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Cardtek and NXP Collaborate to Introduce Digital Payment Solution for Wearables

Launch of Innovative Digital Enablement Platform Enables Consumers to Make Safer and Easier Transactions in a Convenient Wearables Solution

IRVINE, California, Nov. 9, 2016 /CNW/ -- Cardtek, a leading payment technologies provider, has partnered with NXP® Semiconductors to introduce an innovative payment system for wearables, Digital Enablement Platform.

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The payments industry is increasingly focused on wearables; according to a recent CCS Insight report, there will be 411 million wearables in 2020 and a transaction volume of $34.2 billion. Most recently, wearables were introduced at the Olympic Games in Rio.

Cardtek's Digital Enablement Platform allows consumers to make safer and easier transactions in a convenient wearables solution. This includes easily on-boarding payment cards, transit tickets, access cards and any other services in wearable devices. Cardtek's payment system infrastructure, integrating NXP PN66T and P60 wearable chips, helps issuers, wearable OEMs and other service providers enable payment and non-payment services in wearables, as well as activation and deactivation of services. Cardtek offers Mobile SDK, enabling any party to develop user interfaces to have their own mobile wallet. The solution incorporates tokenization services to securely integrate tokenized payment credentials into the wearable. Cardtek also offers Instant Issuance solutions for the personalization of P60 wearable chips with printers. 

"Wearables bring many advantages to the payments industry, one of the key benefits is that issuers or service providers will have full ownership of their own wallets without being dependent on third-party providers," said Emilian Elefteratos, Cardtek EVP sales & marketing for North America. "Built-in NFC wearables enable consumers to leave their wallet at home and make transactions simpler and safer than ever before. Cardtek is pleased to play a leading role in helping drive the rapidly emerging wearable payments market."

"The integration of contactless secure applications in wearable devices can be a significant business opportunity for hardware and service providers," said Charles Dach, vice president of transactions at NXP. "With NXP's PN66T loader service feature, implementation of new services on wearables is simple and secure - opening the door for more convenience in being able to use your wearable for identification, banking, ticketing, access and more."

For further information about Cardtek's newest solution, visit: http://www.cardtek.com/solutions/digital-payments.

About Cardtek

Established in 2001, Cardtek provides innovative end-to-end payment solutions to more than 150 customers in 25 countries, including financial institutions, processors, telecom operators, personalization bureaus, retailers, terminal and card vendors, and public transportation authorities.

With 15 years of experience in EMV and well established solutions, Cardtek is a leading player in emerging mobile payment, open-loop transit and wearable payment technologies.

Cardtek's award-winning scalable and robust solutions works flawlessly with multiple technologies and platforms, providing full flexibility and a complete set of fast and secure payment solutions that eliminate the need for working with multiple vendors, while achieving the highest compliance standards. For more information, visit Cardtek.com.

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Skullcandy Launches Crusher® Wireless

Premium Acoustics and Stereo Crusher Technology Redefines Immersive Audio

PARK CITY, Utah, Nov. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Skullcandy, Inc., the performance and lifestyle audio brand founded at the intersection of innovation and creative culture announced today the launch of Crusher® Wireless, the most immersive multi-sensory experience in Skullcandy's offering. Crusher Wireless is an evolution of one of Skullcandy's most celebrated products, the original Crusher® headphones, and has been completely rebuilt from the ground up with elegant industrial design, premium materials, Bluetooth® functionality and a suite of innovative technologies that enable an immersive audio experience.

"We want provide users a more immersive experience with music, movies, and really all media content. We want them to feel like they are in the front row of the concert or inside the movie experience," said Hoby Darling, Skullcandy President and Chief Executive Officer. "Through our research and development efforts, we have worked to provide an enhanced audio and tactile experience that makes nearly all forms of media more fun and engaging for users. The new Crusher Wireless is a game changer in how people experience media content."

Crusher Wireless delivers a premium acoustic experience while integrating refined Crusher Technology and stereo sound. This expansion of the Crusher family includes a proprietary built-in amplifier that powers both audio and stereo immersion drivers, enabling a dual-sensory and dual-channel bass experience. The result is a stereo haptic bass response that delivers directional bass you can feel, without sacrificing audio quality, and is a unique offering in the market today.

Crusher Wireless is also loaded with features that support the premium, immersive, multi-sensory experience: Bluetooth® functionality, customizable haptic experience through adjustable bass controls, noise-isolating fit, elevated audio quality, built-in microphone, track and volume controls, and an upgrade in aesthetics, including memory foam cushions and travel-friendly collapsible design. Furthermore, up to 40-hours of rechargeable Bluetooth battery life enabled by an auto on/off smart circuit, ensures you can go for days before needing to plug in.

At $199, Crusher Wireless delivers a premium, immersive, multi-sensory experience, Bluetooth functionality, and days of battery life among other remarkable features. Crusher Wireless is available now online and at select retailers globally. Learn more at http://www.skullcandy.shop/crusher-wireless.

About Skullcandy®
Founded at the intersection of music, sports, technology and creative culture, Skullcandy creates world-class audio and gaming products for the risk takers, innovators, and pioneers who inspire us all to live life at full volume. From new innovations in the science of sound and human potential, to collaborations with up-and-coming musicians and athletes, Skullcandy lives by its mission to inspire life at full volume through forward-thinking technologies and ideas, and leading-edge design and materialization. Skullcandy designs, markets, and distributes audio and gaming headphones and other accessory-related products under the Skullcandy and 2XL brands. The Company's products are sold and distributed through a variety of channels around the world from its global locations in Park City, Tokyo, Zurich, Vancouver and Mexico City, as well as through partners in some of the most important cultural and sports hubs in the world. The Company's website can be found at http://www.skullcandy.com.

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CLAAS and Trimble Announce Trimble Ready Option for LEXION Combines

RED DEER, Alberta, Nov. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CLAAS and Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced the introduction of a Trimble Ready(®) machine factory option for CLAAS LEXION combines. CLAAS assembles LEXION combines in their Omaha, Nebraska, factory for distribution throughout North America. In 2017, LEXION combines will have the option to be wired and ready for Trimble's Android-based TMX-2050((TM)) display as they roll off the assembly line. The Trimble Ready option includes the cabling, brackets and mounts for a fit and finish specific to the LEXION cab.

The announcement was made at Agri Trade Equipment Expo.

"We have been working closely with Trimble since 2011, providing the capability to deliver aftermarket solutions on the LEXION combine," said Brandon Olstad, platform manager for Efficient Agriculture Systems by CLAAS. "Offering the Trimble Ready solution from the factory is a logical progression toward streamlining the integration of Trimble products on CLAAS equipment. We are pleased to offer this convenience factor to our customers."

The Trimble Ready configuration on the LEXION combines interfaces with the CLAAS CAN Bus architecture to enable GNSS steering through the CLAAS guidance infrastructure. Yield mapping via the CLAAS Quantimeter system is also supported. Farmers can purchase the Autopilot(TM) automated steering system and TMX-2050 display from Trimble resellers for a quick and easy "plug-n-play" installation of Trimble technology on LEXION combines.

"Since CLAAS LEXION combines are now Trimble Ready, farmers can easily add the Autopilot system and TMX-2050 display to their combines to begin enjoying the many benefits of precision guidance technology," said Tim East, worldwide OEM sales manager for Trimble's Agriculture Division. "Through our close working relationship with CLAAS, we are able to ensure a seamless and lower cost installation for the farmer."

Growers who plan to incorporate Trimble technology into their 2017 LEXION combines can contact their LEXION Dealer to add the Trimble Ready option.

About Trimble's Agriculture Division   

Trimble's Agriculture Division provides solutions that solve complex technology challenges across the entire agricultural supply chain. These solutions enable farmers and advisors to allocate scarce resources to produce a safe, reliable food supply in a profitable and environmentally sustainable manner. Covering all seasons, crops, terrains and farm sizes, Trimble solutions can be used on most equipment on the farm, regardless of manufacturer. To enable better decision making, Trimble offers technology integration that allows farmers to collect, share, and manage information across their farm, while providing improved operating efficiencies in the agricultural value chain. Trimble solutions include guidance and steering, agronomy coaching, desktop and cloud-based data management, flow and application control, water management, harvest solutions and correction services. For more information, visit:  http://www.trimble.com/agriculture.

About Trimble

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation and logistics. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: http://www.trimble.com.

About CLAAS

CLAAS of America Inc. offers a wide variety of technologically innovative tractor, combine, forage harvester, baler and hay tool products to provide growers optimum performance in the field. These premium equipment lines are designed by a dedicated engineering staff located at numerous worldwide factories focused on the production and design of harvesting equipment. The design, performance and reliability of this equipment have made CLAAS an international market leader. For more information, visit http://www.claas.com.

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Trimble

CONTACT: Lea Ann McNabb, Trimble, +1 408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com

Web Site: http://www.trimble.com

Printemps Partners With Wirecard and Becomes the First Department Store in France to Accept Payments via Alipay

PARIS, November 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    The Printemps group has partnered with Wirecard to offer a new payment solution to
customers using the mobile app Alipay. As a result, Printemps Haussmann has become the
first department store in France to accept this payment solution, which has more than 450
million Chinese users already.

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    In this way, Printemps is pushing forward with its goal of offering customers an even
more unique and exclusive shopping experience with this payment method, which offers
significant benefits for Chinese clientele who regularly enjoy shopping in Paris. Among
other things, the Alipay solution allows them to make luxury purchases in a quick, easy
and completely secure way, as transactions are carried out using the QR code generated by
their smartphones. So there's no need to carry large amounts of cash around.

    Additionally, with Alipay, Printemps provides its Chinese clientele with a familiar
payment set-up. Alipay has over 450 million active user, and has been completely
integrated into everyday Chinese life, regardless of age, income, or maturity. As a bonus,
it is interconnected and highly compatible with Chinese social networks.

    Printemps can also better respond to customers' specific expectations by making use of
this solution's features, particularly the ability to communicate targeted and
geolocalised offers to the app's users.

    Thanks to its collaboration with Wirecard, Printemps can integrate Alipay payments
directly into its central management system, allowing the offer to be enrolled in over
time. The system will be rolled out at all 18 Printemps stores by the end of the year. In
addition, Wirecard is taking charge of the entire payment process with Wirecard's
Connected POS technology.

    "Chinese tourists are an important target clientele for Printemps, which is why we are
developing various unique offers and services to ensure the best response. Today we are
especially proud to be offering them the exclusive opportunity to make purchases at
Printemps through the Alipay application. We were able to embark on this adventure thanks
to the professionalism and experience of Wirecard, which has guided and advised us
throughout this process and is a strong and reliable partner for the future," said
Annalisa Loustau, Chief Marketing Officer for the Printemps group.

    Rita Liu, Director of Alipay Europe, continued: "For our customers, this roll out is
synonymous with greater added value, as they can now pay with the same method they use at
home. Paris is one of the most popular destinations for Chinese tourists. Through our
marketing platform, Global Lifestyle Platform, we can provide them with relevant
information, such as promotions, notifications and commentary, even before they arrive in
Paris. We are confident that the new Alipay offers rolled out with Printemps, in terms of
payment methods and marketing, will be quickly adopted."

    Christian Reindl, Executive Vice President of Sales Consumer Goods at Wirecard, added:
"We are pleased to partner with Printemps, one of the world's most renowned players in the
luxury goods market, who has now become the first French department store to offer its
customers the Alipay mobile payment solution. We believe the increasing number of Chinese
tourists travelling to Europe presents an opportunity for significant growth, particularly
in the luxury goods sector, and we are also planning many other collaborations in this
sector."

    Wirecard has been providing European distributors with an innovative payment concept
at point of sale with the Alipay app since December 2015. For more information on
Wirecard's Alipay payment solutions, visit https://www.wirecard.com/alipay

    About Alipay 

    Alipay currently has over 450 million active users and more than 200 domestic
financial institution partners. Alipay has evolved from a digital wallet to a lifestyle
enabler. Users can hail a taxi, book a hotel, buy movie tickets, pay utility bills, make
doctors' appointments or transfer money to each other directly from various modules within
the app and purchase wealth management products such as Yu'e Bao. In addition to online
payments, Alipay is expanding to in-store offline payments both inside and outside of
China. Over 2,000,000 brick-and-mortar merchants now accept Alipay as a payment method
across China. As of June 2016, Alipay was supported in 70 overseas markets, with in-store
payments covering more than 80,000 retail stores, and tax reimbursement via Alipay is
supported in 24 countries and regions, including South Korea, Germany and France. Alipay
works with over 40 overseas financial institutions and payment solution providers to
enable cross-border payments for Chinese travelling overseas and overseas customers who
purchase products from Chinese e-commerce sites. Alipay supports the settlement of 18
currencies.

