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Murata Enabling a Connected, Mobile World By John Sutherby, Marketing Communications, Murata North America
New Vehicle-Specific Component Speakers from Kenwood
In the spirit of enabling a more connected and mobile world, Murata, a global leader in the design and manufacture of electronic components, wireless connectivity solutions and power conversion products, is once again at CES. Visitors to booth #MP26161 South Hall 2 can collaborate with product experts, meet management and engineers, and observe our innovation first-hand. Demonstrations include sensor products, solutions for autonomous driving, health monitoring, real-time location system, RFID
Introducing the industry’s best solution for a 6-inch by 9-inch door speaker and vehicle-specific sized dash speaker replacement – all in one package! In the past, a choice typically had to be made for replacing the front sound stage in many vehicles from Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Nissan, Toyota and more. Change the 6-inch by 9-inch door speaker to a 6.5-inch driver or similar, then install a tweeter in the dashboard locations that housed a larger than tweeter sized speaker – effectively reducing the amount of mid-bass and vocal reproduction response? Well, these tough choices are now history! From Kenwood eXcelon’s line of speaker products,
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Velodyne Provides Powerful LiDAR Solutions
Singsation Karaoke & Party Systems Dominate Category
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Velodyne LiDAR, Inc., in booth #9010, is proud to showcase its groundbreaking LiDAR sensor technology at CES. The world leader in LiDAR, Velodyne's sensors boast an unmatched combination of long range, high resolution and wide field of view. The result is a clear and detailed image of the surroundings that enables reliable and safe navigation. Velodyne’s booth features the company's latest breakthrough technologies and highlights several of the company’s key applications, including: Continued on Page 49
Singsation Karaoke, a brand by Voxx Accessories Corporation, made a huge splash in the category in 2017 with its 5-in-1 Solo Deluxe microphone, and had national big box sellthrough last year with karaoke systems ranging from $30 to $300. For 2019, it has announced even more innovation with five new systems, filling voids from $50 to $130 while keeping the massive pro model at $300. Singsation leads the category in professional voice tuning, the most integrated sound effects and the largest room-filling light shows on board. Identifying the pain points of either buying Continued on Page 47
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W3C Standards for Connected Vehicles
The now multi-industry ecosystem around automotive is paying closer attention to the importance of web and automotive standards from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), with increased participation of industry members in W3C, to create a rich application ecosystem for vehicles and other devices allowed to connect to the vehicle. “Drivers want the information they need at the right time and in the right context via easy-to-use applications,” said Thilo Koslowski, Managing Director of Porsche Digital GmbH. Continued on Page 49
BorgWarner Pushing the Limits of Technology
BorgWarner is a global product leader in the development of clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. It’s just one reason that the world’s largest automakers have come to rely on BorgWarner innovation to drive the automotive industry forward. BorgWarner customers include virtually every major automaker and vehicle producer in the world, including nearly all segments and propulsion options, from passenger cars to commercial trucks to construction equipment. With manufacturing and technical facilities located in 66 locations in 18 countries, the company Continued on Page 47
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ASHA Continues to Promote Healthy Use of Popular Technology Recently, the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association (ASHA) launched the Healthy Communication & Popular Technology Initiative (www .communicationandtech.org), which encourages moderate use of popular technology. It focuses on providing practical advice to individuals and families to develop responsible popular tech habits; conducting communication health awareness campaigns that promote balanced use of popular technology; and exploring the impact of popular technology usage on healthy speech, language and hearing.
These efforts are not anti-technology nor are they the first time ASHA has been a national leader in the area of safe usage of popular technology. As far back as 2006, ASHA commissioned a large-scale national survey about the listening habits of teens and adults who used personal electronic devices that documented widespread misuse within both groups (ASHA, 2006). Media coverage was worldwide. For the next decade, ASHA encouraged safe listening through its awardwinning “Listen to Your Buds” cam-
Security Concerns for Growing IoT Ecosystem By Bodil Josefsson, Head of IoT Security at Ericsson
As an IoT network grows in size and complexity, so grows the attack surface and its vulnerability to advanced and persistent threats (APT). The number of connected devices is forecasted to reach 20 billion by 2023 (www.ericsson.com/en/mobility-report/ reports/november-2017). This is a growing nightmare for both service providers trying to keep their networks secure, as well as for the enterprises collecting data
from all the devices. Security must be a top priority for all stakeholders whose technology is a part of an IoT network. It must be taken into consideration from the start and cannot be an afterthought. This includes the service providers who need to maintain secure uptime to meet service level agreements as well as the device manufacturers who’d like to avoid having their products mentioned in the next round of botnet headlines. Responsibility also lies with all parties in between, such as the organizations managing and gathering
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paign. Using a variety of tactics, including its safe listening concert series, which took place in elementary and middle schools across the country, the Buds campaign promoted simple preventative messages, such as keep the volume down, take listening breaks and model good listening habits. Throughout, ASHA received support from the Consumer Technology Association and others, and collaborated with groups like Continued on Page 49
data from all the connected devices. Here are the top four security concerns for our customers as they form end-to-end, IoT security strategies.
How will I manage identity and access management? Humans are not the only entities subject to identity and access management (IAM) requirements. Devices and applications that access network resources need to have the legitimacy of their connection requests verified as well as to what databases they want to connect. Continued on Page 49
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Power of IoT in Agriculture Realized in MultiTech’s Joint Solution with Technolution MultiTech Systems, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of M2M and IoT communication devices, announced a joint solution with Technolution, an internationally operating technology integrator, that optimizes growing conditions using solar powered wireless sensors. Developed by Technolution and equipped with a MultiConnect® Conduit ® IoT gateway, the new Sense2Grow platform utilizes the power of the LoRaWAN protocol to receive fine-grained data on growing conditions and has the potential to generate data that can be used to manage and monitor business processes for a wide variety of industrial use. The new Sense2Grow platform is
currently up and running within the biggest rose greenhouses in the Netherlands, Porta Nova, growers of the coveted Red Naomi rose. “The new Sense2Grow system has provided us with a complete IoT chain: sensor nodes, communication to cloud, central data storage, central device management, data presentation, even installation support,” said Leon Dukker, Managing Director at Porta Nova. “We now have access to all the information we need in the format we choose. Our sensor data is presented to us via colored heat maps – it’s an ideal format for us to review this kind of information.” Technolution’s Sense2Grow industrial IoT solution is not limited to agri-
Petrics Partnership to Allow Pet Parents to Order & Receive Food Intolerance Test Results By Kristopher Johnson, Director of Sales & Marketing
Petrics, Inc., a pet health technology company specializing in using artificial intelligence to help pet owners manage their pet’s health, has partnered with Affordable Allergy Testing to incorporate food intolerance test functionality through its Health & Nutrition mobile application. The customized test, called 5Strands® Affordable Petrics Test, expands the number of ingredients tested in pet foods and treats to over 1,500, satisfying many of the thousands of ingredients that are accessible in the Petrics App. The app is the first cat and dog diet and nutrition recommendation engine
(patent pending) that helps pet parents choose healthier food options for their pets based specifically on ingredients. The partnership improves the way pet owners can further optimize food and treat choices for their unique pet once they receive the intolerance results. Petrics released the cat and dog diet and nutrition recommendation engine in June of 2018 to offer healthier food and treat options for each unique pet. The free Health & Nutrition App can recommend the best foods and treats based on each pet’s personalized needs like breed-specific health risks, age, activity levels and pre-existing medical conditions. Compiled and validated by industry experts, the app offers a breakdown of
UV-C Degradation Analysis of Vocera Badges By Christian Davis, Vice President of Technology, Seal Shield, LLC
The use of Vocera Badges is a standard utility in hospitals. However, these devices may become contaminated with harmful bacteria and viruses, leading to serious infections. Hence, Vocera badges require thorough disinfection on a regular basis. Customary procedures such as heat and pressure, disinfectant wipes and standard UV-C light irradiation, for disinfection, are not approved by Vocera. Exposure to UV-C lights generated from low/high pressure mercury lamps can cause degradation to materials within the device, voiding manufacturer’s warranty. “ElectroClave™ UV-C Disinfection” developed by Seal Shield helps prevent infections associated with Vocera Badges. The ElectroClave uses a specific UV-C spectrum that ensures minimal degradation in materials within
the device while providing thorough and consistent disinfection. The ElectroClave achieves this safe, thorough and consistent disinfection by generating a UV-C spectrum that sets it apart from its competitors. It has less than 10nm variance from our peak output, allowing 100 percent of the optical output to be in the UVC germicidal spectrum with 0 percent of optical output in other UV wavelengths. Seal Shield can ensure that through the UV-C exposure protocol, the relevant Vocera Badge exposed to the UV-C light through ElectroClave would receive optimal disinfection. Additionally, through the visual inspection, it can be guaranteed, as performed by the relevant study approved by Vocera, there would be minimal color discoloration or chalking after excess exposure to our UV-C irradiation. The ElectroClave offers multiple benefits, such as: ensuring a 99.99 percent pathogen kill; rapid
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culture, as it connects sensors to generate data that can be used to manage and monitor business processes for a wide variety of industrial use. “Simply put, it converts data into information, giving you a better and more up-to-date picture of your business practices. This can yield new insights on how to improve and renew your business practices,” said Olaf Peters, System Architect at Technolution. The Sense2Grow system implements data as a service, where the customer owns the data. In most situations, sensor data is forwarded to third parties for domain specific analysis and presentation. Raw sensor data can also be inspected in the Sense2Grow web dashboard. “The installation of Technolution’s innovative platform within Porta Nova’s greenhouses demonstrates the benefits of combining sensor and LoRa technologies
to capture vital, hardto-reach information without relying on unpredictable cellular coverage,” said Neil Carey. “MultiTech’s MultiConnect Conduit is the industry’s most configurable, manageable and scalable LoRa gateway and was ideally suited for the Sense2Grow platform. We are proud to be part of a solution that further reinforces the power, impact and potential of Smart Farming.” MultiTech MultiConnect Conduit is ideal for numerous market segments, including agricultural, industrial, smart cities and medical. Each Conduit gateway has the ability to manage thousands of MultiConnect mDot™ LoRaWAN modules and other sensors and transmit their data over any cellular network to a customer’s preferred data management platform.
