Talks about what the Linaro Core Team is doing.
Author:
Augustin Benito Bethencourt, Linaro Core Development Director
Linaro intern on Outreach Program for Women (OPW) solving the year 2038 problem
Y2038 bug might crash 32bit systems in the year 2038, so patches are being submitted to solve it.
Sony α7S II full-frame mirrorless 4K camera with 5-axis optical image stabilisation
Sony releases the new Sony Alpha 7S Mark2 for ultra-high sensitive, wide dynamic range, 5-axis image stabilisation, 4K video with full pixel readout and no pixel binning in full-frame format. The Sony α7S II delivers a sensitivity range of ISO 50-409600 using its 35mm full-frame 12.2 megapixel image sensor and the Sony BIONZ X image processing engine, optimising the dynamic range across the entire ISO range and broadens the range of tonal gradation in bright environments and minimises noise in dark scenes. The Sony α7S II can record 4K movies internally in the XAVC S format where information from all pixels is utilised without line skipping or pixel binning, the camera can maximise the expanded power of the full-frame image sensor and produce 4K movies with higher image clarity and negligible moiré. Full pixel readout without pixel binning is also employed when shooting Full HD movies which means that it collects information from approximately five times as many pixels that are required to generate Full HD and condenses the information to produce extremely high quality FHD video. The Sony α7S II can record 120fps at 100Mbps with full pixel readout without pixel binning in full frame format which can be edited into 4x/5x slow motion footage in Full HD. The new Sony α7S II offers 5-axis image stabilisation that corrects camera shake along five axes during shooting, including angular shake (pitch and yaw) which has the greatest impact on image quality and tends to occur with a telephoto lens, shift shake (X and Y axes) which becomes noticeable as magnification increases, and rotational shake (roll) that often affects night shooting or video recording. The autofocus system on the Sony α7S II offers 169 AF points for fast, precise focusing with greater accuracy. The power of the image sensor means that the absence of noise in images generated, enables the Fast Intelligent AF to detect contrast more easily and react speedily even in low-light situations (as low as EV-4), when it’s even tough to check with the naked eye. When shooting video, the AF performance is twice as fast as the predecessor model. The XGA OLED Tru-Finder in the α7S II has been upgraded and offers the world’s highest viewfinder magnification of 0.78x (roughly 38.5 degrees in diagonal field of view) and shows clear images across the entire display area. The use of ZEISS T* Coating ensures sharp reduction of reflections on the viewfinder and unlike an optical viewfinder, the OLED Tru-Finder can be used to instantly show how exposure compensation, white balance and other selected settings are affecting the displayed image. The Sony α7S II also has Wi-Fi and NFC to work with Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile application available for Android and iOS. The Sony α7S II full-frame interchangeable lens digital camera will be available in Europe in November 2015, priced at approximately €3400.
Acer Cloud Professor – IoT Education Kit
Acer Cloud Professor is a “Plug, Play, Code & Make” IoT starter kit for people in all ages to feel the vibe of Internet of Things development. Using mobile devices as input interface, anyone can conduct IoT remote control by simply following the tutorial kits by any popular programming languages such as Scratch, LiveCode, JavaScript, and C/C++. Its open architecture, open source, and cross platform App features support major OS. Users can get started now with Cloud Professor’s easy and quick prototyping tool to go instantly on to the Acer Cloud. Users can simply plug it in and be ready to go!
Notion Systems Inkjet Printer for Printed Electronics Manufacturing at Printed Electronics Europe
Mr Michael Doran from Notion Systems being interviewed by Raghu Das from IDTechEx at Printed Electronics Europe. Notion Systems manufactures innovative inkjet, laser and automation equipment for technical applications. Notion Systems n.jet lab inkjet printer for R&D and small volume manufacturing applications in printed electronics. Positioning precision in the micrometer range, a stable industrial build, a large variety of supported print heads from various manufacturers and a broad selection of automation solutions. For more information about the event see http://www.IDTechEx.com
B+B SmartWorx Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) Swarm Intelligence in The Internet of Things
Tim Taberner from B+B SmartWorx speaks about Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and Internet of Things (IoT) at Internet of Things Applications Europe. B+B SmartWorx designs, builds and delivers connectivity and communication solutions optimized for an ever-expanding range of applications. They help meet specific needs with simple, custom tailored answers that are optimized for rugged reliability. B+B help embed connectivity in OEM products. For more information about the event see http://www.IDTechEx.com
Delektre 3D Printing for Rapid Prototyping and Industrial Design
Delektre being interviewed at 3D Printing Europe, part of the IDTechEx Show! Delektre build bridges between research ideas and commercial world. 3D printing is one of the key technologies of Delektre during rapid prototyping applied in the product design process. Successful product idea development projects include hospital-grade prototypes manufactured with 3D printing and new LED products. Among 3D printing, Delektre is experienced with printed, large area electronics deployed in customer projects. Customers range from research centres and universities to technology companies, applying new solutions to their problems. For more information about the event see http://www.IDTechEx.com
RMT Thermoelectric Miniature Heat Flux Sensors
Mr Gennadi Gromov of RMT Ltd at Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe exhibition. RMT Ltd is the thermoelectric coolers manufacturer, specializing in high-quality miniature thermoelectric coolers. Founded in 1994 RMT provides now the world largest nomenclature of miniature thermoelectric coolers for telecom, industrial, medical and aerospace application areas. For more information about the event see http://www.IDTechEx.com.