    About Printemps 

    Founded in 1865 by Jules Jaluzot, the Printemps group is one of the top French names
in fashion, luxury and beauty; it owns and operates 19 department stores in France. The
Group is also active in the lifestyle sector, with 5 Citadium stores, and has become a
formidable player in fashion e-commerce through the Place des Tendances website, which it
acquired in 2013. 

    As the inventor of the department store concept, Printemps boasts an exceptional
cultural and artistic heritage with its flagship store on Boulevard Haussmann the best
known representation of this heritage. The iconic store is a listed building and recently
celebrated its 150th anniversary.

    With over 3,500 brands and a total surface area of 180,000msquared, the Group reported
turnover of EUR1.7 billion in 2015. Three thousand employees, all driven by a unique sense
of service and whose expertise is one of the Group's cornerstones, welcome 70 million
visitors to stores annually, including over 20 million at Printemps Haussmann.

    With Paolo de Cesare at the helm, the Printemps group has been owned by a Qatari
investment company since 2013.

    About Wirecard  

    Wirecard AG is a global technology group that supports companies in accepting
electronic payments from all sales channels. As a leading independent supplier, the
Wirecard Group offers outsourcing and white label solutions for electronic payments. A
global platform bundles international payment acceptances and methods with supplementary
fraud prevention solutions. With regard to issuing own payment instruments in the form of
cards or mobile payment solutions, the Wirecard Group provides companies with an
end-to-end infrastructure, including the requisite licences for card and account products.
Wirecard AG is listed on the Frankfurt Securities Exchange (TecDAX, ISIN DE0007472060,
WDI). For further information about Wirecard, please visit http://www.wirecard.com or
follow us on twitter @wirecard.

       
         
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        Jana Tilz 
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Aethra Telecommunications Joins Hewlett Packard Enterprise OpenNFV Partner Program

ANCONA, Italy, November 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Aethra Telecommunications, a leading provider of business class access network devices
and integrated voice and data routers, today announced that it has joined the HPE OpenNFV
Partner Program [http://www8.hp.com/us/en/cloud/nfv-partners-labs.html ].

    The HPE OpenNFV Program provides an open standards based Network Functions
Virtualization (NFV) reference architecture, so that operators can take advantage of full
range of solution that can help them in the migration from a legacy network to a NFV
enabled network.

    Being part of the HPE OpenNFV ecosystem gives Aethra Telecommunications the ability to
test and validate their new NFV product lines in the HPE OpenNFV infrastructure, realizing
a fully validated multivendor and open architecture as per the NFV / SDN paradigm.

    "Aethra Telecommunications is fully embracing virtualization and NFV as part of its
strategic vision to be able to help operators design the future of their networks" says
Luca Messina, Aethra Telecommunications CTO "as members of the HPE OpenNFV Partner Program
we're looking forward to offering a validated and fully integrated solution."

    Aethra Telecommunications NFV solutions and vCPE VNFs offer feature parity and same
operating system of the physical CPEs, granting the possibility to easily migrate segments
of the network to NFV, simplifying the operators IT work and allowing physical / virtual
coexistence scenarios out-of-the-box.

    "Aethra Telecommunciations is a great addition to our OpenNFV ecosystem," says Werner
Schaefer, vice president & general manager, NFV Business Unit, HPE. With partners like
Aethra and our open architectural approach, we are able to offer carriers a flexible,
multivendor platform to quickly test and launch new and innovative services."

    For more info: http://www.aethra.com [http://www.aethra.com ]

    About Aethra Telecommunications 

    Aethra Telecommunications is the commercial brand of A TLC S.r.l.

    Aethra Telecommunications develops, manufactures and markets high performance network
access devices and carrier solutions.

    Innovation and research are the core of Aethra Telecommunications' approach to the
market. Aethra Telecommunications solutions are entirely designed in Italy and the R&D,
engineering and support departments have more than 40 years' experience in
telecommunications.

    With an installed base of broadband CPEs exceeding 500 thousand units, Aethra
Telecommunications product portfolio of VoIP integrated access devices, xDSL access
routers and EFM ethernet demarcation devices is designed to provide advanced and cost
effective solutions to Small/Medium Enterprises as well as branch offices of large
Corporations.

    The access network product lines are complemented by a set of solutions targeted to
help carriers in deploying NGANs, by offering either copper-based remote powering systems
for FTTCab architectures or complete solutions addressing the upcoming FTTdP scenarios.

Aethra Telecommunications

CONTACT: Media Contact: Stefano Wosz, T: +39 071 2506542, E: stefano.wosz@aethra.com

Turk Telekom's Young Customers Create Their Own World with Avatar

ISTANBUL, November 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Turk Telekom is the first in the world offering the personalization of carrier name on

                                   mobile phones    

    Turk Telekom has recently launched a technological breakthrough service for the first
time in the world, called Avatar. The service enables the subscribers of Turk Telekom's
newly launched youth brand, Selfy, to customize the carrier name on their mobile phone
display with the new innovative service Avatar. Subscribers can write their names or their
best quotes up to 15 characters instead of the carrier name. Avatar service, fully
developed at Turk Telekom's R&D Center in Istanbul, has been drawing great attention in
Turkey since its launch. More than 500,000 Avatar change requests were received in a
month. 

    As Turkey's leading communication and entertainment technologies company, Turk Telekom
offers a wide range of benefits to the youth with its new youth brand Selfy and opens the
doors to a world of advantages. Selfy subscribers are the first customers in the world,
who can customize the carrier name on their mobile phone display according to their
preferences. Selfy's young customers aged 25 and below can also choose their own packages
and campaigns in line with their communication and entertainment needs.

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    Turk Telekom Chief Consumer Marketing Officer Hakan Dursun said, "The first surprise
of Selfy is the Avatar Service, which is launched for the first time in the world. Thanks
to our innovative service - Avatar, our young customers are enjoying the opportunity to
write whatever they want - up to 15 characters - instead of the carrier name on their
mobile phone screens. Turk Telekom's young subscribers have liked Avatar so much and we
received more than 500,000 Avatar change request in a month."

    The first personalization of carrier name service in the world  

    Avatar is different than other similar services as it is a fully SIM Card based
service and it doesn't have any detrimental effect on mobile phones. It is also compatible
with all GSM devices and advantageous with its high speed processing through SMS. Avatar
is also more secure than other similar services. It never requires any permission to
access the operating system of devices. All Turk Telekom customers aged 25 and below can
subscribe to Selfy free of charge by sending an SMS to 4545 writing "SELFY".

       
         
        For more information: 
        Fatma KabasakallI 
        Mobile: +90-506-153-6990 
        fatma.kabasakalli@desibelajans.com 

     

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Modustri and Caterpillar Inc. Launch Global Machine and Wear Management Platform for Dealers Worldwide

Platform Opens Doors for Market and Industry Expansion

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Modustri, a maker of analytics solutions for large scale deployments, today announced the launch of a global wear part and machine management platform for heavy duty equipment with Caterpillar Inc. The Cat® Wear Management System is now available to Caterpillar's dealer network worldwide and features tools that will enhance the dealers' abilities to measure wear on parts, optimize machine fleets more effectively, forecast parts needs, and maximize maintenance and service performance. 

"Through our joint effort with Caterpillar, we're able to combine the power of web-based and mobile experiences with our ground-breaking hardware technology to deliver a platform that completes and amplifies wear part and machine management across the dealership," said David Hamady, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, who recently joined Modustri and brings 20 years of advanced technology and solutions sales experience. "Dealers are no longer confined to relying on silos of field inspections, and manual quoting and forecasting processes. Our strategic alliance with Caterpillar has created a platform that will revolutionize the industry by providing dealers and Caterpillar the ability to utilize data efficiently and predictively, lowering the cost to serve, increase customer experience, and maximizing asset uptime."   

As Modustri brings this joint solution to industries beyond heavy equipment manufacturing, it is aiming to help companies gather and deliver data in a concise, meaningful way so it's easier for them to identify new opportunities for efficiencies, automating processes, and monitoring activities. Modustri has a unique approach to accessing and presenting data in creative and scalable ways that brings maximum business value. Caterpillar recognized this early on and as a result created a strategic alliance with Modustri to create a solution that can be deployed in the field. Together, Caterpillar and Modustri are working to fulfill Caterpillar's vision for the Age of Smart Iron.

With pilots beginning in Q1 2017 across several industries, Modustri will further deploy the global wear part and machine management platform to collect data and drive actionable insights for manufacturing, heavy equipment (mining & general construction), energy, retail, and transportation industries across all geographies.

About Modustri
Modustri is a maker of large scale technologies that give customers insights into their business so they can make smarter, data-driven decisions, innovate faster, and uncover new opportunities for efficiencies. Our enterprise-class hardware, software and cloud solutions help companies visualize, measure, verify, compare and analyze performance activities for the industrial, retail, energy, transportation and other industries looking to better understand their business processes.

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CONTACT: Media Contact: Kate Jakobcic, kate.jakobcic@modustri.com, 616.340.7116

Web Site: http://www.modustri.com/

HTC VIVE(TM) Launches VIVEPORT(TM) M Mobile VR Content Platform

VIVEPAPER(TM), Taobao Buy+, YoukuVR and other quality content will be simultaneously launched on Viveport M to enrich the mobile VR experience

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC Corporation ("HTC"), a pioneer in innovative, smart mobile and virtual reality (VR) technologies, today announced the official launch of the consumer version of the VIVEPORT(TM) M mobile VR content platform. As an extension of the Vive content ecosystem dedicated exclusively to mobile devices, Viveport M will provide more diverse and higher-quality mobile VR content and experiences to users.

Alvin W. Graylin, China Regional President of Vive, HTC, said, "Viveport is currently the leading VR content distribution platform in China. We are so excited to extend our high quality VR content to mobile users in China via the newly announced Viveport M. It's an honor for Viveport M to be selected by so many top-level partners as their preferred distribution platform."

Compatible with most Android phones, Viveport M is designed to allow users to more easily find and use high-quality mobile VR applications or 360° videos in both touchscreen and VR modes. The recently launched VIVEPAPER(TM) (http://www.vivepaper.com), the world's first "Augmented Virtual Reality" (A-VR) reading experience, is also currently available on Viveport M. Vivepaper aims to deliver a cutting-edge reading experience that enhances the sense of reality and enriches the virtual experience for users through interactions with a physical object, such as a Vivepaper booklet.

To ensure excellence in video content, Viveport M has entered into an exclusive referral partnership with YoukuVR to deliver the best 360° videos to Viveport M users. YoukuVR possesses an enormous library of over 100,000 360° videos, including coveted titles such as "Enchanted China", "Go Fighting!" and "Chinese National Girls". In terms of gaming, Viveport M covers all categories of beloved mobile VR games, from puzzles to shooting games to adventure quests. Well-known games like "Darknet", "Heroes of the Seven Seas", "Space Stalker", "Snow Night", and "Undercover Operations" are all available on the platform; additional VR apps will soon be available on Viveport M.

Viveport M has also become the preferred download platform for the pioneering VR shopping application Taobao Buy+ (embedded in the Taobao mobile application), which facilitates unprecedented VR shopping experience. With Buy+, shoppers are able to experience everything from product size to color and much more at a simple glance thanks to the virtual shopping room created by the application. This is not only on-track to revolutionize consumer habits but demonstrates the innovative edge VR brings to all industries, enabling possibilities beyond imagination.

As Alibaba's "Double 11" global shopping festival approaches, Vive is giving consumers an even bigger reason to be excited. From November 8-20, shoppers will be able to receive a limited edition of Vive-branded VR cardboard display by downloading two or more titles (of which one must be a paid title) on Viveport M and sending a screenshot of the purchase to HTC Vive's official public WeChat account. The gifts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. On November 11, users who purchase two or more paid titles on Viveport PC client (http://www.viveport.com) will receive RMB 50 equivalent of virtual credits. The virtual credits will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis and are valid for use after November 15.

Viveport M can be downloaded via Alibaba's PP Helper mobile application, Viveport M's launch distribution partner. Come and enjoy the unprecedented experience now!

