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January 23, 2006

Free E-Waste Collection Event in South Pasadena: January 27th and 28th

trueCycle, Inc. and Holy Family Church, South Pasadena, to host a two-day recycling event January, 27th - 28th, 2006. The event is open to the public. Donations dropped off at the Holy Family Recycling Drive are tax deductible. Proceeds will benefit the Holy Family Giving Bank and Community Services.

Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) January 23, 2006 -- trueCycle, Inc. and Holy Family Church, South Pasadena, will host a two-day recycling event January, 27th - 28th, 2006. The event is open to the public. Donations dropped off at the Holy Family Recycling Drive are tax deductible. Proceeds will benefit the Holy Family Giving Bank and Community Services.

Because most consumers don't know where to take their obsolete electronics, the refuse from discarded electronic products often ends up in landfills or incinerators instead of being recycled. In a recent interview, Todd Hill, founder and CEO of trueCycle, Inc., said, "The improper disposal of end-of-life electronics, called e-waste, is the world's fastest growing waste problem. Rapidly evolving technology has produced a culture of disposable electronics, with replacement often easier and less costly than repair."

Electronic computer equipment is generally a complicated assembly of more than one thousand materials, many of which are highly toxic. Substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, brominated flame retardants and PVC plastics can cause significant risks to human health, wildlife, and the environment when e-waste ends up in landfills.

Todd Hill, a technology expert who sits on numerous National Councils for the EPA, believes local collection events serve the community in several ways. "trueCycle is pleased to provide consumers with a convenient, and responsible way to dispose of obsolete electronics while supporting community services. These events raise awareness about hazards associated with improper storage and disposal of electronic devices and give consumers appropriate alternatives."

Only electronic items from the following list will be accepted at
this event:
Monitors & Televisions
Desktop & Laptop Computers
Workstations & Servers
Printers & Copiers & Fax Machines
Cell Phones & PDAs
Scanners & Cameras
Radios & Stereos
LAN & Peripheral Cards
Mice & Keyboards

Who: trueCycle, Inc. and Holy Family Church of So. Pasadena
(626) 799-8908

What: Holy Family Electronics Recycling Drive

Where: Holy Family Church, St. Joseph Center, Fremont Avenue,
South Pasadena,CA 91030. Parking lot behind St. Joseph Center,
at the corner of Fremont Ave. and Oak St.

When: Friday, Jan. 27, 2006 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

A California Authorized e-waste recycler with corporate offices in Pasadena and operations facilities in Victorville and Placerville, trueCycle, Inc. provides environmentally responsible e-waste solutions for government agencies, corporations, healthcare organizations, and other waste handlers, nationwide.

Note: Todd Hill is available for interviews. Contact Marie Oser,
805-446-2908.

CONTACT: for trueCycle, Inc.
Todd Hill, 866.668.1888
http://www.truecycle.com

SOURCE: trueCycle, Inc.

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Monsoon Redefines Remote and Wireless TV Viewing

Monsoon introduces HAVA, which allows consumers to view local TV programming on a notebook, from anywhere in the world over a broadband connection. Additionally, HAVA delivers video streaming wirelessly to multiple users simultaneously from any video source, TV, TiVo™, set top box, DVD, camcorder IPTV by using VBooster technology. HAVA will utilize its MPEG-2 streams to convert any PC or notebook with Media Center compatible software into a full Media Center PC, without having to add an additional TV Tuner, remote, IR Blaster etc. typically required for a complete Media Center experience.

San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) January 23, 2006 -- Monsoon demonstrated its groundbreaking wireless video streaming VBooster™ technology at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. VBooster, for the first time ever, allows video to be streamed wirelessly from any video source, to multiple Wi-Fi enabled clients in a MPEG-2/DVD video format, compatible with Microsoft’s popular Media Center standard.

The Company has incorporated VBooster and its Remote Video Access engine into its HAVA™ external unit that Monsoon demonstrated at CES. By connecting HAVA to any video source such as a TV, TiVo™, set top, DVD, IPTV or a Camcorder, multiple users can watch their favorite channel or video on a notebook, cell phone or a personal media player simultaneously and wirelessly. Users can also control and watch their favorite TV show or TiVo from anywhere in the world. “HAVA converts a 3 and 10 foot Media Center experience to a 300 foot one! All you need is a Wi-Fi based PC or notebook with Media Center or compatible software, you don’t need any additional hardware,” says Vadim Dagman, Monsoon’s Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Dimitri Varsanofiev, Monsoon’s EVP of Wireless Technologies explained, “VBooster technology enables reliable multicast video delivery in 802.11 networks. VBooster allows the video stream to bypass the access point (AP), effectively doubling the available bandwidth while still keeping the PC or other Wi-Fi enabled clients connected to the AP for non-video traffic. VBooster is capable of streaming more than 20 Mbps in a legacy 802.11a/g network while permitting simultaneous viewing of video on multiple PCs using just one wireless stream.”

Unlike other competing products such as the Slingbox™, HAVA does not require a wired connection to the router. HAVA substantially differentiates itself from other competitive products, by allowing users to watch video while being able to browse the internet or print, without having to relocate their Access point or changing their network. Moreover, HAVA is able to utilize its MPEG-2 streams to convert any PC or notebook with Media Center compatible software into a full Media Center PC, without having to add an additional TV Tuner, remote, IR Blaster etc. typically required for a complete Media Center experience.

VBooster’s multicasting feature can be used at home, or in business or education environments. For example, it allows a classroom of students to watch video on their Wi-Fi enabled notebooks wirelessly. This feature can enable medical students to record a complex surgical procedure that is being beamed to their laptops from the surgery room and thus may be viewed at a later time.

Using the popular MPEG-4 standard, HAVA enables consumers to watch their TV remotely on their notebooks or cell phones at high quality, provided the broadband connection from their home or business permits more than a 250 Kbps uplink data rate. Using its easy to use software, users can change channels and control their video equipment from outside the house over the broadband connection. HAVA deploys circuitry that allows users from anywhere in the world with different TV standards such as PAL and SECAM to use the product. HAVA adheres to copy protection rules, and has implemented all copy protection features consistent with the Microsoft Media Center standard.

HAVA incorporates ViXS XCode II™ MPEG-2 / 4 encoder chip with dual stream capability that allows HAVA users to watch channels remotely and at home simultaneously. ViXS co-founder Shawn Saleem says “we are extremely pleased to be a partner with Monsoon Multimedia in the new emerging streaming video marketplace. With their VBooster technology, Monsoon is clearly a leader in remote TV viewing, and wireless video streaming over the home network.” With the ViXS XCode solution, Monsoon has developed a product design that streams DVD quality video over the wireless network, further extending the MCE experience.

HAVA, incorporating Monsoon’s VBooster and Remote Video Access technologies, is being licensed to major PC and Consumer Electronics OEM customers. Depending on the configurations, retail prices will vary from $200 to $300 and will be available worldwide in April, 2006.

About Monsoon Multimedia Inc.
Monsoon Multimedia Inc. develops innovative multimedia technologies, services and products for OEM customers in the rapidly expanding digital video marketplace. The Company has operations in India, Russia and the US. The Company’s customers are large OEMs in the Consumer Electronics, PC and Mobile arena. Monsoon’s founders have founded digital video companies such as Dazzle and Emuzed. The Company licenses its technologies and provides high end services on a turnkey basis. For more information on Monsoon, its products and services, visit http://www.monsoonmultimedia.com/

About ViXS Systems Inc.
ViXS Systems Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company providing market-leading video processing and wireless networking technology that enables complete flexibility and freedom for the use of video throughout the home, on any viewing device or storage medium. ViXS chipsets and software enable multimedia PCs, flat panel TVs, and consumer media centers to store, centrally manage, and distribute multiple high-quality MPEG video streams. The company is a key supplier of ICs and full production reference designs to the world’s top consumer electronics and PC manufacturers. ViXS components offer full support for HDTV, DVD, satellite or cable broadcasts and deliver uninterrupted, full Quality of Service video for consumer entertainment, personal computing applications and multimedia gateways. Founded in January 2001, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and has filed over 90 patents to date. For further information, please visit us at www.vixs.com

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Challenges of 0201 and 01005 Component Assembly Are Focus of Free Webcast Seminars on February 16th

Speedline Technologies experts will tackle issues involved the 0201 and 01005 component assembly process in free, live webinars on Thursday, February 16, 2006 designed for OEM and CEM process engineers. Visit http://www.speedlinetech.com/seminars.

Franklin, Mass. (PRWEB) January 23, 2006 -- Speedline Technologies experts will tackle issues involved the 0201 and 01005 component assembly process in free, live webinars on Thursday, February 16, 2006 designed for OEM and CEM process engineers.

The continuing demand for smaller, lighter portable products has escalated the use of miniature components throughout the electronics industry. Two packages, currently being used for resistors and capacitors, are the 0201 and 01005 chip component packages. Assembling these components present a number of challenges for an electronic manufacturing operation.

Speedline Technologies will host the free one-hour Internet seminars to explore these challenges on Feb. 16th. Two live sessions are available: the first at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. U.S. EST (2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Singapore Time), and the second at 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. U.S. EST.

The webinars will consist of an educational presentation, discussion of new technologies and techniques, practical how-to advice, and a Q&A opportunity. Specific areas of discussion will include:
* Printed Circuit Board Pad Design
* Solder Paste Printing
* Solder Paste Selection
* Component Placement
* Reflow Soldering
* Inspection
* Questions and answers

To register, go to http://www.speedlinetech.com/seminars or call 1-508-541-4749.

Each month, Speedline Technologies hosts a free one-hour Webcast tackling the SMT industry’s most pressing manufacturing challenges. The schedule throughout 2006 as follows:
* Thursday, March 16: Lead Free Reflow Soldering
* Thursday, April 13: Adhesive Printing
* Thursday, May 18: Pin in Paste (Intrusive Reflow)
* Thursday, June 15: Lead Free Wave Soldering
* Thursday, July 13: Challenges of High Speed Underfill
* Thursday, August 17: Lead Free Printing Process
* Thursday, September 14, 11:00 a.m. ET: Practical DOE and SPC for Electronics Assembly
* Thursday, October 19: Cleaning Lead Free Residues
* Thursday, November 16: MicroDot Dispensing
* Thursday, December 14: 0201 and 01005 Component Assembly Process

For times and to register, visit http://www.speedlinetech.com/seminars, or call 1-508-541-4749.

About Speedline Technologies
Speedline Technologies is the global leader in process knowledge and expertise for the PCB assembly and semiconductor industries. Based in Franklin, Massachusetts, U.S.A., the company markets five best-in-class brands — Accel microelectronics cleaning equipment; Camalot dispensing systems; Electrovert wave soldering, reflow soldering, and cleaning equipment; MPM stencil and screen printing systems; and Protect global services, support, and training solutions. Speedline Technologies is Frost & Sullivan’s “2005 Surface Mount Technology Company of the Year.” For more information, visit: http://www.speedlinetech.com or contact Speedline at:
* USA: Speedline Technologies, 16 Forge Park, Franklin, MA 02038 USA, Tel: 1-508-520-0083, Fax: 1-508-520-2288;
* Europe: Speedline Technologies GmbH, Im Gefierth 14, 63303 Dreieich, Germany, Tel: +49 (0)6103/832-0, Fax: +49(0)6103/832-299;
* Asia: Speedline Technologies Asia Pte Ltd, 150 Kampong Ampat, #05-08 KA Centre, Singapore 368324, Tel: 65-6286-6635, Fax: 65-6289-9411.

