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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, AMS develops and manufactures proximity sensors, as well as 2D and 3D gesture sensing modules, based on light emitters and both … Read more
IDTechEx has released a new report focusing on metal oxide (MO) backplanes. These are in use by both Sharp and LG (IGZO), and are being prototyped by Chinese companies such as BOE. 7km² of MO backplanes will be used by the OLED industry in 2024, enabling a $16 billion market for display modules. The LCD … Read more
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 tablets and laptops in the second half of 2015. Certifications for several smartphones are “ready to go” according to Chinnaswamy. Display … Read more
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 initiative, Walker made several points including, “If computers become ubiquitous and pervasive, we must be able to interact with computing as … Read more
There will be 4.9 billion connected ‘things’ (such as ATMs and airline check-in machines) in use next year, up 30% from 2014, and 25 billion by 2020. These figures come from Gartner, which says that the Internet of Things (IoT) has become ‘a powerful force for business transformation’; its impact ‘will be felt across all … Read more
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 Dash of IHS entitled Battle for ITO Replacement for Transparent Conductive Material for Touch Panel. It is interesting that Dash envisions … Read more
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 for a replacement for indium tin oxide films to be used as transparent conducting films (TCFs). Walker cited his view that … Read more
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 price in euros was provided, despite the phone not scheduled to launch in the region until Q1’15 – China and Bangladesh … Read more
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 in the first nine months was $14.7 million on turnover of $2.8 million, which compares with a net loss in the … Read more
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 had remarked in his Touch Tutorial, “Cambrios is the first-mover and clear leader“ and “other suppliers (of silver nanowires) include Carestream, … Read more
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 catalysts, engineered chemicals, colloids, fuel cells, material sciences, nanotechnologies, polymers and self-assembly.
Samsung has designed and released a one-off version of its curved 78″ UltraHD TV. The product, covered in gold lacquer paint, will be auctioned by Christie’s during the company’s autumn auction in Hong Kong, beginning on the 20th November. Proceeds will be donated to Orbis, a global NGO that aims to improve access to high-quality … Read more
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