About the Vive Virtual Reality System

Vive is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality system developed in partnership by HTC and Valve. Designed from the ground up for room-scale VR, Vive allows true-to-life interactions and experiences thanks to an adjustable headset displaying stunning graphics, two wireless controllers with HD haptic feedback and 360 absolute motion tracking. For a convenient and safe experience, Vive incorporates essential functionality from your phone and features a front facing camera that blends physical elements into the virtual world. Working in concert, this system immerses you visually, physically and emotionally in the virtual world. For more information on Vive, please visit http://www.vive.com.

About HTC

HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile and virtual reality devices and technology, HTC has produced award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997, including the critically acclaimed HTC One and HTC Desire lines of smartphones, and is now leading the VR industry with the Vive line of products. The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-in-class design and game-changing mobile and virtual reality experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). http://www.htc.com.

SOURCE  HTC Vive

HTC Vive

CONTACT: Xin Liu, PR Manager, HTC VR Public Relationship Department, +86-152-1059-6698,  Xin_Liu@htc.com

Web Site: http://www.vive.com

Maxim's Octal High-Side Switch and Driver Safely Demagnetizes Any Inductive Load for Industry 4.0 Applications

MAX14913 provides ultra-high speed switching and unique demagnetizing clamps

SAN JOSE, Calif. and MUNICH, Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Designers of industrial controllers can safely drive and demagnetize any inductive load for Industry 4.0 applications with the MAX14913 octal high-side switch and driver from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). With a unique, innovative, safe-demagnetizing clamp on each output, it easily and reliably interfaces low-voltage digital signals to 24V output-control lines.

    --  For more information about MAX14913, visit: http://bit.ly/MAX14913
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For most industrial applications, engineers need a high-side switch to control inductive loads. The challenge is how to discharge the energy in the inductor when the switch opens and current flow stops. If the inductance and the resulting stored energy are high, a driver IC could be permanently damaged due to the generated heat.

Using its safe-demagnetization feature, the MAX14913 can discharge and demagnetize any inductive load safely via its integrated clamps. For a more robust solution, it provides open-wire and short-circuit diagnostics, the most common external failure mode. Its best-in-class propagation delay enables higher system speed and throughput. Compared to its predecessor, the MAX14913 achieves 15x space savings by eliminating 16 diodes. In addition, it has eight 640mA high-side switches that can also be configured as push-pull drivers for high-speed switching. Applications include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motion control units, drives, and other industrial and process automation applications.

Key Advantages

    --  System speed: Ultra-high speed switching up to 200 kHz improves system
        speed by >15×; Handles 24-V (nominal)/36-V (max) loads at up to 0.5 A
        with minimum delay
    --  Robust: Safely drives and demagnetizes any inductive load with
        integrated safe-demagnetization clamps on outputs; each output is also
        protected against 1-kV of surge
    --  Small footprint: Industry's smallest octal high-side driver reduces
        board space by 40% compared to other solutions on the market; enables
        compact high-density I/O modules
    --  Diagnostic capabilities: Reduces downtime through multiple diagnostic
        capabilities; simplifies plant troubleshooting
Commentary

    --  "The MAX14913 is the world's first and only octal high-side switch with
        integrated fast and safe-demagnetization clamps capable of discharging
        and demagnetizing any inductive load," said Tony Partow, Executive
        Business Manager, Industrial and Healthcare, Maxim Integrated.
Availability and Pricing

    --  Available in a 56-pin QFN package (8mm × 8mm × 0.8mm)
    --  Specified over the -40-degree Celsius to +125-degree Celsius temperature
        range
    --  Pricing starts at $6.95 (1000-up, FOB USA)
    --  An evaluation kit is available: MAX14913EVKIT
For information about Maxim's digital IO solutions, visit http://bit.ly/Maxim_Digital_IO_Solutions.

electronica 2016
Visit Maxim at electronica in Munich, Germany from November 8-11, 2016 to view live demonstrations related to Industry 4.0 using MAX14913 and other Maxim products. Maxim will be located in Hall A4, Stand 279. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Maxim_electronica_2016.

About Maxim Integrated
Maxim develops innovative analog ICs for the automotive, industrial, healthcare, mobile consumer, and cloud data center markets. We make technology smaller, smarter, more secure and energy efficient, so that our customers can meet the demands of an integrated world. Learn more at http://www.maximintegrated.com.

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Massdrop Collaborates with Sennheiser on HD6XX Headphones

Through its one million strong audiophile community, Massdrop continues to redefine product design; collaborates with a leading manufacturer of headphones globally

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Massdrop, the leading group commerce startup for enthusiasts, announced today that it has collaborated with Sennheiser on the design, creation and release of the new HD6XX headphones. With the HD6XX, Massdrop and Sennheiser will bring a very special high-end product into the audiophile enthusiast community.

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With access to Massdrop's industry leading community, producers of premium audio equipment and accessories can engage meaningfully with their customers. Massdrop's business model is the first to combine elements chosen by enthusiasts, and apply them to product design in collaboration with a manufacturer. For non-enthusiasts seeking the best products, Massdrop significantly reduces time spent on research and selection, while ensuring the optimal quality and a preferred price point.

"Consumers today seek the ability to engage with the developers of their favorite products," said Steve El-Hage, CEO and co-founder of Massdrop. "However, traditional decoupling of commerce and community burdens fans with limitations that don't fit their preferences for customization. Massdrop is committed to providing cutting edge products that give our communities the flexibility to both choose from any best-in-breed products available at the optimal price, and provide impactful feedback on product iterations--this collaboration is a shining example. We're excited to have an esteemed company as Sennheiser participate in Massdrop's ecosystem to give our audiophile community a better, more delightful audio experience."

Axel Grell, Portfolio Manager Audiophile at Sennheiser: "We are very happy to work with the Massdrop community. With the HD6XX, we have created a product which is the essence of the existing Sennheiser 600 line, combined with the ideas and needs of the Massdrop community. A perfect match!"

The collaboration with Sennheiser further expands the broad spectrum of custom products the company has delivered to its communities. Today, Massdrop's communities reach more than two million enthusiasts across all categories, and more than one million in the audiophile community alone.

Current and prospective community members can learn more about Massdrop and the new Sennheiser HD6XX here.

About Massdrop
Massdrop is a community-driven marketplace and custom product producer for enthusiasts. Audiophiles, quilters, backpackers, style mavens and hobbyists can connect, discuss interests, and save on a wide range of products when they buy as a group on Massdrop. Founded in 2012 by Steve El-Hage and Nelson Wu, the company now serves over 3 million users. To learn more visit massdrop.com.   

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Rear View Safety 360° Surround View Camera System Erases Blind Spots With Seamless 3D Merge

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems, as well as a strong and dedicated road safety advocate, is proud to introduce The RVS-77535 360° Surround View Camera System. This revolutionary system uses 4 ultra-wide fish-eye cameras to create a seamless 3D image of the vehicle and its surroundings, erasing all blind spots.

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According to data from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 35,000 fatalities on U.S. roadways in 2015. This is an overall increase from 2014. The 360° Surround View Camera System increases overall safety by not only erasing blind spots, but also by assisting with parking and helping with navigation on narrow roads. The omni-directional perspective creates a bird's eye view of the vehicle. The system also includes standard 2D views. A video highlighting these features can be seen here.

The RVS-77535 is also a fully functional DVR, capable of 24 hour loop recording. The standard G-Sensor protects important files from being erased in the case of unusual movement or impact. Keeping this footage safe is essential for insurance purposes in the case of an accident.

The RVS-77535 360° Surround View Camera System has two configurations, for vehicles under 25 feet and vehicles between 25-50 feet. This makes the system ideal for both smaller consumer vehicles and larger commercial vehicles including transit and school buses. A video on vehicle calibration can be seen here. 

To find out more information about The RVS-77535 360° Surround View Camera System, or to learn more about the wide range of backup camera system products that Rear View Safety has released to market recently, please visit the organization's official website at http://www.rearviewsafety.com today or call 800-764-1028.   

Rear View Safety joined the Safe Fleet Family in mid-2016. The Brooklyn based company specializes in working with OEM's across all industries to produce the highest quality and most effective camera safety solutions for their manufactured vehicles. Rear View Safety's trusted fleet division excels in creating and implementing practical strategies that protect the value and safety of fleets of all type and size. The company has been crucial in driving the rapid adoption of video systems in truck, trailer, commercial van, construction, bus and shuttle, government and municipality, emergency, agriculture, industrial and recreational vehicles. The recent partnership with Safe Fleet has allowed Rear View Safety to expand further into new markets.

Rear View Safety has long been a leader in vehicle safety solutions. The commercial backup camera provider is also available on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and maintains a Road Safety Resource site.

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New SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 Service Pack 2 Speeds Innovation with Reliability

Will help customers accelerate innovation, improve system reliability, meet tough security requirements and adapt to new technologies

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As enterprises worldwide seek greater competitive advantage and growth via open source technologies, SUSE® today unveiled SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 Service Pack 2 to power physical, virtual and cloud-based mission-critical workloads. The newest version of the world-class SUSE Linux Enterprise Server open source operating system, SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP2 will help customers accelerate innovation, improve system reliability, meet tough security requirements and adapt to new technologies. More than two-thirds of the Fortune Global 100 use SUSE Linux Enterprise.

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"SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP2 has already earned rave reviews from partners and beta testers worldwide," said Olaf Kirch, SUSE vice president of SUSE Linux Enterprise Engineering. "SUSE is committed to enabling customers to bring their state-of-the-art solutions to market faster by leveraging the latest technologies. They also need to run mission-critical workloads with maximum uptime and proven security. This latest version of SUSE Linux Enterprise helps them do both using all the advantages of open source software."

Enhancements to SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP2 include:

    --  Ten-fold increase in packet processing via software-defined networking
        that combines Open vSwitch with the Data Plane Development Kit. This is
        a key enabler for telecom providers to efficiently implement virtual
        network functions. Added to SUSE Linux Enterprise's broad hypervisor
        support, the integration of DPDK gives customers a complete
        virtualization solution for cloud and on-premise deployments.
    --  More agile support for SAP applications to ease migration to S/4HANA,
        accelerate deployment of SAP applications, tune SAP HANA for
        performance, and create a more resilient and secure SAP environment with
        enhanced support for SAP HANA clusters, even on geographical levels.
    --  Reduced downtime and improved I/O performance through persistent system
        memory applications using integrated NVDIMMs that save data in seconds
        and make data immediately available on reboot.
    --  Increased ability to implement cost-effective, high performance data
        analytics on IBM Power Systems LC and OpenPOWER servers, including bare
        metal support.
    --  Time- and resource-saving "skip service packs" functionality, which lets
        customers skip upgrades of prior service packs and jump straight to SP2
        from SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.
    --  Ongoing FIPS 140-2 certification to meet strict security requirements of
        federal government, FISMA and financial industry customers.
    --  Reduced downtime for large-memory IBM POWER-based systems via minimized
        memory initialization times for server restarts along with high
        availability and geo clustering support for IBM POWER.
    --  Support for ARMv8-A, including enablement for the Raspberry Pi3, making
        SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 one of the first commercially
        available enterprise Linux platforms for this architecture.
    --  Support for Intel's scalable Omni-Path Architecture to deploy high
        performance computing workloads.
    --  Simplified access to the latest packages and technologies via SUSE
        Package Hub integration with SUSE Customer Center, helping customers
        seamlessly obtain modules and package updates.
Input from partners including HPE, Intel and others have enabled building NVDIMM capability as an integral component of the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 platform, allowing customers to benefit from early adoption. Scott Farrand, vice president of Platform Software, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, said, "Next-generation applications, especially database and analytics applications, require new levels of performance. Through close collaborative engineering, HPE and SUSE have enabled support for NVDIMM technology on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2, allowing customers to begin achieving and exceeding performance requirements for next-generation applications."

Barbara Couturier, Lenovo director of Strategic Alliances, said, "SUSE Linux Enterprise continues to be a powerful foundation for the deployment of mission-critical services, benefiting our joint customers with maximized uptime and security on value-added Lenovo hardware."

Enhanced solutions based on SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP2 include:

    --  SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
    --  SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications
    --  SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for z Systems and LinuxONE
    --  SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for POWER
    --  SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for ARM
    --  SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for Raspberry Pi
    --  SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension and Geo Clustering for
        SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension
    --  SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
    --  SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension
SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP2 images are also available for public cloud infrastructures, making it easier to offer public cloud services and migrate to public cloud from on-premise environments. For more information about the SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 Service Pack 2 family of solutions, visit http://www.suse.com/server.