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CDM Electronics Announces J. A. T. Electronics As Canadian Manufacturers' Representative

CDM Electronics Inc., a leading distributor of commercial and military (MIL-SPEC) interconnect products, and provider of contract manufacturing services announced an agreement with J. A. T. Electronics, a Canadian-based manufacturer’s representative firm.

Turnersville, NJ (PRWEB) January 21, 2006 -- CDM Electronics Inc., a leading distributor of commercial and military (MIL-SPEC) interconnect products, and premier provider of value-added contract manufacturing services has announced an agreement with J. A. T. Electronics, a Canadian-based manufacturer’s representative firm. The agreement is effective immediately, and authorizes the marketing, sales, and support of all CDM’s products and services throughout Canada. This strategic move affirms CDM’s ongoing commitment to provide worldwide customers with local engineering support, enhanced access to their products, and state-of-the-art cable assembly capabilities.

Under the terms of the agreement, J. A. T. will sell CDM’s full lines of high-quality circular, printed circuit, rack and panel, RF, and audio communications connectors to EOEMs, EMS providers, and end users. The rep firm is charged with marketing CDM’s cost-effective and innovative interconnect products to companies in such specialized industries as military, aerospace, industrial, medical and telecommunications. Moreover, J. A. T. will offer direct in-the-field support to key accounts, and aggressively promote CDM’s comprehensive offering of customized interconnect solutions to their existing customer base and to prospective customers.

“Partnering with J. A. T. to better serve our Canadian customers and to further increase our global market share is an exciting opportunity,” said Carmen Deleo, Jr., general manager of CDM Electronics. “The firm’s long-standing reputation for excellence in interconnect technology, and unique understanding of design engineers’ and purchasing professionals’ requirements as they pertain to time-to-market and cost efficiencies make J. A. T. an ideal rep for our product offering. We are confident their specialized expertise will ensure a superior level of customer support, and that their appointment will enhance Canadian customers’ ability to leverage CDM’s world-class supply chain.”

Joe Tomlinson, president of J. A. T., commented, “The addition of CDM’s best-in-class interconnect products and cable assembly capabilities to our expanding line card brings tremendous value to our customers. With this agreement, we can save our customers both time and money by offering them an even deeper selection of interconnect solutions from a single source. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with CDM.”

About CDM
CDM Electronics, Inc. is an authorized, stocking distributor of full lines of high-quality circular, printed circuit, rack and panel, RF, and audio communications connectors. Serving world leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, medical and telecommunications industries, the Company additionally employs state-of-the industry documented and controlled systems in its value-added contract manufacturer division which specializes in mission-critical cable assemblies. CDM is certified to ISO 9001:2000. For information on CDM and its services, visit www.CdmElectronics.com.

About J. A. T. Electronics

Founded in 1987, J. A. T. Electronics (www.jatelectronics.com) is a leading manufacturer’s representative and distributor of standard and custom electronic components, products, and technologies. J. A. T. specializes in providing the aerospace, defense, medical, telecommunications, space, and nuclear markets with ultra precise machining and assembly of complex components and assemblies. The Company serves all of Canada from its Ottawa, Ontario headquarters, and has built a solid reputation by offering quality products and services, unsurpassed customer service, and on-time delivery.

Contact: Carmen Deleo, Jr.
CDM Electronics, Inc.
130 American Blvd.
Turnersville, NJ 08012
Phone: 856/740-1200; Fax: 856/740-0500
www.CdmElectronics.com

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Belden Brilliance® Shipboard Cables Deliver High-End Performance; Full Line is ABS Approved, RoHS Compliant

Belden CDT Electronics Division, a world leader in the development of specialty cable products for the industrial, commercial, broadcast and residential markets, recently unveiled its full line of Brilliance Shipboard cables for audio, video, security, networking and control applications.

Richmond, IN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 20, 2006 -- Belden CDT Electronics Division, a world leader in the development of specialty cable products for the industrial, commercial, broadcast and residential markets, recently unveiled its full line of Brilliance Shipboard cables for audio, video, security, networking and control applications. The new Shipboard cables provide easy installation using standard connectors and established installation techniques, and carry Belden's exclusive 10-Year Warranty.

The new line is comprised of top-performing Belden Brilliance® DataTwist® and Classic Design cables that have low smoke, zero halogen jackets. The series also includes a selection of all-dielectric fiber optic cables. Using these components, commercial and private owners can configure a fully certified cabling system that provides top quality performance in a variety of shipboard applications. The cables fully comply with all applicable industry standards (IEEE 45 and applicable sections of IEC 60092-376 for low smoke and zero halogen), and are designed and manufactured in compliance with the European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC, 27-Jan-2003) to meet global environmental standards.

Even more important, Belden is currently the only cable manufacturer to offer a complete line of cables approved by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for use in demanding marine applications. The ABS is the leading international classification society devoted to promoting the security of life, property and the marine environment through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities. With ABS approval, no additional special approvals or insurance company exceptions are required for Belden Shipboard cable system installations.

For more information about Belden Shipboard Cables, contact Belden CDT Electronics Division, P.O. Box 1980, Richmond, Indiana 47375, or call 1-800-BELDEN-4 to request New Product Bulletin NP222. FAX: 765-983-5294. Or visit the Web site: www.belden.com.

About Belden CDT Electronics Division
Belden CDT Electronics Division, a unit of Belden CDT Inc., is a leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of cable products for the entertainment, residential, industrial and security markets. It also provides highly engineered products for both the aerospace and automotive markets. Belden CDT Electronics Division is headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, it has manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe and distribution centers in the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Australia and the Netherlands. A majority of Belden's manufacturing, engineering and support functions are registered to the International Organization for Standardization.

Belden CDT Inc., formed in July 2004 through the merger of Belden Inc. and Cable Design Technologies Corp., is one of the largest U.S.-based manufacturers of high-speed electronic cables and focuses on products for the specialty electronics and data networking markets, including connectivity.

Contacts:
Belden CDT Electronics Division
Frank Stone
1-800-BELDEN-4

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January 20, 2006

Marble Blast Ultra Available on the Xbox 360 Live Arcade

Indie Built Arcade Title Blasts Into The New Year On Xbox 360. GarageGames, the leading publishing label for independent games and professional game makers, is pleased to announce the launch of Marble Blast Ultra on Xbox 360 Live® Arcade.

Eugene, OR (PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- GarageGames, the leading publishing label for independent games and professional game makers, is pleased to announce the launch of Marble Blast Ultra on Xbox 360 Live® Arcade.

“Multiplayer functionality and HD graphics represent an amazing evolution in the Marble Blast franchise, and unveiling Marble Blast Ultra alongside the launch of Xbox 360 is a historic moment for GarageGames and independent game developers,” said Mark Frohnmayer, President of GarageGames. “We hope Xbox 360 users have as much fun playing Marble Blast Ultra as we have.”

Marble Blast Ultra is the latest in the classic Marble Blast series. It is an online multiplayer arcade action masterpiece that is suitable for players of any age. The game takes place in a futuristic 'astrolabe' arena suspended high in the clouds, where players compete with each other by navigating their marbles through moving platforms and dangerous hazards, collecting rare gems and power up enhancements, all in an effort to complete each course in record time. Adding to the fun and excitement, players may compete with up to seven opponents in ultra blast multiplayer mode, where the race to collect gems combines with full on marble bashing to see who ultimately wins all the marbles.

“We are thrilled that Marble Blast Ultra is now available on Xbox Live Arcade on Xbox 360”, said Ross Erickson, Games Portfolio Manager for Xbox Live Arcade. “This enhanced version of Marble Blast represents a quantum leap forward in graphical fidelity and gameplay fun over the original Marble Blast. GarageGames has done a fantastic job of taking advantage of the unique technologies in Xbox 360, creating a great single-player and multi-player experience for Xbox Live Arcade.”

"Marble Blast Ultra has an extremely high fun-factor and a high level of visual polish that we were able to achieve in a relatively short timeframe using our Torque engine technology," commented Jay Moore, GarageGames and Torque Evangelist. "The Torque Shader Engine allowed us to quickly and easily take advantage of the extensive graphical capabilities of the Xbox 360, while our award-winning netcode delivers high quality and fast-paced Live! play, while maintaining rock solid performance."

The Torque Shader Engine for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft enriches the game through the use of its graphical features - marbles reflect the world using dynamic cube maps and power-ups glow using the glow shader. Marble Blast Ultra is a visual feast of refractive glass, vividly colored tile, reflective metal, and glowing checkpoints set within a multi-layered, animated sky.

The demo is available for free directly on the revolutionary Xbox 360 Live® Arcade service, which allows for delivery of a wide variety of smaller scale, unique titles that quickly deliver a healthy dose of fun. The full version is available for only 800 points.

About GarageGames:
GarageGames' mission is to change the way games are made and played. GarageGames provides the technology, community and market to empower game makers to build commercial quality multiplatform games. GarageGames is located in Eugene, Oregon and on the web at www.garagegames.com and is the annual presenter of IndieGamesCon.

Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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"Must Have" Digital Camera Accessory: Photo Printers

Increase in digital pictures predicted to boost photo printing.

(PRWEB) January 18, 2006 -- Americans with disposable income and an interest in digital photography are creating more and more images. The result? Photo printers are topping the list of essential digital camera accessories.

The number of images captured and shared is predicted to grow by 24% by 2009, boosting the worldwide growth of total photo print volume. The US market for photo finishing and merchandise more than quadrupled between 2002 and 2005 according to InfoTrends, a market research firm specializing in digital imaging. Americans are expected to spend $2 billion this year, just for paper and ink to print their digital photos at home.

"Digital cameras have created the need for a whole new category of photo management," says Michelle Ryther, Internet Marketing manager for Samy’s Camera, a leading resource for photographers on the Web. "The manufacturers are aware of this trend and offer rebates if you buy a camera and a printer together. Retailers are catering to this need with printers, paper and ink."

The Epson Stylus Photo R340 restores faded photos, slides and negatives, delivers beautiful enlargements, copies, prints and scans PC-free and prints on CDs/DVDs. This printer has a premium photo viewer to easily select and crop photos and allow direct printing from popular memory cards or PictBridge-enabled digital cameras.

"Canon is on the leading edge technologically," says Ryther. "Their PIXMA iP5000 is a powerhouse printer that combines next-generation print head technology with advanced 5-color printing, for fast, high-definition photos." Canon Full-photolithography Inkjet Nozzle Engineering (FINE) uses a high-performance 1,856-nozzle print head that ejects precise, consistent droplets of ink and prints an amazing resolution of up to 9600 x 2400 color dpi, for detail and clarity unmatched by comparable printers.

Photographs printed on color printers may not be quite the same as prints made with traditional photography, but they have a look and feel all their own. When choosing a printer the best way is to read reviews and compare different models. Samy's Camera is a resource for finding information about all the digital camera accessories you need, including photo printers.

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Artemis Solutions Group (ASG) Files Lawsuit Against Tacoma-Based Sagem Morpho, Inc., (Sagem) a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of French Conglomerate SAFRAN Group.

Artemis Solutions Group (ASG), http://www.artemis-usa.com a global leader in consumer and small business smart card and biometric security solutions announced today that it has filed a lawsuit in United States District Court – Western District of Washington at Seattle against Tacoma based Sagem Morpho, Inc., (Sagem) a wholly owned subsidiary of French conglomerate SAFRAN group alleging willful and deliberate trademark/trade name infringement and unfair competition with regard to its registered trademark BioCert®.

SEATTLE (PRWEB) January 18, 2006 -- Artemis Solutions Group (ASG), http://www.artemis-usa.com a global leader in consumer and small business smart card and biometric security solutions announced today that it has filed a lawsuit in United States District Court – Western District of Washington at Seattle (Civil Action C06-0060) against Tacoma-based Sagem Morpho, Inc., (Sagem) a wholly-owned subsidiary of French conglomerate SAFRAN group alleging willful and deliberate trademark/trade name infringement and unfair competition with regard to its registered trademark BioCert®.

