Category: Tradeshows

Fujitsu Exascale Super Computer

Posted by – October 10, 2013

Fujitsu is the number four maker of super computers and formerly number one. Fujitsu’s new Exascale super computer uses a Spark architecture processor and a total of 88,000 CPUS. The Exascale super computer will be built for government use rather than commercial. Supercomputers are used for applications that require large amounts of computing power like predicting disasters.

Fujitsu Fingerlink Interaction System, projector/cameras turns tables into touch-screens

Posted by – October 10, 2013

Fujitsu’s Fingerlink technology turns any surface into a touch surface that can be interacted with. Fingerlink works by using projection. Fingerlink can turn paper into a digital surface.

Sony Xperia Z1 at CEATEC 2013

Posted by – October 9, 2013

Sony Xperia Z1 is Sony’s latest flagship 5″ 1080p phone with a Qualcomm S800 processor(4K Camcorder mode promised, still in the works, not yet activated in firmware), special camera and screen features shown in this video.

PCI M.2 Form Factor, smaller PCI card

Posted by – October 9, 2013

Lenovo engineer shows their new suggestion for a smaller PCI Express type of card, for expansion of modems, 3G, Wimax, White Spaces etc into devices like Tablets, Laptops, phones and more.

GT WiFi-Cam with Smart Phone to support Advanced Driving Assistance System with Car DVR

Posted by – October 8, 2013

Korean GT company shows their latest Wi-Fi Car Driving Assistance System such as LDWS(Lane Departure Warning System) + FCWS(Forward Collision Warning System) + DVR solutions, with functionality to use the Android phone to render features on top of real-time traffic video from the Car WiFi Camera. Supporting D1 and 720p, creates Wi-Fi hotspot in the car and launches all the additional functionality on an Android app. Also GT shows Stand Alone type devices that support ADAS(Advanced Driving Assitance System).

Contact GT (please only for serious buyers/enquiry):

Kevin Lee
GT CO., LTD.
Office: +82 70 7841 9658
Mobile: +82 10 8958 2150
www.x-vue.co.kr
Skype: kevineunsu

Sony 4K Engine interview

Posted by – October 8, 2013

Sony engineer explains how Sony is making 4K. Here showing the Sony 65″ 4K Bravia X-Reality Pro display with 60p HDMI 2.0 support. Talking about Sony upscaling, color and detail engine. Now I’m looking forward to the 55″ being sub-$1500 and the 65″ being sub-$2000, so more people can afford this amazing 4K world.

NTT Docomo R&D Google Glass like devices, healthcare, green food

Posted by – October 8, 2013

NTT Docomo demonstrates their latest R&D ideas for a smarter life in Japan, NTT Docomo is Japan’s biggest mobile carrier. Their show things ranging from Google Glass like devices (the Epson, Vuzix and some other heads-up-display with added Logitech like USB cameras it looks like, running demo software), green vegan food Radish Boya (now aquired by NTT Docomo), bike sharing and more.

Omron Healthcare Sensors, sleep assistant, weight, temperature, etc

Posted by – October 7, 2013

Omron Japan shows their latest range of healthcare products, sleep cycles, weight, blood pressure, heart rate and more. Omron is the leader in healthcare devices out of Japan, with plenty more to come.

KOA Muscle Suit

Posted by – October 7, 2013

The muscle suit provides extra strength for lifting items. KOA corporation is itself a producer of sensors. The muscle suit remains under development and is not on the market yet. The muscle suit is powered through a cable and a small battery. KOA also produces a touch sensor.

Mitsubishi Laservue 4K Laser TV

Posted by – October 7, 2013

This Mitubishi 4K Laser TV uses red laser to produce the industry’s best red colors in addition to using blue and gree LED in this 4K LCD. Mitsubishi’s TV is one of the only laser 4k Tvs market. Some of Mitsubishi’s Laser TVs are on the market but are only sold in Japan for a price of about 2,000 USD and are currently only available in 1080p.

Electric DeLorean DMC-12

Posted by – October 6, 2013

DC Power power produces a DC motors and produces a DC motor for electric DeLorean DMC-12 shown here at CEATEC 2013. The DeLorean DMC-12 was used in the film Back To The Future. Thi DeLorean DMC-12 prototype can travel a distance of 50-60km or 31-37 miles with the possibility for more battery.