several thousand foods and associated ingredients, so pet owners can identify the best possible food options through the informative recommendation system. To further ensure the best food and treat options, the new customized 5Strands Affordable Petrics Test delivers results right through the app to better identify food intolerances that may impact the health of each unique dog or cat, allowing pet parents to exclude harmful ingredients that affect their daily lives. 5Strands Affordable Petrics Testing is a bio-resonance hair analysis test, requiring 10-15 strands, that measures food substances causing non-IgE mediated reactions, known as “intolerances.” Reactions have a delayed onset, with symptoms appearing several hours or days after ingestion and lasting a longer period of time. Common symptoms may
include eczema, bloating, diarrhea, constipation and in more severe cases, pain, inflammation or weight problems. The exclusive, non-invasive testing can quickly identify if your pet’s body is intolerant to over 1,500 food items. The list of items tested is the most comprehensive of any on the U.S. market today. This screening tool can help pet parents and pet health professionals make the dietary changes necessary to allow adverse symptoms to improve, while optimizing nutrition for an overall healthier pet. The free Petrics Health and Nutrition App works with both iOS and Android platforms and is available for download in the App Store and Google Play.
360-degree disinfection; disinfection compliance tracking/reporting for both device and user; and disinfection validity ensuring compliance is maintained.
Disinfection Management: 360-degree UV-C exposure; rapid disinfection cycles; adjustable efficacy; and compliance and validity.
Device Management: device-to-user accountability; secured inventory; NFC proximity tap-n-go access; device agnostic; multi-device capacity.
Our professional scientists can conclude that ElectroClave will not affect the performance of a Vocera badge during its life service and provide only an optimal disinfection service through the use of our product.
To learn more about The ElectroClave, please visit us at www.sealshield.com/ products/uvc-disinfection-management. Seal Shield is showcasing the new ver-
To learn more, visit www.multitech.com or stop by booth #2314.
For more information, visit www .petrics.com or select your download option at www.petrics.com/download. sion of ElectroClave at booth #43258.
About Seal Shield Founded in 2006, Seal Shield is a world leader in infection control technology. Now, with concerns over the increasing spread of infectious diseases, corporate institutions, governments, foodservice, education facilities and consumers are also demanding infection control solutions. Seal Shield offers a full range of technologies and patent pending products that mitigate the risk of cross contamination in healthcare settings, communal environments and households. These include waterproof/antimicrobial keyboards, mice, TV remotes, screen protectors and UV-C disinfection for mobile devices that when combined create the most complete infection control solution available.
For more information, call 904.800.7315, email marketing@seal shield.com, go to www.sealshield.com or stop by booth #43258.
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Anchor Graphics Labels & More a ‘Rare Breed’ By Leslie Goolsby, President
We believe in adding value to your certified used and refurbished mobile devices by manufacturing complete refurbishing kits. We manufacture lens tapes, LDI/water evident labels, gaskets, IMEI labels, custom boxes, manuals/start guides and so much more. Learn about how our products and services are invested in the success of your campaign:
Lens Tapes Our OEM quality lens tapes are customized to fit each mobile device model. We offer static cling, front lens, back lens, covers, wraps and so much more. LDI/Water Evident Labels Using a self-adhesive 3M patented mate-
rial, our long-lasting LDI/water evident labels provide a fast, accurate indication of water intrusion into sensitive electronic devices.
Gaskets We also produce all rubber and plastic adhesive material to seal all finished specifications. Our team of experts carefully craft each customized gasket to fit every refurbishing need.
IMEI Labels Our IMEI labels are produced in a variety of sizes and materials: thermal transfer – thermal transfer labels have a smooth surface, ensuring its superior print quality. It is ideal for shipping labels, barcodes, identification labels, price tags and labels. Use with Zebra, Eltron, Fargo, Sato, NEC, Datamax and
Overcome the Challenges of In-Store Customization with Direct to Garment Printing By Jazmin Casing, Marketing Manager at AnaJet, Inc., A Ricoh Company
In-store customization is a powerful way to increase revenue, earn repeat business, build brand loyalty and stand out from the competition. While integrating any type of in-store customization is challenging, direct to garment (DTG) printing offers one of the easiest, most effective ways to provide in-store customization for your customers.
Execute at Scale and Maintain Brand Quality One of the biggest challenges with creating an in-store customization experience is scalability. To scale, a company must expand the variety of its offerings, which is no small feat considering that most forms of mass customization revolve around a limited number of products like custom-tailored shirts or custom-fitted,
3D-printed shoes. In contrast, DTG utilizes the exact same printing process for a wide range of customizable products like t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, shoes and much more. With DTG, it’s easy to expand your customizable product offerings. Scaling in-store customization also poses the challenge of building a skilled workforce that can produce the customized goods while still maintaining brand quality. Compared to skills like 3D printing and custom tailoring, DTG printing has a much easier learning curve and does not require a highly specialized skill set to produce consistent, professionalquality results.
other thermal transfer printers; direct thermal – our quality thermal material direct requires no ribbon. We recommend using for shipping, product identification, barcoding and part bins. Prints perfectly with industrial barcode printers; paper – we offer both specialty materials as well as standard options. Our top selling adhesive paper materials include: standard white matte; glossy; removable; waterproof; fluorescent colors; polyester – polyester IMEI labels are a must-have for those in the market for a waterproof, stain and tear resistant paper. Its durability prints and handles print finishing processes just like regular paper and its beautiful image and toner adhesion is unlike any other; and polypropylene – our polypropylene IMEI labels are resistant to smearing and scratching. They perform on applications such as chemical drum labeling, retail and product labeling.
Boxes In addition to our OEM ESN, IMEI and box labels, we assemble complete packaging solutions. Our boxes are manufactured with cost-effective packaging, clamshell packaging and manuals/user guides. We have witnessed repair and refurbishing companies grow from only a handful of retailers to an influx of mom-and-pop businesses. These smaller companies have praised the value that our products have added to their $100 handset. Retailers have taken advantage of our products to repair, restore and package pre-owned phones to a like-new state – increasing a $100 investment to a $250 opportunity. Allow us to show you why we are The Rare Breed.
ing a unique, memorable customer experience that cannot be replicated online. DTG powerfully lends itself to an engaging in-store experience because it is a quick, highly visual process. It takes only minutes to print a tshirt, and there is something almost magical about watching an image materialize beneath the swift movement of a print head gliding back and forth over a garment. The result is not only a blank garment that is suddenly transformed into a one-of-a-kind piece of fashion, but also a memorable in-store experience that inspires customers to share their creations on social media, garnering positive exposure for your brand.
greater concern, however, is the risk of injury to employees and customers due to the high temperature of the heat press. There are two solutions for this. The first is simply to store your heat press in a private, restricted area. Because space is at a premium in retail stores, however, the highly compact RICOH Ri 100 is the leading solution for in-store DTG customization. The Ri 100 is small enough to fit easily on a countertop and comes with its own built-in ink curing unit, eliminating the need for a stand-alone heat press.