About SUSE
SUSE, a pioneer in open source software, provides reliable, interoperable Linux, cloud infrastructure and storage solutions that give enterprises greater control and flexibility. More than 20 years of engineering excellence, exceptional service and an unrivaled partner ecosystem power the products and support that help our customers manage complexity, reduce cost, and confidently deliver mission-critical services. The lasting relationships we build allow us to adapt and deliver the smarter innovation they need to succeed - today and tomorrow. For more information, visit http://www.suse.com.

Copyright 2016 SUSE LLC. All rights reserved. SUSE and the SUSE logo are registered trademarks of SUSE LLC in the United States and other countries. All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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DDN Delivers New Burst Buffer Appliance and Updates Block and File Appliances, Completing Total Product Line Refresh

Storage Platform Updates Boost Performance and Embedded Application Efficiency; New Software on Commodity Hardware Offering Increases Solution Flexibility and Customer Choice

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --DataDirect Networks (DDN®) today announced several new products, solutions and updates, completing a refresh to its entire product line that began in September with the announcement of a new, high-density, high-performance object storage appliance (WOS8460).  The newest additions include a refresh of the DDN14K-based products (DDN SFA14KX®, SFA14KXE®, GS14KX(TM) and ES14KX(TM)), an updated operating system with new capabilities, a new Burst Buffer Appliance (IME240(TM)) based on commodity hardware, and the company's new Multi-Level Security (MLS) Solution for Lustre* environments (announced separately).

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With enhanced performance, scale, density and a number of net new features, DDN's refreshed product line delivers the power to solve the toughest challenges in HPC and data-intensive Enterprise environments, such as mixed I/O performance and rapid data growth. These top challenges were highlighted in the company's HPC Trends Survey, announced last week. With this latest refresh, DDN's product suite advances data center modernization with powerful flash technologies, improved platform performance and the expanded the use of open platforms.

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"Intersect360 Research is forecasting worldwide spending on storage for HPC applications to surpass $5 billion in 2016, continuing to grow faster than the market rate to over $6.5 billion in 2020, as organizations continue to invest in technologies to optimize for data-hungry workloads," said Addison Snell, CEO of Intersect360 Research. "With its investments in object storage and 'burst buffer' technologies, DDN is staying on top of the forward-looking technologies that will shape the next several years."

DDN SFA14KX, SFA14KXE, GS14KX and ES14KX Storage Platforms
With the SFA14KX, SFA14KXE, GS14KX and ES14KX added to its flagship line of storage solutions, DDN provides customers with flexible options to take maximum advantage of a suite of new technologies and interconnects including SAS SSD, NVMe, InfiniBand, Omni-Path and the latest processor technologies, including the Intel® fifth-generation Broadwell processor, which is now available across all DDN14KX-based appliances.

The new SFA14KX delivers industry leading, hybrid block storage array performance, while the SFA14KXE, GS14KX and ES14KX converged solutions allow users to leverage the power of In-Storage Processing to embed applications or parallel file systems within the storage array for the significant reduction of complexity, latency and data center footprint.

DDN's storage platforms deliver the world's fastest, densest storage with more than 6 million IOPS and 60GB/sec in 4U with scalability to more than 9PB of capacity in a single rack.

DDN IME240 and Software-Only IME
DDN has expanded its IME® product line by adding the new IME240 appliance and is now also marketing IME as software-only, making IME the industry's first open-platform burst buffer that is not tied to a specific server or storage vendor's products. The IME240 is a 2U server with 24 drives that harnesses the power of NVMe to deliver up to 20 GB/second. The market is moving toward more openness and, as it did with its WOS® product line and now IME, DDN is giving customers more architectural flexibility and choice with both appliance and software-only options. Appliance delivery models allow organizations to deploy complete, preconfigured solutions with end-to-end 24/7 support, while software-defined architectures give customers complete configuration flexibility and control.

DDN SFA Operating System 3.1
The new SFAOS 3.1 brings together the numerous, highly versatile capabilities that the company has released independently across many of its products this past year and makes them universally available across all products in the SFA line - including converged GRIDScaler® and EXAScaler® file-system appliances. The new operating system fully supports the Intel Broadwell processors, which are now available within DDN storage solutions and which provide more cores, advance DDN's In-Storage Processing(TM) efficiency and support the DDN platforms' peak performance requirements.

DDN's In-Storage Processing feature removes latency and bottlenecks to accelerate applications and enables workflows to scale more efficiently, while reducing the number of components to manage, power and house.

"Over the past couple of months, DDN has refreshed every single aspect of our product line," said Robert Triendl, senior vice president, global sales, marketing, and field services, DDN. "These efforts underscore DDN's unrelenting commitment to lead technology innovation for high-performance computing and to give our customers the best solutions to optimize performance and efficiency in what are some of the most challenging IT environments in the world."

Upcoming SC16 Conference
DDN will showcase its latest storage solutions and innovations in HPC leadership that give customers the power to achieve their most aspiring visions at the upcoming SC16 conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, at DDN booth #1931. To schedule a meeting, click here.

Availability
The SFA14KX, SFA14KXE, GS14KX, ES14KX and software-only IME solutions are available and shipping today. DDN's SFA Operating System 3.1 is also available and shipping with all new products. The DDN IME240 will ship in volume in the first quarter of 2017.

Supporting Resources

    --  More on DDN SFA14KX, SFA14KXE, GS14KX and ES14KX
    --  More on DDN IME
    --  More on DDN MLS Lustre Solution
    --  More on DDN End-to-End Storage and Big Data Platforms
    --  More on DDN at SC16
    --  More on DDN Customers
    --  Follow DDN: Blog, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook
About DDN
DataDirect Networks (DDN) is the world's leading big data storage supplier to data-intensive, global organizations. For more than 18 years, DDN has designed, developed, deployed and optimized systems, software and storage solutions that enable enterprises, service providers, universities and government agencies to generate more value and to accelerate time to insight from their data and information, on premise and in the cloud. Organizations leverage the power of DDN storage technology and the deep technical expertise of its team to capture, store, process, analyze, collaborate and distribute data, information and content at the largest scale in the most efficient, reliable and cost-effective manner. DDN customers include many of the world's leading financial services firms and banks, healthcare and life science organizations, manufacturing and energy companies, government and research facilities, and web and cloud service providers. For more information, go to http://www.ddn.com or call 1-800-837-2298.

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Sigfox's Ecosystem Delivers the World's First Ultra-low Cost Modules to Fuel the Internet of Things Mass Market Deployment

LABÈGE, France, November 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

       
        - With its ecosystem of partners, Sigfox launches a revolutionary way to think about
          connectivity thanks to the world's first, ultra-low cost, Internet of Things (IoT)
          modules starting from just US $2.00.
        - In the silicon industry, prices are directly linked to the size and complexity of the
          chipsets. With its unique network approach, Sigfox significantly simplifies the
          requirements for the chipsets and thus lowering the price barrier for device-to-cloud
          communications to a historical low.
        - This Sigfox ecosystem initiative finally enables mass market acceleration, adoption
          and deployment of the IoT.

    Sigfox [http://www.sigfox.com ], the world's leading provider of a global
communication solution powering the Internet of Things (IoT), has today announced that
with its ecosystem of partners, they have together enabled an IoT revolution thanks to the
world's first ultra-low cost IoT communication modules.

    Enabled through the Sigfox ecosystem, the new Sigfox certified and ready to use
modules cost as little as US $2.00 for European, Middle East and African markets, and less
than $3.00 for American and Asian markets.

    In a developing world of cloud connected devices, high costs and short battery life
are now a thing of the past. These barriers were once due to the complex silicon chips
required for the devices to communicate with the cloud.

    Sigfox is different. Device-to-cloud communication is now possible without connections,
as the Sigfox network and devices simply listen in and capture specifically formatted
messages from around the world, needing something as simple as a silicon chip that you
find in a remote control. With its unique approach, Sigfox is well positioned as the only
IoT communications provider to enable a future where devices no longer need to rely on
batteries to communicate with the cloud.

    The new ultra-low cost IoT modules significantly lower the cost barrier, with modules
up to 20 times cheaper than LTE cellular modules
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and 5 times cheaper than
the closest competing technologies. The Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) solutions market is set
to grow 90% annually to $24.5 billion
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by 2021, so today's announcement will further accelerate growth and access to
this market.

    To achieve this unprecedented low cost, Sigfox worked with its partners to optimise
every aspect of the design and specification down to the silicon level. The module
specifications are also royalty free to ensure the lowest possible cost, whilst
encouraging even greater levels of innovation.  

    "As the total costs to connect devices to the IoT fall, the cost of modules becomes a
key component in the equation," said David Parker, senior research analyst at Beecham
Research. "This announcement strengthens the IoT Service Provider approach Sigfox brings
to the market, lowering the cost to connect, enabling more applications to be connected
economically and further expanding the market."

    The first partners delivering the ultra-low cost modules include module manufacturer,
Wisol [http://www.wisol.co.kr/2015_wisol_home_eng/?ckattempt=1 ], who is already
delivering samples based on ON Semiconductor single chip SoC [http://www.onsemi.com ] and
who will be starting mass production in December 2016. Additionally, InnoComm
[http://www.innocomm.com/en/index.aspx ] will be manufacturing modules based on NXP
[http://www.nxp.com ] transceivers. Its samples will be available from January 2017, with
mass production starting in March 2017.

    The Sigfox network spans 24 countries and is on track to reach over 60 by 2018. Sigfox
has built a comprehensive supply chain of ecosystem partners that are developing, selling
and supporting the connected devices. These partners consist of semiconductors, module
makers, developers, design houses, Electronics Manufacturing Services/Original Design
Manufacturers, device makers, and distributors.

    Sigfox ecosystem partners will also be launching new modules to combine the Sigfox
protocol with other complimentary connectivity protocols, such as Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Low
Energy (BLE). Combining these protocols with Sigfox will deliver additional benefits and
features that are required by many IoT applications. These additional low cost modules
will be available in early 2017

    Stuart Lodge, Executive Vice President, global sales and partners at Sigfox, said,
"Today's announcement reflects the power of our partner ecosystem, which enables low cost
devices and accelerates the mass production of Sigfox compatible modules and devices.

    "We believe in a future where billions of connected devices have a role in our society
and economic development. Dramatically reducing the cost of the low power devices means
that we are able to make this belief a reality much quicker.

    "Sigfox continues to focus on lowering the barriers to IoT mass adoption by working
with the entire ecosystem, including all silicon and device partners. We will keep
expanding and supporting our ecosystem partners to overcome the cost challenges and make
new solutions available that the market requires."

    This, is how Sigfox, with its partner network, are able to Make Things Come Alive.

    Volker Graeger, Vice President secure car access at NXP, said, "We are delighted to be
part of the Sigfox ecosystem, and its game-changing approach to device connectivity. These
IoT modules will be catalysts for new business models and use cases that are virtually
unimaginable today."

    Dr Thomas Wolff, Vice President at ON Semiconductor, said, "Sigfox and its partner
ecosystem have just lowered barriers to an IoT future thanks to very high level of
integration and extremely low BOM while not compromising on performance. By greatly
extending the battery and service life of connected devices, we can imagine a future where
battery life is no longer a limitation to what is possible."

    JiHo, Kim, CEO at Wisol, said, "As a global module partner of Sigfox, we are very
excited to launch the competitive module solution, ideal for limitless IoT opportunities.
We are very confident that our module solutions will play a key role in enabling device
makers to build IoT solutions very easily and quickly. We will keep strengthening our
partnership with Sigfox to expand Sigfox's global network and ecosystem."

    Paul Wang, CEO at InnoComm, said, "The simplicity of the new specification makes it
incredibly easy to build modules on the Sigfox network. It fundamentally moves proofs of
concepts to mass market and high volume. This is essential to encouraging mass adoption
particularly amongst product manufacturers seeking to become service providers."

    Learn more about Wisol and InnoComm's solutions on the Sigfox Partner Network: 

    https://partners.sigfox.com/companies/wisol-co-ltd

    https://partners.sigfox.com/companies/innocomm

    About Sigfox  

    Sigfox is the world's leading provider of global communication solutions powering the
Internet of Things (IoT). Its solutions introduce a game-changing approach for
device-to-cloud communications by making it possible for devices to send and receive data
over the Internet without the need to manage complex connections or SIM cards, as the
Sigfox network and devices simply listen in and capture specifically formatted radio
messages from around the globe, needing something as simple as a silicon chip that you
find in a remote control. The unique Sigfox solutions enable devices to consume so little
energy that soon batteries will become redundant and energy harvesting solutions will
power data transmission.

