Development of World’s First Fully-Integrated Full HD 3D Camcorder by PANASONIC
The current 3D camera systems are made using either two film or broadcast cameras, where in order to create binocular parallax effect that matches the distance between the human eyes, the two cameras are installed horizontally and side by side with right and left camera axes are approximately 6.5 cm apart. Furthermore, in order to take a natural looking 3D video, the convergence point needs to be adjusted to match that of a human’s eye, where the convergence point changes depending on the distance that the object is being viewed. The convergence point is the point where the two camera’s optical axes converge in producing 3D images. This system set up is doable by placing two small cameras side b side but such configuration is not possible with broadcast or film cameras due to their large body and lenses. Hence, in case of film and broadcast cameras, the two cameras must be positioned vertically using half-mirrors or mount them on a metal frames called rigs, using prisms resulting in a bulky system that needs to be carefully adjusted in order to prevent the right and left cameras from going out of alignment before capturing the image. Read more
Development of New Plasma Display Panels by Panasonic
Panasonic made an announcement on development of ground breaking display technology with super efficiency operation of only 95 watts. The new quadruple luminance efficiency plasma panels are incorporated in Panasonic’s newly unveiled 152-inch full HD 3D plasma display and VIERA Cast-enabled HDTVs supporting Skype video calls on display at CES 2010 in Las Vegas. In developing the quadruple luminance efficiency panel had to develop a new phosphor materials, super high-speed drive technology plus adaptive signal processing technology in order to reduce power consumption and improvement in all the facets of panel illuminating process which includes discharge, illumination and light extraction resulting in development of display technology that consumes powers less than a typical room lamp’s 100-watt light bulb. Read more
Panasonic Showcases the World’s Largest Full HD 3D Plasma TV
3D TVs seems to be the trend for 2010 and Panasonic along with Sony and Toshiba reaffirming this by introduction of array of display and recording products as well as enabling component devices all in an effort in bringing 3D to your home. Panasonic announcement on development of its 152-Inch Full, world’s largest follows company’s development of yet another industry’s first 103-inch Class size Full HD 3D PDP back in 2008 as well as company’s home theater size 50-inch Class Full HD 3D PDP in 2009. The new gigantic 4k x 2k Quadruple Full HD plasma panel is capable of creating a Full HD 3D world. Read more
Development of New High Capacity Li-ion Battery by Panasonic
Panasonic is at it again, by making yet another stride in improving on capacity of its own 3.1 Ah Li-ion batteries previously announced that has gone into mass production. The company has introduced two new 18650 type (18 mm in diameter, 65 mm in height) high capacity lithium-ion battery cells targeted to be used in laptop computers as well as other environmentally energy technologies. Panasonic increased the capacity of the Li-ion batteries through improvement in electrode materials. Read more
Eneloop Music Booster by SANYO
Sanyo Electric now part of Panasonic Corporation just added yet another product to its eneloop universe product lineups. The eneloop music booster is a rechargeable DC 9V battery unit made for music devices. Normally, an AC adapter or 9V dry-cell battery is used in powering music equipment including effects units, amps, graphic equalizers and multi-track recorders operating using 9-volt DC power source. However, using AC adapters require electrical outlets plus nearby electrical equipment may result in noise interference. Alternatively, using 9V batteries in such occasion like during music performance may result in use of lot of batteries in order to provide an uninterrupted performance. Read more
Development of Direct Methanol Fuel Cell System by Panasonic
As heightening environmental concerns through lowering the CO2 footprint urging the manufacturer to develop an alternative, clean and efficient energy form. An ideal candidate in fulfilling this need is practical application of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells since they produce no air pollutants plus their significant lower amount of CO2 in comparison to the internal combustion engine generators. Several Japanese companies are in pursuing of developing a practical technology based on direct methanol fuel cell. One such company is Panasonic that today made an announcement on development of Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) offering a high power output and durability. Read more
Production of High Capacity Li-ion Battery by Panasonic has gone into Mass-Production
As demand for lithium-ion batteries as a power source for mobile devices such as note PC and mobile phones is going into high gear due to its high energy density and light weight, the requirement for its robustness and safety in preventing abnormal heating will play a major role in its successful mass market acceptance in fulfilling the requirements for ever sophisticated and powerful mobile devices that will incorporate them. Based on this need, Panasonic Corporation has developed a 18650-type high capacity 3.1 Ah Li-ion battery and started its mass production this December. Panasonic achieved the high capacity and safety through use of its unique Heat Resistance Layer (HRL) technology by placing an insulating metal oxide layer between the positive and negative electrodes, whereby preventing the battery from overheating even if a short circuit occurs. Read more
Development of High Energy Lithium-ion Battery module by Panasonic
Panasonic made an announcement on development of a 1.5kWh battery module from 18650-type (18mm in diameter x 65 mm in length) lithium-ion battery cells. These types of batteries are widely used in laptop computers. The newly developed battery can be connected in a series and/or parallel in storing generated energy by home type photovoltaic (PV) system and fuel cells as well as in electric vehicles (EV). The battery module has a volume of around 7L and it weighs 8kg and has a voltage of 25.2V plus a capacity of 58 Ah. Read more
Development of Full High Definition 50-inch 3D PDP and High Precision Active Shuter Glasses by Panasonic
Panasonic just made an announcement on development of 50-inch size full high definition 3D plasma display panel plus a high-precision active shutter glasses which company claims will bring the true to life 3D images to your living room. The new PDP display has been developed based on Panasonic’s world first full HD 3D plasma Home Theater system which was developed and unveiled back in 2008 which was comprised of 103-inch PDP and Blu-ray Disc player. Why Panasonic decreased the size of its display, well according to the company it seems to be the most popular size for the home theater system. The newly developed PDP comes with Panasonic’s high speed 3D drive technology with capability of rapid illumination of pixels while maintaining the brightness; it also has incorporated the crosstalk reduction technology aimed at reducing the image ghosting which occurs when left and right eye images are alternately displayed. PDP were selected as the display technology due to their self illuminating characteristics with full motion picture resolution capable of fast response time making them ideal for display of fast moving images. Read more
Development of Multi-functional Bed-shaped Robot by Panasonic
Aging society in Japan has been one of the contributing factors in success or should I say revival of Robotic application by helping individuals with limited mobility to lead an independent life. One such Robot is a newly developed Robotic bed which can transform itself into a wheelchair and vise versa with a command of the user eliminating any needs for moving between bed and wheelchair and helps from any care givers resulting in an increase in user’s activities such as joining the family meal without any need for assistance form other people. Panasonic has incorporated human- robot interface technologies in facilitating easy operation of the robot with no requirements for training. Read more
