Remote Integration (REMI) for Parabolic Microphones
Remote Integration (REMI) has grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years Today, the technology allows cameras to be effectively operated from a remote studio over IP with negligible latency.
Parabolic microphones are a staple in live sports productions, capturing sounds of the on-field action from afar Can the same REMI technology be used to allow a remote operator to follow the action with a parabolic microphone? Yes
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Remote Camera Technology (RCT) to
jointly develop this exact application Klover Products manufactures the popular Klover MiK parabolic microphones that are used extensively for live sports broadcasts. RCT manufactures a unique remote operator system that can be mounted on any fluid head. There are no mechanical connections to the fluid head such as pulleys, encoders, etc This makes the system incredibly versatile and compatible with expensive heads already owned by broadcasters In addition, the movement response is excep-
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tionally fast over IP
The innovative RCT Fluid Remote, combined with the RCT Robotic Head, allows a cameraman at a remote site to operate the television camera as if he were next to the action In the same w a y , a K l o v e r M i K p a r a b o l i c m i c r ophone can be installed on the robotic head, instead of the camera, allowing an operator at a remote site to operate the parabolic mic as if they were at the event The modular design of the Klover MiK makes it ideal for new applications such as this.
For more information, go to www klover mik com, email sales@kloverproducts com, or call 608 371 5660
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that are now part of countless digital transformation initiatives Focusing on w i r e l e s s t e c h n o l o g i e s , w e h e l p c u stomers through the “connected product/connected service” journey which we perceive is one of the fastest growing and highest ROI areas within digital transformation. Specializing in cellular connectivity and sensor connectivity, t h r o u g h t e c h n o l o g i e s l i k e B L E a n d LoRaWAN, we integrate these devices into off the shelf and custom solutions for OEM and solution providers
Q: What have you noticed over the last 2 5 years since the onset of the pand e m i c ? H o w h a s t h a t i m p a c t e d t h e adoption of IoT across industries?
A: Motivations have intensified because of labor shortages, supply chain crisis a n d r e m o t e w o r k , t o n a m e a f e w Reducing truck rolls, for example, has always been a priority, but it was driven by cost savings and efficiency gains –both nice to have Now it’s driven by a
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significantly – including a substantial increase in package delivery capacity and substantial reduction in days-todeliver across the network
The Postal Service aims to broaden
lack of field service labor and a lack of trucks – and is a must have With all the changes that have been thrown at us over the last 2 5 years, we’ve become m o r e a d a p t a b l e a s o r g a n i z a t i o n s Barriers to change have been reduced
Q: With the increased adoption, companies have aggressive expectations on these projects. From your perspective, what are the key challenges enterprises are still running into? Is it just technical complexity or is it issues related to integrating these IoT solutions into their business processes?
A: There are two sides, one is the techn i c a l i n t e g r a t i o n – i t ’ s c h a l l e n g i n g , s t i t c h i n g t o g e t h e r t e c h n o l o g i e s o n hardware and software side to get data from remote devices back into your business operations, but this is getting easier due to better toolsets and better engineers The cultural side, or business process side, however, is too often overlooked and important We drive these IoT projects with technical teams and often fail to realize that we can bring
access to next-day and same-day delivery options for America’s businesses and consumers. By restructuring processing and delivery networks, USPS Connect offerings will enable businesses to leverage the power of the postal network in new ways – and to reach larger geogra-
the data into the organization, but it doesn’t add value until the organization integrates it and uses it to drive new business processes If the company just does the first part, they just have the data, but it doesn’t mean it is going to change the business process around it The failure of POCs is more on the cultural side than on the technical side
Q: As a result of these challenges, it s e e m s t h e n t h a t m a n y c o m p a n i e s should take incremental steps on their IoT journey They may start with a produ c t t h a t h a s s o m e i n t e l l i g e n c e a n d short-range connectivity, which could be termed a smart device However, this isn’t a holistic, end-to-end IoT solution or what we have termed a “smart system.” What is the distinction you see between having just a smart device versus a smart system?
A: We have seen several partners have success this way; they are treating it as a journey They may have started out not trying to change everything, but perhaps just making their field service
phies faster and more affordably and improve their ability to compete and meet customer package delivery needs.
