The LED backlight unit has emerged as a key factor in the TFT LCD industry, and is expected to maintain its growth momentum for the next several years. According to the latest DisplaySearch Quarterly LED Backlight Report , LED backlight shipments will pass those of CCFL backlights in all large-area TFT LCD panels and achieve 80% penetration in Q4’12. There is no doubt that LED will be the mainstream light source in all LCD applications due to slim design, low power consumption and the fact that it enables high display performance. This represents an opportunity for display materials suppliers. For example, optical polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) used in light guide plates, white polyester (PET) for reflector film, and sapphire for LED wafer substrates.
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The TV market is entering a new phase, as connected TVs hit the mainstream. According to the latest DisplaySearch Quarterly TV Design and Features Report , internet connectivity has emerged as a key feature in TVs this year. The report, which surveyed 2010 product ranges from leading brands, notes that 55% of TV models available across Japan, North America, Europe, China and India have Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) capability. Overall, this is expected to translate to over 45 million connected TV sets, 19% of flat panel TV shipments in 2010. DisplaySearch forecasts the connected segment to reach 119 million units in 2014, accounting for 42% of all TVs shipped worldwide. “We have seen DLNA as a solution in search of a problem for a long while, but with the surge in media streaming, the technology has found its place—creating business opportunities for TV set makers, broadcasters and retailers,” said Paul Gray , Director of TV Electronics Research. “The internet video battleground will take place in the living room, with all facets of the TV supply chain trying to stake claims. As a result, the competition is creating attractive new viewing choices for consumers, which underpins the value of the TV’s network connection.” DisplaySearch research also covers the progress made in the development of energy efficient TVs, as well as enabling technologies such as LED backlights, which are forecast to be in over 80% of LCD TVs shipped in 2014.
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Axpona, the East Coast’s premier high performance audio show, set for April 14-17 in Atlanta, will include the first demonstrations of the new AIX “3D Music Albums” heard through state-of-the-art audio equipment, according to Mark Waldrep, Ph. D., founder and chief engineer of AIX Records. AIX Records had a celebrated demonstration of High Definition Audio/Video on standard Blu-ray discs at AXPONA 2010 and has just completed shooting several music video albums in state-of-the-art 3D video and high definition audio that will be released in the new Blu-ray 3D format. The three days of recording/shooting will result in albums from Rita Coolidge, Mark Chestnutt, James Walker, Free Flight and others. Dr. Waldrep conceived and produced these sessions, which he says, “are not concerts with thousands of screaming fans, but intimate, private performances that can be experienced over and over in your own home theater.” The music performances were captured using uncompressed PCM at 96 kHz/24 bits PCM and the video was recorded at 1080p/30 and will be made compatible with Blu-ray 3D at 1080p 23.98 fps
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CHICAGO, IL–(/ - July 14, 2010) - LBL Lighting , a Chicago-based/manufacturer of premium decorative lighting, is introducing an easy way to add surround sound to any room with an innovative wireless audio system called railtones™. What makes this patent-pending sound system so unique is that its speakers mount to and are powered by LBL Lighting’s Monorail low-voltage track lighting systems. Additionally, the versatile railtones system can be mounted to many of the most popular track lighting systems used throughout homes and commercial spaces today. railtones is even compatible with most six-inch recessed downlights. People often shy away from adding surround sound to a space because of the effort and expense involved with sound installation. In contrast, installing the railtones wireless audio system is a cinch.
