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Intel’s Perceptual Computing Initiative

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Geoff Walker, in his role as Senior Systems Architect at Intel, delivered a keynote entitled Interactive Computing Devices and Applications Based on Intel RealSense Technology. In explaining why Intel is pursuing its perceptual computing …

Tags:Intel| Large Display Monitor| Laser Projectors| Mobile Display Monitor| TGM 2014| Vol 21 - Issue 45

MTS is Ambitious With DTH

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Russia’s MTS will launch its own satellite TV platform this year. According to Kommersant, the service will cover 95% of Russia and offer 160 channels, of which 30 will be HD. It will cost …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Russia| Satellite| Vol 21 - Issue 45

Intel Wireless Power Coming in 2015

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Kumar Chinnaswamy, general manager of wireless charging at Intel Experiences Group, has said that smartphones using wireless charging solutions from Intel will be available early next year. The technology is also forecast to reach …

Tags:Intel| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 45| Wireless Charging

Medion Box Accepts Multiple Streaming Technologies

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Medion has launched a new media streaming box in France and Germany. The Medion Life Zoombox is connected to a TV via HDMI and can accept content from other devices via Miracast, WiDi and …

Tags:France| Germany| Large Display Monitor| Lenovo| Media Players

Markets for ITO Film Replacements

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Touch Gesture Motion 2014 was well populated with presentations on alternatives to indium tin oxide (ITO) transparent conducting films (TCF). The ITO Replacement session kicked off with a market research overview provided by Sweta …

Tags:IHS Markit| ITO Replacement| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| TGM 2014| Vol 21 - Issue 45

Metal Mesh Touch Sensors

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The TGM event presented several viewpoints on the prospects for non-ITO touch sensor films. During his tutorial on October 28, Geoff Walker of Intel provided his perspective on the need and potential alternative materials …

Tags:ITO Replacement| Large Display Monitor| Metal Mesh| Mobile Display Monitor| TGM 2014| Vol 21 - Issue 45

Nanowire and Nanotube Touch Sensors

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Nanowire and carbon nanotube transparent conductive film (TCF) touch sensors were also on the agenda at the event. Sri Peruvemba, representing Cambrios, presented on the firm’s silver nanowire ink products of which Geoff Walker …

Tags:Cambrios| Canatu| CNTs (Carbon Nanotubes)| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Silver Nanowire| TGM 2014| Vol 21 - Issue 45

Microsoft Goes to Rock- Bottom Price on First Lumia

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The first smartphone with ‘Microsoft Lumia’ branding has been revealed. The Lumia 535 sports mid-range specifications but an aggressive price: it will cost just €110 ex VAT, when it is launched this month (a …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Microsoft| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 21 - Issue 45

Microvision Result 14/11/14

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Microvision Inc. narrowed its third quarter net loss to $3.3 million from $3.6 million a year earlier, while turnover was little changed year on year at $968,000 compared with $964,000. The company’s net loss …

Tags:Financial Data| Large Display Monitor| Microvision| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 21 - Issue 45

#1Manchester Opens With Tech, Finance and Fashion

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The first brands to advertise on MediaCo Outdoor’s new ‘#1Manchester’ digital screen have been announced. The 18m x 5.2m LED display is located in Manchester’s Market Street, at the heart of the city. It …

Tags:DOOH| Large Display Monitor| LED| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 21 - Issue 46

Quantum Materials Hires Experienced Scientist

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Quantum Materials says that Dr Krishna Kowlgi has joined the company as nanomaterials process engineer. Dr. Kowlgi is an experienced entrepreneurial scientist specialising in analytical and physical chemistry with inventions and commercialised technologies in …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| People| Quantum Dots| Vol 21 - Issue 45

Gesture User Interface Design Advances

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The use of gesture user interfaces was discussed by several speakers at TGM. Presenters from AMS and XYZ Interactive addressed the hardware and software necessary to implement gesture user input systems. For its part, …

Tags:Gesture Recognition| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| TGM 2014| Vol 21 - Issue 45