As a preview of the types of things that can be expected at next week’s International CES, this issue is devoted to Viodi interviews from International CES2017 published in the last two weeks. The topics covered in the videos referenced below range from Mobility to IoT/Smart Home to Content Production Tools to Fashion Technology. Go to https://youtu.be/evmV_Gt0MyE to see the full playlist of ViodiTV CES2017 videos.
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IoT/Smart Home #
The traditional hand-written chalkboard and poster board days could be numbered, at least in some applications, thanks to Bluboard’s cloud-connected display solution. Bluboard’s battery-powered e-paper sign has the distinction of being one of, if not, the first LoRa device that allows bi-directional transmission of data (text, images) over unlicensed frequencies up to 15 miles away.
It has been well reported that the offers one receives online is dependent upon many factors, such as her IP address, browsing history and even the type of computer she uses. Christian Bennefeld, CEO of eBlocker, provides an example of how he received two different prices for the same search by creating two different profiles that were presented to the travel website.
A pair of devices that uses existing WiFi to detect movement in a house with no need for cameras is what Cognitive Systems promises with its Aura sensors. These sensors detect disturbances in the radio frequency signals emitted by home WiFi routers to determine motion, which makes it ideal for home surveillance, as well as other applications, such as elder care.
Mobility #
A sensor fusion system that could be used with a simple, already approved automobile-class, microcontroller is what French research firm, Leti demonstrated at International CES2017. Their system allows automakers to mix and match different sensors (e.g. Lidar, Radar, Acoustic, Cameras, etc) from different manufacturers, feeding microcontrollers that control the car functions (braking, steering) to create an autonomous vehicle.
View Backwards Compatible Autonomy
Its name, the Commuter Scooter, is a good descriptor of the last-mile, electric vehicle from Ojo Electric. With a top-speed of 20 MPH, riders are able to take advantage of bike lanes and travel distances of up to 25 miles without a charge.
It’s clear from Honda’s booth at International CES2017 that this mainstream automaker sees that its target market is shifting from vehicles to mobility. Jared Hall, Advanced Design Group Leader of Honda, explains how the NeuV concept car targets where the market is going.
Content Production Tools #
A 360 degree, 3D (8 cameras), 4k per camera resolution, with 8 stereo audio pairs are the vital specifications for the Vuze from Humaneyes Technologies. Controlled by a smart phone, this $799 device offers a relatively low-cost way of capturing immersive content, ideal for virtual reality headset displays. The accompanying editing software stitches together the separate video streams from the eight cameras into a 360 degree, 2D or 3D representation.
The concept of a drone as a vehicle for capturing selfies is not new. For the selfie application of a drone, size, weight and convenience of operation are often more important than specifications. Beijing-based, Zerotech may have the answer for better selfies, as its DOBBY drone is pocket-sized, weighs around seven ounces and features one-click flying.
Live sports is by far the most popular local content produced by independent communications service providers, according to surveys and meet-ups produced by Viodi over the years. Producing such content, cost-effectively and with high-quality production value, is the challenge. Enter JVC with its GY-HM200SP and capturing and streaming of video is much simpler than traditional methods that required multiple boxes and people to operate.
The Korner – Fashion & Technology #
Blue Jeans with built-in vibration to direct a female (they don’t make them for men) to a given location without having to look or listen to a smart phone is the clever way that France’s Spinali Design is marrying technology with fashion. The wearer may also set up alerts so that only certain text messages vibrate the jeans.
View the IoT Blue Jeans & Swim Suit
In what may be the ultimate wearable, Rotex’s electronic tattoo is a hair-thin, stretchable dry sensor for measuring things, such as electrocardiogram (ECG), electromyogram (EMG), electroencephalogram (EEG), skin temperature, and skin hydration. It conforms to the skin, like a temporary tattoo, so it is barely visible. Dr. Nanshu Lu, the visionary behind Rotex’s products and a professor at University Texas of Austin, envisions this technology applied in health-care, athletic training and the human-machine interface.
View the Professor with the Electronic Tattoo
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