ASG has been using its trademark BioCert® in connection with its biometric security solutions products since 2002. On February 24, 2004, ASG was granted a federal registration for its mark BioCert® by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (http://www.uspto.gov).

ASG has an ongoing OEM agreement with Memory Experts International (MEI) (http://www.canram.com) to provide its Odyssey ClipBio hardware under the BioCert® name. The BioCert® Odyssey ClipBio incorporates a secure fingerprint scanner that is a capacitive fingerprint sensor embedded into the USB key and provides secure storage of data within an encrypted partition on the key, and with the BioCert® BIIM provides secure login to a PC, authentication to a network, PKI functionality and other cryptographic capabilities to secure data, network and local drives or to access to the PC.

As early as February 2004, ASG Executives engaged in confidential business discussions with at least one high level employee within Sagem’s biometric group headquartered in Tacoma, Washington through direct face-to-face discussions in Seattle, in Hong Kong at the offices of ASG’s affiliated company IBSL and through the use of emails sent to and from Sagem’s own email servers regarding ASG’s BioCert® Odyssey ClipBio and related products.

“On numerous occasions I personally showed or discussed with a high level employee of Sagem’s Biometric Division our BioCert Odyssey ClipBio (http://www.clipbio.com) and the bundled BioCert Intelligent Identity Manager (BIIM) (http://www.mybiocert.com) on my laptop and on the laptop of another executive within our company at documented meetings at our offices in Hong Kong and in Seattle,” states James Childers – CEO of ASG and Executive Director of IBSL, ASG’s Hong Kong affiliate.

Sagem is widely renowned as the world leader in secure optical fingerprint sensors and has among the worlds largest installed base of highly reliable optical fingerprint sensors. Their optical sensor products are used by Governments, Airport Authorities, and other agencies for border control, maritime security, aviation security as well as many well-known International Companies to protect access to data and facilities on a global scale.

Childers further stated “The same exact hardware product - now incorporating a capacitive sensor -, Sagem’s “Xelios™ Secure Bio Drive USB Key” (http://www.xelios.com/secure-bio-drive.html) with a remarkably similar software suite, Sagem’s Xelios PC Login Pro Suite 5 (http://www.xelios.com/) that includes as one of its core technologies “…assure the protection (of your digital certificate and data) by use of a fingerprint.”, an infringing adaptation of our registered BioCert® trade name – “X-BioCert” is now is being sold by our competitor Sagem around the world and now offered for sale here in the USA.

We could not stand by while our intellectual property is misappropriated to such a large scale and to such an egregious extent.”

ASG, believing that Sagem’s actions have caused a substantial likelihood of confusion as to the source of Sagem’s technology and caused irreparable damage to ASG through the misappropriation of their valuable intellectual property is seeking immediate relief from the Court to bar Sagem from further advertising, sale or distribution of the product bearing the infringing trademark, and a permanent injunction against Sagem from offering for sale, advertising, selling or distributing or claiming a trademark similar to the BioCert® trademark owned by ASG. ASG has also asked the court to set the amount of damages to be awarded ASG, attorneys’ fees and other actions to be taken by and against Sagem to prevent further damage to ASG’s trademark BioCert®, its reputation or its customers.

In June 2005 ASG brought a similar trademark infringement lawsuit against Microsoft Corporation. In August 2005, ASG and Microsoft successfully settled said lawsuit regarding alleged infringement of the same BioCert® trademark. Microsoft affirmed ASG’s right to the trademark BioCert® and the companies were able to amicably reach a settlement. While the terms of the Microsoft settlement are confidential, the lawsuit and the mutual agreement to the settlement of the case are public domain and freely available from Microsoft’s own website and other media outlets.

About Artemis Solutions Group
ASG (www.artemis-usa.com) is a closely held, private security firm specializing in fingerprint biometric and smart card security solutions. With offices in the US, EU, Canada, Mexico and Hong Kong, ASG sells directly and through its global network of resellers and system integrators best of breed biometric and smart card security systems to small & medium business and local government agencies throughout the world. ASG’s related company Intelligent Biometric Solutions Limited HK (www.biometriq.com) is tasked with design, local supplier relations in Asia, manufacture and OEM manufacturing oversight and global sourcing, distribution and logistics of its solutions.

ASG markets a range of computer, software and consumer products under its properly registered and owned trademark BioCert® through a network of domestic and international resellers and extensively on the Internet at the following websites:

www.biocert.com
www.mybiocert.com
www.biocert.us
www.artemis-usa.com
www.biometricsdirect.com
www.fingerlock.net
www.biometricdoorlock.com
www.clipbio.com
www.iqbio.com

About Sagem Morpho, Inc. & SAFRAN – From http://www.morpho.com
Sagem Morpho, the industry leader in multi-biometric solutions, develops, manufactures, and integrates multiple biometric technologies that includes fingerprint, iris and facial recognition products and services. Sagem Morpho applies more than twenty years of global experience in biometric identification technology to deliver trusted and reliable biometric products that address markets including law enforcement, Federal Government, Homeland Security, driver’s licenses, civil identification, applicant background checks as well as consumer and commercial products. Sagem Morpho is a wholly owned subsidiary of the European firm Sagem Défense Sécurité, a branch of the SAFRAN Group.

The SAFRAN group is an international high-technology group with four core businesses: aerospace propulsion, defense and security, aerospace equipment and communications. SAFRAN has 56,000 employees in over 30 countries, and annual revenues exceeding 10 billion euros. The SAFRAN group comprises a number of companies with prestigious brand names, and holds, alone or in partnership, global or European leadership positions in all of its markets.

ASG will be represented in this matter by the law firm of HALLISKY & PHILIPP.

About Hallisky & Philipp – www.hallisky.com
Hallisky & Philipp (H&P) is a technology and entertainment boutique law firm founded in 2003. Unlike conventional boutique law firms who focus on a narrow set of legal specialties, H&P concentrates on the specific legal needs of technology and creative clients. Located in Seattle, Washington, H&P’s intellectual property, business and litigation lawyers represent sole proprietors, start-ups, small and medium-sized businesses and large multinational corporations throughout Washington and beyond.

“Xelios” and/or other Sagem Morpho, Inc. products referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sagem Morpho, Inc. Microsoft is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. No statement of claim to any of these marks not specifically claimed or owned by ASG or its affiliated companies is made by Artemis Solutions Group (ASG).

Press contacts should be directed to:
Artemis Solutions Group
Celeste Grunnam
Executive Administrator & Press Contact
PO Box 403 Freeland, WA 98249
800-519-8800

Press Relations
Hallisky & Phillipp
1725 Westlake Avenue N.
Suite 150
Seattle, WA 98109
206.217.2200

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January 19, 2006

Cell Phones Valued at More Than $300 Million Tucked Away Every Month

U.S. Consumers retire over 11 million cell phones every month. CellForCash.com wants to buy them all.

Ocala, FL (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 19, 2006 -- Last year, according to the Consumer Electronics Association, U.S. consumers purchased some 104 million cell phones for a total of $13.5 billion. Over the next 18 months those cell phones, all 104 million, will be retired.

CTIA - The Wireless Association puts the total number of U.S. cell phone users over 200 million. The industry estimates that the average U.S. wireless user upgrades their old cell phone every 18 months. That means consumers purchase 11 million new cell phones every month.

That’s a lot of cell phones. But what makes those numbers even more dramatic is that many of those fancy new cell phones will be replacing older model phones – phones that work fine but don’t have all the bells and whistles of the shiny new models.

So what happens to all those old-model cell phones, anyway? James Mosieur, chief executive officer of RMS Communications Group Inc., hopes they find their way into his mailbox.

RMS is one of the nation’s leading recycler and re-marketer of old cell phones. The company actually pays cash to people who sell their old phones to RMS via their website, www.CellForCash.com.

“For almost every new cell phone purchased, one is retired” said Mosieur. “We estimate that over $300 million worth of cell phones are collecting dust when they should be collecting interest.”

Surveys suggest that less than 10% of U.S. consumers dispose of their old cell phones either by selling them or through other recycling methods. This leaves over 10 million cell phones to pile up every month in the homes of America.

“Currently our average pay out per cell phone is just over $30” said Mosieur, “when you multiply that by the number of cell phones retired every month, that’s a huge number.”

"The numbers say it all-the consumer electronics industry is hot," said Gary Shapiro, the Consumer Electronics Association's president and chief executive officer. According to CEA, wireless handset sales will reach $16 billion in the U.S. next year.

The growing problem has caught the attention of lawmakers across the country. Several states are considering legislation mandating cell phone recycling. California is the first state to pass such a law. Beginning this July it will be unlawful for a retailer to sell a cell phone in the State of California unless they have a comprehensive recycling program in place.

“CellForCash.com offers a complete consumer solution” said Mosieur. “Our program satisfies the needs of the consumer, the retailer and the legislators.”

About CellForCash.com
CellForCash.com pays cash for used cell phones, and makes the process simple by displaying the phones it will buy and the prices it will pay for them right on the web site. It also provides sellers with already-addressed, postage-paid mailing boxes. The site lists over 500 models from 21 manufacturers including Motorola, Nokia and Samsung. For more information visit the web site at www.CellForCash.com.

About RMS Communications Group Inc.
Based in Ocala, Fla., RMS Communications Group Inc. provides consumers and businesses a convenient way to get cash for cell phones that otherwise lay idle. Phones may qualify regardless of manufacturer – Motorola, Nokia, LG, etc.; or service provider - Sprint, Verizon, Cingular, T-Mobile, etc. The company often partners with non-profit organizations that find the collection and sale of old cell phones to be an excellent source of revenue. More information can be found at http://www.CellPhoneRecycling.com.

Contact:
Conrad Melancon
President
800-627-2022

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Hanse Environmental’s 2006 HALT/HASS Seminars Starting in Israel

Hanse Environmental Inc. announced that its 2006 HALT/HASS Seminars will start in Israel and continue throughout North America.

Allegan, MI (PRWEB) January 19, 2006 -- Hanse Environmental Inc. announced that its 2006 HALT/HASS Seminars will start in Israel and continue throughout North America. The Israel seminar will be three days and include a work shop for “hands on” practical training

The seminars will feature experts in the field. Theory, methodology, real world success experiences and the latest in HALT/HASS tools and equipment will be discussed. Hanse has been conducting these seminars since the early 1990’s.

The Pacific Rim will also have Hanse HALT/HASS seminars scheduled for Korea, Taiwan, China, Singapore and India. European seminars are scheduled for the Fall, 2006.

Recently Hanse announced a new technological breakthrough with their new HALT/HASS vibration systems. The invention doubles the available six-degree-of-freedom (6DoF) vibration force from the general industry specification of 50 Grms to 100 Grms. This allows larger product loads to be tested for reliability and/or production screening while markedly reducing air consumption per Grms.

This invention, U.S, Patent Pending, will mean that manufactures of electronic products will be able to shorten time to market of new products and improve production throughput. Prior to this, Highly Accelerated Life tests (HALT) and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) were limited by the weight of products tested. HALT is used by manufactures to develop reliable robust products. HASS is used in production to screen out early life defects.

The Hanse 6Dof Vibration system consists of a specially designed table with pneumatic actuators underneath. The system can generated up to 100 Grms over a frequency range of 5 to 10,000 Hz in three axes and rotational about each axis. Eight standard models are available ranging from 1 to 36 square feet.