Vissontech Vensmile HQ Tour, $90 Intel Windows Box, $15 Actions Miracast Ezchannel Dongle
Vensmile EZcast 5G dongle based on 802.11ac wireless dual band WiFi, it can offer all kinds of music on Youtube. Support Miracast, DLNA and airplay. Easily connected by WiFi and do setup on the EZCast app on your mobile phone or tablet, it allows you to share favorite movies, music,documents from your smart devices to TV screen. Best price at USD15 for over 1000pcs order.
They also show the thinnest Vensmile WindowsBox Mini PC(7mm) with Windows 10 OS, it is based on Quad Core Intel Bay trial Z3735F, 2G DDR3 and 64GB eMMC. With internal battery of 3000mAh and 4 hours battery life. Vensmile W10 mini pc is also dual band WiFi with built in Bluetooth4.0, 2 *USB and mini HDMI port.
You can buy Vensmile products directly from their own aliexpress/ebay shop:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1755667
http://stores.ebay.com/duvissontech
OEM and distribution inquiry for Windows Mini PC, Android TV Box, Air Mouse please contact :
Sales Manager: Cherry
Skype: vissonsales015
Email: cherry.mo@vissontech.com
Tel/What’sAPP/Wechat:+86 18617132669
OEM and distribution inquiry for EZcast/Miracast dongle please contact :
Contact Sales: Emily
Skype: emily.xiao2013
Email: sales17@vissontech.com
Tel/What’sAPP/Wechat: +86 15989385869
Official company: http://www.vissontech.com
Official branch: http://www.vensmile.net
Official Alibaba web: http://www.vsmart.en.alibaba.com
New Flyshark Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard (2nd Generation)
After successfully funding the first Flyshark foldable keyboard on Kickstarter in 2014 their Mobile-Phone-Sized, full-sized QWERTY keyboard supporting Android, iOS, Windows, the 1st version Flyshark foldable BT keyboard sold over 20,000 pcs. Here is Flyshark’s 2nd version foldable BT keyboard with a more fixed structure when unfolded so it’s usable on the laps, with better battery life up to 2 month when used every day, only 1 hour charging needed, the second generation Flyshark keyboard Bluetooth is automatically powered-on when opened. Flyshark also optimized the ID and mechanic design, also available in new different colors including Pink, white, black for keyboard; gold, pink, purple, white, black, silver for housing. The final mass production for this new foldable Flyshark keyboard is ready for August, minimum order quantity starts at 1K, at $5 more than the 1st version.
Distributors and resellers worldwide can contact Flyshark here:
Ms Mary, Sales Manager
Mobile: +86 13714507573 (works with WhatsApp)
Phone: +86 755 89485250
sales@flyshark.mobi
manager@flyshark.mobi
Facebook: Flyshark.ilepo@gmail.com
http://www.flyshark.mobi
Xenon Corporation at Printed Electronics Europe
Mike Gnaegy (VP – Global Sales) from Xenon Corporation talking to Raghu Das (CEO, IDTechEx) at Printed Electronics Europe. XENON provides high energy pulsed light lamps and systems to industries as diverse as medical devices, optical storage media, displays and semiconductors. Xenon’s high peak energy lamp systems are used in emerging applications such as sintering nanoparticle inks on low-temperature substrates and low-temperature curing thin film materials such as organic photovoltaics, OLED displays and multi-layer flexible circuits. For more information see http://www.IDTechEx.com
ULVAC Vacuum Manufacturing Solutions Enabling the IoT World
Mark Izushima from ULVAC speaking about their vacuum manufacturing equipment that provides solutions in the applications of thin film battery, power device, non-volatile memory, and PZT piezoelectric MEMS sensors as key elements for the IoT World. ULVAC, Inc. is a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio of vacuum technologies in the world. ULVAC has contributed in development of multiple industries such as electronic devices, semi-conductors, flat panel display, solar cells, and general industrial applications, providing vacuum solutions with their advanced equipment, materials, analytic evaluations, components, and other various services. ULVAC has been continuously developing manufacturing solutions in applications of thin film battery, power device, non-volatile memory, and PZT piezoelectric MEMS sensor which are all key elements for the IoT world. For more information about the event see http://www.IDTechEx.com
Ceradrop Printed Electronics with Smart Ink – 2D and 3D Inkjet Printing