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SAN DIEGO - Following the 25th anniversary of its industry-leading Handycam product line, Sony today announced the innovative NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens HD Camcorder. The new NEX-VG10 is the worlds first consumer camcorder with interchangeable lenses and the first Handycam camcorder to feature an extra-large ExmorTM APS HD CMOS sensor. /The NEX-VG10 takes Sonys Handycam line to the next level by allowing unprecedented artistic expression that isnt possible with conventional consumer video cameras/ said Andy Bubala, director of Sonys camcorder business. /With this camcorder, video enthusiasts and photographers can now capture cinematic full HD movies and premium stereo sound/ Sonys NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens HD Handycam Camcorder is equipped with the same ExmorTM APS HD CMOS sensor used in the /NEX-5/ and /NEX-3/ digital cameras and compatible with the high grade /E-mount/ series of smaller, lighter lenses optimized for video shooting with silent operation and AF. It is also compatible with a wealth of /A-mount/ interchangeable lenses used by Sonys existing alpha DSLR camera lineup via a mount adapter (sold separately), including award winning Sony G Lenses and Carl Zeiss branded lenses. Coupled with Sonys powerful BIONZ processor, the camcorders ExmorTM APS HD CMOS sensor realizes high resolution video and 14 megapixel still images
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BEIJING–(/ - July 14, 2010) - /Zoom Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ : ZOOM ), a leading China-based manufacturer of mobile phones and related products, today announced that its acquisition target, Beijing Leimone Shengtong Culture Development Company (/Leimone Culture/), delivered its first 3G mobile media content to China Central Television (/CCTV/). This initial content consists of a 30-episode comedy series, with each episode running 5 to 8 minutes./The theme of the series centers on three young women and their comedic challenge to gain stardom on a very popular / Chinese Idol / program. Mr.
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RONKONKOMA, NY–(/ - July 14, 2010) - /Sigma Corporation ( www.sigmaphoto.com ), a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses , cameras and flashes , is pleased to announce the release of its new 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens. This large-aperture, standard-zoom lens, which was first introduced in February at Photo Marketing Association International, is designed for small chip, APS-C digital cameras and incorporates Sigma’s Optical Stabilization (OS) functionality and new, FLD glass. The 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is an ultra compact lens with an overall length of just 3.6 inches. The 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM covers a focal length from a 17mm wide angle, has a minimum focusing distance of 11 inches throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5. The lens is currently available in Canon mounts at all authorized Sigma dealers for the MSRP of $980, and it will be available in Nikon, Sigma, Sony and Pentax mounts in the coming weeks. The OS function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately four stops slower than would otherwise be possible. Only Sigma has made it possible for Pentax and Sony shooters to utilize an anti-shake system in either the lens or the camera body
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WARREN, NJ–(/ - July 13, 2010) - /ANADIGICS, Inc. ( NASDAQ : ANAD ) today introduced a series of new HELP4™ WCDMA single-band power amplifiers (PAs) — the AWT66xx family — designed for the industry’s most popular 3G mobile devices running on the WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) standard./This HELP4™ WCDMA family includes the AWT6621 , AWT6622 , AWT6624 , AWT6625 and AWT6628 PAs, each designed for specific wireless bands. The fourth generation of HELP™ (High-Efficiency-at-Low-Power) PAs are ideal for a broad spectrum of mobile device applications as they deliver maximum efficiency at various power levels, including a 50-percent reduction in current consumption where mobile devices operate most frequently. They also enable up to 75-percent longer battery life , resulting in significantly longer talk time in handsets. All the devices in the AWT66xx series are now ramping into volume production; complete evaluation kits are available upon request. /Even with the emergence of 4G mobile technology today, we continue to see a tremendous opportunity in WCDMA as the 3G smartphone market continues to expand at an astounding pace,/ said Marcus Wise, Vice President, Wireless RF Products at ANADIGICS.
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SEOUL, KOREA–(/ - July 13, 2010) - /Samsung Apps has you covered for your upcoming summer vacation. Is there a mosquito problem you didn’t account for at your countryside resort? No problem — try Vanilla Breeze’s Anti-Mosquito app, which emits an insect-repelling sonic frequency. Need a last-minute car rental? Touch one button and you can have a reservation at the nearest station with the Sixt app. Don’t know what that interesting piece of sushi is in front of you? Instantly look it up with Shogakukan Inc.’s Sushi Catalogue.
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LONDON–(/ - July 14, 2010) - Building on 25 years of continuous Handycam® innovation, Sony introduces the NEX-VG10E — the world’s first consumer HD camcorder with interchangeable lenses . It’s also the first Sony digital handycam featuring an extra-large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor that allows the creation of exquisitely cinematic background defocus effects. Targeting video enthusiasts and photographers, the NEX-VG10E opens up unprecedented artistic possibilities not achievable with conventional consumer video cameras. Compatible with a choice of high quality E-mount lenses, it’s the first consumer camcorder that offers the same breadth of creative expression enjoyed by DSLR photographers. Alongside the three currently available E-mount lenses, users of the NEX-VG10E can experience a wide variety of/A-mount DSLR optics by using the optional LA-EA1 mount adaptor.
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