Create a Memorable In-Store Experience One of the keys – and also one of the greatest challenges – to integrating instore customization successfully is creat-
Is DTG Too “Hot” for Retail? The main drawback to integrating traditional DTG technology in-store is that it requires equipment that is not always practical or safe for public retail environments. The traditional heat presses and tunnel dryers used to cure ink into fabric require a large amount of space. Of
creeps up on them. While a change in hearing may not be noticeable day to day, people with severe to profound hearing loss can eventually find themselves struggling to interact with others and encountering difficulty when trying to complete previously simple tasks. “The fastest-growing population in the United States is aged 65-plus, and hearing loss happens as we age, so we’re seeing more people in need of advanced hearing technology,” said Patti Trautwein, an audiologist and Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Cochlear. Diagnosing and treating hearing loss is important. In adults, hearing loss is associated with depression and increased
risk of dementia, along with other serious health conditions. Despite widespread insurance and Medicare coverage for cochlear implants, many individuals with hearing loss who qualify for a cochlear implant are still missing out on this life-changing technology because they think that hearing aids are the only option for them. A cochlear implant is an electronic device that stimulates the hearing nerve and provides sound signals directly to the brain, which is entirely different to the way hearing aids work. To date, cochlear implants have changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Increasingly, evidence is showing that cochlear implants are an effective intervention for a much wider group of candidates than had previously been thought.
Hearing Technology to Support Healthy Aging Imagine if readily available technology existed that could dramatically enhance the lives of people with a serious condition, but only 5 percent of those who could benefit were taking advantage of it. This is the case for millions of people around the world living with disabling hearing loss who may be using a hearing aid (or potentially no hearing device at all), but could be better served by a cochlear implant. Hearing loss represents a significant global health burden, with 466 million people living with disabling hearing loss worldwide, and this figure is projected to grow to 900 million – one in every 10 people – by 2050. For many people, hearing loss is something that gradually
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For more information, go to www.anchorgraphics.com or call 972.422.4300.
Regardless of which solution you choose, DTG is one of the easiest, most effective ways to implement in-store customization successfully and generate more revenue, repeat business and brand loyalty for your business.
For more information, go to www .anajet.com, call 877.626.2538, email info@anajet.com or stop by booth #42370.
“Patients should not delay discussing the best treatment option with their hearing healthcare provider. This problem isn’t going to get better. In fact, it will continue to worsen and is associated with many other serious health concerns,” said Dr. Brian Kaplan, cochlear implant surgeon and Global Head of Clinical Innovation at Cochlear. Cochlear’s portfolio of products, including the world’s first Made for iPhone cochlear implant sound processor – the Nucleus® 7 Sound Processor – and the industry’s most reliable cochlear implants, are all on display at Cochlear’s booth.
Find out more about the future of hearing at booth #43931 in the Health & Wellness Marketplace, or for more information visit cochlear.com/ces.
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View Your Day, Your Way La Crosse Technology has taken the alarm clock to a whole new level. Not only do you get the traditional alarm and snooze functions with the new WiFi Projection Alarm Clock, you’ll also be able to view and adjust numerous options as well. Some of the key features of this new projection alarm clock include the intuitive, soft touch buttons that allow quick and easy access to the features that matter most. Set custom snooze durations to best fit your routine, create one-touch nap timers and use the USB charging port to conveniently charge your mobile device. The built-in weather sensor lets you project indoor temperature and humidity right onto your ceiling, so you can make any necessary adjustments to create an optimal sleeping
environment. The projection also cycles between time and temperature data to keep you informed. La Crosse Technology realizes life is busy, so let the WiFi Projection Alarm Clock go to work for you. Simply connect to the free La Crosse View™ app to get even more enhanced time and weather features. Once connected, you’ll be able to easily monitor home conditions, set custom alerts, view weather history records and even share devices with family and friends – anytime, anywhere. Connecting your alarm will also improve its in-home function as well. La Crosse Technology has partnered with AccuWeather™ to deliver accurate weather data directly to your alarm’s LCD display. Once connected to the La Crosse View app,
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Flat tires, nobody likes them. Blow outs, even worse. Uneven tire wear, costly and inconvenient. Good driver practices and tire pressure monitoring systems help better the situation. A tire blow-out costs not only the tire, the inconvenience, potential body damage, wheel damage, but possibly a loss of control which could have a devastating outcome. Most blowouts occur because the tire is underinflated, or overloaded, both causing the tire temperature to rise beyond it’s working range, ultimately failing. Passenger vehicles have had federal requirements to install them since late 2007. This means
that nearly everyone on the road shouldn’t have a good reason to have a blowout. Then why does it still happen? The primary reason for continued tire failures is typically a malfunctioning or misfunctioning TPMS system. “TPMS sensors typically need to be replaced every three years and are recommended to be replaced before they fail,” states Andy Tseng, ITM’s TPMS Director. “During tire changes is ideal as the additional labor is minimal.” ITM TPMS sensors are available to fit nearly 99.8 percent of the vehicles on the road. The sensors emulate original factory sensors and are easily pro-
Big in ’19: Simplicity, Smoke and Sparkle in the Kitchen By Debra Puchalla, Senior President, Digital Brands
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Food Network Kitchen in New York City’s Chelsea Market buzzes with culinary creativity, where chefs develop, test and dream up the next big things in food. Inspired by consumer insights and digital data, dozens of expert producers and editors shop the markets, test products and create tomorrow’s best tastes. Here’s a crib sheet from Food Network Kitchen’s 2019 Culinary Intelligence Report:
Take It Easy Tidy recipes with short ingredient lists, shortcut meal kits, click-to-buy groceries, slow cookers and multicookers speak to consumers craving simplicity. Slow-and-low braises and cheap cuts of meat like pork shoulder are easy wins. Note: recipes have to work! Reliability is the watchword; there’s no time for a recipe to disappoint.
The Past Is Our Future Following fashion’s lead, 2019 food takes inspiration from yesteryear, with retro cooking now hotter than your mama’s. Look for ’70s hip factor – who knew, fondue and Brady Bunch bites and chicken cordon bleu? – and ’80s splashes
on the table. Smart, Smarter, Smartest Kitchens Home assistants and voice-activated and tech-boosted appliances have recast America’s kitchens as Mission Control. Pressure cookers, sous vide tools, air fryers and wine keepers are today’s musthaves. Consumers show voracious appetites for companion content, too, like Food Network’s Facebook Watch show Pressure Point, which puts kitchen helpers like the InstantPot to work.
Have It Your Way “On-trend authentics,” millennial home cooks who appreciate tradition and heritage but want personalization, seek realdeal cuisines – right now, Middle Eastern and African dishes are on point. They also want to adapt recipes for special diets and preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, Keto and Paleo cooking.
Where There’s Smoke There’s Buyers This season, smokiness takes center stage beyond grilling and barbecue; find smoky flavor from cocktails to desserts, well beyond the backyard.
Upcycle All Around Farm-to-table linked between social responsibility and food; nose-to-tail and
your alarm will display the day’s forecasted highs and lows, percent chance of precipitation, dynamic forecast icons and also allows you to post personal messages on your display, thanks to the powerful data stream technology. If none of the connected features sound interesting to you, no problem! The enhanced features are totally optional and your alarm will function as a standalone unit without connecting to the app. It is important to note that some of the coolest features of this alarm come from its connected capability. While these connected features are great on their own, the true power of this clock lies in its ability to add any compatible La Crosse View add-on sensors. With or without the La Crosse View app, you’ll have the option to expand your system grammed with the ITM programming tools. The programming of the sensors eliminates the need for excessive inventory. Misfunctioning systems are often easily solved by resetting reference values or simple programming of the system. The ITM programming tool is capable of diagnostics, reprogramming and measurements. ITM TPMS products are not only available for genuine equipment replacement, but retrofit upgrades as well. These applications include motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks, recreational vehicles and buses. Kits are available in a variety of configurations to include smartphone tip-to-root followed. Now look for continued energy toward low- and zero-waste cooking efforts.
Small Towns Are Big Food New York and LA have nothing on North Dakota and Oklahoma: Heartland cooking, with casseroles and hot dishes, grabs the attention of Food Network audiences with personalities like blogger Molly Yeh and Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond.
Celebrities Are the New Sous Chef Jennifer Garner’s “pretend cooking show,” plus Chrissy Teigen and Reese Witherspoon’s cooking lines point at the love connection between Hollywood and food-dom. (Counterpoint: dietitians and test-kitchen chefs are new celebs for their know-how and expertise.)