For HALT and HASS testing the vibration systems are installed in specially designed environmental chambers capable of temperature change rates of 70C
per minute. The chambers have a temperature range from –65 to 200C. More information is available at: http://www.hanseenv.com

For 15 years Hanse has been a global supplier of Environmental Stress Systems, HALT/HASS, specialized environmental chambers, environmental processing systems, and six-degree-of-freedom vibration systems. Hanse has concentrated on their engineering efforts to continually improve their products. The result is system performance that leapfrogs the industry as witnessed by this new invention.

CONTACT INFORMATION

John Sexton
Hanse Environmental, Inc.
Tel: 269-673-8638
Fax: 269-673-8632
http://www.hanseenv.com

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The Pixel Farm and Cooke Optics Announce Collaboration

The Pixel Farm - a company focused on innovation in the field of high-end digital post-production, and Cooke Optics – a premier manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, are pleased to jointly announce a collaboration that will yield enhanced post-production speed and accuracy.

Windsor, U.K. (PRWEB) January 18, 2006 -- The Pixel Farm - a company focused on innovation in the field of high-end digital post-production, and Cooke Optics Ltd – a premier manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, are pleased to jointly announce a collaboration in which the The Pixel Farm will develop its renowned PFTrack software to work in conjunction with in-camera data, acquired via Cooke’s revolutionary /i Technology. This new technology will enable motion picture post-production professionals to save numerous hours –and significant amounts of money – in post-production. The Pixel Farm and Cooke are working together to develop tools that are designed to be used throughout the entire production process and thus help the production community to further enhance its post-production capabilities. This unique collaboration will also enable users of The Pixel Farm’s applications to further benefit from vital data such as this.

Michael Lancaster, Product Director, The Pixel Farm says, “As a developer of products for the post market we view it as our responsibility to try to alleviate the issues that teams face in the management of data within the entire production process. And Cooke has developed a product that can greatly help this process. Having accurate lens parameters for each frame of action makes some aspects of post production considerably easier as the operator is no longer dependent on the production team to pass forward that information – a process that can fall prey to human error. In essence, they should be able to easily work on many, many more shots of far greater complexity without the guess work.”

Added Les Zellan, Chairman of Cooke Optics, “Cooke developed our revolutionary /i Technology in response to the production community’s need to streamline the production process and to better and more accurately interface with their post-production colleagues to achieve cost and labour savings, while ensuring enhanced quality control and greater creative freedom. Working with Pixel Farm will allow our /i Technology to better achieve this potential.”

The Cooke S4/i system will work via a /i data link that will seamlessly and effortlessly record all camera and lens settings, including focal length, on a per-frame basis, all synced to time code. The information is recorded as meta data during filming and given to the facility, guaranteeing that the relevant lens data will be available and ensuring even more accurate calibration of shots in post. Initially, this will be available in PFTrack with plans to include the system in other PF products at a later date.

About The Pixel Farm
The Pixel Farm was formed in 2002 to provide innovative solutions for digital compositing. Based in the UK, with a very strong focus on research and development, The Pixel Farm works with customers on key projects to ensure PF products match the needs of the production environment. By utilising its industry experience and working with some of the best researchers and developers in the world, The Pixel Farm ensures it is always one step ahead of the competition. The Pixel Farm looks to integrate best of breed technologies into a focused collaborative environment. For more information on The Pixel Farm and its products contact: e-mail protected from spam bots

About Cooke Optics Ltd.
Cooke is a storied name in both cinemagraphic and the ultra-high-end professional photography markets. Known worldwide for their precision, exacting tolerances and superior quality, Cooke lenses are specified by many of the world's most respected cinematographers in Hollywood. Cooke S4 Prime lenses, acclaimed for their unique mechanical design and extraordinary photographic qualities, have been used to shoot several of the most legendary and visually beautiful motion pictures of all time, both in Hollywood and internationally. Recent box office releases shot with Cooke lenses include Brokeback Mountain, Casanova, Munich, Jarhead, The Wedding Crashers, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Ray, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. For additional information, please visit www.cookeoptics.com.

For Press Information Please Contact:
The Pixel Farm
Louise Gray-Murray, Bubble & Squeak
+44 (0) 20 7636 0781

Cooke Optics:
Kyle Kappmeier, R&J Public Relations
+1 908-722-5757

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Samsung Camera Enters DSLR Market with Launch of GX-1S

Samsung Camera has entered the DSLR market with the Samsung GX-1S, a six megapixel model featuring world renowned Schneider optics and a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD. The interchangeable lens DSLR was developed jointly with partner Pentax Corporation.

Secaucus, NJ (PRWEB) January 18, 2006 -- Samsung Camera has entered the DSLR market with the Samsung GX-1S, a six megapixel model featuring world renowned Schneider optics and a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD. The interchangeable lens DSLR was developed jointly with partner Pentax Corporation.

“Through this partnership, and the GX-1S introduction, we have an opportunity to make an immediate impact in the DSLR space and dramatically expand the range of options available to consumers under the Samsung Brand,” says Ken Gerb, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Samsung Camera. “The GX-1S includes features that the consumer has demanded in the competitive digital camera market including a large, 2.5-inch LCD and the ability to interchangeably use Schneider and Pentax lenses for superb image clarity.”

For outstanding image quality, the GX-1S features high-precision, 16 segment multi-pattern metering to assure accurate light measurement in addition to center-weighted metering and spot metering for more advanced applications. To provide accurate focusing on a variety of subjects the GX 1S incorporates a sophisticated 11-point AF sensor and a choice of AF single or AF-continuous for a wide variety of options. For further image control, users can chose from several White Balance settings and a variety of automatic shooting modes such as Portrait, Landscape, Moving Object, Macro and more.

Developed specifically for use with the Samsung GX-1S is the Schneider D-XENON 18mm~55mm lens. World renowned Schnieder optics have long been a defining feature of Samsung’s high-end digital still camera models, and the GX-1S is no exception. The GX-1S will be available as a body only, or bundled with the D-XENON lens as a kit. For added convenience the GX-1S can be used with many Pentax DSLR lens and KAF2 and KAF mount lenses. Pricing and availability information will be provided at a later date.

The Samsung GX-1S includes a high-speed consecutive shooting mode of up to 2.8 frames per second up to eight frames in JPEG shooting and up to five frames per second when shooting in Raw Mode, allowing the user to capture a series of the subject’s action or movement.

Designed to enable easy viewing of images in all lighting conditions, the GX 1S features a large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor and a bright, high-magnification pentaprism viewfinder offering a 95-percent field view and .95-times magnification.

An ideal solution for picture-taking on-the-go, the Samsung GX-1S has a compact design measuring 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6-inches and weighs 17.8-ounces*

The user-friendly model takes full advantage of the large LCD monitor with a convenient and informative in-camera guidance system that provides a detailed explanation of shooting, flash modes and White Balance settings.

The Samsung GX-1S can be powered by four AA-size Lithium, Ni-MH or CR-V3 batteries.

Samsung Opto-Electronics America, Inc., Secaucus, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd., Sungnam Kyungki-Do, Korea. Samsung Opto-Electronics markets a full line of auto focus cameras, zoom and digital cameras for the amateur as well as the professional under the Samsung brand name. CCTV monitors and lenses, motorized zoom lenses, binoculars, observation and security systems, and video presenters are other products in the family of photographic and optical equipment.

For more information please visit the Samsung Camera website at http://www.SamsungCameraUSA.com

Technical specifications subject to change prior to product launch

*Without memory card or battery

Media Contacts
Kristine McVicar or
Jason Ledder
R&J Public Relations, LLC
908-722-5757

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January 18, 2006

"Must Have" Digital Camera Accessory: Photo Printers

Increase in digital pictures predicted to boost photo printing.

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Artemis Solutions Group (ASG) Files Lawsuit Against Tacoma-Based Sagem Morpho, Inc., (Sagem) a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of French Conglomerate SAFRAN Group.

We could not stand by while our intellectual property is misappropriated to such a large scale and to such an egregious extent.”

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www.mybiocert.com
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ASG will be represented in this matter by the law firm of HALLISKY & PHILIPP.

Press contacts should be directed to:
Artemis Solutions Group
Celeste Grunnam
Executive Administrator & Press Contact
PO Box 403 Freeland, WA 98249
800-519-8800

Press Relations
Hallisky & Phillipp
1725 Westlake Avenue N.
Suite 150
Seattle, WA 98109
206.217.2200

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RailCrewXpress Selects MobileDataforce as Part of Team Delivering Mobile Computing Solution for Transport Fleet

Boise, Idaho – January 18, 2006 – MobileDataforce, the leading provider of Rapid Application Development Solutions for Mobile Environments (RADS-ME), is pleased to announce that RailCrewXpress, an industry leader in the transport of rail crew staff, has selected a mobile computing solution developed jointly by MobileDataforce, Psion Teklogix, and Wireless Matrix for its fleet of transport vehicles in the U.S. The new rugged system enables RailCrewXpress to record the location and transportation activity of the company’s vehicle fleet in real-time.

RailCrewXpress handles the majority of the U.S. Class 1 railway crew transportation needs, including crew pick ups, transport to trains, shuttling crew to hotels for overnight stays and in-yard crew transport. With its new mobile computing solution, RailCrewXpress has complete visibility into the cargo and location of its fleet at all times.

“The railway industry has strict contract penalties with their suppliers so it is critical we guarantee to our customers that their rail crews will always arrive on time,” said Scott Boyes, president and CEO, RailCrewXpress. “The new mobile computing solution will give us the up-to-minute location information and improved fleet tracking accuracy needed to provide the best service available.”

RailCrewXpress will be using MobileDataforce’s PointSync® enterprise mobile software installed on Psion Teklogix’ Workabout Pro S device to capture and synch data back to RailCrewXpress’ main dispatch operations located in Canada. In addition, each vehicle is mounted with a Mobile Base Station (MBS) from Wireless Matrix and includes the Bandwidth Steering™ software. This system allows users to communicate via multiple networks and methods, including terrestrial GPRS, satellite, and wireless LAN via 802.11b and GPS tracking.

PointSync for Windows CE.NET is a complete system for building and deploying advanced mobile applications on industrial grade mobile devices. With PointSync, organizations can create turnkey, customized mobile applications for field data collection, bar code reading, RFID and much more.

“We are thrilled to have helped bring such an innovative mobile computing solution to market,” said Roger Newby, Vice President, Business Development, MobileDataforce. “We took advantage of the combined expertise of Psion Teklogix and Wireless Matrix during this venture, and we look forward to helping RailCrewXpress realize the benefits of this new solution.”

The implementation of this joint solution is currently in progress, and it is expected to be completed in early 2006.

About MobileDataforce
MobileDataforce is a global leader in the development of high performance software solutions for use on mobile handheld computers. Privately held, MobileDataforce was founded in 2000 and its software solutions are sold worldwide through direct and Value Added Reseller (VAR) channels. MobileDataforce’s software solutions are primarily targeted for the “hardhat” industries including engineering, utilities, facilities management, heavy construction, and inspection services. For more information, please visit our website at www.mobiledataforce.com.

Media Contact:
Kevin Doel
TalonPR, Inc.
Office 785-273-9660

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TRAY6 Launches the CellCatch, a Stylish New Cell Phone Accessory that Combines Fashion & Function

Transforming the way women carry their phones, TRAY6 design lab introduces fashion for the cell phone with a hybrid bracelet and cell phone accessory.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 18, 2006 -- TRAY6 announces the launch of the CellCatch for women, their newest experiment in Fashion + Function. Made of high quality semi-precious stones and sterling silver, this hybrid bracelet and cell phone accessory attaches to a user's cell phone and is worn around the wrist. The CellCatch is more than just a pretty object. It truly makes the cell phone easier to carry. Dropped phones will be a thing of the past.