Interview with Tim Luong from CERADROP, a subsidiary of MGI Group at Printed Electronics Europe. CERADROP designs and markets Materials Deposition Inkjet Printers for Printed Electronics Industry and Smart 3D Printing. Embedding all types of printheads as well as the latest generation of curing modules, CeraPrinter Series models present new opportunities for feasibility study and launch of new products onto the Printed Electronics market in the fields such as: flexible solar cells (OPV), OLED Displays, Smart Cards, Antennas, Smart Systems, Passive Components and others. For more information about the event see http://www.IDTechEx.com
Agfa: Integrating Nano Silver Printed Electronics in Air Conditioning Control Panels for Cars
Peter Willaert from Agfa Materials being interviewed by Raghu Das at Printed Electronics Europe. AGFA develops materials for Printed Electronics and PCB technology. Agfa introduced ORGACON as a printable alternative to ITO in flexible backlights for mobile phones; and it is now integrated in many more items, like touch-sensitive buttons in home appliances and cars. Agfa has also newly introduced ORGACON nanosilver screen printing ink “SI-P1000x”, that features low silver deposition and ultra-high resolution printing, which in turn expands the possibilities in Printed Electronics. For more information see http://www.IDTechEx.com
Thin Film Electronics: The Internet of Everything Opportunity
Interview with Thomas Strubreiter from ThinFilm Electronics at Printed Electronics Europe, part of the IDTechEx Show! Thinfilm is a leader in the development of Printed Electronics. The first to commercialize printed, rewritable memory, the Company is creating printed systems that include memory, sensing, display, and wireless communication, all at a low cost unmatched by any other electronic technology. Thinfilm’s roadmap integrates technology from a strong and growing ecosystem of partners to enable the Internet of Everything by bringing intelligence to disposable goods. For more information about the event see http://www.IDTechEx.com
Canatu and Display Solutions: 3D Shaped Touch Display for Automotive Industry
Canatu is a manufacturer of transparent conductive films for touch applications. Canatu’s CNB™ films are based on a new type of carbon nanomaterial (Carbon NanoBud®), and a new Roll-to-Roll manufacturing process (Direct Dry Printing®), which combines the synthesis of the Carbon NanoBuds directly from carbon gases and direct deposition to the substrate in one single process. Canatu has customers in the consumer electronics and automotive industry. For more information see http://www.IDTechEx.com
MediaTek CrossMount, standard for Hardware sharing
MediaTek CrossMount is a new standard for sharing hardware and software resources between different consumer electronics devices in the home, to be available in late 2015 for MediaTek-based Android devices. Based on the UPnP protocol, CrossMount connects compatible devices wirelessly, using either a home Wi-Fi network or a Wi-Fi Direct connection, to allow one to seamlessly access the features of the other. So you can start watching streaming video on the living room TV, for example, then switch it to your tablet when you move to another room, or use your TV’s speakers for a hands-free phone call with your smartphone. The CrossMount Alliance for MediaTek partners, customers and developers tries to make developing CrossMount applications easy, MediaTek says that many brands and developers are already on board.
Hackaday.io platform for Hackers
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$59 Octa-core 64bit RK3368 Set-top-box from Unuiga
Unuiga has their Rockchip RK3368 Octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 Set-top-box ready for mass production, selling at around $59 for 1K pieces, with smaller and bigger orders also welcome at prices around that. The Rockchip RK3368 supports 4K at 60fps to the HDMI 2.0 port and runs Android 5.1.1 smoothly.
You can contact Unuiga here:
Steven Ching
Managing Director
Mobile: +8618038133940 (works with WhatsApp)
Phone: +86-755-86110143
Skype: stevenching1976
steven@unuiga.com
http://www.unuiga.com http://www.unuiga.com.cn
64bit AmLogic S905 in Sunchip CX-A8 Set-top-box
Sunchip launches their 64bit AmLogic quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 with five-core Mali-450 GPU, it runs Android 5.1.1, decodes 4K at 60fps to the HDMI 2.0 output, comes with Gigabit Ethernet, 2GB RAM and 8GB Flash.
You can contact Sunchip here:
Shenzhen Sunchip Technology Co., Ltd
Kobe Chen, Sales Manager
kobe@sunchip-tech.com
Mobile: +86 13751103656
Phone: +86 755 26733959
Skype: Kobechen6132
QQ: 1191324838
http://www.sunchip-tech.com