Sound Bites Nutrient-hacked and infused mini-meals and snacks are big industry. Relaxationforward CBD is on more ingredient lists, and snacks that blend form with function, such as fruit hummus, veggie ice creams and probiotic cheese, are omnipresent.
Bling and Buttercream Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship and its seasonal TV cousins, plus trending hashtags like #shagcake and #crumbshot point up baking’s burgeoning popularity for big events and little holidays (e.g. Mardi Gras or the Royal Wedding). In ’19,
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with numerous sensors for a complete home monitoring solution. From true backyard wind, rain, temperature and humidity data, to indoor water leak detection and more, you’ll be able to view this information right on your alarm’s screen. The add-on sensor information is also viewable on the La Crosse View app, so you can set alerts and track trends on the go. La Crosse Technology – bringing you the information that matters most to you…anytime, anywhere.
For more information, go to www .lacrossetechnology.com or stop by Sands booth #41442. Visit www.lacrosse technology.com/products/monitoringview to learn more.
apps, multifunction displays and weather resistant displays. Anything between 2 to 24 wheels can be covered by ITM retrofit TPMS systems. ITM retrofit systems feature additional information and features that are typically not offered by original equipment systems. Features include tire temperature monitoring to warn against blowouts due to overloading, blowout alarm when sudden tire pressure loss is detected and trailer battery voltage for trailer specific applications. See ITM TPMS products in the North Hall at booth #3125.
you’ll find a flurry of fancy sprinkles – tiny figural decorations, disco-glam edible glitter and custom colorings – to take home-crafted cakes to the next layer.
For more information, visit corporate.discovery.com.
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Check back on January 8th to read this article! Experience Bellair 4G LTE Smart Headphones at Show Kanobe Triss aided in the design and development of the Bellairs by providing additional features that include best-inclass noise cancellation technology and an enhanced 3-way audio mic, used with its proprietary speech recognition and language translation technology and onboard 5 megapixels still motion/ streaming camera. The Bellairs can be used as a stand-alone 4G LTE mobile phone or as a companion to a smartphone connected by Bluetooth, making it the
single most versatile headset in the world. A customized Android UI illuminates the touch panel of the Bellairs, unlocking mobile apps and access to both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Kanobe Triss Audio has been fueling the sub-culture brand of Noitavonne in the audio category for the past five years, focused on audio solutions that subjectively aid and enhance the lives of humans with disabilities. Lead Designer Lael A. Alexander added, “The Bellair project was initially
AdaSky Adds $20 Million from Lead Investor AdaSky, pioneer in Far-Infrared technology (FIR) for autonomous vehicles, announced it has secured $20 million from lead investor Sungwoo Hitech Co., Ltd, a leading global automotive supplier. The investment is part of a larger round of funding, signifying industry endorsement of AdaSky’s technology, and will enable the company to expand globally. AdaSky’s solution, Viper, is an all-in-one, complete solution for autonomous vehicles, combining FIR
camera technology with fusion-ready, deep-learning computer vision algorithms. “We are thrilled to partner with Sungwoo Hitech for their resource and guidance in the South Korean market and globally. This funding will allow us to rapidly scale to meet the global market pull for our technology,” said AdaSky Chief Executive Officer Yakov Shaharabani. The FIR market has seen incredible growth over the past five years.
DisplayLink Quad-Display Docking Station from Targus Wins CES 2019 Innovation Award DisplayLink, the leading provider of USB graphics and Wireless VR technology, joined Targus to announce the new Targus DOCK520USZ Universal Docking Station – the world’s first dock to support four extended HD displays – has been honored with a CES 2019 Innovation Award in the Computer
Peripherals category. The DOCK520USZ utilises DisplayLink’s DL-3950 chip technology to enable any computer to easily connect up to four monitors via HDMI output ports, boosting productivity for call centers, investment firms, design agencies and other industries where expanding
developed to aid the visually impaired by using array sensors, cameras and probes that would help detect objects around the subject and give proximity directions by voice navigation.” Noitavonne returns to CES with the release of its featured product: The Bellair 4G LTE Smart Headphones – a true game-changer in audio design and unique smart user experience. The “Bellairs by Noitavonne” features an Android 7 OS powered by the Qualcomm CSR8635 Chipset, a 512GB+4GB internal memory and extended storage capacity via the
embedded to aid in way finding. It is pleased with the current outcome of the commercialized device, but research continues towards the goal of utilizing sounds to paint an audio/visual compass for those in need. Experience Kanobe Triss and the Bellair 4G LTE Smart Headphones – a must see at this year’s CES, presented by none other than Noitavonne Inc.
For more information, go to www.noitavonne.com or stop by booth #35350.
Market research group, Yole Développement (Yole), estimates a four-time growth in units. Automotive is a significant segment of the growth, driven by night vision and redundant safety for autonomous vehicles. This market demand and dramatic increase in opportunity for FIR, for which AdaSky is leading the revolution, is what brought Sungwoo Hitech to AdaSky. “Viper is the smallest, highest-resolution thermal camera for autonomous vehicles on the market. We strongly believe that AdaSky’s technology will enable 24/7 sight and perception for vehicles and put us all on the path to
fully autonomous driving,” said Myung-Keun Lee, Chairman & coChief Executive Officer of Sungwoo Hitech. “Our investment in AdaSky strengthens our capabilities in supplying key technology for OEMs of autonomous vehicles, which is vital for our long-term growth in the automotive market.” AdaSky plans to continue to work on R&D projects and trials with OEMs. Sungwoo Hitech is the lead investor, and the initial closing of this $20 million is the first part of a larger investment round.
visual workspace improves efficiency. The dock supports four HD (1920 x 1080 p60) displays or dual 2K (2560 x 1440 p50) displays while centralizing connectivity by offering ports for USB-A and USB-C peripherals, Ethernet LAN and audio. The annual CES Innovation Awards program celebrates outstanding product design and engineering in brand-new consumer technology products. Visitors to CES 2019 can visit DisplayLink at booth #30750 in South Hall 3 to see the award-winning Targus docking station in action.
“Like DisplayLink, Targus strives to push boundaries in order to deliver unique customer experiences and we’re delighted to see their new Universal Docking Station honored with a CES 2019 Innovation Award,” said John Cummins, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Simplifying connectivity for business and enterprise is at the heart of DisplayLink’s productivity solutions and the Targus DOCK520USZ achieves this in a compact dock that reduces desk clutter while maximizing workstation viewing.”
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Waterproof Electronics: A Fairy Tale? Once upon a time, it was commonly known that the only way your mobile phone could possibly survive being dropped in water was to immediately turn it off, remove the battery and then place the phone in a bowl of rice overnight to dry it out. Flash forward several years and “waterproof” phones are the new standard. How can a device with so many openings and fragile electrical components possibly be waterproof? Smartphone manufacturers use a variety of sealing techniques to make sure all potential points of least resistance are watertight. Sometimes sealing is as straight forward as strategically using glue in the connection ports or to secure the glass to the phone. Areas like the cable connectors may use rubber gaskets, while headphone jacks and charging ports use rubber rings to seal the enclosures. Smartphone buttons often have a silicon rubber boot to separate the button from the electrical contacts within the phone. On areas that need to keep water out but let air pass through, like microphones and speakers, manufacturers use a water-resistant breathable mesh fabric membrane to act as a pressure vent. Sometimes ports, like
Ambarella’s Camera for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Ambarella, Inc., a leading developer of high-resolution video processing and computer vision semiconductors, introduced the CV22AQ automotive camera System-onChip (SoC), featuring the Ambarella CVflow computer vision architecture for powerful Deep Neural Network (DNN) processing. Target applications include front ADAS cameras, electronic mirrors with Blind Spot Detection (BSD), interior driver and cabin monitoring cameras and Around View Monitors (AVM) with parking assist. The new SoC provides the performance necessary to exceed New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) requirements for applications such as lane keeping, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), intelligent headlight control and speed assistance functions. Fabricated in advanced 10nm process technology, its low power consumption supports the small form factor and thermal requirements of windshieldmounted forward ADAS cameras.
About Ambarella Ambarella’s products are used in a wide variety of human and computer vision applications, including surveillance, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), electronic mirror, drive recorder, driver/cabin monitoring, autonomous driving, and robotic applications. Ambarella’s low-power and high-resolution video compression, image processing, and deep neural network processors and software enable cameras to become more intelligent by extracting valuable data from high-resolution video streams.