The CellCatch is transforming the way women carry their phones in the most fashionable way possible. For women, losing a cell phone at the bottom of a handbag can lead to missed calls or embarrassing extra rings. Dropping a cell phone while multi-tasking is another common complaint. TRAY6 created the CellCatch to address these problems through good design & an emphasis on fashion. Always at hand, but never in the way, the CellCatch allows a cell phone to hang gently and elegantly from the wrist for quick, convenient access. Women can look stylish with every ring & never miss a call again, unless, of course, it’s by choice.

Always on top of the latest runway trends, TRAY6 has launched the CellCatch in 9 fashionable styles. From the dainty string of pearls to the bold red agate stones, this carefully designed collection will appeal to a range of modern tastes. Just like jewelry, shoes, or handbags, the CellCatch will beautifully accessorize any outfit.

Each CellCatch is handmade and enforced with steel wire to support the weight of a cell phone. Designed to be multifunctional, the CellCatch has an adjustable sterling silver chain. The CellCatch can be attached to a cell phone and sized to slip on and off the wrist, or it can be adjusted to fit snugly around the wrist and be worn as a bracelet. Either way women will be turning heads and looking fabulous!

About TRAY6: Founded by former architect Peggy Hsu, TRAY6 is a modern design studio creating new fashion accessory concepts by rethinking existing, often overlooked products. Drawn to the inherent beauty of the umbrella’s form, TRAY6 got its start by giving it a long-overdue makeover to create a growing collection of over 20 styles and colors. With a line of compact umbrellas soon to be unveiled, TRAY6 is further broadening their product offerings. Turning their attention to the Fashion + Function demands of the ubiquitous cell phone, they've created the CellCatch. TRAY6 products are sold through their website www.tray6.com and in boutiques throughout the US.

Contact:

Pitch! Press
310.791.0033
www.tray6.com

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MIT Enterprise Forum of Chicago Presents Compelling Panel Discussion On How Technology and Innovation Will Shape the Future

Nationally-Recognized Technology and Innovation Thought Leaders Captivate Over 170 MIT Enterprise Forum of Chicago Attendees as They Present Their Vision of the Future of Chicago and the World 2006-2010

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 18, 2006 - More than 170 technology, research, business government and finance professionals attended the MIT Enterprise Forum’s 6th Annual “Innovation and Technology Forecast 2006-2010” to learn about emerging technology innovations that will soon be a part of our daily lives. The January 10, 2006 event was held at the law offices of Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP, and was co-sponsored by the Chicago Micro/Nanotechnology Community (CMNC).

The theme of the evening was separating hype from reality, and taking a pragmatic view of the future. Some of the more provocative pronoucements made by the panelists included: companies will engage in “efficiency Darwinism,” the Loop will have a “smarter” Block 37, light bulbs will last more than a decade and all of our children will be learning Mandarin Chinese. The panelists included Chunka Mui, Geoffrey Kasselman, Dan Ratner and Jerry Mitchell.

Chunka Mui is chair of DiamondCluster International's global network of external advisors, world famous futurist and co-author of the digital strategy best-seller "Unleashing the Killer App" with Larry Downes (published by Harvard Business School Press, 1998). Dan Ratner is chairman of the Nanotechnology Alliance and co-author of Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction To The Next Big Idea and Nanotechnology And Homeland Security. Geoffrey Kasselman is president of Op2mize and a nationally recognized expert on digital and "smart" buildings. Jerry Mitchell is president of Jerry R. Mitchell & Associates and the founder of the Midwest Entrepreneur Forum.

Michael Krauss, managing principal of Market Strategy Group, LLC, moderated the panel discussion. His “Tech Matters” column appears weekly in the Chicago SunTimes and he also serves as executive co-chairman of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley’s Council of Technology Advisors.

“Biotechnology will have more scientific breakthroughs over the next five years, but information technology is poised for mass adoption and value extraction,” Chunka Mui said. “We will reap the benefits of what we’ve been talking about over the last five years.”

To illustrate his point, Mui pointed to the OnStar communications service offered by General Motors. OnStar enables drivers to contact emergency and customer services at the push of a button with the added benefit of OnStar knowing their exact coordinates. It even monitors the vehicles status and can generate a monthly email containing detailed information about the condition of the vehicle's major systems and oil change interval.

Mui pointed out that OnStar is a useful product that has made the driving experience safer and more satisfying to the mostly GM drivers who subscribe to the service. Every month, OnStar fields approximately 15,000 calls for emergency services. He said that OnStar is in the black and is offered as a standard service on more than half the vehicles sold by GM.

The lesson was that OnStar didn’t reinvent the driving experience but it has profitably made it better. This innovation has lead to an “efficiency Darwinism” in the automobile industry that requires GM’s competitors to match and enhance their own automobile communication services.

To “make things better” is not just a slogan of BASF but also the modus operandi of nanotechnology pioneers like Dan Ratner. Ratner, the son of renowned Northwestern University chemistry professor Mark Ratner, believes the next five years will bring “radical nanotechnology innovation”.

According to Ratner, the economic driver will be the ongoing sustainability of Moore’s Law. Espoused by Intel’s Gordon Moore, this law says the rate of technological development doubles every 18 months. Sooner rather than later, Ratner says, the cost of chip production will be unsustainable and solutions within the arena of molecular electronics will emerge. He added that molecular electronics will engineer a revolution in how images are displayed via an emerging form: organic light-emitting diodes (OLED). Ratner believes OLED will replace the current liquid crystal display (LCD) standard and presumably will lead to cheaper and clearer television sets (or however we get our media five years from now). This will also mean new ways to display images on walls, clothing and virtually anything. Ratner believes an OLED-powered bulb will last 10 years.

Jerry Mitchell stated, “The 2008 Olympics in Beijing will drive a lot of things. Americans will want to get their news and video from there.”

Whether it be multibillion-dollar software incubators, a laser-like focus on western business ideas or international events like the summer Olympics in China, Mitchell commented that we will continue to grow as both a consumer market as well as a center for innovation. Accordingly, entrepreneurs can no longer afford not to have a global point of view. He added that all the start-ups I’m running into are global. High-speed knowledge creation makes things competitive.

Competition driven by globalization has also affected the real estate market, according to Geoffrey Kasselman, whose firm manages the DuPage National Technology Park. He added: “We are immersed in a full-scale economic revolution. There is increasing competition for everything in America. Real estate is not excluded from that.”

A byproduct of competition and technological development is the emergence of smart, mixed-use buildings that operate around the clock. Basic wireless access in urban settings will have a tangible effect on how we perceive space and location.

“Imagine the world as a hot spot,” Kasselman said. “When you can do anything with anybody, it changes how you spend your time and that changes and drives real estate.”

The audience included leaders of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Information Technology Association, Chicago Microtechnology and Nanotechnology Community, Licensing Executives Society, Nano Business Alliance, Innovate Illinois, Community Ventures and TMA. Also in attendance were leaders from the University of Illinois, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory.

About the MIT Enterprise Forum

The MIT Enterprise Forum offers provocative new ideas, business cases and professional networking opportunities to senior business leaders while showcasing MIT's contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship in communities around the world. The intent of the Forum is to serve as a focal point for senior business leaders to learn, exchange views, and enhance their ability to manage technology-driven innovation. Established in 1987, the Chicago chapter is part of a network of 25 chapters worldwide. Participation and membership is open to the general public.

For more information, please visit www.mitefchicago.org

Acknowledgement: The MIT Enterprise Forum thanks Brad Spirrison and Adam Fendelman, editors of ePrairie, for their contributions to preparing this release.

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Compact USB 32-Channel Optically Isolated Input/Relay Output Module Ideal for High-Speed Digital Control

ACCES I/O Products is pleased to introduce its latest embedded digital I/O board packaged in a small, rugged, industrial enclosure - Model USB-IIRO-16. Featuring 16 electromechanical relays and 16 optically isolated digital inputs, the unit is a very dense, portable, embedded solution for digital monitoring and control in any PC or embedded system with a USB port.

SAN DIEGO, CA (PRWEB) January 18, 2006 -- ACCES I/O Products, Inc. is pleased to introduce its latest embedded digital I/O board packaged in a small, rugged, industrial enclosure - Model USB-IIRO-16. Featuring 16 Form C (SPDT) electromechanical relays and 16 optically isolated digital inputs, the unit is a very dense, portable, embedded solution for digital monitoring and control in any PC or embedded system with a USB port. The unit contains an internal, removable screw termination board with onboard removable screw terminals to simplify wiring connections. The USB-IIRO-16, like the PC/104 and PCI versions from ACCES I/O, is excellent in applications where on-board relays are required and inputs must be isolated such as in test equipment, instrumentation, and process control. The OEM version provides just the board without the enclosure and internal screw termination board and is ideal for a variety of embedded OEM applications.

What makes the OEM option unique is that its PCB size and mounting holes match the PC/104 form factor (without the bus connections). This allows our rugged digital board to be added to any PCI-104 or PC/104 stack by connecting it to a simple USB port usually included on-board with embedded CPU form factors such as EBX, EPIC, and PC/104 — especially important since many newer CPU chipsets do not support ISA and have plenty of USB ports. Future stacks will be using the extremely fast PCI Express bus which is essentially overkill for simple digital monitoring and control. The USB-IIRO-16 OEM board can also be added into many pre-existing standard PC/104 based systems and enclosures while the standard unit with its tiny enclosure and cable-less screw termination board provides portable connections to laptops for the mobile test market.

Key features of the USB-IIRO-16 include:
• High-speed USB 2.0 device, USB 1.1 compatible
• 16 optically isolated inputs
• 16 Form C electromechanical 1A relays
• Internal, removable screw terminal board for easy wiring
• Small (4" x 4"x 1.25") rugged industrial enclosure
• Custom high-speed function driver
• PC/104 module size and mounting compatibility
• Eight input/output version (USB-IIRO-8) available

The industrial I/O market commonly uses electromechanical Form C relays due to their robustness and ability to withstand unexpected surge currents allowing for increased flexibility in switching capability. These relays are also used where small reed relays are inadequate due to their susceptibility to contact damage. The USB-IIRO-16 is fully compatible with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports. The unit is plug-and-play which allows quick connect or disconnect whenever you need additional I/O on your USB port. The module utilizes a high-speed custom function driver optimized for a maximum data throughput that is 50-100 times faster than the USB human interface device (HID) driver used by many competing products. This approach maximizes the full functionality of the hardware along with capitalizing the advantage of high-speed USB 2.0.

The USB-IIRO-16 is supported for use in most operating systems and includes a free Linux and Windows 98/2000/XP/2003 compatible software package. This package contains sample programs and source code in Visual Basic, Delphi, C++ Builder, and Visual C++ for Windows. Also incorporated is a graphical setup program in Windows. Third party support includes a Windows standard DLL interface usable from the most popular application programs. Embedded OS support includes Windows XPe.

ACCES I/O Products, Inc. supplies an extensive range of analog, digital, serial communication, and isolated I/O boards and solutions. ACCES also offers complete systems, integration services, and enclosures with a quick turn-around on custom projects including software. ACCES products are designed for use with PC/104, PCI, PCI-X, Low Profile PCI, EBX, EPIC, USB, Ethernet and ISA, as well as distributed and wireless I/O. All hardware comes with a 30-day, no-risk return policy and a three-year warranty. For further information, visit the company’s web site at www.accesio.com.

Price: USB-IIRO-16 - $349.00
USB-IIRO-8 - $269.00
OEM and volume pricing available, consult factory
Availability: Now
Delivery: Stock to two weeks ARO

Acquisition Control Communication Engineering / Systems

Contact:
ACCES I/O Products, Inc.
10623 Roselle Street
San Diego, CA 92121
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Telephone: (858) 550-9559
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Furman Sound Begins Shipping ELITE-10 E and ELITE-16PF E To International Market

Company expands power conditioning product offerings for international consumer electronics market.