USPS is excited to share the story of the structural changes it is now implementing, and to show how it will make further service performance improve-
staff more productive. In such a case, a first step might be to add local communications, like Bluetooth Now, say for e x a m p l e , a c o m m e r c i a l p e s t c o n t r o l worker can utilize better communications on their phone or tablet to get readings at a close range, and that person has become already far more productive We saw a lot of companies take that first step, “I don’t need a whole cloud solution.” Then, the barriers of change have come down and the ROI motivations has gone way up, so they want to transform it to a truly connected product, so they don’t even need to dispatch workers Adding a little intelligence and local connectivity to more of a connected product with IP level Connectivity (in the case of the pest control worker, so they can see the status of their device from the cloud) is a great stepping stone to help companies navigate the cultural and business process change in step with the technology they deploy
F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , e m a i l i n f o @ multitech com or call 763 785 3500
ments, operate with much greater efficiency, introduce package delivery services to better fuel America’s e-commerce economy, and deliver greater value for customers
For more information, visit booth #15549
is used for all connector types to ensure optimum performance at high power levels
1 5/8 and 7/8 EIA flange designs are also available for use with its established 4806 cable With proven power handling of 17KW at 13 56MHz, 3KW at 1 GHz, and a range of interconnect options available, 4806 is an increasingly popular selection for broadcast transmission systems
IW 50 Ω cables are used in custom c o n f i g u r a t i o n s f o r h i g h p e r f o r m a n c e audio applications. Multi-coax composites using stranded center conductor cables are employed due to extremely low attenuation achieved by its low d e n s i t y P T F E p r o p r i e t a r y l a m i n a t i o n process and silver plated copper conductor and double shield design
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detect the difference between a life p r e s e n c e a n d a n i n a n i m a t e o b j e c t , avoiding false alerts
W h i l e c a m e r a s a r e a p o t e n t i a l solution, they have some significant d r a w b a c k s , i n c l u d i n g p r i v a c y c o ncerns, field of vision restrictions, low lighting deficit plus false alerts caused by pedestrians and vehicle traffic outs i d e t h e v e h i c l e M u l t i p l e c a m e r a s would be required, versus one Murata radar module
Murata’s 60 GHz, automotive grade
Founded in 1970, Insulated Wire, Inc developed a unique PTFE lamination process and applied it to the manu f a c t u r i n g o f w i r e a n d c a b l e T h i s p r o c e s s a l l o w e d I W t o m a n u f a c t u r e products of unprecedented reliability a l o n g w i t h s m a l l e r d i a m e t e r s . Combining the lamination process with a patented shield design allowed IW to become one of the leaders in low loss microwave transmission lines utilizing b o t h s o l i d a n d e x p a n d e d P T F E dielectrics In 1988, IW expanded its o p e r a t i o n s a n d c r e a t e d t h e I W M i c r o w a v e P r o d u c t s D i v i s i o n , w h i c h offers a wide range of microwave cable assemblies that operate from the low MHz to 70 GHz in frequency. These cables, coupled with a broad array of connectors, allow IW to create custom assemblies for both military and commercial applications
(AEC-Q104), radar module is a small, incabin radar module, based upon the Texas Instruments AW6843 chip which uses 60 GHz radar to detect a life presence in a vehicle It is an economical solution with a high degree of resolution
Gannon noted that the small form factor enables placement of the module in locations such as the overhead console near the rear-view mirror, in the h e a d l i n e r , o r i n t h e B / C p i l l a r s . Ultimately, it provides flexibility to Tier 1’s and car makers in planning their specific application
I W s t r i v e s t o s t a y a h e a d o f t h e e v e r - c h a n g i n g m i l i t a r y / c o m m e r c i a l microwave markets by implementing n e w p r o d u c t s a n d p r o c e s s e s T h e s e include cables with stable phase performance over both temperature and flexure, its Tuf-Flex™ cables which offer c o m p r e s s i o n r e s i s t a n c e u p t o 2 5 0 pounds per linear inch, polyurethane j a c k e t e d c a b l e s f o r l o w s m o k e / z e r o halogen applications and stranded center conductor cable for increased flexibility Its high performance 75 Ω cables are being used in the video tracking and surveillance areas of UAVs, and satellite launch vehicles IW has developed special procedures to work with t h e i n c r e a s i n g d e m a n d f o r s m a l l e r cables and connectors without compromising performance
IW’s engineering staff can help with questions that may occur during any
I n a d d i t i o n t o C h i l d P r e s e n c e Detection (CPD) this module will also provide three additional benefits:
1 Passenger localization indicate which seats are being occupied
2 Passenger classification which will distinguish between a child and an adult
3. Intruder detection. Anyone reaching into a vehicle through a window or door will be detected
The location and classification features
phase of a project This includes assistance for cable/connector configuration in racks, “black boxes,” and other systems where transmission line performance is critical, specialized custom designs and anything in between. IW can also be on-site to help with cable routing and installation. Engineering support is also available for optimal cable/connector selection for unique applications
IW operates two facilities; headquarters and cable manufacturing are located in Bayport, New York, and the Microwave Products Division, responsible for the production and sale of all m i c r o w a v e a s s e m b l i e s , i s l o c a t e d i n Bethel, Connecticut.
F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , g o t o w w w i w - m i c r o w a v e c o m , c a l l 2 0 3 7 9 1 1 9 9 9 or email sales@iw-microwave com
a r e h e l p f u l f o r u s e w i t h s e a t b e l t reminders as well as the control of air bag deployment
Module certification support is provided by Murata The module has been certified for use in US and Japan North America is formulating legislation for vehicles and refers to the FCC Part 15 Subpart (15 255), which has the same frequency band.
For more information, visit booth #10249 in the Vehicle/Transportation Technology p a v i l i o n o f L V C C N o r t h o r
www murata com
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