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the charging port, can be protected from water electronically by being made of corrosion resistant metals and programmed to automatically shut off when not in use. These seals all need to go through rigorous quality testing. The most important type of testing for the waterproofing process is leak testing. Waterproof smartphone manufacturers have dozens of leak testers, like ATEQ’s F28 lite, throughout their production lines to test the phone at various points during the assembly process. As each port is added to the phone, it can be leak tested with a differential pressure decay leak tester. This technology pressurizes the part with
compressed air and measures the pressure drop, which would signify the air leak rate in that port. Once the phone is completely assembled and the screen is secured, it can be leak tested with ATEQ’s sealed component ingress leak testing method. By putting the completed sealed phone into an airtight chamber, the chamber can be pressurized with compressed air and the leak tester can measure if any air sinks into the phone. If a leak amount that is below the manufacturer-specified leak rate sinks in, the phone can be considered airtight enough to be classified as being “waterproof.” So are waterproof phones really the fairy tale they seem to be? Depends on
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your fairy tale. There are limitations to the term “waterproof.” Typically it means the phone can survive droplets of water and being gently submerged in a few feet of fresh water for a decent amount of time. Degrees of waterproofness vary depending on pressure and corrosive chemicals. So while you can now confidently finish emails in the rain, listen to podcasts in the shower and release your fears of the previouslytreacherous toilet drop, don’t plan on tweeting while scuba diving deep in the salty ocean. For more information, visit booth #41370, go to www.atequsa.com, call 734.838.3100 or email leaktestsales@atequsa.com.
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EZQuest USB-C Multimedia Hub Adapter with 8 Ports Available Now EZQuest, Inc., a leader in high quality Apple, PC and mobile computing accessories, announced the availability of the EZQuest’s USB-C Multimedia Hub Adapter with 8 ports. This product connects your Mac’s USB-C port to an HDMI display to extend or mirror the computer’s display screen, while also connecting up to three standard USB 3.0 devices, USB-C with 100 Watts Power Delivery 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet and two Card Reader ports.
Latest Power Delivery Version 3.0 This hub utilizes the latest Power Delivery version 3.0 with pass-thru charging up to 100 watts (20V/5A) for quickest and safest charging. Power Delivery 3.0 offers more promising functionality, including Fast Role Swap. This new feature of USB PD 3.0 allows for a secondary monitor to continue to operate if the power cable is disconnected from the hub while the notebook display is open. FRS also helps prevent data loss that may occur when power is unexpect-
edly removed from a device” said Les Luzar, Director of Sales.
High Speed Gigabit Ethernet The high-speed Gigabit Ethernet lets you connect directly to the internet to have uninterrupted, sustained internet or network connection with an LED indicator that shows the connection status.
Pro-Style Card Reader Features It also features simultaneous read and write SDHC or Micro SDHC card readers so that you can copy files directly from or to each of the card types. This allows you to copy files from your cards to your computer or drag and drop from your computer to individual card types. Transfer images, videos, music and data from your digital camera or other devices up to 5Gbps with SDHC or Micro SDHC card reader.
Stay Connected, Charged, Synced and Transfer Data Use the standard USB 3.0 ports to con-
Molex Recognized for Groundbreaking Automotive Ethernet Platform Molex has been selected by the editors of Autonomous Vehicle Technology (AVT) magazine as a recipient of a 2018 ACES Award, honoring the most innovative technologies, products and services of the year in the areas of autonomy, connectivity, electrification and mobility services. Molex is being recognized for its Automotive Ethernet Platform, a complete vehicle ecosystem developed to support the rigorous autonomous vehicle design challenges faced by vehicle manufacturers. The Molex Automotive Ethernet Platform delivers seamless multi-zone inte-
gration across multiple hardware and software systems, with the flexibility to incorporate legacy automotive protocols. The high-speed vehicle network platform allows for edge computing, network and device diagnostics, and over-the-air updates with seamless and secure communication between the vehicle and the cloud. “Molex is proud to have its Automotive Ethernet Platform recognized by Autonomous Vehicle Technology magazine as one of the year’s most noteworthy technological achievements in the fastchanging autonomous vehicle development
Smart Appliances Show That the Future is Now By Robin Mather
According to marketing research company Parks Associates, 26 percent of homeowners already own a smart home device. Fifty percent or more intend to purchase a smart home device within the next 12 months. One in five said they want to own a smart appliance. The Pantry Chic system is a base with interchangeable, refillable, airtight canisters that can store, measure, dispense, track and order ingredients in one easy-to-use system. The base can convert volume to weight measures in dispensing dry goods such as flour, sugar and more, and measures the quantity needed directly into a mixing bowl. The canisters can dispense more than 100 dry ingredients, from flour and baby formula to coffee beans and rice. They dispense from the bottom, so oldest ingredients are used first, and can be programmed to track inventory. The canis-
ters, made from BPA-free plastic, are dishwasher-safe and can stack for easy storage. The companion app uses a smart device such as a phone or tablet to program and control the Pantry Chic system. The app can guide its user through the entire recipe, can scale recipes up or down, can track recipe usage and share them on social media, and can provide recommendations for dietary restrictions and the user’s history. Pantry Chic will begin shipping in August, with a suggested retail price of $299 for the base and three canisters. For more information, visit www.PantryChic.com. Behmor has introduced the Brazen Plus eight-cup coffee brewer, which gives the user almost complete control of the brewing process. The temperature of the water can be set in one-degree increments, and a now-or-later feature allows the water to be preheated for brewing at a specified time. The Brazen Plus brews
Consumer Electronics Daily News nect devices such as your flash drives, camera, external hard drives, external keyboard or a USB cable for syncing. More ports provide additional options for your changing needs. You can also use the one USB 3.0 Port with BC1.2 for charging your iPhone, Android Phone, iPod and more. The variety of portable devices with differences in USB ports and the complicated nature of rechargeable batteries allows the USB Battery Charging (BC) version 1.2 to maintain a critical standard for establishing the proper way to charge a battery from a USB port. This will allow you to charge any of your devices with peace of mind.
EZQuest USB-C Multimedia Hub 8 Ports Features Features include: USB PD 3.0 Fast Role Swap helps to prevent data loss and keeps the secondary monitor on if the USB-C power cable is disconnected from the hub while your notebook display is open; latest USB Power Delivery v 3.0 with passthru charging up to 100 watts; HDMI port for 4K HDTV, HDMI-enabled projector or HD display with digital sound; high-
speed Gigabit Ethernet network connection with LED indicator; three 5Gbs USB 3.0 ports with one BC 1.2 capable; simultaneously read and write SDHC or Micro SDHC card reader; compatible with USBC smart phones and tablets with OTG support; and, Thunderbolt 3 compatible. The EZQuest USB-C Multimedia Hub with 8 ports (Pt# X40030) is available now for $89.99 MSRP. More details about the product can be found at ezq.com/usb-c-multimedia-hub-adapter8-ports.html.
About EZQuest, Inc. Since 1994, EZQuest, Inc. has manufactured the highest quality, award-winning Apple-based and MacBook, PC & mobile accessories for the consumer market. EZQuest’s product line includes, cables, adapters, hubs, power products, wireless chargers and Mac-based keyboard covers designed for durability and flexibility. The cables and adapters are made with stylish design and durability. Learn more about EZQuest, Inc. by visiting www.ezq.com.
space,” said Bill Fitzer, Global Vice President and General Manager, Connected Mobility Solutions, Molex. “With our extensive expertise in high-speed data transmission, prioritization, scalability and security, Molex is committed to developing next-generation solutions for our connected mobility customers.” Winners of the inaugural AVT ACES Awards were selected based on editor, industry expert and reader inputs. BNP Media launched AVT in April 2017 as the first brand dedicated to covering the connectivity, advanced electronics, mobility services and collaboration that will comprise the age of autonomy. In addition to a monthly print magazine, AVT distributes a twice-monthly e-newsletter and operates autonomousvehicletech.com to
equip its audience with sophisticated, authoritative coverage of the news and events that affect and shape the future of autonomous and related new mobility technology.
into a 40-ounce stainless insulated carafe which will keep coffee warm for up to four hours, so the machine itself has no warmer plate — to prevent that unpleasant burnt coffee flavor and scent. A companion app can work with Alexa to start coffee brewing by voice command, or it can be controlled by any smart phone. The app features custom brew profiles for dozens of coffee brands, such as Starbucks, or users can set their own favorite profiles. Pulse water delivery and adjustable presoak of the ground coffee can also be set from the app. Suggested retail price is $169. For more information, visit www.behmore.com. Gourmia showed its GTA2500 Electric Digital Air Fryer Griller and Roaster, offered with a wide variety of attachments, including a spit for rotisserie roasting. The device includes a wifi camera that lets the user monitor and control food cooking remotely — even from the office or soccer field. A companion app offers recipes and a manual, and both Alexa and Google Assistant can control the fryer, with Apple Home functionality coming soon. The appliance has
a suggested retail price of $249. For more, visit www.gourmia.com. Hestancue's smart induction burners are designed to be used with its temperature-sensing cookware and its companion app. The app controls the temperature of the induction burner, and cues the user on when to add the various ingredients in a pre-programmed recipe. Users can also bypass the automatic control and cook in Control Mode, and the portable induction burner can be used in Manual Mode. The app features hundreds of videoguided recipes created by chefs around the world. While the Hestancue cooking system can help total beginners gain cooking confidence, it can also function as a kitchen assistant for a more experienced cook, freeing him or her to pay closer attention to another dish cooking at the same time. The $499 suggested retail price includes the 1600-watt induction burner, an 11-inch stainless steel skillet and the app. A chef’s pan is available separately.