Petaluma, CA (PRWEB) January 18, 2006 -- Furman Sound, Inc., the industry leader and innovative force in the Pro Audio, Music Industry, and A/V Contractor spaces and most widely recognized and trusted name in AC power conditioning, announced today that the company’s ELITE 10 E and ELITE 16PF E power conditioners are now available and shipping into the international consumer electronics market. The announcement was made by Dave Keller, Furman’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

As a globally renowned power conditioning company, the release of these two products expands upon Furman’s product offerings developed specifically for the international consumer electronics market.

In making the announcement Mr. Keller said, “We are happy to announce that Furman’s ELITE-10 E and ELITE-16 PF E are now shipping into the international consumer electronics marketplace. Building on our first international home theater product offering, the AC-210 E compact power conditioner, these releases mark the next step in expanding our line of international products.”

Furman’s new ELITE-10 E Linear Filtering AC Power Source sports a compact single rack space design with removable rack mounts and offers superlative audio / video clarity, Series Multi-Stage Protection Plus (SMP+) for virtually maintenance-free AC surge suppression and zero ground contamination circuitry to protect critical digital components.

Furman’s ELITE-16 PF E utilizes Ultra-Wide Bandwidth Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) for stunning audio/video clarity and boasts Power Factor Correction that provides up to 45 Amps peak surplus current for today’s current-starved amplifiers, Series Multi-Stage Protection(SMP+) for virtually maintenance-free AC surge suppression, zero ground contamination circuitry to protect critical digital components, and ultrasonic filtering that isolates digital and video circuits from analog components.

About Furman Sound:
Furman Sound has been designing, developing, and manufacturing professional electronic products since 1974, and is the world leader in the power conditioning market. Since its inception as the industry’s premiere manufacturer of power conditioning products for the professional music industry, Furman has maintained its place as the industry’s undisputed innovative force and leader while, at the same time, stretching the bounds of technology to provide power purification solutions for a wide range of applications including sound reinforcement, audio/video recording, broadcasting, data processing, telecomm, and home theater. More information about Furman Sound is available at www.furmansound.com.

Press Contacts:
Steven Style or Justin Kroesser
The Steven Style Group
New York, NY
t) 212-465-1290
f) 212-465-1299

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High Def Forum Reaches 100,000 Post Milestone

Leading high definition (HDTV) forum reaches 100,000+ posts.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 17, 2006 -- High Def Forum (HighDefForum.com) today announced that it has reached the 100,000 post milestone. The High Def Forum founded March 10, 2004, has grown from a lonely 0 members and 0 posts to a thriving 24,000+ active community that has reached the 100,000 post milestone. The High Def Forum has received millions of unique visitors since inception and has helped countless people in their HDTV endeavors.

High Definition Television is a great advancement over standard definition. Increasingly however the transformation to High Definition has led consumers to a confused state, from the HDTV terminology (1080i, 1080p, 720p, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, etc.) to understanding high definition compatibility issues to HD reception issues. The High Def Forum, with its’ great membership base helps 10,000+ people daily gain clarity on these very issues while at the same time providing a laugh or two.

“I am extremely pleased to be a part of something that helps so many people (countless) every day,” said Cass Maggio founder of the High Def Forum. “HDTV is the future and it has arrived.”

The High Def Forum specializes in everything related to high definition (HDTV) technology, with forums specifically targeted to DirecTV, Dish Network, HDTV Reception, Direct-View TVs, Flat-Panel TVs, Front Projection TVs, ISF Calibration, High Definition DVDs, High Definition Camcorders, High Definition Receivers/Players/Recorders, HTPCs, Connections and more with an emphasis on developing solutions to member problems and educating the public on HDTV technologies, which has been paramount to its’ rapid growth and success.

The High Def Forum can be accessed via the World Wide Web at http://www.highdefforum.com

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January 17, 2006

Students in Texas Panhandle Get a Grip on Math and Geometry with PDA Games from Leading Step

MathChamp! helps students practice their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division tables. Students can have the game select equations randomly, or choose to focus on particular equations – for example, the eight times tables. For those ready for more of a challenge, they can have fun with fractions, identifying equivalent fractions, decimals or percents, or practicing adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions.

Durham, NC (PRWEB via MobilityNewswire) January 17, 2006 – Region 16 Educational Service Center (ESC) in Amarillo, Texas is a true-believer when it comes to putting handheld computers in the hands of its upper-elementary school aged students. On the heels of its recent success with improving student spelling performance with the aid of Leading Step’s SpellChamp! game for Palm OS handhelds, Region 16 has now expanded the program with 1,000 licenses each of Leading Step’s MathChamp!, Size it Up, and Shape Up: Geometry games.

"Our region applied for and received funding for the Panhandle Academic Advancement in Literacy and Math (PAALM) grant through the Texas Education Agency," said Heather Voran, an Instructional Technology Specialist representing Region 16 ESC. "As part of this three-year program, we have implemented several of Leading Step’s handheld applications in the classroom. The games offer great potential as effective learning tools because of their strategy for improving academic achievement and for their overall teacher effectiveness."

Twelve school districts and 19 campuses currently participate in the program. Approximately 130 teachers have been provided with a set of handheld computers and related software for their classrooms. Teachers may implement any of the software purchased through the grant in their daily lessons to improve student performance. The software is used for group activities or tailored to individuals for specific learning needs.

The latest PDA game initiative is aimed at improving student’s math and geometry skills:

Working together as a complete learning system, Size It Up’s three games, Arrows, Bricks and Numbers, are designed to help young students learn whole numbers, decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, and negative numbers, and even operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication or division.

Shape Up: Geometry offers a fun way for students to learn to identify various shapes and shape properties such as parallel lines, acute angles, and similar or congruent shapes. They get immediate feedback and can review definitions at any time. Student creativity is also stretched as they have fun constructing their own geometric designs and master visualizing slides, flips, and rotations by applying these movements to solve geometric puzzles.

In consultation with educators, Leading Step’s programs were created to provide a number of advantages over other computerized learning tools. First, the variety of controls allow teachers to meet a wide range of needs for various students, enabling them to customize the programs for different grade levels, but also to individual student levels, meeting the full range of students in their classes from those still working on basic skills to more advanced pupils.

Further, Leading Step’s games help students to learn quickly by immediately informing players of correct or incorrect answers. Instant feedback helps students to adjust incorrect understanding and immediately apply their corrected knowledge to subsequent questions.

Lastly, teachers and parents can easily determine how well players are progressing in developing different math skills using the game score statistics.

“Our learning programs with low-cost PDAs provide educators and parents alike a great tool for both enhancing math, geometry and spelling skills and offering increased access to computers, which helps to meet the mandates of the No Child Left Behind Act,” said Renee Revis, president of Leading Step, Inc. “We are delighted that the students in the Texas panhandle area are enjoying learning math and spelling with our games.”

About Leading Step, Inc.
Leading Step, Inc. creates fun, educational games for children from grades 3 – 8 to help them improve their skills in the areas of spelling, geometry and math. The games are played on Palm OS handhelds, which provide parents and teachers a low-cost means of increasing access to computers and learning software among children. Leading Step’s games are played by children throughout the entire world. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.leadingstep.com. Schools can also find helpful information at Leading Step’s website regarding state standards that each of the company’s applications will help teachers to meet which can be used for grant-writing purposes.

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RadioScaoe Wins Contract to Supply Professional DAB Broadcast System to Slovenia

RadioScape today announced that it has just been awarded a contract to supply the first DAB broadcasting system for Slovenia.

London, UK (PRWEB) January 17, 2006 -- RadioScape, a world leader in digital radio and multimedia broadcast technology, today announced that it has just been awarded a contract to supply the first DAB broadcasting system for Slovenia. The system is due to go live in February 2006, and will initially simulcast Slovenia’s four main radio stations. It will allow RTV Slovenija to investigate functionality such as radio text (DLS), Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) and advanced traffic information systems that differentiate DAB from FM/RDS and are convincing so many broadcasters to move to digital to take advantage of these exciting and innovative features.

“The future of radio is clearly digital and DAB provides a robust, well proven means of delivering a wide variety of content and additional services,” explained Bojan Ramsak, Senior Engineer at RTV Slovenija. “The system will initially be installed 1740 meters above sea level at the main transmitter site of Krvavec, overlooking the capital city of Ljubljana. From here, it will serve a region of 1600 square kilometres and a potential audience of 512,000 potential listeners. We will then look to expand the system both in terms of services and coverage.”

Kevin Parslow, RadioScape’s Sales and Marketing VP, added, “Slovenia is a strategically important win for RadioScape as it validates our leadership in offering the latest developments in DAB audio and data services. As the rollout of DMB and DMB gains momentum in Europe, we expect neighbouring countries to follow Slovenia’s example and take advantage of the flexibility and leading-edge functionality that RadioScape’s DAB and DMB systems can deliver.”

A key reason why RadioScape’s DAB broadcasting solution was selected was its pioneering use of IP infrastructure to distribute both audio and data content from studio to multiplexer. This simplifies system integration as it makes use of an existing IP network that RTV Slovenija already has in place for transporting analogue signals and will result in a significant cost saving both in the initial phase and in any subsequent expansion of the network.

About RadioScape
RadioScape® Ltd. is the world’s only developer of end-to-end digital audio broadcasting solutions giving RadioScape unmatched systems knowledge and enabling it to ensure that customers receive the highest levels of quality, robustness and reception at all stages. Its Digital Radio broadcast suite is used extensively throughout the world including the largest DAB installation to date -- the UK’s commercial DAB network.

Its innovative Software Defined Digital Radio™ approach has made it a leader in DAB and DMB technology with its DAB receiver modules being extensively used by many of the world’s leading consumer electronics manufacturers. The company has announced that it is working on DRM capability that will result in true, multi-standard, digital radio receivers.

Founded in 1996, RadioScape's investors include Atlas Venture, Royal Bank Ventures, Scottish Equity Partners, JAFCO, Texas Instruments, Yasuda Enterprise Development, iGlobe Partners, Psion and Arqiva. RadioScape is headquartered in London, England with offices in Singapore and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.radioscape.com

RadioScape is a registered trademark and Software Defined Digital Radio is a trademark of RadioScape Limited. All other trademarks are acknowledged.

For an image of the RadioScape broadcast systems, please go to
http://www.radioscape.com/Resource_Library/Images/Broadcast/

For more information, please contact:
Caroline Skipworth
RadioScape Ltd
+44 20 7317 1996

Nigel Robson
Vortex PR
+44 1481 233080

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QSI Offers Qlarity™ Objects Allowing Their Graphic Terminals to Communicate with Mitsubishi FX-Brand PLC Controllers

QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, has created a Qlarity™ library of objects to communicate with Mitsubishi FX-brand PLC controllers with serial communication modules. This new object library allows Mitsubishi customers to utilize QSI’s Qlarity family of graphic operator interface terminals. QSI has compiled an application note to assist in configuring the controllers.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) January 17, 2006 -- QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, has created a Qlarity™ library of objects to communicate with Mitsubishi FX-brand PLC controllers with serial communication modules. This new object library allows Mitsubishi customers to utilize QSI’s Qlarity family of graphic operator interface terminals. QSI has compiled an application note to assist in configuring the controllers. To obtain this documentation and support files, please visit http://www.qsicorp.com/appnotes.html.

“With the new Mitsubishi FX library, a graphical interface for an FX controller can be created in a short period of time using a variety of objects and display options,” said Ron Lloyd, Application Engineer for QSI Corporation. “This is a great enhancement to our product line, benefiting both Mitsubishi FX PLC users and QSI.”