    The vision of the company is to "Make Things Come Alive". By giving a voice to the
physical world we live in, and connecting it to the Cloud, Sigfox allows objects to play a
role in our social and economic development.

    Currently present in 24 countries, and on track to reach over 60 by 2018, the Sigfox
network today covers a population of 397 million people. Millions of connected objects are
already registered on the network across all five continents, enabling companies to
accelerate their digital transformation, develop new services and create value.

    Founded in 2010 by entrepreneurs Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet, the company
is headquartered in Labege near Toulouse, France's "IoT Valley". Sigfox also has offices
worldwide in Paris, Madrid, Munich, Boston, San Francisco, Dubai and Singapore. For more
information, visit http://www.sigfox.com [http://www.sigfox.com ] and follow us on Twitter at
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Intersil Announces Industry's First 6-Phase Bidirectional DC/DC Controller for Automotive 12V-48V Power Supply Systems

Highly integrated ISL78226 addresses 48V hybrid powertrains that provide improved emissions and better fuel economy

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ: ISIL), a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, today announced it is shipping the industry's first 6-phase bidirectional PWM controller designed to perform buck and boost power conversions between 12V and 48V automotive buses. A single automotive-grade ISL78226 delivers up to 3.75kW at greater than 95% conversion efficiency, and is able to interleave in a modular master/slave architecture to deliver higher power. This innovative design allows engineers to support the rapid adoption of 48V hybrid powertrains that provide improved emissions and better fuel economy for internal combustion engine/electric mild hybrids. Watch a video on the ISL78226 solution.

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By 2020, automotive 48V systems will help reduce CO(2) emissions by up to 15%, improve fuel consumption, capture energy typically lost while braking, and provide torque in the low RPM range for start-stop mild hybrids. The 48V power net is needed to manage the next generation of energy efficient electrical systems that require more power than available with the existing 12V subsystem. To reduce weight, many traditionally mechanical/hydraulic systems such as power steering, roll stabilization, heating, and air conditioning will be converted to 48V electrical drive. A new electric turbocharger will provide on-demand horsepower and torque, enabling the use of smaller more efficient combustion engines without sacrificing drivability. A high power starter/generator will replace the 12V alternator, reducing noise and vibration during engine starting while allowing regenerative braking to recapture up to 4x more of the available kinetic energy. The 12V bus and 12V lead-acid battery will handle the lighter loads, including ignition, interior lighting, navigation and audio systems.

Previously, 48V systems required a DSP with complicated firmware and/or separate buck and boost controllers combined with power stages and complex switching logic. One ISL78226 controller eliminates the complexity associated with previous 48V designs. The controller responds to changing load requirements by automatically adding or dropping phases to maximize system efficiency. It can also manage an abrupt change in power conversion direction. For example, if the 48V starter/generator fails while the vehicle is driving, the ISL78226 DC/DC controller seamlessly reverses power conversion direction so the 12V battery will temporarily supply the 48V subsystems, such as power steering, allowing the vehicle to safely pull over and stop.

The ISL78226 controller also integrates a digital PMBus(TM) interface for system control, telemetry and diagnostics that support ISO 26262 functional safety requirements. The controller's limp-home mode reduces power in the event of a serious fault or failure, allowing the vehicle to be driven home or to a nearby service station for repairs.

"The ISL78226's high integration and innovative features simplify designing a robust 48V/12V power net solution for automakers," said Philip Chesley, senior vice president of Precision Products at Intersil. "Designers don't have to be digital power experts or assemble multiple buck and boost controllers and the other required circuitry to create a 48V mild hybrid design."

Key Features and Specifications of ISL78226

    --  6-phase bidirectional synchronous 12-48V controller regulates voltage
        and current
    --  Master/slave architecture supports up to four ICs in parallel
    --  Average phase-to-phase current balancing, and average current output
        with +/- 1.5% accuracy
    --  Cycle-by-cycle peak current limiting, negative current limiting, and
        digitally programmable average current limit
    --  Analog/digital control of output voltage
    --  Selectable phase-dropping and diode emulation for light load efficiency
        improvement
    --  Phase dropping enabled with companion ISL78420 FET driver family
        featuring tri-level input
    --  Programmable automatic driver bootstrap capacitor refresh pulses
    --  Supply and clock redundancy for functional safety
    --  Comprehensive protection with selectable hiccup or latch-off fault
        responses, and digitally programmable warning and fault thresholds
    --  Dual-output flyback controller and 200mA adjustable output linear
        regulator
    --  AEC-Q100 Grade-1 qualified for operation from -40°C to +125°C
Pricing and Availability
The ISL78226 6-phase 12-48V bidirectional synchronous DC/DC controller is available now in a 10mm x 10mm, 64-lead TQFP package and is priced at $6.95 USD in 1k quantities. An ISL78226EVAL1Z evaluation board is also available. For more information, please visit: http://www.intersil.com/products/isl78226.

About Intersil
Intersil Corporation is a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions. The company's products form the building blocks of increasingly intelligent, mobile and power hungry electronics, enabling advances in power management to improve efficiency and extend battery life. With a deep portfolio of intellectual property and a rich history of design and process innovation, Intersil is the trusted partner to leading companies in some of the world's largest markets, including industrial and infrastructure, mobile computing, automotive and aerospace. For more information about Intersil, visit our website at http://www.intersil.com.

Intersil and the Intersil logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intersil Corporation. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.

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Cypress Streamlines Internet of Things Designs with the Industry's Most All-Inclusive, Turnkey Development Platform

New WICED® Studio 4 Software Development Kit Enables Designs with Multiple Wireless Protocols in a Single Tool and Cloud Connectivity in Minutes

MUNICH, Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY) today announced a new version of its development platform for the Internet of Things (IoT) that enables wireless connectivity in minutes. The Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED®) Studio 4 platform provides a single development environment for multiple wireless technologies, including Cypress's world-class Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®  and combo solutions, with an easy-to-use application programming interface. The WICED platform supports the most popular cloud services and eliminates the need for developers to implement the various protocols to connect to them, reducing development time and costs. Developers can access the WICED Studio 4 platform, ecosystem and community at http://www.cypress.com/wicedcommunity.

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"Many IoT applications are trending toward combo solutions that enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and alternative connectivity protocols, and every IoT developer is looking for a simple migration path to connectivity upgrades," said Mike Hogan, Vice President of the IoT Business Unit at Cypress. "Our new WICED Studio 4 development platform provides a single tool for designs with multiple wireless protocols, streamlining the design process and allowing our customers to get their innovative connected products to market faster."

The Cypress WICED Studio 4 development platform features the world's most integrated and interoperable wireless software development kit (SDK). The kit includes the market's most broadly deployed and rigorously tested Wi-Fi and Bluetooth protocol stacks, and it offers simplified application programming interfaces that free developers from needing to learn about complex wireless technologies. In line with the IoT trend toward dual-mode connectivity, the kit supports both Cypress's CYW 43438 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combination solution and its low-power CYW 20719 Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) combination solution, which is now sampling to lead customers. The SDK features a single installer package for multiple wireless technologies with an Eclipse-based Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that runs on multiple operating systems, including Windows, MacOS and Linux.

The WICED Studio 4 SDK enables cloud connectivity in minutes with its robust libraries that uniquely integrate popular cloud services such as Amazon Web Services, IBM Bluemix, Alibaba Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, along with services from private cloud partners. The SDK provides support for Apple's HomeKit home automation platform to Apple licensees, and it will soon add support for China's key Weibo social media platform.

Cypress's WICED Studio 4 connectivity suite is microcontroller (MCU)-agnostic and provides ready support for a variety of third-party MCUs to address the needs of complex IoT applications. The platform also enables cost efficient solutions for simple IoT applications by integrating MCU functionality into the connectivity device. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth protocol stacks can run transparently on a host MCU or in embedded mode, allowing for flexible platform architectures with common firmware.

Cypress is demonstrating the WICED Studio 4 SDK, along with its full portfolio of IoT solutions for connected cars, the industrial IoT, smart home appliances, wearables and a wide range of applications, here at the Electronica 2016 trade show in hall A5 stand 318 of the Messe München from November 8-11. The portfolio enables developers to combine Cypress's state-of-the-art Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ZigBee(®) IoT connectivity solutions with its MCU, PSoC(®) programmable system-on-chip and CapSense(®) capacitive-sensing solutions, analog Power Management ICs (PMICs), USB-based connectivity solutions and high-performance memories to get products to market quickly.

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About Cypress
Founded in 1982, Cypress is the leader in advanced embedded system solutions for the world's most innovative automotive, industrial, home automation and appliances, consumer electronics and medical products. Cypress's programmable systems-on-chip, general-purpose microcontrollers, analog ICs, wireless and USB-based connectivity solutions and reliable, high-performance memories help engineers design differentiated products and get them to market first. Cypress is committed to providing customers with the best support and engineering resources on the planet enabling innovators and out-of-the-box thinkers to disrupt markets and create new product categories in record time. To learn more, go to http://www.cypress.com.

Cypress, the Cypress logo, WICED, PSoC and CapSense are registered trademarks of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. All other trademarks are property of their owners.

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Exponent Showcases Live Drone Tracking Technology at UTM 2016

Unique live-feed footage of UAVs helps regulators monitor compliance

HAMILTON, Mass., Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Exponent Technology Services has unveiled its SkyCommander at the UTM Convention 2016. Completely encapsulated and independent of any requirement to be electronically coupled with the UAV, Exponent's SkyCommander provides near real-time situational awareness of UAV operations via a secured cloud based internet platform and existing cellular networks.

Coupled with Exponent's UAS Portal, users can now configure flights, manage UAS, and monitor flight times, whilst also tracking live flights via the SkyCommander. UAS managers can set up instantaneous SMS alerts that warn operators and regulators when operational parameters are being breached, including perimeter, altitude, weather, checklists, pilot proficiency and currency.

Currently, UAV operators face considerable challenges in complying with regulatory ordinances and standards regarding UAV operations.  The current lack of technology to track independent UAV flight data, and the ability to link this to specific regulator issued approvals, makes compliance a highly non-transparent area.

Thomas Tilson, Commercial Manager said: "aviation authorities are ultimately responsible for ensuring safety and standards, which means they not only need to formulate appropriate rules governing UAV use, but also a means to monitor and validate compliance. As with any new technology, regulators are struggling to adapt and there has been a "wait and see" approach to UAV regulation to date, however, this needs to change."

Exponent offers different holistic UAS solutions such as inventory tracking across large open yards, water sample retrievals, security surveillance, surveying, agriculture and 3D mapping, tailored according to its clients' needs.

SkyCommander key features:

    --  Compact and lightweight
    --  UAV independent
    --  Flight data recorder functionality
    --  Near real-time tracking
    --  Three hours of battery life
    --  Altitude, perimeter and proximity alerts
    --  Customizable reports
SkyCommander technology:

    --  Compact and lightweight - measuring 8 cm in length, 7 cm in width and 2
        cm in height, the SkyCommander weighs only 130 grams.
    --  Compatibility - the SkyCommander is easily installed on any UAV in
        matter of seconds.
    --  Self-powered - built-in rechargeable battery permits up to a maximum of
        100 operational cycles independent of the UAV's power, with three hours
        of continuous operation on a single charge.
    --  Encrypted Data Logging - stored flight data is secured via encryption
        allowing post-flight data downloads in case of loss of network
        connectivity.
Exponent offers different holistic UAS solutions such as inventory tracking across large open yards, water sample retrievals, security surveillance, surveying, agriculture and 3D mapping, tailored according to its clients' needs.

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About Exponent Technology Services

Established in 2012, Exponent is a team of technologists headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with offices in Montreal and Boston, along with two international agents in Singapore and Brussels. The company is passionate about developing innovative solutions to old and new intractable problems and it specialises in implementing holistic integrated UAS solution for asset tracking, inventory management and infrastructure inspections. For more information please visit http://www.exponent-ts.com.

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New Multiple 1-100 Channel 1080P60 HDMI Video Over IP Encoder Solution

LONDON, November 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    Antrica, a worldwide supplier of H.264 video encoding, decoding  and streaming
solutions, today unveiled the launch of the new ANT-2000 multiple channel input HD
encoder.

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    The ANT-2000  encoder solution is a multiple  independent channel HDMI input
encoder  solution, and is 1U rack mountable and scalable.  Meaning that if  1 -  100 channels
are needed then the appropriate number of Encoders can be purchased  and mounted together.
This  flexibility means that it can be cost efficient and future proof in terms of
scalability,  if in future more inputs are required.

