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Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions showcases sensor solutions for connected mobility, Industry 4.0 and logistics

  • Retrofit eCall with Concierge Services assists drivers
  • Transport Data Logger (TDL) ensures supply chain transparency
  • XDK accelerates development for Internet of Things (IoT) products
Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions showcases three innovative sensor-based solutions at the 2017 International CES in Las Vegas, USA. The devices help improve comfort, convenience and accountability, and new extension boards simplify the development of Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

“Sensor-based connected devices … Read More → "Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions showcases sensor solutions for connected mobility, Industry 4.0 and logistics"

Qorvo® and ubisys Team to Deliver First IoTivity Platform on a Multi-stack Chip

GREENSBORO, NC – January 4, 2017 – Qorvo® (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading provider of innovative RF solutions that connect the world, and ubisys, a leading smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) company, have developed a new ultra-compatible gateway solution. It allows various devices to communicate by integrating a ZigBee® 3.0 and Green Power-based smart home network within the Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) IoTivity framework.

The open-source IoTivity framework provides specifications for seamless device-to-device connectivity across diverse physical media, transports and application layers. This framework is essential as the number of … Read More → "Qorvo® and ubisys Team to Deliver First IoTivity Platform on a Multi-stack Chip"

Cypress Enables Laptops, Smartphones and Digital Cameras to Connect Directly to TVs with the Industry’s First HDMI® Alt Mode over USB-C™ Solution

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 — Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY), a leading USB-C™ supplier, today announced the world’s first complete solution for USB-C to native HDMI® connections without adapters or converters. Based on Cypress EZ-PD™ USB-C controllers, the solution allows next-generation laptops, smartphones, tablets, digital cameras and other HDMI-enabled sources with USB-C connectors to connect directly to HDMI-enabled displays, including HD and 4K televisions, using only a simple USB-C to HDMI cable. The EZ-PD controllers all now support HDMI Alternate Mode for USB Type-C™, along with USB Type-C standard support for audio, video and data protocols, as … Read More → "Cypress Enables Laptops, Smartphones and Digital Cameras to Connect Directly to TVs with the Industry’s First HDMI® Alt Mode over USB-C™ Solution"

STMicroelectronics Teams with Mobile-Payment Partners to Create Turnkey, Certification-Ready Solution for Wearable Devices

  • ST, Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), and FitPay join forces to overcome traditional barriers to OEMs implementing payment applications on wearable devices
  • Groundbreaking secure solution with Secure Element pre-approved for use with devices to integrate tokenized payments from Mastercard or Visa
  • Turnkey solution combines all necessary firmware, software, and hardware, including ST’s trusted security chip

Geneva, January 4, 2017 – Mobile payments may go mainstream on wearable devices like smartwatches by taking advantage of a new ready-to-use payment solution containing technology from STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Teams with Mobile-Payment Partners to Create Turnkey, Certification-Ready Solution for Wearable Devices"

The zigbee alliance to Unveil Universal Language for the IoT from CES 2017 – Making it Possible for Smart Objects to Work Together on Any Network

Davis, Calif. – January 3, 2017 – The zigbee alliance today announced that from CES 2017 this week it will be showcasing the path to a unified Internet of Things (IoT). Highlights will focus on the growing momentum behind zigbee (3.0) products and development solutions, and the alliance’s newly announced dotdot — the universal language for the IoT, making it possible for smart objects … Read More → "The zigbee alliance to Unveil Universal Language for the IoT from CES 2017 – Making it Possible for Smart Objects to Work Together on Any Network"

Valencell Raises the Bar in Biometric Sensor Solutions for Hearables and Wearables

LAS VEGASJan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — CES 2017 – Valencell, the leading innovator in performance biometric sensor technology, today announced the launch of two new versions of its Benchmark™ sensor systems, the highly-accurate biometric sensor modules that incorporate the best of Valencell’s PerformTek® biometric technology, experience and expertise. The two new designs include Benchmark BE2.0, a version of Benchmark … Read More → "Valencell Raises the Bar in Biometric Sensor Solutions for Hearables and Wearables"

Green Hills Software to Showcase High Assurance Platforms for Automotive Cockpit with Renesas’ R-Car

LAS VEGAS, NV — January 4, 2017 — CES 2017, North Hall booth 3132 — Green Hills Software, the worldwide leader in high assurance operating systems, today announced an expanded collaboration with Renesas Electronics Corporation by delivering integrated automotive solutions and global customer adoption of the safe and secure Read More → "Green Hills Software to Showcase High Assurance Platforms for Automotive Cockpit with Renesas’ R-Car"

Linear Technology Demonstrates Breakthrough Wireless Battery Management System in BMW i3 at CES

MILPITAS, CA – January 4, 2017 – Linear Technology, the leading provider of battery stack monitoring ICs for electric and hybrid/electric vehicles, is demonstrating the industry’s first wireless automotive battery management system (BMS) concept car at the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas (Booth 36708, LVCC South Hall 4). This wireless BMS concept car, developed with Linear’s design partner LION Smart, combines Linear’s highly accurate battery stack monitors with its SmartMesh® wireless mesh networking products in a BMW i3, replacing the traditional wired connections between the battery packs and the battery management system. This significant breakthrough in BMS addresses … Read More → "Linear Technology Demonstrates Breakthrough Wireless Battery Management System in BMW i3 at CES"

Shenzhen Micro & Nano Institute License CEVA Audio/Voice DSP for 8 Microphone Far-Field Voice Pickup Applications

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., – January 03, 2017 – the leading licensor of signal processing IP for smarter, connected devices, today announced that Shenzhen Micro & Nano Institute (MNI) has licensed the CEVA audio/voice DSP for the development of a multi-mic voice processor targeting a range of intelligent hardware systems including robots, smart appliances and the smart home.

“The IoT revolution continues to drive the use of voice and speech processing into new use cases and applications, where microphone array technology is key to deliver the optimal user experience,” said Dr. Feng Xiaoxing, MNI. “Utilizing the CEVA audio/voice DSP, our … Read More → "Shenzhen Micro & Nano Institute License CEVA Audio/Voice DSP for 8 Microphone Far-Field Voice Pickup Applications"

STMicroelectronics Advances Single-Chip Telematics/Connectivity Processors to Support Future Connected-Driving Services

  • ST’s ‘Telemaco’ family combines telematics and connectivity functions in the same chip, delivering economical, scalable platform
  • Latest-generation chips pack in hardware-accelerated cybersecurity and extra processing power to support more sophisticated connected-driving applications

Geneva, January 3, 2017 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has boosted performance and security in its latest Telemaco processors tailored to support richer connected-driving services.

Telematics systems that monitor on-board sensors and exchange information with the Cloud are becoming increasingly sophisticated to support high-value services including remote vehicle diagnostics, roadside … Read More → "STMicroelectronics Advances Single-Chip Telematics/Connectivity Processors to Support Future Connected-Driving Services"

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