Introduction of compact size Digital Tuner by Buffalo
Buffalo Japan introduced a compact size terrestrial digital tuner. The “DTV-S31” features a W125×H28×D143mm in dimension and weight of about 245 g. The “DTV-S31” has a composite video output and an analog stereo output, further by connecting video/sound cable to the analog TV; you can watch a high quality terrestrial digital broadcasting without signal deterioration and ghosting image. In addition to this, the user is able to watch closed-captioned broadcasting. Read more
Development of Paper Base Display Device
Ricoh Japan along with Agri Bio Industry of Japan and School of Graduate study at Hokkaido University made a joint announcement on development of new display device made of paper. The newly developed paper is made of bacteria cellulose. The prototype is comprised of sheet of bacteria cellulose paper with electrode directly attached to it. They have successfully tested the display ability of the new paper by exciting the contained pigment in the paper. Read more
Development of Laser base CRT TV recycling technology by Panasonic
Due to use of different types of glass in the front panel and funnel of cathode ray tube (CRT) TVs, it is necessary to separate them before recycling. The conventional method in separating the front and funnel up to now uses an electrically heated wire around the joint area, but this method requires great amount of time and at the same time causes thermal stress fractures due to local heating requiring a manual correction to clean the cut surface. To increase the efficiency in recycling process in CRT TV sets Panasonic has developed a laser based recycling technology where the separation of front and back panel on CRT type TVs can be achieved at a much quicker and cleaner manner. Read more
Indoor Firework projector by SEGA TOYS
Here is an ideal way not to deprive your children from experiencing a firework. SEGA TOYS announced an indoor firework entertainment system “Uchiagehanabi” allowing users to enjoy skyrockets without using a fire at home. Well, it is all projected images. “Uchiagehanabi” is just a compact size projector with the body size of 19cm (W) x20cm (H) x20.5cm (H) with six built-in lenses and one speaker. “Uchiagehanabi” is capable of projecting skyrockets looking like the real one on the wall or the ceiling with a sound. Read more
The most expensive USB Flash Drive Memory
If you thought the prices on some of the flat screens in the market are too high think again, here is the ultimate high end USB Flash Drive designed by SolidAlliance Corporation. The price tag for this very new and unique USB memory is 1,000,000 yen Taxes are not included. The newly deigned USB which company calls it “MNEMOSYNE” coincides with company’s seventh anniversary. The “MNEMOSYNE” was the memory goddess of ancient Greece. The “MNEMOSYNE” is a cube measuring 72mm on each side consisting of 5 polished silver pieces and one black piece which holds the 16G USB Flash Drive housed in the inner part of the body of “MNEMOSYNE”. It is really a cubic puzzle with the design concept that precious memories must be stored in fashion to be used with care and attention. The user will not be able to get to the memory part of the “MNEMOSYNE” without disassembling it. Read more
Development of New flash-based In-Dash Navigation system by Pioneer
Gain in popularity for an on-board car navigation system around the world for its recognition as an important technology has contributed to its rapid price reduction, to full fill this market need both in terms of functionality and price sensitivity, Pioneer Corporation has launched new in-dash navigation systems featuring Pioneer-original new compact map database format “L-FORMAT” targeted at consumer markets of North America, Europe, Russia, and Australia beginning in June 2009. All the new in-dash car navigation systems employ built-in flash memory as a map data storage medium, with each model offering its distinctive features such as the newly-developed “L-FORMAT”, innovative user interface, and expanded web linkage functions (FEEDS) allowing users to export and import the data between their PCs and the navigation systems via SD card. Read more
Release of a rechargeable interior light “eneloop lamp” by SANYO
Sanyo made an announcement on a rechargeable interior light “eneloop lamp” a new addition to its “eneloop universe” products. The “eneloop universe products” embody the concept of “looping energy is a way of promoting new lifestyle of reusing instead of disposing, which began by Sanyo since November of 2005. Among products that incorporated eneloop rechargeable batteries are ENELOOPE Bike, Eneloop KAIRO and Eneloop solar light to name a few.The ENL-Y1S is a multiple use lamp that can be used as an interior light for daily living as well as a flashlight in case of an emergency. This product utilizes a contact-less charging system bearing no metallic contact on its body resulting in a smooth exterior appearance. The ENL-Y1S as an interior light feature two modes to choose from Clear Mode (high) / Fade Mode (low). It can also be used as a healing light with a blue lamp for places such as bed side with a healing mode (continuous) or a flicker mode (flickering). The ENL-Y1S automatically turns into a flashlight when it is picked up and tilted 90 degrees or more because of its built-in accelerator sensor. Read more
Development of Brain wave controlled wheelchair by BSI-TOYOTA Collaboration Center
The BSI-TOYOTA Collaboration Center otherwise known as BTCC has successfully developing a system utilizing the fastest technology in the world in controlling a wheelchair using brain waves in a time as little as 125 milliseconds. Being a new signal processing technology for brain machine interface (BMI) application, it is a Real-time control of wheelchairs with brain waves. The Brian Machine Interface (BMI) based system would allow elderly or physically challenged individuals to interact with the world through signals from their brain without any needs to give voice commands. The recently developed technology uses combination of RIKEN’s blind signal separation and space-time-frequency filtering technologies to allow brain-wave analysis in as little as 125 ms in comparison to the conventional methods of several seconds. Read more
Network Terminal capable of sending and receiving Fax without a fixed phone line by NEC
NEC and NEC Access Technica started selling a new network terminal “NetSpart NS-A5400 (M)” capable of sending and receiving Fax using mobile phone network targeted for business use. Netspart series can be used as a regular Fax machine by connecting it to a phone line plus by connecting to the internet and using “scan to mail” function which can scan a document, the document can be sent as an attachment via email. Read more
Development of Tandem PV Module by SANYO ENEOS Solar
SANYO ENEOS Solar a newly established joint venture company between Sanyo and Eneos is developing a thin-film microcrystalline silicon tandem PV module. The new PV module is made of two layers one is amorphous silicon and the other being microcrystalline silicon. According to the company higher conversion rate can be achieved through lamination of an amorphous layer in absorbing visible ray and a microcrystalline silicon layer which is responsible of absorbing infrared ray. Read more