    The only limitation on the number of inputs that can be installed in a  scenario is
down to the individual network, the bit rate of the stream, and the  bandwidth available
(and/or a combination of these). Theoretically a system can be expanded to +100 streams -
assuming the  network / infrastructure could support it.

    Key benefits include:

       
        - Low cost solution - contact us for a competitive price!
        - Scalable & buildable - buy what you need, and add to it if you require.
        - High resolution HDMI input encoding (1920 x 1080p60)
        - Rack mountable (1U)

    The ANT-2000 solution supports (1-100+) x 1080P60 inputs via HDMI 1.3a and can stream
HTTP,  RTSP, RTMP  and MPEG-TS over UDP.

    The use of the product in a working scenario could be connected to a computer, which
can then stream a desktop in full 1920 x 1080 resolution at 60Hz, or for use in set top
box monitoring purposes.

    The ANT-2000 solution provides 0.8 to 12 Mbits/sec encoding rates with de-interlacing ,
noise reduction and sharpening features. Video is streamed in CBR or VBR modes based on a
GOP architecture H.264 high profile. Audio supported is AAC and MP3 quality.

    Les  Litwin Sales  Director of Antrica commented:   

    "This is a very exciting, customizable & scalable product being brought to market.
Often we have all been limited to 'set' numbers of streams dictated to us buy the
standardized products we buy. In this ANT-2000 solution you tell us how many channels you
wish to input via HDMI and we can build a 1920 x 1080p HDMI input encoder solution to suit
your requirements." 

    The ANT-2000 solution is available now, please contact sales@antrica.com  to
discuss your specific requirements.  Please also visit our website
http://www.antrica.com for further information & products.

    About Antrica 

    Antrica is a UK  company  Manufacturing and selling a range of video over IP solutions,
mainly encoders and decoders for CCTV Broadcast Signage AV and Medical markets.  Video
encoding & decoding at 4K ,full HD 1080P60 and streaming over any LAN or WAN.  Antrica has
been in business for 15 years and rapidly growing as a technology supplier.

       
         
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        Les Litwin Sales Director  +44 1628 626098                             
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Cadence Releases XJTAG DFT Assistant for OrCAD Capture

Software interface enables early detection and repair of circuit board errors at the design stage, before hardware is produced

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced that its OrCAD(®) Capture has been enhanced to now include XJTAG(®) DFT Assistant, an easy-to-use interface that significantly increases the design for test (DFT) and debug capabilities of the schematic capture and PCB design system. Developed by boundary-scan hardware and software tool supplier XJTAG, XJTAG DFT Assistant allows users to detect and correct JTAG errors at the design stage before the PCB is produced, preventing costly re-spins and project delays. For more information, visit http://www.orcad.com/xjtag-orcad.

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"PCBs have become increasingly densely populated, and accessing pins under packages such as ball grid arrays (BGAs) has been virtually impossible," said Kishore Karnane, product management director, PCB Group, Cadence. "Boundary scan addresses this problem by providing electrical access to compliant integrated components on a PCB using a JTAG chain, but it is also imperative that any errors in the JTAG chain are corrected early. XJTAG DFT Assistant allows engineers to determine whether JTAG chains are correctly connected and terminated during schematic capture, early in the design process."

XJTAG DFT Assistant is composed of two key elements: XJTAG Chain Checker and XJTAG Access Viewer. XJTAG Chain Checker identifies common errors in a JTAG scan chain, such as incorrectly connected and terminated test access ports (TAPs), and reports them to the developer. Otherwise, a single connection error would inhibit the entire scan chain from working. XJTAG Access Viewer overlays the extent of boundary scan access onto the schematic diagram, allowing users to instantly see which components are accessible using boundary scan, and where test coverage can be further extended. Engineers can highlight the nets individually to show read, write, power/ground and the nets without any JTAG access on the schematic.

"We need to determine early in the design phase how to maximize test coverage using the minimum number of test points, so it is vital to know what JTAG access is available at the schematic stage," said Urs Allemann, director of design services at ed electronic design ag. "The XJTAG DFT Assistant for OrCAD Capture makes it easy for us to see the test coverage as the design evolves. This allows us to optimize our testing before the PCB is produced."

While the first prototype is being manufactured, XJTAG DFT Assistant allows engineers to export a preliminary XJTAG project from OrCAD Capture to the XJTAG development software, where additional tests can be developed. Hardware can then be tested as soon as it is available.

XJTAG DFT Assistant software is now included with OrCAD Capture 17.2-2016 QIR 2 at no additional cost; users of version 17.2 or higher can download the software today from http://www.xjtag.com/orcad.

About Cadence

Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence(®) software, hardware, IP and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products and its services is available at http://www.cadence.com.

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Industry's Lowest-Power Vehicle Access Solution for Smart Keys and Wearables

Devices Feature Open Immobilizer Protocol for Interoperability and Low Frequency Vector Techniques for Man-in-the-Middle Counterattack Strategies

CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- (Electronica) -- The industry's lowest-power Passive Entry/Passive Start (PEPS) solution is now available from Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. Microchip's ATA5700 and ATA5702 are primarily intended for use in battery-powered applications such as smart keys (i.e. PEPS) and complementary car access via mobile devices, smartphones and wearables where the power consumption is one of the key requirements.

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Key benefits of the new devices include ultra-low power consumption, outstanding key localization accuracy and unique built-in counter relay ("man-in-the-middle") attack protection measures. Car theft based on relay attacks of vehicles equipped with a PEPS system is becoming one of the top security concerns of automakers. The two new devices have a unique built-in Low Frequency (LF) vector calculation unit that allows customers to implement effective relay attack countermeasures at no additional cost.

The new devices also feature excellent low frequency sensitivity, enabling convenience features such as customized welcome lighting upon approaching the vehicle or automatic "walk-away locking" of the vehicle - in a range up to 10 meters. The power consumption for this "always on feature" is industry leading, tripling the battery lifetime in the highest sensitivity mode.

The devices offer the highest key localization accuracy in the market, which is critical to accurately distinguish whether a key fob is located inside or outside the vehicle and to comply with accuracy requirements of insurance companies. In addition, the devices contain an open-source, zero-cost license immobilizer protocol based on AES-128 that enables interoperability, allowing large-volume customers to deploy second sourcing strategies.

"The fast-growing passive entry market is driven by an increased customer demand for convenience features -- hands-free entry, hands-free locking or even personalized welcome lighting," said Matthias Kaestner, vice president of Microchip's Automotive business unit. "As these devices become more and more prevalent, the need for enhanced security to prevent car theft is vital, and Microchip provides what our customers need."

Both the ATA5700 and ATA5702 feature a 3D immobilizer, 3D high-sensitivity LF receivers, digital processing unit, 128-bit crypto engine, LF vector calculation unit and a microcontroller. The ATA5702 is enhanced with a built-in RF transmitter fractional Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) to ensure a robust Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) link that is highly immune to jammers and disturbers.

See our product demonstration by visiting us in Hall A4 stand 578 at Electronica, November 8-11.

Development Support
To facilitate evaluation and development, Microchip offers Atmel Studio 7 for software development for 8-bit AVR(®) microcontrollers, and the ATAK51004-v2 evaluation kit for product evaluation.

Pricing and Availability
The ATA5700 and ATA5702 are in production today and available now starting at $3.00 in 10K quantities. Both devices come in the 5 x 7 mm QFN package with wettable flanks. For additional information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor, or visit http://www.atmel.com/devices/ATA5700.aspx.

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Announcing Two New Low-Cost, Feature-Rich PIC32 Curiosity Development Boards Now Available from Microchip

Rapid prototyping boards for 32-bit applications include peripherals, easy-to-use interface and expansion options

BANGKOK, Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Two new low-cost rapid prototyping boards for 32-bit applications are now available from Microchip Technology Inc.[NASDAQ: MCHP], a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The PIC32MX and PIC32MZ Curiosity Boards include an integrated programmer debugger and are fully incorporated into Microchip's MPLAB X integrated development environment (IDE).

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The boards are designed for developing 32-bit applications and feature a wide range of peripherals as well as user interface and expansion options including two mikroBUS(TM) click interface headers to support over 180 MikroElectronika Click Boards(TM). Both boards offer a rich feature set at an affordable price and are designed to be connected and used right out-of-the box. Customers can run example projects without writing any code.

PIC32MZ EF Development Board features a 200 MHz PIC32 microcontroller (MCU) with an integrated Wi-Fi(®) module and is ideal for designing Internet of Things (IoT) and connectivity applications. PIC32MX470 Development Board features a 120 MHz MCU and has been designed for audio, Bluetooth(®) and other related generic applications. In addition, both the boards have USB connectors that can be used to develop USB Host or device applications.

The boards are fully integrated into Microchip's MPLAB X IDE as well as the award winning software development framework MPLAB(®) Harmony. MPLAB Harmony is a flexible, modular, abstracted and fully integrated firmware development platform for PIC32 MCUs. It gives users access to a wide variety of peripheral libraries, RTOS capabilities, middleware, drivers and system services. In addition, it features over 200 pre-tested application project codes that can be used to jump start application development.

"The PIC32 Curiosity Boards have been carefully designed with the right feature set, affordable price and expansion options to provide a good balance between ease of use and rapid application development," said Rich Hoefle, director of marketing for Microchip's MCU32 division. "Customers can download and run an example project in minutes without downloading MPLAB Harmony or writing a single line of code. Then by using MPLAB Harmony and expansion options, customers can use the same board and ecosystem to prototype an application that can go to market. It's this array of options that makes these two boards so powerful."

For more information about the PIC32MX and PIC32MZ Curiosity Boards, visit http://www.microchip.com/PIC32MZ447 or http://www.microchip.com/PIC32MX8663

Availability

The Curiosity PIC32MZ EF Development Board (DM320104) is available starting December 2016. The Curiosity PIC32MX470 Development Board (DM320103) are available now.

For additional information, contact any Microchip sales representative or authorised worldwide distributor. To purchase products mentioned in this press release, go to microchipDIRECT or contact one of Microchip's authorised distribution partners.

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OmniVision Announces New Family of 20-Megapixel PureCel®Plus-S Sensors for High-End Smartphones

New OV20880 and OV20880-4C Sensors Use Second-Generation 1.0-Micron Pixel Technology For High-Resolution Smartphone Photography and 'Super Selfies'

BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV20880 and OV20880-4C, a new family of 20-megapixel PureCel(®)Plus-S stacked-die sensors. Built on OmniVision's second-generation PureCel Plus technology 1.0-micron pixel technology, the OV20880 and OV20880-4C capture stunning, high-resolution images and bring a host of advanced features to rear- and front-facing camera applications.

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OmniVision's PureCel Plus-S second-generation 1.0-micron pixel boasts enhancements to deep trench isolation (DTI) and buried color filter array (BCFA) process technologies, enabling the OV20880 and OV20880-4C to deliver high-quality pictures. The sensors' compact form factor, power efficiency, and industry-leading image quality make them an excellent fit for slim, high-end smartphones.

The OV20880, designed specifically for main camera applications, offers advanced capabilities such as zig-zag high dynamic range (zHDR) and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). zHDR uses a long and a short exposure in a single frame to extend the dynamic range capabilities of the sensors. Long and short exposure lines are diagonally interlaced across the entire pixel array in a zig-zag pattern. This enables live preview and video recording in HDR mode and single-shot full-resolution HDR images in capture mode without shutter lag.

The OV20880 is also optimized for mobile dual-camera zoom solutions, offering several dual-camera-friendly features such as context switching, scalar, and electronic image stabilization (EIS). The on-chip EIS can synchronize with a gyro sensor on-board without latency, enabling advanced capabilities such as image deblur.

"One of the perpetual challenges in digital imaging is shrinking pixels without sacrificing critical image-quality attributes such as low-light performance, dynamic range, and color reproduction," said James Liu, senior technical marketing manager at OmniVision. "The second-generation 1.0-micron PureCel Plus-S pixel used in the OV20880 series marks another bold step toward putting professional-grade image quality and advanced features into smartphone cameras."

The OV20880-4C's unique color filter pattern offers OmniVision's customers a variety of output modes depending on the use case. The on-chip in-pixel binning feature allows up to four times more light photons than a regular 1.0-micron pixel. This creates high-sensitivity, high-quality images even in low-light conditions, and allows end users to take clear "super selfies" in a wide range of lighting environments. The OV20880-4C also pairs well with OmniVision's complete software solution for resolution recovery that enables high-resolution 20-megapixel selfies when combined with the sensor's 4-cell mode.