Molex at CES Molex connected mobility solutions leverage the company’s more than half a century of experience in developing high-speed networking for the datacom, industrial and automotive industries. At the center of the connectivity, Molex is showcasing the next generation of its award-winning automotive multi-zone Ethernet network platform at CES in booth #MP25171 in South Hall 2. For more www.molex.com.
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Oticon Kaizn Wins Two 2019 CES Innovation Awards Oticon Kaizn™, the world’s first personal AI assistant for your ears, has received a 2019 CES Best of Innovation Award in the Software and Mobile Apps category, and has been named a CES Innovation Honoree in the Tech for a Better World category. The new, AI-powered tool brings to fruition the promise of personalized, human-driven hearing healthcare for hundreds of thousands of hearing aid wearers worldwide. With Kaizn, Oticon, the same company that developed Opn™, the world’s first Internet-connected hearing aid, continues to revolutionize hearing care and push the boundaries of hearing aid capabilities. Just as Spotify recommends new songs based on a user’s past listening behavior, artificial intelligence built into Kaizn learns from a hearing aid wearer’s listening preferences, habits and environments to predict their preferences in a particular sound scenario and automatically adjust their hearing aid settings for an optimized listening experience. “Oticon is a pioneer in the use of
artificial intelligence in the audiology sector, with a long-standing commitment to innovation and excellence in technology that improves hearing and overall quality of life for people with hearing loss,” says Annette Mazevski, Au.D., Ph.D., Manager, Technology Assessment at Oticon, Inc. “With Kaizn, we tap the full potential of datadriven personalized hearing care, using a combination of real-time local data, aggregated ‘big’ data and artificial intelligence to deliver a best sound experience.” Kaizn collects and analyzes data about an individual’s hearing aid use and listening environments to learn their behaviors and hearing preferences, and ultimately provide real-time hearing aid recommendations and adjustments. The AI-powered tool communicates with hearing aid wearers at key moments to learn their “intent” or what they want to gain from different sound environments. For example, Kaizn will recognize when a hearing aid wearer enters a noisy environment, like a loud
Silicon Valley Innovation Arrives in Baby’s Room New parents everywhere are discovering Cocoon Cam, the most innovative and award-winning baby monitor system of the year. It’s the only baby monitoring system that combines secure HD video/audio with contactless vital sign monitoring. It is an all-in-one easy to use system that sends instant alerts directly to your smartphone. Cocoon Cam uses patented and patent-pending Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence to monitor your baby’s breathing. The tiniest of movements are tracked via an HD video camera while they’re sleeping in their crib. The lightweight system installs
in less than five minutes, monitors your baby’s breathing in real time (without a wearable or mat) and sends proactive alerts right to your smartphone. No wearables means there’s nothing extra to keep track of, keep charged up or become a potential hazard in the crib. You’re notified right away when your baby needs your attention, and the beautifully designed smartphone app includes sleep tracking and analytics, cry detection, diapering/feeding tracking and even personalized content for your baby’s development stage.
You.i TV Announces Release of You.i Engine One 4.6 Featuring Remote Asset Management You.i TV announced a new version of its You.i Engine One platform that includes remote asset management and other features that can spur faster, better and more monetizable video app experiences for media companies worldwide. Release 4.6 has been created to further increase the ability of developers and designers to build and personalize video interfaces across platforms, and to enable greater opportunities for branded content. A key new feature, Remote Assets, allows developers to configure applications to retrieve all UX elements, including layout, styling and motion, dynamically from a server. Designers can export screen updates through the You.i Engine One After Effects Workflow and deploy changes to market without recertifica-
tion. This provides brand leaders with the speed and flexibility required to deploy custom redesigns, branded moments or sponsorships consistently across all screens. In addition, source-code for flexible cross-platform app accelerators, containing pre-built user flows and UX templates to support SVOD, AVOD and TVE business models are readily available. Developers will now have full access to the following features: Improved flexibility for native platform and web user interface integrations on mobile devices. Developers can now use native platform user interface controls within You.i Engine One interfaces and apply decorations to augment embedded webviews, providing end
Consumer Electronics Daily News restaurant, and will contact the wearer, via a push notification, to ask whether they need “focus” or “comfort” in the scenario. Kaizn will then adjust the user’s hearing aid settings to reflect that preference. Over time, Kaizn can automate adaptive changes based on the user’s feedback/validation and adjust the user’s Opn hearing aid settings automatically when they enter similar noise environments. “Kaizn will support hearing care professionals in their efforts to engage and encourage patients to become active partners in their hearing healthcare,” explains Donald Schum, Ph.D., Oticon Vice President of Audiology. “This ever expanding, ever improving AI-based solution and system will allow hearing care professionals to provide continuous added value that enables patients to optimize the choices they make daily that affect their hearing health and overall well-being.” Visit booth #43334 in the Sands to learn more.
Why Kaizn The name Kaizn was inspired by the Japanese word and famous LEAN principle, kaizen. The word itself means “change for better” and implies a contin-
uous process of improvement. This thinking is a key part of Oticon Kaizn technology that uses artificial intelligence to continuously learn and better adapt to the user’s needs.
About Oticon Oticon is one of the most innovative hearing device manufacturers with more than 110 years of experience putting the needs of people with hearing loss first. Oticon has spearheaded a number of technological breakthroughs, which have made a significant difference for people with hearing loss. Oticon’s “brain first” audiological focus recognizes that speech understanding and comprehension are cognitive processes that happen in the brain. Oticon’s innovative BrainHearing™ technology is helping to provide better hearing with less effort by giving the brain the clearest, purest sound signals to decode. Oticon designs and manufactures hearing solutions for adults and specialized pediatric instruments. People First is Oticon’s strongest and most valued commitment to empower people to communicate freely, interact naturally and participate actively. For more information visit www.oticon.com.
With Cocoon Cam, you’re always connected to your baby, whether you’re down the hall, across town or traveling the world. This means you can head back to work, or even enjoy a night out, without worry. The sleek, modern design of the Cocoon Cam Clarity camera hardware means that it blends seamlessly and stylishly into any nursery decor, for a baby monitoring system you’ll be proud to have in your home. Cocoon Cam even grows with your child from the bassinet days on into the toddler years, when sleep disturbances
can become problematic for both the child and the parent. Cocoon Cam’s motion detection technology tracks wake and sleep patterns, and the daily/weekly/monthly summaries mean that you’ve always got detailed and accurate information on your child’s sleep habits at your fingertips. Cocoon Cam was founded by parents, is powered by the innovation of Silicon Valley, and can help you rest easy, knowing your baby is breathing easy.
users with a natural experience for embedded native widgets, such as Twitter, or web based content. The most commonly used user interface components have been improved to give application designers and developers greater flexibility and control over app elements, including animations, focus and data modelling. A redesigned cross-platform build system that simplifies the management and inclusion of dependencies, and provides developers with additional flexibility to automate application pipelines and introduce more testing. Improved custom debugging tools for rendering performance, focus and layout. C++ 11 compatible libraries, giving developers more flexibility around the kinds of technologies they want to include in their application, and greater design options. “The product enhancements announced today are a direct result of intense collaboration with our customers around a shared vision of the video land-
scape,” says Jason Flick, Chief Executive Officer and co-Founder of You.i TV. “We’re thrilled to help lay the groundwork for both app experience and business model innovation at pace.”
Find out more about Cocoon Cam at www.cocooncam.com.
