise. PerceptionDIGITAL’s innovation does not stop there. Today we have filed 39 patents in the United States, Europe and China. Innovation is in our blood. Yet, we understand the challenges our partners face. We don’t stand still. Our design supply chain management business model allows us to provide thorough support: from idea evaluation, roadmap planning, firmware engineering, industrial design, mechanical structure design, production, to final shipment. PerceptionDIGITAL is there to be the Consumer Electronics Dream Weaver. In the technology arena, in addition to the well being technologies exhibited in the PD 68X X series, we understand the significance of the twin engineering efforts in firmware design and multidisciplinary integration. This year, we are unveiling our efforts in the Google Android TM development and fur thering our integration firmware in multimedia and wireless signal processing, mechanical design and Internet compatibility. Today, we have digital TV that is water proof and multimedia device that is compatible with Facebook ® and YouTube ® In the corporate side,
we are pleased to announce our imminent move to a brand new 20,000 sq. feet design facility at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology building in Shenzhen. We have also completely migrated our back end system to SAP.
We are excited about future; I hope you are too.
Dr. Jack Lau, Chairman,CEO and Executive Director
Consumer Electronics Dream Weaver
Live-Lite
TM
series – PerceptionDIGITAL’s latest innovation that merges well-being and entertainment. Our
technology combines heart rate measurement, distance and step counting, location identification and music playback. The revolutionary technology eliminates false step count, distinguishes running from walking. Live-Lite
TM
series comes with our HeartPalTM software which is compatible with Facebook
experience and exercise data on the Internet. Get off your feet, exercise, enjoy and Live-Lite TM.
®
for sharing
Digital Signal Processing At the heart of the Live-Lite TM technologies is PerceptionDIGITAL’s unique Digital Signal Processing algorithm that filters noise and analyses signal. Our DSP algorithm gives us the ability to combine multimedia playback, count the number of steps walked or run, and on top of that, determine your heart rate – without dropping a beat. We do all that in a compact format with minimal battery power.
Identification Motion Status
Heart Rate
...
Applications
3D Motion Hear t Rate Monitoring GPS Double Tap
3D Motion Analysis Our technologies are not only able to distinguish run-
Distinguishes between walking & running motions
ning from walking. Leveraging state-of-the-ar t 3-axial G-Sensor , we are able to filter out false trigger TM
of the sensor, thus elimiate the chance in mistaken a shake from a step. Whether you wear our device on your arm, clip on your chest or waist, we can detect steps accurately --- thanks to our 3D Motion Analysis.
Can be worn anywhere close to the body
Arm
Chest
Waist
Provides precise running step information
Product
Sample device 1
Technology Accuracy
Sample device 2
Sample device 3
2D motion analysis 90.3 %
95.5 %
95.8 %
95.3 %
94.1 %
93.6 %
3D Motion analysis: Eliminates the chance of misinterpreting a shake as a step
Near IR Heart Rate Monitor
One touch measurement
Heart Rate Monitoring is an essential feature in our Live-Lite TM series. Here we offer two different versions of Heart Rate Monitoring both using Near IR detection. By measuring the reflection of IR signal off our blood vessels, we are able to detect heart beat related signal. The usual problem of excessive noise caused by motion and weak signal are meticulously treated. Our new NIR Heart Rate Monitor ear phone combines the elegance of music hearing and Heart Rate Monitoring in one piece. Compatible to all music playback devices, this ground breaking innovation allows users to continuously monitor their heart rate while enjoying their music.
Allows users to measure the heart rate by just placing a thumb on the sensor
NIR Heart Rate Monitor Earphone
Quick measurement
Continously monitors heart rate Product
Measure Time
98.2%
PD NIR device
infrared rays
Accuracy
20 sec Ordinary heart rate measure method
98% 60 sec
Audio
PD 6800
Important disclaimer: These products are for sports only. They are not meant to be used for other purposes or used as a medical device. This publication is for information only, and does not constitute medical advice. Perception Digital Limited and its affiliated companies do not assume any liability for loss or damage due to the misuse of the product or reliance on this material. If you have medial questions, consult your medical professionals.
Double Tap Triggering Double-tap sensing is another example how the
Activates function without key pressing
3D motion analysis is used to provide the best user experience. The double-tap sensing allows users to activate the voice prompt function without pressing a key! Thanks to the unique 3D motion analysis technology from PerceptionDIGITAL, the technology distinguishes tapping actions from other actions and motions.
Utilized one sensor for multiple functions Double Tap
Activities Monitoring
Pedometer
Double-tap sensing by 3D motion analysis
Voice Prompt Voice prompt calls out exercise statistics letting users to concentrate on their exercise routines.
Voice prompt overlay with songs
Customizable call out statistics
Facebook -ready 速
Shares your fitness statistics with your friends
速
PerceptionDIGITAL combines Internet technologies with our electronics gadgets. Our Live-Lite TM series is Facebook ready. Users can exchange ideas on 速
exercise routines, share statistics and insights. The world is at your finger tip!
Set a new trend in fitness and entertainment social networking
Fitness data
速
Annie
Wilson
Sam
Shares information with friends
Sindy
Lucy
Technology Services
PerceptionDIGITAL’s seasoned engineers are ready to provide technical design services to our clients. Our expertise in Operating Systems, Graphics User Interface, Multimedia technologies, Industrial Design, and more have been tested time and again by our International clients with great satisfaction. We continuously broaden our technology reach. Android TM based development is our latest initiative.