"Smartphone users are relying more and more on front-facing cameras to shoot high-quality selfies in a wide variety of environments and lighting conditions," said Arun Jayaseelan, senior product marketing manager at OmniVision. "The OV20880-4C can help deliver great selfies even in dark environments, without compromising resolution."

Both the OV20880 and OV20880-4C feature a C-PHY interface that enables power savings and pin count reduction. The OV20880 and OV20880-4C can fit into industry-standard, slim form factor modules and integrate well with slim handsets while packing impressive feature sets and 20-megapixel resolution.

The OV20880 and OV20880-4C are currently available for sampling and are expected to enter volume production in the first quarter of 2017.

AboutOmniVision
OmniVision Technologies is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.

OmniVision®, the OmniVision logo and PureCel(®) are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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OmniVision Announces New Family of 20-Megapixel PureCel(R)Plus-S Sensors for High-End Smartphones

New OV20880 and OV20880-4C Sensors Use Second-Generation 1.0-Micron Pixel Technology For High-Resolution Smartphone Photography and 'Super Selfies'

BEIJING, Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV20880 and OV20880-4C, a new family of 20-megapixel PureCel(®)Plus-S stacked-die sensors. Built on OmniVision's second-generation PureCel Plus technology 1.0-micron pixel technology, the OV20880 and OV20880-4C capture stunning, high-resolution images and bring a host of advanced features to rear- and front-facing camera applications.

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OmniVision's PureCel Plus-S second-generation 1.0-micron pixel boasts enhancements to deep trench isolation (DTI) and buried color filter array (BCFA) process technologies, enabling the OV20880 and OV20880-4C to deliver high-quality pictures. The sensors' compact form factor, power efficiency, and industry-leading image quality make them an excellent fit for slim, high-end smartphones.

The OV20880, designed specifically for main camera applications, offers advanced capabilities such as zig-zag high dynamic range (zHDR) and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). zHDR uses a long and a short exposure in a single frame to extend the dynamic range capabilities of the sensors. Long and short exposure lines are diagonally interlaced across the entire pixel array in a zig-zag pattern. This enables live preview and video recording in HDR mode and single-shot full-resolution HDR images in capture mode without shutter lag.

The OV20880 is also optimized for mobile dual-camera zoom solutions, offering several dual-camera-friendly features such as context switching, scalar, and electronic image stabilization (EIS). The on-chip EIS can synchronize with a gyro sensor on-board without latency, enabling advanced capabilities such as image deblur.

"One of the perpetual challenges in digital imaging is shrinking pixels without sacrificing critical image-quality attributes such as low-light performance, dynamic range, and color reproduction," said James Liu, senior technical marketing manager at OmniVision. "The second-generation 1.0-micron PureCel Plus-S pixel used in the OV20880 series marks another bold step toward putting professional-grade image quality and advanced features into smartphone cameras."

The OV20880-4C's unique color filter pattern offers OmniVision's customers a variety of output modes depending on the use case. The on-chip in-pixel binning feature allows up to four times more light photons than a regular 1.0-micron pixel. This creates high-sensitivity, high-quality images even in low-light conditions, and allows end users to take clear "super selfies" in a wide range of lighting environments. The OV20880-4C also pairs well with OmniVision's complete software solution for resolution recovery that enables high-resolution 20-megapixel selfies when combined with the sensor's 4-cell mode.

"Smartphone users are relying more and more on front-facing cameras to shoot high-quality selfies in a wide variety of environments and lighting conditions," said Arun Jayaseelan, senior product marketing manager at OmniVision. "The OV20880-4C can help deliver great selfies even in dark environments, without compromising resolution."

Both the OV20880 and OV20880-4C feature a C-PHY interface that enables power savings and pin count reduction. The OV20880 and OV20880-4C can fit into industry-standard, slim form factor modules and integrate well with slim handsets while packing impressive feature sets and 20-megapixel resolution.

The OV20880 and OV20880-4C are currently available for sampling and are expected to enter volume production in the first quarter of 2017.

AboutOmniVision
OmniVision Technologies is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.

OmniVision®, the OmniVision logo and PureCel(®) are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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OmniVision Introduces New Family of 16-Megapixel Sensors with Latest PureCel(R)Plus-S Technology for Mobile Devices

OV16885 and OV16885-4C Leverage OmniVision's Second-Generation 1.0-Micron Pixel and Advanced Feature Sets to Deliver Top-Quality Imaging Solutions for Smartphone Cameras

BEIJING, Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV16885 product series: the OV16885 and OV16885-4C. Built on OmniVision's second-generation, 1.0-micron PureCel(®)Plus-S pixel architecture, the power-efficient OV16885 sensor family offers high-resolution and high-sensitivity imaging capabilities for both world- and user-facing smartphone cameras.

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"As smartphone cameras evolve and become the camera of choice for many use cases, we see users expecting higher image quality and functionality from their smartphones' imaging systems," said Badri Padmanabhan, product marketing manager at OmniVision. "The OV16885 sensor series showcases OmniVision's ongoing commitment to meet market demands by incorporating advanced features in slim, power-efficient packages."

The OV16885, designed for main cameras in mainstream smartphones, provides an attractive upgrade option for phones in the currently popular 13-megapixel category. With advanced features such as phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and zig-zag high dynamic range (zHDR), the OV16885 delivers professional-grade images that can significantly enhance the smartphone user's experience. Modern digital cameras historically fall short of the human visual system's ability to perceive a wide brightness range, and the OV16885's zHDR technology helps narrow this gap more elegantly than traditional frame-based HDR techniques.

zHDR uses a long and a short exposure in a single frame to extend the dynamic range capabilities of the sensors. Long and short exposure lines are diagonally interlaced across the entire pixel array in a zig-zag pattern. This enables live preview and video recording in HDR mode and single-shot full-resolution HDR images in capture mode without shutter lag.

Additional zHDR benefits include:

    --  Up to 18dB of dynamic range extension
    --  Single-shot capture to reduce motion artifacts or ghosting effects
    --  Removing the necessity for multiple frames, reducing complexity and
        latency
The OV16885-4C combines the benefits of OmniVision's second-generation, 1.0-micron PureCel Plus-S technology with an advanced 4-cell in-pixel binning function to greatly enhance sensitivity. The OV16885-4C pairs with smart resolution recovery software solutions to achieve a balance between resolution and sensitivity, which can significantly improve front-facing camera image quality even in challenging lighting environments. With these advanced capabilities, the OV16885-4C can serve as an ideal choice for "super selfie" cameras in high-end smartphone devices.

OmniVision's second-generation 1.0-micron PureCel Plus-S technology brings enhancements to buried color filter array (BCFA) and deep trench isolation (DTI). As a result, images and video captured by the OV16885 and OV16885-4C exhibit superior color reproduction and improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) as compared to prior generations, especially in low-light conditions.

Product Specifications
The OV16885 captures:

    --  16-megapixel images, video and zHDR capability at 30 frames per second
        (FPS)
    --  4K2K video at 60 FPS
    --  1080p video at 120 FPS
    --  720p HD at 120 FPS
The OV16885 and OV16885-4C sensors fit into industry-standard module form factors for slim mobile devices. Both sensors are currently available for sampling and are expected to enter mass production in the first quarter of 2017.

About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.

OmniVision®, the OmniVision logo, and PureCel(®) are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Web Site: http://www.ovt.com

OmniVision Introduces New Family of 16-Megapixel Sensors with Latest PureCel®Plus-S Technology for Mobile Devices

OV16885 and OV16885-4C Leverage OmniVision's Second-Generation 1.0-Micron Pixel and Advanced Feature Sets to Deliver Top-Quality Imaging Solutions for Smartphone Cameras

BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced the OV16885 product series: the OV16885 and OV16885-4C. Built on OmniVision's second-generation, 1.0-micron PureCel(®)Plus-S pixel architecture, the power-efficient OV16885 sensor family offers high-resolution and high-sensitivity imaging capabilities for both world- and user-facing smartphone cameras.

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"As smartphone cameras evolve and become the camera of choice for many use cases, we see users expecting higher image quality and functionality from their smartphones' imaging systems," said Badri Padmanabhan, product marketing manager at OmniVision. "The OV16885 sensor series showcases OmniVision's ongoing commitment to meet market demands by incorporating advanced features in slim, power-efficient packages."

The OV16885, designed for main cameras in mainstream smartphones, provides an attractive upgrade option for phones in the currently popular 13-megapixel category. With advanced features such as phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and zig-zag high dynamic range (zHDR), the OV16885 delivers professional-grade images that can significantly enhance the smartphone user's experience. Modern digital cameras historically fall short of the human visual system's ability to perceive a wide brightness range, and the OV16885's zHDR technology helps narrow this gap more elegantly than traditional frame-based HDR techniques.

zHDR uses a long and a short exposure in a single frame to extend the dynamic range capabilities of the sensors. Long and short exposure lines are diagonally interlaced across the entire pixel array in a zig-zag pattern. This enables live preview and video recording in HDR mode and single-shot full-resolution HDR images in capture mode without shutter lag.

Additional zHDR benefits include:

    --  Up to 18dB of dynamic range extension
    --  Single-shot capture to reduce motion artifacts or ghosting effects
    --  Removing the necessity for multiple frames, reducing complexity and
        latency
The OV16885-4C combines the benefits of OmniVision's second-generation, 1.0-micron PureCel Plus-S technology with an advanced 4-cell in-pixel binning function to greatly enhance sensitivity. The OV16885-4C pairs with smart resolution recovery software solutions to achieve a balance between resolution and sensitivity, which can significantly improve front-facing camera image quality even in challenging lighting environments. With these advanced capabilities, the OV16885-4C can serve as an ideal choice for "super selfie" cameras in high-end smartphone devices.

OmniVision's second-generation 1.0-micron PureCel Plus-S technology brings enhancements to buried color filter array (BCFA) and deep trench isolation (DTI). As a result, images and video captured by the OV16885 and OV16885-4C exhibit superior color reproduction and improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) as compared to prior generations, especially in low-light conditions.

Product Specifications
The OV16885 captures:

    --  16-megapixel images, video and zHDR capability at 30 frames per second
        (FPS)
    --  4K2K video at 60 FPS
    --  1080p video at 120 FPS
    --  720p HD at 120 FPS
The OV16885 and OV16885-4C sensors fit into industry-standard module form factors for slim mobile devices. Both sensors are currently available for sampling and are expected to enter mass production in the first quarter of 2017.

About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.

OmniVision®, the OmniVision logo, and PureCel(®) are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Web Site: http://www.ovt.com

OmniVision Debuts Second-Generation PureCel®Plus and PureCel®Plus-S Technology and Product Families

OmniVision's Newest Pixel Architecture Brings Exceptional Low-Light Performance and Increased Dynamic Range to Advanced Imaging Applications

BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced its latest advancement in leading-edge pixel technologies: second-generation PureCel(®)Plus and PureCel(®)Plus-S. In keeping with OmniVision's tradition of delivering industry-leading image sensors, the second-generation PureCel Plus technology offers significant improvements over the previous generation, such as higher full-well capacity (FWC), better sensitivity, increased signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and enhanced low-light performance. Though the initial development was focused on supporting small-pixel products for mobile applications, this technology will ultimately benefit many other image sensor applications.

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OmniVision's second-generation PureCelPlus technology showcases various performance improvements, including:

    --  20 percent increase in FWC, enabling higher dynamic range.
    --  A newly introduced composite metal grid (CMG) structure, which increases
        pixel quantum efficiency and enhances sensor low-light performance,
        leading to a 12.5 percent improvement in sensitivity.
    --  Improved deep trench isolation (DTI) structure, which further reduces
        color crosstalk and improves the SNR10 (low-light performance index)
        number by 10 lux.
    --  These structure improvements also enable small-pixel sensors to have
        better tolerance to incident light angles. This in turn allows imaging
        systems to use lower F-number lenses for better brightness, and to
        realize lower module heights that are essential for slimmer phone
        designs.
"Maintaining good image quality and sensor performance for small pixels in low-light conditions has always been a challenge in the digital imaging space. OmniVision has delivered increasing engineering advances over the years to address this market need," said Dr. Song Xue, senior manager of sensor technology at OmniVision. "Our second-generation PureCelPlus technology enables our end users to capture high-quality, high-resolution photos, even in challenging lighting environments."