About You.i TV You.i TV is a privately held company whose You.i Engine One software platform enables TV and media companies worldwide to create fans, engage users and convert customers. You.i Engine One allows brand owners to build personalized, profitable experiences quickly on all platforms – mobile devices, set-top boxes, game consoles and streaming devices – from a single code base. Brands such as Turner, Disney, Fox, National Geographic, NBA, Cartoon Network and the Canadian Football League are spearheading direct-to-consumer and OTT strategies using You.i Engine One-powered TV applications. You.i Engine One has been licensed in major industry genres, including entertainment, kids, sports and news.
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TDK Showcases Solutions for Automotive, AR/VR, IoT, Mobile and Wearables at Show TDK Corporation is presenting the industry’s single source of innovative sensor, passive components and electronics solutions marketed under brands TDK, InvenSense, Micronas, Chirp, Tronics and EPCOS in booth #30306. To meet the growing industry demand to humanize the digital experience, TDK is advancing new materials, achieving production process control at nanometer levels, and manufacturing to zero defect standards, to offer passive components, sensors, sensor solutions and platforms for mobile, wearable, AR/VR, automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), drone and industrial applications. At the forefront of pioneering six degrees of freedom (6DoF) solutions, TDK delivers InvenSense core competencies of 6-axis motion sensing with Chirp sonar and high-performance TMR magnetometers in a single platform integrated with fusion software. TDK is launching several new InvenSense sensors, including a line of motion sensors optimized for head-mounted displays and another for handheld controllers. TDK will also unveil new sensors with unique 7-axis fusion technology, and the world’s first high-precision, inertial-aided positioning software solution for autonomous vehicles. OEMs are invited to learn about market advancements, developments and solutions to design concerns. Singsation Karaoke (Cont’d. from p. 1)
karaoke music or subscribing to a service, Singsation took a different approach, making the smartphone or tablet the music source through free YouTube karaoke videos. Literally millions of lyrical tracks are available, and it keeps Singsation customers from having to buy any CDs or download and transfer BorgWarner (Cont’d. from p. 1)
employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide, all dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a clean, energy efficient world. Nowhere is that more true than in the aftermarket, where BorgWarner has become the perfect choice. Not just because of the already legendary quality of its products, but also because of the Murata (Cont’d. from p. 1)
systems, wireless connectivity, and power and energy devices. Following is a deeper look at several.
1: Real Time Locating System Creating our own simulation on the CES floor, we will track Murata team members or anyone who wants to test via the special tracking tags. Sensors placed strategically around our booth detect the wearers’ movements and locations in real time. The technology can be used for myriad applications – from crowd management to asset tracking.
2: Surgical Instrument Tracking Tag Murata developed a patented tag that
Booth highlight demonstrations include: TDK PiezoHapt: TDK expands its portfolio of haptic components with the ultra-thin PiezoHap actuator featuring a very short response time. Available in two forms, as a single layer monolithic piezo ceramic disk and as a multilayer actuator with mechanical amplifiers, these new active haptic solutions with “button-like” feedback feature very low-insertion heights tailored for a comprehensive range of consumer/industrial displays as well as for automotive use. TDK PowerHap: The PowerHap piezo actuator with haptic feedback and integrated sensor functionality is a compact actuator that significantly enhances the sensory experience of the humanmachine interface. PowerHap actuators feature high acceleration and force, low insertion height and a fast response time for use in automotive flat panel consoles, single button replacement and navigation systems; consumer electronics displays (e.g., flat panel TVs, smartphones and tablets, AR/VR, game controllers and wearables); smart appliances and industrial displays. TDK PiezoListen: World’s first piezobased, ultra-thin (thickness of 0.45 to 0.7mm), high-power actuator converts flexible surfaces into speakers in automotive infotainment systems and flat screens.
videos into the machine. Recently, Voxx announced a strategic partnership with Speak Music and the Melody app, which allows your voice to simply ask for the track or artist as it procures and plays it automatically from YouTube. The Melody app knows your phone is connected to a Singsation system and triggers the most popular karaoke version of your request. Now singers of any age can
selection, the range of services and the speed it offers its partners in the spare parts business. BorgWarner’s success has come from a mindset that is passionate about performance and obsessed with power. A culture that leaves the status quo behind. It lives this stuff. Its engineers have cut their teeth at the race track. They sit in the driver’s seat. They spend hours under the hood. The end result is simple; their expertise has
identifies and tracks devices in critical hospital settings. When attached to medical instruments, detailed information is collected and tailored for specific processes or procedures. Solutions like this are enabling a new era of surgical innovation.
3: Structural Health Monitoring The aftermath of an earthquake leaves many uncertainties, one of which is building safety. With Murata’s Structural Health Monitoring solution, our sensors detect and discern stress and potential vulnerabilities. Booth visitors will be able to manipulate a simulation and experience the applicability.
“Whether at home or work, connected
Unlike typical miniature speakers that tend to have a metallic sound, PiezoListen produces sound with dynamic range, volume and richness (midrange and high-end) that easily fills a room or vehicle. Micronas 3D Position Hall Sensor: New Hall sensor, HAL 39xy, features stray field compensation built on a flexible architecture for multidimensional magnetic field measurements. The sensor offers four measurement modes in a single device: 1) linear position detection, 2) rotary 360° angle detection, 3) rotary 180° angle detection with stray field compensation including gradient fields, and 4) real 3D magnetic field measurement (BX, BY, BZ). Tronics High-Performance MEMS Inertial Sensors (Gyros and Accelerometers): New MEMS inertial sensors feature closed-loop electronics for superior linearity, increased signal-to-noise ratio and improved behavior under vibration, shock and extreme temperature environments. Available in hermetically sealed ceramic packages for extended lifetimes in adverse environments. TDK CeraPlas HF: New CeraPlas HF is a compact cold plasma generator element based on a PZT (lead zirconate titanate) that is low weight, consumes little power and requires low input voltage. The cold plasma generator ionizes multiple gases – including air – under normal pressure. Ideal for battery-powered handheld devices, CeraPlas can be used to treat plastics for easier imprinting, disinfect wounds, sterilize devices or foods, and eliminate unpleasant odors.
just say what they want to sing next, and it will play – no typing, browsing or delays in the fun. Ian Geise, President of Singsation, explains, “The Melody Karaoke App by Speak Music coupled with Singsation’s second to none feature set of design, voice FX, Sound FX and multiple light shows will make Singsation the choice for all that are looking for the best and most feature-
sparked innovations for both racing and performance enthusiasts around the world. Experience the latest innovations that can help secure your success in the spare parts business. As a product leader in highly engineered components and propulsion systems around the world such as turbochargers, EGR valves, coolers, thermostats, as well as the REMAN range, BorgWarner offers
technology is shaping the way we live. CES allows us to showcase our expertise in resolving some of the most pressing design challenges faced in realizing a fully connected and mobile world,” says Gerry Hubers, Business Development Manager, Murata North America. “Visitors to our space will come away with a comprehensive understanding of how Murata’s innovation is contributing to a smarter, more productive and efficient way of life.” Established in Kyoto, Japan in 1944, Murata holds significant market share globally for its ceramic-based passive electronic components, communication modules and power supply modules. Our solutions are used in a wide range of
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Chirp ToF Sensor: World’s first MEMS ultrasonic time-of-flight (ToF) sensor consumes only microwatts while performing ultrasonic echolocation. The new inside-out 6DoF Ultrasonic Controller Tracking Solution for All-in-One VR is a tiny “sonar on a silicon chip” enabling ultrawide field-of-view, inside-out controller tracking for mobile VR/AR at 1/1000 power of other solutions.
About TDK Corporation TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK’s comprehensive portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDKLambda. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2018, TDK posted total sales of USD 12 billion and employed about 103,000 people worldwide.
rich karaoke machines. We wanted to make it easier for the customer to enjoy and most importantly not force the customer to have to purchase music and videos that they either own or can access for free.” Singsation is exhibiting in the Voxx booth in Central Hall, booth #13506. Learn more at www.singsationkaraoke.com.
you the products that have set the standard – in technology, performance, quality and fuel efficiency. BorgWarner is proud of its long history of pushing the limits of technology! BorgWarner product groups include the following: exhaust gas recirculation valves, exhaust gas turbochargers, thermostats and turbochargers. Learn more at www.borgwarner.com.
applications and provide advanced functionality for mobile phones and consumer electronics devices, automotive electronics, wearables, healthcare devices, industrial equipment, energy management systems and data centers. We have over 100 offices and more than 75,000 employees worldwide. Murata’s slogan, “Innovator in Electronics®,” was selected because we are known for our commitment to developing advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional, high-density modules that help shape the future of the technology market.
For more information, visit www.murata .com or stop by Murata’s meeting space in booth #MP26161–South Hall 2.
