All items tagged with sensors (116)
Maxim's Low-Power Microcontrollers Extend Battery Life for Wearables and Other Compact Devices
April 5, 2018 by Cristina Costa

Maxim's Low-Power Microcontrollers Extend Battery Life for Wearables and Other Compact Devices

Designers of IoT sensors, smartwatches, all types of wearables, and other size-constrained devices can now increase battery life and functionality using the ultra-low power MAX32660 and MAX32652 microcontrollers from Maxim Integrated Products. These microcontrollers (MCUs) are based on the Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU processor and provide designers the means to develop advanced applications under restrictive power constraints.
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MEMS for Mobile Devices: Global Market Report 2017-2021
March 14, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

MEMS for Mobile Devices: Global Market Report 2017-2021

ResearchAndMarkets.com just announced a new market report focusing on the "Global MEMS Market for Mobile Devices 2017-2021." According to the research firm, the global MEMS market for mobile devices is set to grow at a CAGR of 10.55% during the period 2017-2021. The report has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years, and includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
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DEVA Platform to Be Showcased by Powersoft at California Park and Recreation Society Conference & Expo
March 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

DEVA Platform to Be Showcased by Powersoft at California Park and Recreation Society Conference & Expo

Powersoft's cutting-edge DEVA multimedia platform will be on show at the California Park and Recreation Society Conference & Expo (CPRS) at the Long Beach Convention Center on March 14th and 15th. Designed by Italian company Powersoft, DEVA is a powerful and networkable information and safety tool for use in indoor and outdoor spaces of all sizes. The sold-out conference is celebrating its 70th year of advancing California’s park and recreation profession.
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Man Machine Interfaces: An Interview with Nikolaj Hviid, Bragi Founder and CEO
March 8, 2018 by Joao Martins

Man Machine Interfaces: An Interview with Nikolaj Hviid, Bragi Founder and CEO

Munich-based Bragi is known for making truly wireless earphones, which are in fact the first truly smart hearables. Its first product, The Dash, won the CES 2015 Innovation Award Best of Innovation in the Headphones product category. When the idea of truly wireless stereo earbuds was still an idea, Bragi was working hard to enter the space, but their vision was going much further: truly wearables. As Nikolaj Hviid, Founder and CEO, Bragi GmbH puts it, "The purpose of wearables is to increase the data rate from the human to the machine."
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Bragi Introduces Bragi Intelligent Edge Software Suite featuring Bragi nanoAI
February 26, 2018 by Joao Martins

Bragi Introduces Bragi Intelligent Edge Software Suite featuring Bragi nanoAI

After 4 years of development, Bragi has made a breakthrough in ultra-efficient artificial intelligence and says it is ready to deliver the first edge computing AI suite. During Mobile World Congress 2018, in Barcelona, Bragi, the company behind The Dash hearable, now the world’s first intelligent Edge Headphone, announced a B2B offer of Bragi nanoAI as a software solution, which the company says helps to overcome major challenges of the current IoT architecture.
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MIPI Alliance Opens Access to MIPI I3C Sensor Interface Specification
December 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

MIPI Alliance Opens Access to MIPI I3C Sensor Interface Specification

The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, announced it is opening access to its sensor interface specification, MIPI I3C. All companies, including those not currently members of MIPI Alliance, may access the MIPI I3C v1.0 specification so they may evaluate the incorporation of the specification into their design applications.
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TDK InvenSense MEMS Microphones Available with Synaptics AudioSmart Solution
November 1, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

TDK InvenSense MEMS Microphones Available with Synaptics AudioSmart Solution

TDK Corporation showcased a Synaptics AudioSmart solution for voice recognition, using InvenSense high performance MEMS microphones. The ICS-40212 and ICS-40720 analog output and the ICS-41350 PDM digital output MEMS microphones are approved for use with Synaptics AudioSmart Amazon Voice Services (AVS) solution. TDK also announced the worldwide availability of its SmartMotion Platform encompassing 4 unique development kits with multiple sensors.
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Bowers & Wilkins Launches PX Adaptive Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
October 4, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Bowers & Wilkins Launches PX Adaptive Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins, the British speaker brand known for its high-performance audio products, announced the launch of the PX headphone, the company's first adaptive noise cancelling wireless headphones. Combining sound quality, sophisticated design, and aptX HD Bluetooth streaming, with responsive interaction, the new PX responds intelligently to the wearer's behavior – pausing audio when it senses the headphones have been lifted from the ear.
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Bluetooth SIG Adds Mesh Networking Capability to Standard BLE Ecosystem
July 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth SIG Adds Mesh Networking Capability to Standard BLE Ecosystem

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced that the wireless connectivity global standard now supports mesh networking. This enables many-to-many (m:m) device communications and is optimized for creating large-scale device networks, ideally suited for building automation, sensor networks and smart home solutions where tens, hundreds, or thousands of devices need to reliably and securely communicate with one another.
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Jabra Upgrades Elite Sport Truly Wireless Earbuds with 50% More Battery and Personalized Sound
July 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Upgrades Elite Sport Truly Wireless Earbuds with 50% More Battery and Personalized Sound

Audio and communications specialist Jabra announced an upgrade to its best-selling Jabra Elite Sport true wireless earbuds. The new version provides users with 50% more battery life, enhanced capabilities for personalizing sound and new color options. With this update, Jabra Elite Sport continues to be one of the most technically advanced, true wireless sports earbuds currently available.
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