OmniVision's second-generation PureCel Plus-S technology will empower new families of compact 20-megapixel and 16-megapixel sensors. The 20-megapixel OV20880 and OV20880-4C and the 16-megapixel OV16885 and OV16885-4C are designed to deliver high-resolution images to high-end smartphones across a variety of lighting conditions.

The OV20880, OV20880-4C, OV16885 and the OV16885-4C are currently available for sampling and are expected to enter volume production in the first quarter of 2017.

About OmniVision

OmniVision Technologies is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.

OmniVision®, the OmniVision logo, and PureCel® are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Web Site: http://www.ovt.com

OmniVision Debuts Second-Generation PureCel(R)Plus and PureCel(R)Plus-S Technology and Product Families

OmniVision's Newest Pixel Architecture Brings Exceptional Low-Light Performance and Increased Dynamic Range to Advanced Imaging Applications

BEIJING, Nov. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced its latest advancement in leading-edge pixel technologies: second-generation PureCel(®)Plus and PureCel(®)Plus-S. In keeping with OmniVision's tradition of delivering industry-leading image sensors, the second-generation PureCel Plus technology offers significant improvements over the previous generation, such as higher full-well capacity (FWC), better sensitivity, increased signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and enhanced low-light performance. Though the initial development was focused on supporting small-pixel products for mobile applications, this technology will ultimately benefit many other image sensor applications.

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OmniVision's second-generation PureCelPlus technology showcases various performance improvements, including:

    --  20 percent increase in FWC, enabling higher dynamic range.
    --  A newly introduced composite metal grid (CMG) structure, which increases
        pixel quantum efficiency and enhances sensor low-light performance,
        leading to a 12.5 percent improvement in sensitivity.
    --  Improved deep trench isolation (DTI) structure, which further reduces
        color crosstalk and improves the SNR10 (low-light performance index)
        number by 10 lux.
    --  These structure improvements also enable small-pixel sensors to have
        better tolerance to incident light angles. This in turn allows imaging
        systems to use lower F-number lenses for better brightness, and to
        realize lower module heights that are essential for slimmer phone
        designs.
"Maintaining good image quality and sensor performance for small pixels in low-light conditions has always been a challenge in the digital imaging space. OmniVision has delivered increasing engineering advances over the years to address this market need," said Dr. Song Xue, senior manager of sensor technology at OmniVision. "Our second-generation PureCelPlus technology enables our end users to capture high-quality, high-resolution photos, even in challenging lighting environments."

OmniVision's second-generation PureCel Plus-S technology will empower new families of compact 20-megapixel and 16-megapixel sensors. The 20-megapixel OV20880 and OV20880-4C and the 16-megapixel OV16885 and OV16885-4C are designed to deliver high-resolution images to high-end smartphones across a variety of lighting conditions.

The OV20880, OV20880-4C, OV16885 and the OV16885-4C are currently available for sampling and are expected to enter volume production in the first quarter of 2017.

About OmniVision

OmniVision Technologies is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.

OmniVision®, the OmniVision logo, and PureCel® are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Web Site: http://www.ovt.com

France's Leading Casino & Hotel Group to Launch Limited Testing of Revolutionary MeReal Biometrics Smart Card to Explore the Applications of Secure Biometrics Card Technology

HONG KONG, Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- France's leading casino and hotel group, Groupe Partouche, has partnered with MeReal Biometrics in a groundbreaking real-world testing and case study to revolutionise their business using the MeReal Biometrics smart cards. The initial test will take place in two of the group's 42 casino and hotel properties.

The roll-out began at group headquarters in Paris where the patented fingerprint card is used by employees to access secure areas. The group has targeted two casinos on the French Riviera where the card will be deployed in the first quarter of 2017. Employees at the group's first open-air casino, Casino La Ciotat, currently under construction in the seaside town's marina, and employees at an existing casino in Antibes, Casino Juan Les Pins, that is currently being refurbished, will be the first to use the cards as identity badges that will grant them access to the properties and secure areas within them.

Security through electronic access control will be the immediate focus for the group, and if successful this move will pave the way towards a 'closed loop' system with all regular guests and 4,500 employees using their MeReal Biometrics cards to perform a wide range of payment applications and access, both physical and logical, applications.

"The fingerprint sensor brings trust and security to the Groupe Partouche experience, a key component to our core values. The identity of our employees is paramount and top customer service is key to our success. Once tested and deployed, we hope to add more services to the MeReal Biometrics card in order to make our hotel and casino VIPs' experiences with us as safe and carefree as possible," said Fabrice Paire, Chairman of the Board, Group Partouche.

The MeReal Biometrics patented 'computer on a card' removes the pain and hassles of typing account numbers and passwords from daily life without compromising security. By combining a fingerprint sensor, an acoustic signature, and a rechargeable battery on a traditional wallet-sized card, MeReal Biometrics has created the most dynamic and safe powered card that can be used for payments and access across all industries with unlimited applications. 

"If, with one of our cards, a guest in the future can book and pay for a hotel room on the group's app or reservations hotline, then on arrival they by-pass the hotel's check-in desk and go directly to their room entering with their smart card, then use stored value on their card to pay for services throughout the property, as well as use it to access secure areas like the gaming rooms, pool, gymnasium, spa, even their rental cars, then we will have helped Groupe Partouche deliver a new level of customer service not known in the tourism industry," said Kate Davies, Head of Marketing, MeReal Biometrics. 

With such a range of technology on-board, the MeReal Biometrics cards are not limited to one particular channel of communication. After the cardholder places a finger on the sensor, the card confirms a match, and only then can it perform contact, contactless, and audio applications for a short time. The cards can communicate over any of the world's 8.3 billion telephone lines, from smartphones through to fixed lines. It's compatible with IVR systems on customer service hotlines, with smartphone apps, online plug-ins, existing point-of-sale readers, door readers, car readers, USB readers, and more.

Cyber security, banking and card fraud, financial inclusion and social inclusion can all be addressed with the MeReal Biometrics technology that is already in production with global patents granted. Smart Living, Sharing Economy, Fintech and Access concepts are currently attracting customers across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and USA.

MeReal Biometrics is showcasing the card at the Web Summit conference in Lisbon, Portugal (November 7-10, 2016). Please visit the official website http://www.merealbiometrics.com and register with your email for more information.

About: MeReal Biometrics Limited is a Hong Kong private company dedicated to inventing revolutionary and innovative biometric solutions in access and authentication. In 2009 in France, Chairman Patrick Partouche, invented the leading powered card that includes a fingerprint reader and acoustic/RFID dual channel authentication, plus energy-harvesting technology for recharging built-in batteries. Today the patented MeReal Biometrics card can be used anytime, anywhere and on any device, online and offline.

For more information please contact

Kate Davies, Head of Marketing
+(852) 9886 0196, kdavies@merealbiometrics.com
Twitter: @merealbiometric
Instagram: biometrics_mereal
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/MerealFr
https://www.merealbiometrics.com

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Verizon adds two new data-packed prepaid plans to give customers even more value

New plans include popular features like Carryover Data, Mobile Hotspot, International Messaging and more - all on the next gen network

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The best prepaid on the best network just got better with the introduction of two new prepaid plans packed with more data. Starting Nov. 13, you can choose from new 5 GB and 10 GB plans.

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"People who choose Verizon's prepaid service already enjoy the best value in the industry," said Rob Miller, vice president of consumer pricing for Verizon. "The introduction of these new plans now gives you even more data to enjoy all that the next gen network has to offer."

Verizon's new prepaid plans for smartphones:

    --  5 GB for $50 -- Unlimited talk and text in the U.S., Carryover Data with
        on-time payment, Mobile Hotspot, Always-On Data* and International
        Messaging to more than 200 countries
    --  10 GB for $70 -- Includes the same features, plus unlimited calling to
        Mexico and Canada. This plan gives you double the data of the $50 plan
        for only $20 more per month.
The two new plans join Verizon's prepaid lineup, which includes 6 GB of data for $60 per month and 3 GB of data for $45 per month both with AutoPay, and a $30 per month Wi-Fi-only option. With each option, you get HD Voice, which includes enhanced sound quality, video calls, calls over Wi-Fi, 6-way calling and the ability to surf the web while talking.

Also, just because you're buying prepaid doesn't mean you can't have the latest phones. Choose from more than two dozen newer model iOS and Android smartphones, including Google Pixel and Motorola Moto Z -- many equipped with HD Voice out of the box.

For even more control, you can make changes to your account, add money to your account, and add even more data through the MyVerizon app on your smartphone. Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/prepaid to learn more.

*At 128 kbps speeds, streaming audio or video content may be affected.

Verizon's Online News Center: News releases, feature stories, executive biographies and media contacts are available at Verizon's online News Center at http://www.verizon.com/news/. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit http://www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/.

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Andrew Testa

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Neuroimaging Virtual Reality Solution Empowered by HTC VIVE(TM) Debuts in China

World-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Neil Martin demonstrates the future of VR in clinical medicine to China's top neurosurgeons

BEIJING, Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- An HTC VIVE(TM)-empowered neuroimaging solution made its China debut at the Sino-US Neuroimaging Virtual Reality Solution Seminar in Beijing on November 5(th). Hosted by HTC Healthcare department, this seminar brought together 30 of the country's most distinguished neurosurgeons for an interactive VR showcase by Dr. Neil Martin, a world-renowned neurosurgeon from the University of California Los Angeles. As part of the HTC Healthcare strategy, this co-developed VR solution with Surgical Theater in neuroimaging aims to assist neurosurgeons in better analyzing and planning surgeries, training medical professionals, and more importantly, engaging with their patients.

Healthcare constitutes one of the most important and exciting industries for VR, as the technology has the potential to dramatically transform the medical arena for both doctors and patients. Applications include using VR to train surgeons, sharpening and discovering new techniques, and aiding patient recovery through more in-depth and effective means.

With VR's influence extending far beyond gaming, developers are spreading their focus to developing VR apps and 360° videos for vertical industries. A recent survey of China's VR/AR developers found that 40.3% of all developers are developing non-game content for vertical industries, with 23.8% of them dedicated to driving innovation in healthcare. Many industry reports also backed that VR/AR combining healthcare will represent a multi-billion-dollar market in the coming years.

Dr. Neil Martin, Chairman of the University of California Los Angeles' Department of Neurosurgery, has long been a major proponent of VR in healthcare. As he put on the Vive HMD (head-mounted display), he was able to zoom in and out, rotate, measure and navigate inside of a visualized brain model, thanks to Vive's room-scale tracking, high-definition display and two precision controllers.

"Virtual Reality is among the few modern technologies that we medical practitioners have to embrace for our mission to cure," Dr. Neil Martin said, "I'm simply amazed at the unprecedented experience and unlimited possibilities enabled by a fully immersive VR system like the HTC Vive."

"I was extremely impressed by the technology on display today, which marks a great advance in analyzing and mapping complex pathological changes and surgical cases," said Dr. Zhang Hongqi, Chairman and Professor of Neurosurgery Department, Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University, "I hope to see even further improvements in areas like tissue displacement and hemodynamics."

HTC is committed to cultivating a healthy and robust VR ecosystem that cuts across all industries and sectors of society. By focusing on vertical industries in addition to gaming, the company is dedicated to unleashing the possibilities of VR so that more people can benefit from technological innovation in their everyday life.

About the Vive Virtual Reality System

Vive is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality system developed in partnership by HTC and Valve. Designed from the ground up for room-scale VR, Vive allows true-to-life interactions and experiences thanks to an adjustable headset displaying stunning graphics, two wireless controllers with HD haptic feedback and 360 absolute motion tracking. For a convenient and safe experience, Vive incorporates essential functionality from your phone and features a front facing camera that blends physical elements into the virtual world. Working in concert, this system immerses you visually, physically and emotionally in the virtual world. For more information on Vive, please visit http://www.vive.com.

About HTC

HTC Corporation aims to bring brilliance to life. As a global innovator in smart mobile and virtual reality devices and technology, HTC has produced award-winning products and industry firsts since its inception in 1997, including the critically acclaimed HTC One and HTC Desire lines of smartphones, and is now leading the VR industry with the Vive line of products. The pursuit of brilliance is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring best-in-class design and game-changing mobile and virtual reality experiences for consumers around the world. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). http://www.htc.com.

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CONTACT: Xin Liu, PR Manager, HTC VR Public Relationship Department, Email: Xin_Liu@htc.com, Mobile: +86 152 1059 6698

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