Pioneer Booth Tour at CEATEC 2013

Posted by – October 6, 2013

Pioneer shows DJ equipment that uses iPads, HUD heads-up-display for cars, speakers, Miracast or MHL functionality, the mixtrax application, electric car wireless charging and more at the CEATEC 2013 consumer electronics conference in Tokyo.

Nissan’s Self-driving Car at CEATEC 2013

Posted by – October 6, 2013

Nissan shows their own self driving car similar to Google’s but without the volodyne radar system. Adding the technology to cars requires few changes to a car. The question is to know how far they are with development and if they can show this car on real roads in real traffic soon like Google does or not.

Mitsubishi Satellites at CEATEC 2013

Posted by – October 5, 2013

Mitsubishi talks about their Satellites that go into space as well as smaller sized models of said satellites. Mitsubishi is itself is a contractor for governments. Mitsubishi has five satellites in space.

Sonostar E Ink Smartwatch prototype

Posted by – October 5, 2013

Here’s the latest Sonostar E Ink smartwatch prototype. The Bluetooth 4.0 data connection and E Ink screen seem to be working, now the main challenge I think is going to be app support, how Android is going to send over which data to the E Ink screen, there needs to be a Wearable Computer protocol for Android, one in which things like app notifications, small versions of apps can automatically be sent over to such a smaller display as this E Ink Bluetooth 4.0 smartwatch.

Read more about it over at: http://www.sonostar.com

Panasonic 4K Booth Tour at CEATEC 2013

Posted by – October 5, 2013

Panasonic shows all their latest 4K technologies, launching a 65″ 4K, showing off a 55″ RGB printed OLED screen, 4K 20″ tablet, 4K Camcorder (coming soon), showing HDMI 2.0 on their 4K, 4K upscaling, and more about Panasonic’s 4K engine.

Kyocera Smart Sonic Sound piezo film speaker

Posted by – October 4, 2013

Kyocera displays a wide range of products based on its fine ceramics technology. Highlights of the booth included the company’s new 1mm ultra-thin Smart Sonic Sound piezo film speaker, and its newest mobile phones featuring the Smart Sonic Receiver technology which transmits clear voice reception via vibrations on the display screen. These Smart Sonic technologies utilize a piezoelectric ceramic actuator to create new ways to provide audio in consumer electronics. Also, as an established player in the solar energy field, Kyocera plans to launch one of the largest mega solar power plants in Japan this fall. Furthermore, the company sells a wide range of electronic components, and even makes recrystallized gemstones which are used as decorative materials in various products such as watches and cars.

Mastor Steadicams and Octa-copter steady Filming Devices

Posted by – October 4, 2013

Mastor produces motorized gyroscope based steadicams, Gimbal Systems and Unmanned Aerial Systems for steady filming, the company is Hong Kong based. Mastor is itself a relatively new company being 6 months old. Mastor also had a IFA booth as well. Some of the products Mastor makes includes filming helicopters (Octa and Quad versions available) and devices for holding your smartphone, point and shoot and or larger sized camaera. The smartphone holder will come in February for 230 Euro or 313 USD. The GOPRO holder will retail for 299 Euro or 407 USD. The camera holder for directors has a remote control and sells for a much higher price.

Cambrios ClearOhm keynote at CEATEC 2013 (with Japanese translation)

Posted by – October 4, 2013

Cambrios chief marketing officer Sriram Peruvemba speaks at the CEATEC 2013 about the Cambrios ClearOhm silver-nanowires technology. This is the full version that includes the Japanese translations, I may post a version half the length with all the Japanese translations edited out in the next couple of days.

Honda U3-X UNI-CUB motorized Unicycle, awesome

Posted by – October 3, 2013

Honda UNI-CUB unicycle robot is an amazing motorized self-balancing unicycle mobility device, it can hold 100 Kilograms or 220 pounds. The robot itself would most likely be released next year and the price is not yet known. The robot itself needs to be optimized for people of higher weight. The Robot itself can be controlled with a smartphone or tablet.