Modules using the FX communication protocol include: FX3U-232-BD, FX2N-232-BD, FX1N-232-BD. QSI’s Qlarity library for the Mitsubishi FX-brand PLCs uses the FX communication protocol commands: Batch Read of Bit Device (BR), Batch Read of Word Device (WR), Batch Write of Bit Device (BW), and Batch Write of Word Device (WR). Once the controller is configured using Mitsubishi’s GX Developer, it can communicate with the serial module using the FX communication protocol.

Qlarity™ (pronounced Clarity) is an object-based terminal programming language used on QSI Corporation’s graphic terminals (QTERM-G55, QTERM-G70, QTERM-G75 and QTERM-Z60). Designing a simple control panel interface or a complete stand-alone application has never been easier. The ability to use pre-defined objects, edit existing objects or author your own objects, provides flexibility to the novice and expert alike. Qlarity Foundry™, a PC-based design tool, provides a Windows® environment for screen creation, application simulation, debugging and downloading to the Qlarity-based terminal. To learn more about Qlarity, visit http://www.qlarity.com. To learn more about QSI’s Qlarity-based graphic terminals, visit http://www.qsicorp.com/qlarity_hardware.html. Graphic images of the QSI’s Qlarity-based terminals can be downloaded from http://images.qsicorp.com.

About QSI Corporation
Established in 1983, QSI Corporation is a manufacturer of rugged handheld, panel-mount and pedestal-mount terminals for industrial OEMs and commercial vehicle systems integrators. QSI’s human machine interface (HMI) and mobile data terminal (MDT) products include character and graphic terminals that are programmable, customizable, CE certified and NEMA 4/12/13 rated. Numerous interfaces are available, including EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485, J1708, Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet. QSI excels at designing and building custom and semi-custom terminals able to withstand high levels of shock, vibration, humidity and other environmental parameters. All QSI Corporation products are manufactured in the USA at the company's headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770, Fax 801-466-8792, Web www.qsicorp.com or www.qlarity.com.

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Jova Solutions -- New Corporate Name for WireWorks West, the Experts in Automation and Data Management

Jova Solutions announced as the new corporate Name for WireWorks West, the Experts in Automation and Data Management. Jova Solutions leverages its proven core platform for process control to deliver software solutions and complementary products for automation, process control, data management and product test.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 17, 2006 -- Jova Solutions was announced today as the new name for the automation and data management firm formerly known as WireWorks West. Jova Solutions leverages its proven core platform for process control to deliver software solutions and complementary products for automation, process control, data management, and product test.

"Our company's product and service markets have expanded greatly since our early days in electronics test and measurement,” said Martin Vasey, CEO of Jova Solutions. “Our new name, Jova Solutions, is a more encompassing name that better fits our quickly growing company and its enormous potential,” he noted.

Jova Solutions key products are: FermWorks, a comprehensive software solution for process control and data management that expedites drug development at biopharmaceutical companies including Genentech, Bayer, MIT, and other commercial and academic organizations; Image Sensor Lab (ISL), a solution for CMOS image sensor and camera module evaluation and testing; EMWorks, a manufacturing information systems solution; and a line of USB-based process control instruments.

About Jova Solutions
Jova Solutions (formerly WireWorks West) provides advanced solutions and services for automation and networked data management for many industries, including Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Electronics Manufacturing, Imaging, and Motion Control. Leveraging its proven core platforms for process control, it creates software solutions and complementary products that match the business and technical requirements of specific markets. Jova Solutions’ biopharma customers include: Applied Biosystems, Bayer, BioMarin, Centocor, DNA Sciences, Genentech, Medtronic, MIT, NexBio, Novozymes, San Jose State University, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, University of Florida, and Visx. Its electronics manufacturing and telecommunications clients include: Aurora, Apple Computer, Epos, Ericsson, Flexics, Flextronics, Imaging Works, Medtronic, NASA Ames, New Focus, Nikon, Reliant, Nanosys, and Tessera. Founded in 2000 by Martin Vasey and Andrew Johnson, Jova Solutions is headquartered in San Francisco, California. www.jovasolutions.com

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USAmerican Expands Patent Suite Against Oakley to Challenge Oakley's Eyeglass/MP3 Player Patent

USAmerican LLC of Beverly Hills, which earlier this month filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Oakley and Motorola in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, announced today that it has amended its complaint to challenge a recently issued patent that Oakley has asserted against sellers of MP3 player sunglasses, including car company BMW, that compete with Oakley's "Thump" product.

(PRWEB) January 17, 2006 -- USAmerican LLC announced today that on January 12, 2006 it filed an amended complaint in its patent infringement suit against Oakley, Inc. and Motorola, Inc. that is pending in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles as Civil Action No. CV-0010 CAS (SSx). The amended complaint seeks a declaratory judgment that Oakley's U.S. Patent No. 6,966,647 ("the '647 patent") is invalid, unenforceable, and not infringed.

The '647 patent was issued to Oakley on November 25, 2005. It is based on a patent application originally filed on June 2, 2000 entitled "Eyewear Retention System Extending Across the Top of a Wearer's Head," and is directed at a special eyeglass frame that is supported by the wearer's head, instead of the ears (which support conventional eyeglass frames). According to the patent, the purported advantage of the head-supported frame is that it allows the frame to comfortably carry heavier accessories than conventional eyeglass frames.

Even though every patent claim of the '647 claim specifies that the patent only covers "an eyeglass frame, adapted to be carried by the head of a wearer," Oakley has been contending that the '647 patent covers conventional eyeglass frames as well. Oakley has sued car maker BMW, which sells, on a very small scale, a sunglass/MP3 player product (imported from China) as a BMW accessory, for infringement of the '647 patent. Oakley has done so even though the BMW sunglasses product uses a conventional, ear-supported eyeglass frame, not the head-supported frame covered by the '647 patent.

Frank Weyer, a patent attorney and owner of USAmerican, LLC, says that in his experience, asserting patents against products that are clearly not covered by the patents is a typical tactic used by Oakley to scare and eliminate would-be competitors. "Oakley has some good products and has a policy of seeking patents to protect its innovations," Weyer says. "And there are indeed counterfeiters of Oakley's products against whom Oakley has legitimate patent infringement claims. But, unfortunately, in my experience, Oakley does not limit itself to legitimate targets, but seeks to enforce its patents against competitors that produce non-infringing products as well. That is what Oakley did ten years ago when it improperly asserted two sunglass lens design patents and a utility patent against a sunglasses/headphone product sold by my former company, American Innovative Products, and that is what it is doing now with BMW." Although BMW is not a small company, it doesn't sell many of the accused MP3 sunglasses. Rather than stand up for its right to sell its product, BMW may make an economic decision to simply stop selling their product rather than fight Oakley in court. "It's unfortunate that BMW likely won't be able to economically justify a court battle with Oakley because its product likely produces very little revenue."

USAmerican has developed its own sunglasses/MP3 player product called "Stompers" that, like the BMW product, uses a conventional eyeglass frame. But rather than being cowered by Oakley into dropping its "Stompers" product for fear of being sued, USAmerican is taking the intiative and has asked the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles to declare that the "Stompers" product is not covered by the Oakley patent. "We are not as big as BMW," Weyer says, "but we know this area and we are motivated. Although we are doing this to protect our own business, the result will be to open the MP3 sunglasses market to other competitors as well. Unlike Oakley, we are not afraid of legitimate competition, but welcome it, because that is what drives a healthy and innovative market. Ultimately, such competition benefits not just consumers, but manufacturers and the entire economy as well."

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Unbeatable.co.uk Reviews Zen Vision:M, the MP3 Player Predicted to be a Big Hit in 2006

Unbeatable.co.uk attended the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. One of the best products on show was the Zen Vision:M the latest MP3 Player from Creative Labs.

(PRWEB) January 15, 2006 -- There is a new MP3 player that is about to hit the market that will bring a lot of interest and excitement to lovers of portable entertainment systems and it’s names is The Zen Vision:M from Creative Labs. When considering the purchase of an MP3 player for the question is which model to go for? uumm! While in deep contemplation one thought might be, “don’t get an iPod, everybody’s got one!” and for the chic geek that just won’t do, so here’s a real alternative to that Apple icon.

The Vision:M has a lot to offer. This 30GB MP3 player goes mobile not only with video, photos and music, it’s got FM radio, a personal organiser and voice recording as additional features. The Vision:M has a 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD screen displaying 264,144 colours, which will give video and photos clean, crisp definition with a 320 x 240 resolution. Navigation through settings and menus using the vertical touch pad control is easy to use; simply slide your thumb up or down when scrolling through a list and press the pad when making your selection, it’s a nice feature and simple to use whether relaxing or on the move.

So what can be put in to and get out of this 30GB device? Up to 120 hours of movies (based on 500Kbs MPEG4-SP format), tens of thousands of photos (who has that many photos?) or 15,000 songs (based on 4 minutes per song at 64kps WMA). The Vision:M has a rechargeable Li-Ion battery that provides up to 14 hours of music playback, MP3 and WMA format; however be aware that DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected music files take longer to process and as a consequence the battery life is cut down to around 8 hours of playback. Watch up to 4 hours of video, so that’s a feature length film from start to finish, and get up to 14 hours of FM radio playback.

The Vision:M is considerably more versatile than the iPod for download capability. Music can be downloaded from a number of online music stores such as AOL Music Now, MSN Music, Napster, and Yahoo! Music and also supports music subscription services which include Napster To Go, Rhapsody To Go and Yahoo! Music Unlimited.

The extensive range of video formats supported by the Vision:M includes DivX, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV and XviD. Video content can be downloaded from a number of providers including Google, Yahoo and MSN; the ZENcast website is a great place to get audio and video podcasts and the BBC will be providing the iMP service which allows users to download TV and radio programmes up to seven days after they have been broadcast, so catch up on shows that have been missed; the Zen Vision:M is PlayForSure compatible, giving access to a large number of online music and video stores.

Photos can be viewed on screen individually, there is a zoom feature includes, or watched as a slideshow set to music; the slideshow can also be displayed on a TV screen via an optional composite video-out connector for all to share and enjoy. The FM radio tuner gives you a 32 preset option and the ability to record your favourite radio show to playback at your leisure, not bad at all.

Added feature include password protection for content security, a built-in mic for voice recording, organiser apps include date and time, calendar, tasks and contact lists, which sync with Microsoft Outlook and a clock with music alarm. The Zen Vision:M comes bundled with an AC adapter, USB 2.0 cable, headphones and a protective pouch; optional extras include a docking station and an AV-out cable.

The device is available in five distinctive colours; blue, green, pink black and white, and at present the 30GB is the only model available. This stylish device brings new features to the MP3 market and is well worth considering; it’s a good investment.

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January 16, 2006

CaymanIT.com, Cayman's Premier IT HelpDesk and Web Authority, Launches Web Site

CaymanIT.com, The Most Authoritative Domain Name on the Internet for Cayman's IT Industry

(PRWEB) January 15, 2006 -- CaymanIT.com - Grand Cayman's Premiere IT and Webhosting service Officially Launches its website February 2006.

CaymanIT.com is a 100% owned by a young Caymanian entrepreneur. This incredible IT service has put more Caymanian businesses on the web in its 6 month life than most expatriate owned IT companies on the islands ever has in the past.

"With an authoritative domain name like CaymanIT.com, IT contractors advertising their services with us are sure to get themselves noticed, nationally and internationally, especially the small IT businesses", says CaymanITGroup.com President.

CaymanIT.com has seemingly mastered the art of IT consolidation and has most of its clients singing praises at their dramatic decrease and spending in their total cost of ownership.