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Consumer Electronics Daily News W3C (Cont’d. from p. 1)
In only five months, GENIVI and W3C delivered a draft specification of the Vehicle Signal API, and after review by the broader W3C community, full standardization in the form of sample implementations and test frameworks is being finalized. The economic value of standards resides in committed time of in-house developers leveraging standard APIs to accelerate product development, attract third parties and new apps, work with competitors to share best practices, and results in faster time to market, promotion by many implementers, growth in Kenwood (Cont’d. from p. 1)
two types of vehicle-specific speaker systems are now being introduced. The KFC-XP6903C incorporates a pair of 6inch by 9-inch mid-bass drivers and a pair of 3.5-inch two-way dash speakers. The 3.5-inch speakers feature a silk balanced dome tweeter with sound field enhancer, ensuring accurate and smooth high frequency. The KFC-XP6902C incorporates a pair of 6-inch by 9-inch Velodyne (Cont’d. from p. 1)
Alpha Puck™ – Perfect for Level 4-5 Autonomy The culmination of 10 years of LiDAR development and learning from millions of road miles, the Alpha Puck is a sensor specifically made for autonomous driving and advanced vehicle safety at highway speeds. The sensor produces an image best described as “stunning,” with the highest resolution data set in the world. It boasts the longest range for highway driving and maximum safety. Velarray – Highest Performance LiDAR for Driver Assistance Velarray packs powerful sensing performance in a compact form factor that is perfect for in-vehicle placement. It can be concealed within roof lines, in bumpers and – as demonstrated at CES –
ASHA (Cont’d. from p. 4)
the National Institutes of Health. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized the Buds campaign as an effective public education tool. As the “Listen to Your Buds” campaign approached its 10-year anniversary, one thing was clear: The issue of popular technology and communication Ericsson (Cont’d. from p. 4)
Any device out in the wild – whether it’s a tablet or a sensor – in the wrong hands can be used to access an organization’s network. Should a breach occur, fail-safes need to be put in place to control and limit the damage an attacker can cause.
How do I ensure my data’s integrity? Data is the lifeblood of any organization. Collecting data and converting it into actionable intelligence is one of the key purposes of Internet of Things.
market size and shares. The introduction of autonomous and semi-autonomous systems creates challenges of critical interdependency on security, reliability and connectivity that is addressed by increased emphasis on partnerships service and data-driven business models. New changes drive new challenges. By key collaboration and the right partnerships, automotive players are driving an industry-defined, standards-based, common platform, enabling cost-effective, rapid integration of applications and data required for new in-vehicle and connected services, including: automotive industry standards groups – GENIVI,
mid-bass drivers and a pair of 2.75-inch large dash speakers. The 2.75-inch speakers feature a carbon fiber absorbed cone, which is light but ridged, ensuring rich mid and high frequency reproduction. The shared 6-inch by 9-inch midbass drivers feature a straight cone and a dis-resonate cap for tight, solid midbass. Typical 6-inch by 9-inchers have a curve to the cone to allow for mid-range vocals, whereas these 6 by 9 drivers are designed as true mid-bass drivers, allowbehind windshields. It’s the highest performance LiDAR for driver assistance today, offering the best resolution and range in its class.
Augmented Reality (AR) Demonstration This demonstration lets you experience how autonomous vehicles see the world through Velodyne’s Augmented Reality.
Velodyne Partner Demonstrations Accur8vision: Accur8vision is an expanded perimetric security system using Velodyne’s LiDAR. Unlike conventional systems that typically only guard perimeters, A8V guards the entire area of a patrolled space. AutonomouStuff: AutonomouStuff is a supplier of the world's best autonomy-enabling technologies, including Velodyne’s LiDAR sensor portfolio. DeepMap: DeepMap provides HD maps and real-time localization as a serv-
implications encompassed more than hearing loss. With younger and younger children increasingly using tablets and other devices, ASHA raised concerns about the potential impact on speech/language development. In 2016, ASHA polled its members – audiologists and speech-language pathologists – for their perspectives. A majority of respondents warned of a “communicaThe integrity of data is paramount, as is the need to ensure it is not manipulated while in-use, in-transit or at-rest. Also, personal data is particularly important to protect and should always be encrypted.
How can I stay ahead if no IoT network can be 100 percent secure? Unfortunately, all stakeholders in an IoT ecosystem, including consumers and end-users, have to accept the fact that no IoT network will ever be able to achieve 100 percent security. There are simply too many potential access points and
SAE, IFSF and Auto-ISAC for vehicle signal and cybersecurity work; IoT industry groups such as OCF create standard data formats; and, security industry experts and cybersecurity research partnerships. Consumers today expect their cars to be another connected device capable of delivering the same information and high-performance applications they expect from their web-enabled laptops, mobile phones and televisions. To achieve this kind of interoperability, the automotive ecosystem is turning to established technical web standards powering the Open Web Platform, developed by W3C. ing the 3.5-inch or 2.75-inch speakers to re-produce the mid-range vocals and highs. Not only do these speakers eliminate the need for extra time and materials spent creating mounts for off-sized replacement speakers, but since many factory speakers have slightly different speaker and mounting locations, multibrackets are included in both sets of speakers for ease of installation. The 6inch by 9-inch drivers are also very shal-
ice to autonomous vehicles. The solution, which includes Velodyne sensors, embeds directly into AV fleets, fully integrating with the onboard sensor suite. This enables unmatched scalability by allowing coverage to grow organically with every fleet mile driven. Mechaspin: Equipped with the Velodyne Puck™ 3D LiDAR sensor, MechaSpin’s ForkAlert helps forklifts and other industrial vehicles identify and classify surrounding objects in real time. The sophisticated ADAS quickly alerts the driver through a series of audible and visual alerts, providing them with 360-degree protection around the vehicle. Paracosm: Paracosm’s PX-80 is a powerful, handheld 3D scanner commonly used for geospatial, construction and industrial applications to survey a wide array of spaces from large office buildings to thick forests. It uses tion time bomb” in the form of diminished hearing and speech abilities if the usage habits prevailing then didn’t change. Subsequently, ASHA launched a national public service announcement campaign that promoted safe usage of popular technology. In a recent survey of CES attendees by ASHA, 88 percent said it is important that more prominent industry figures other vulnerabilities. However, this does not relieve any party of the responsibility they have to maintain security best practices.
How can automation help me keep up? IoT networks and the volume of devices comprising them all require management. No human has the capacity to manually accomplish this, thus requiring automation and machine learning to assist that person. Providing IT teams with the tools they will need to manage a large and complex network and minimize its attack surface is critical.
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The W3C Web and Automotive activities include a standards-track working group doing the technical specifications and a web and automotive business group that identifies potential new standards work for vehicles. As existing in-vehicle system specification work is nearing featurecomplete status, the group is starting to consider a version 2. The automotive technical roadmap also includes location-based services, media, user notifications and security. For more information about W3C’s web and automotive activities, contact w3t-pr@w3.org.
low, at a mounting depth of 2-3/4 inches. Both speaker systems feature an impressive 100 watts of RMS power handling rating (300 Watts Peak) at a 4-ohm impedance. The tweeter/mid-range speakers are also available for purchase separately: the KFC-X3C 3.5-inch and the KFC-X2C 2.75-inch, both handling 50 watts of RMS power. For more information, stop by booth #4602 in the North Hall.
Velodyne’s Puck 3D LiDAR sensor and its own proprietary SLAM technology to produce detailed 3D documentation of complex environments and geometries in minutes.
About Velodyne LiDAR, Inc. Velodyne provides the smartest, most powerful LiDAR solutions for autonomy and driver assistance. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Velodyne is known worldwide for its portfolio of breakthrough LiDAR sensor technologies. In 2005, Velodyne’s Founder and Chief Executive Offcier, David Hall, invented real-time surround view LiDAR systems, revolutionizing perception and autonomy for automotive, new mobility, mapping, robotics and security. For more information, go to www.velodyne lidar.com or stop by booth #9010. speak out about tech overuse.
You can join the growing number of brands that are making healthy tech usage a priority for their customers by stopping by ASHA’s booth #44404 (Sands, Halls A-D) and learning more about ASHA’s Healthy Communication & Popular Technology Initiative at www.communicationandtech.org. Any CISO knows, when it comes to an attack, it’s no longer a matter of “if,” but “when.” Being well-prepared for an attack will go a long way to speeding the recovery process and ensuring business continuity. While it may be impossible to completely secure an IoT environment, paying attention to these four areas is a good starting point to achieving end-toend security. For more information, visit www .ericsson.com or stop by Wynn Meeting Rooms – Latour #1 and #4 and Wynn Hospitality Suite WYN #19.