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
Bone conduction earphone “SOUND BONE” by Goldendance
Here yet another fine product by Goldendance Co., Ltd. “SOUND BONE” a bone conduction earphone. “SOUND BONE” has been developed based on company’s bone conduction technology. Based on this technology which uses oscillators in creating vibration to transmit sound, the earphone unit itself vibrates with the sound creating a live feeling of the sound which never experienced before. Furthermore, “SOUND BONE” has a good quality of bass sound which has been difficult to reproduce by using the conventional earphone so far, allowing the user to enjoy a dynamic bass sound. Read more
World’s first new ecology mail system “Handy Eco Mail”
“Handy Eco Mail” is simply a mail packing system using tape and address label directly on a pamphlet instead of using envelop or vinyl for packing the pamphlet. When the pamphlet gets through the “Handy Eco Mail”, it automatically closes the open side of the pamphlet with tape. Oh did I forget; the user has to place the address label by hand which company claims this would eliminate any needs for using envelop. Read more
Development of Programmable Defect Prediction Technology by NEC
Defect prediction is a new LSI technology where an LSI maintains a high reliability by preventing errors and continuing to operate correctly. The current error handling procedures of conventional technologies are complicated and expensive since they are initiated only after errors occur where as the defect prediction technology enables a highly-reliable system at a low cost since the system can take precautions before errors occur. Furthermore, maintaining a high reliability and low cost among the future ultra-fine, large-scale LSI is expected to be a difficult task to accomplish. In response to this mundane challenge, NEC and NEC Electronics Corporation (NECEL) announced the development of a programmable defect prediction technology. Read more
Development of scalable High-Speed MRAM technology for system LSI Embedding by NEC
Due to the progress in reducing cell size and the large capacity of system LSI, power consumption has increased. The current demands require reduced power consumption, which is partially accomplished by switching off during stand-by mode, a function that requires easy-use nonvolatile memory. In response to these market demands, NEC developed the world’s fastest SRAM-compatible MRAM with operation speed of 250 MHz in November 2007, and 32 Mbit MRAM for embedding in SoCs in February 2009. Read more
Introduction of New Plasmacluster Ion Generating unit system for Air Conditioning system by Sharp
Highly concentrated Plasmacluster Ions are an effective solution in strongly inactivating and eliminating airborne viruses, mold, and allergens (such as mite feces and carcasses), as well as cigarette odors on curtains and sofas, and sweaty odors on clothing. Based on this, Sharp will introduce a Plasmacluster Ion generating unit system that would fit into commercial air conditioning ducts. The new system will use the airflow from a building’s heating and air conditioning system to release a highly concentrated Plasmacluster Ions (7,000 ions/cm3) into a room eliminating any needs to install a separate fan. Read more