Technology Services
Concept Consultation PerceptionDIGITAL is a front-runner in technology. We can turn your ideas into innovative products with creative features, modify and implement the features with efficient signal processing algorithm, and complete the end products with intuitive graphics interface and peripheral hardware. We have more than 100 R&D engineers in firmware, software, and hardware design.
Target: CMMI level 2 in 2010
Android -ready TM
PerceptionDIGITAL stands ready to deliver Android
Concept consultation (platform evaluation) TM
based solutions. Our latest offerings include Android
TM
based Multimedia Internet Devices (MID), Netbooks and Smartphones.
Designs high power efficiency Android products TM
Android and Android logo are trademarks of Google Inc.
Android -based product customization TM
Enables Internet connectivity The above marks belong to their respective owners.
Intel -ready 速
PerceptionDIGITAL is both knowledgeable and experience in development on Intel 速 platform. Our rich expertise in netbook design allows us to customize user interface, features and specifications to your requirements. We are developing power saving heat transfer technology to support green initiatives.
Readiness in netbook market Customization e.g. UI, features, specifications
Power efficient implementation (Heat transfer technology)
Portable Digital TV support
Multi-broadcasting support One-Seg (Japan), One-Seg (Brazil), DVB-T, DVB-H, ATSC
We design and produce Digital TVs that comply with different standards around the world. PerceptionDIGITAL has rich experience in product enhancement. We designed a high quality 1 seg TV
ATSC
which also satisfies the IPX7 water proof requirement.
ISDB-T
IPX7 water proof standard achieved DMB-T/H
ISDB-T
High quality video output
Today’s multimedia technologies are becoming more sophisticated. Consumers demand more than just a simple playback. Embedded in our technologies are playback capabilities in different formats, from different sources, while maintaining low battery power consumption, and in addition, seamless Internet connectivity. Our solutions support RMVB, YouTube® download, BBC® download format, various DRM control, and a lot more.
Technical Integration The new generation multimedia player requires a seamless integration of various technology components. On the hardware side, our smooth production supports the latest and widest possible set of displays, memory, and chip sets. On the software side, our playback supports a myriad of formats. On the Internet side, solutions are compatible with the latest and trendiest download, such as various DRM control and the contents, YouTube 速, BBC 速, Facebook 速. As a jewel of our technical integration, PerceptionDIGITAL extends a multimedia player to double up as an exercise machine that can detect heart rate, count steps, and be GPS ready. Our keywords for the future are online well being support, social networking and various wireless connectivity.
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Content Management PerceptionDIGITAL is a company in supporting
PerceptionDIGITAL creates a business ecosystem through content mangement technology
access to various online media content. The typical
Consumers get music online
storage capacity for digital player nowadays can
Recurring revenue to device makers
hold up to a few thousand songs. Easy access to
Promotion and sales channels of record companies are protected by Digital Right Managment (DRM)
content becomes very important.
We work closely with content providers to implement specific DRM standards for music, video and e-books content.
Supports 3 levels of Rhapsody 速 integration ( each certified by
)
S t a n d ard Windows Media DRM s u b s c r iption suppor t
Rhapsody 速 optimized
www.rhapsody.com
Rhapsody 速 direct
Web2.0 base development
YouTube ® downloadable YouTube ® is the most popular web site in video and audio sharing. We
Mobility and Internet Access are becoming a part
have developed an interface for users to access YouTube ® contents and
of our daily lives. We endeavor to enable various
easy content download. PD has the capability to customize the interface
online application supports onto portable products.
to support other media format.
PerceptionDIGITAL strives to include Web 2.0 applications throughout our product roadmap. Currently, access and download of contents from YouTube®, Facebook® are supported and the list continues to grow.
Facebook®-ready One touch upload to Facebook®.
Simplicity of downloading video in YouTube ®
One-Stop solution in Web 2.0 based development
Customizable to suppor t other media players and formats
Connectivity
Wi-Fi-ready Wi-Fi connectivity is gathering more prevalent as hot spots in places
Today’s consumers are no longer satisfied with stand
like airports, restaurants, hotels, and public transportations. As
alone players. They demand ubiquitous connectivity.
PerceptionDIGITAL supports more online applications, users can enjoy
PerceptionDIGITAL supports a myriad of wireless
Wi-Fi connectivity everywhere they go.
and wired connectivity: Bluetooth ® , Wi-Fi, GPRS, GSM, OTG USB, and many more. Be it a high end Android based Multimedia Internet Device which TM
requires multiple connectivity, or a simple music playback Bluetooth ® headset, PerceptionDIGITAL stands ready to deliver cost effective solutions. In addition to Suppor t 802.11b/g
support just the physical layer, our end to end solution in firmware and software ensures that our devices, are compatible with various Internet services.
Supports different online applications Skype , MSN , ICQ , QQ , Facebook®, YouTube®, Google . TM
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Bluetooth ®-ready Bluetooth® technology is now commonly found in electronic products such as mobile
(EDR 2.1)
phones, notebook computers, PDAs, headsets.
Audio
Control
PerceptionDIGITAL is capable of designing solutions that explore Bluetooth® technology.
PD 3040
Stereo headset (A2DP) supported
Bluetooth® control support (AVRCP)
Bluetooth® headset
Mobile
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