CaymanIT.com has removed a lot of hardware and infrastructure restrictions.

CaymanIT.com President has said that "You don't infrastructure to service your clients, just provide good, innovative service and that keeps them happy."

One of our clients has completely removed his fax and copy machines, now we provide that service online for them.

Online calendaring is another service that we provide, you are not tied to your corporate e-mail any longer, our web-based services ensure that you are connected anytime and from anywhere in the world, says CaymanIT.com President.

CaymanIT.com - provides low cost websites, webhosting, ecommerce service, and is primarily helping small to medium sized businesses who can not afford the expensive IT services provided by the islands imported expatriate staff.

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Welcome Everyone to my Newest Adventure; Come on in and Take a Look; You Won't be Disappointed

Welcome to Joe’s Computer and A Lot More. The company was started In January. It is a sister site to Joe’s Computer and More.

Avon,IL (PRWEB) January 15, 2006 -- Welcome to Joe’s Computer and A Lot More. The company was started In January. It is a sister site to Joe’s Computer and More. Joe’s computer and a lot more already has 3500 items in its inventory. The company sells consumer electronics to collectibles, reaching out to a more array of customers. The company continues to grow on a weekly base. Joe’s computer and a lot more is an authorized reseller of My Weigh Digital shipping, Digital Lab Scales, Digital & Talking Bathroom scales, Digital Precision Pocket Scales, and Digital Baby Scales.

The companies motto has been give the customer a high quality product at a wholesale price. Joe’s computer and A Lot more, corners the market in trying to offer their customers the latest technology products. The company works with many different companies and distributors to get this accomplished. The constant change in technology advancement makes this a real challenge.

Joe’s computer and a lot more will continue to offer what the customer needs. The company even offers free insurance on its collectibles when shipping the order to their customer. Please stop by and take a look. You can find it here. http://www.joescomputerandalotmore.net The sister site: http://www.joescomputerandmore.com.

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Silicon Power Announces the Release of the 8GB Compact Flash Ultra Card

PC User’s, Say goodbye to system Crashes and CD Backups. Silicon Power announced today, the availability of the new Silicon Power 8GB Compact Flash Car

TAIPEI, TAIWAN (PRWEB) January 14, 2006 -- Silicon Power announced today, the availability of the new Silicon Power 8GB Compact Flash Card. The pilot-launching announcement was actually made in early October in New Zealand at the Silicon Power Annual Dealer Conference.

The new Silicon Power 8GB Compact Flash Card is prime for the times and has set new high standards in capacity, performance, and low power consumption for longer shooting and recording. Whether you are on a sun-filled vacation or at your child’s special Christmas play, now you can store more and record longer without concern for limited capacity, slow performance, or excess battery drain. At your home or at your office you can take full advantage of huge data back-up onto this minuscular Compact Flash Card. Now PC users no longer have experience the pains of system crashes with the fun and easy PC-Booting ability of this tiny sized, form-factored Compact Flash Card. Also, gone are the days of burning data and boot files to CD’s.

The Silicon Power 8GB Compact Flash Card was recently tested by the highly trusted benchmark testing authority in Taiwan – DC View. Tested in a Canon EOS 350D, the Silicon Power 8GB Compact Flash Card stored 953 RAW photos. The RAW image format is a large, full range capture feature often available in high quality digital cameras. An unimaginable number shots can also be stored under image capture format settings such as JPG or TIFF.

Capturing RAW high-resolution images is an experience both brisk and smooth with the Silicon Power 8GB Compact Flash Card. The optimized controller incites the highest-ever write speeds and less time between shots for streaming rapid-fire shooting. Compact Flash cards are the de facto standard in professional cameras because of their dynamite speed in being transferred the images from a camera's internal memory.

The Silicon Power Compact Flash Ultra 8GB Flash Card represents high capacity and break-neck speed write performance. In addition, new lower power consumption lets you shoot even longer. It comes with a typical Lifetime Warranty, as do all Silicon Power lines of Compact Flash Cards, Secure Digital Cards, and USB Flash Drives.

About Silicon Power Computer & Communications Inc.
Silicon Power Computer & Communications Inc. (SP) was founded by a group of well-experienced marketing and technical specialists who design, develop, manufacture, and market Flash Data storage products, and is the world’s leading manufacturer of brand name Flash Memory Cards, USB flash drives, card readers, MP3 players, and other consumer electronic devices.

Silicon Power products help drive market demand for Digital Camera’s, Multimedia Mobile Phones, USB Flash Drives, and other consumer electronic devices in over 90 countries via distributors, VARs (Value-Added-Resellers), retailers, and OEM partners. Silicon Power brand name products have already become recognized and are supported worldwide not only because of their superior quality, but also because of their investments in new products, our strong management team and our intense high quality control. What makes us so successful is our commitment to profit sharing, and a long-term relationship with our customers, vendors, employees and investors.

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ELAN Home Systems Announces THP800C Pointable Home Theater Speakers Now Shipping

First in 8-Piece TheaterPoint Line Delivered, Setting New Standard for Pivoting Home Theater In-Ceiling Speakers

LEXINGTON, KY (PRWEB) January 14, 2006 -- ELAN Home Systems, a leading manufacturer of award-winning Multi-Room audio/video and home automation systems, announced today that the company is now shipping the first product in it’s highly anticipated new TheaterPoint line of Home Theater Speakers, the THP800C 8- inch In-Ceiling Speaker.

The THP800C has a revolutionary, patent-pending design which sets a new benchmark for pivoting home theater speakers, and is one of 8 models in the TheaterPoint line. The comprehensive line made its trade debut at CEDIA 2005 in Indianapolis, and marks the company’s first major strategic move into the home theater arena. The announcement was made by Bob Farinelli, ELAN’s President and Chief Technology Officer.

“There are plenty of ceiling speakers with pivoting tweeters these days; and then there are our THP800C ceiling speakers which are so exceptional that they represent a truly pivotal change of standards and flexibility in sound quality,” said Mr. Farinelli. “These beauties install up and out of the way in the ceiling and can be rotated and pointed to create the ultimate sweet spot in any room.”

ELAN’s unique, patent-pending design does what no other rotating baffle speaker can do. The THP800C Speakers optimize the wide dispersion properties of low frequencies while simultaneously steering the more-directional midrange and high frequencies into the listening area in a true time-aligned manner.

The THP800C’s unique 3-way design begins with the woofer aimed directly downward for maximum dispersion of its room-wide bass field. This, in turn, allows for greater tilt of the 2.5-inch woven Kevlar midrange driver and the .75-inch woven Kevlar dome tweeter, both of which are mounted in a vibration-free, rotating assembly that is on a fixed 30-degree angle from the woofer’s audio axis.

This not only isolates midrange driver’s lower frequencies from the upper frequencies of the woofer’s spectrum but, when steered into the listening area, creates an amazing sonic experience which appears to come from directly in front of the listener instead of from the ceiling.

Additionally, the THP800C’s tweeter can pivot independently of the tilted baffle, allowing for even more pin-point accuracy of highly-directional upper frequencies. Once the speaker is set up for the home theater installation, the 360-degree rotating assembly’s locking mechanism requires only one screw be tightened by the Installer to prevent any future movement of the adjusted drivers.

“The THP800C redefines expectations of an in-ceiling speaker and excels at whatever job the Specialty Installer requires. From front stage left/right or center, rear channel surround sound, or any standard stereo application where high-fidelity speakers are desired, this model is the answer,” added Paul Starkey, ELAN’s EVP of Sales and Marketing.

The entire TheaterPoint (THP) line of Home Theater Speakers has been designed to provide Specialty Dealers with exactly the right assortment, including eight models that embrace ELAN’s advanced engineering, dramatic esthetics, and explosive sound. The line can accommodate a great variety of speaker specifications from 5.1 basic, all-in-ceiling configurations up to 7.1 full surround sound, and everything in between.

Unlike many companies today that OEM parts or even the speakers themselves, THP Speakers have been meticulously engineered by ELAN from the ground up and set a new standard through the incorporation of exclusive, unique features. Relevant THP models have directed-sound through “pointable” tweeters with laser precision that provide that perfect sweet spot every time, regardless of the room. And, through use of an ELAN-provided special laser pointer, Dealers can easily calibrate the sound to each individual home theater.

Unique-to-industry THP features beyond the THP800C include a vertically or horizontally mounted in-wall LCR Speaker whose angled baffle can be flipped to point sound left, right, up or down. Also included are horizontally-mounted dipoles that provide greater dispersion and have acoustically symmetrical tweeter/mid cavities with foam-lined walls for minimum reflection.

Each THP Speaker has also been crafted from the finest materials known to maximize performance. Some highlights include all Kevlar drivers, alloy frame woofers, specially braced cabinets, and state of the art components which ensure uniform sound character from top to bottom. ELAN’s use of Kevlar as a tweeter is believed to be an industry first and yields an unprecedented clean spacious sound. Also, drive components are sited close together to deliver rock solid imaging, seamless response and exceptionally controlled dispersion.

ELAN’s THP800C 8-inch In-Ceiling Speakers carry a MSRP of $575.00. THP800C brackets are also available, with MSRP set by the individual ELAN Dealer. Other speakers in the TheaterPoint line will range individually from $300.00 to $700.00 with complete Home Theater packages ranging in price from $2500.00 to $5500.00. The full line is targeted for release in the first quarter of 2006.

About ELAN Home Systems:
ELAN Home Systems is a leading manufacturer of innovative, award-winning Multi-Room audio/video and home automation systems. Based in Lexington, KY, the company’s systems were the first to integrate audio, video, phones and third-party products to create a seamless, easy-to-use “whole house” experience. The company’s unique products provide complete lifestyle, feature-rich solutions, yet can be configured to fit the specific needs of every homeowner. ELAN products are distributed through a comprehensive channel of select Dealers and distributors throughout the United States, Canada and 58 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit www.elanhomesystems.com.

ELAN is a registered trademark of ELAN Home Systems, LLC, Lexington, KY. VIA! is a registered trademark of ELAN Home Systems, LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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January 13, 2006

Electrophysics® Introduces the New Standard in Infrared Imaging for Demanding R&D and Thermography Applications

The New Silver™ high-performance IR camera from Electrophysics boasts remarkable sensitivity, accuracy and ultra-fast frame rates.

Fairfield, NJ (PRWEB) January 13, 2006 -- For infrared applications where accuracy and precision are vital, users can turn to Electrophysics and its high-performance Silver infrared (IR) cameras. The ultimate solution for all thermography related applications, including R&D, NDT, target signature analysis and medical research, the Silver is designed specifically to meet the needs of the most demanding users of IR technology. Combining unmatched speed and sensitivity in a sleek, modern design, Electrophysics is proud to showcase the Silver at this year’s 2006 Photonics West expo.

The Silver utilizes an ultra-sensitive, 320x256 InSb focal plane array sensor that offers users sensitivity better than 20mK, while keeping an extraordinary dynamic range and high linearity across the 3 to 5μm mid-wave spectral range. The Silver incorporates an integral 25mm lens, featuring motorized focus and optional extenders that provide the application specific field of view and target geometry. The Silver also features low noise 14-bit digital electronics and user performed calibration, providing fully-radiometric IR imagery at any selected integration setting.

”When dealing with demanding infrared applications, users should never bargain with performance or precision, said Chris Alicandro, Director of Sales-Infrared Products for Electrophysics. “Offering features commonly associated with higher price point systems, the Silver boasts an impressive price to performance ratio that brings together the speed and accuracy, and more importantly, the reliability that users can depend on, all in an affordable package,” concluded Alicandro.

Users can also take advantage of the Silver’s ultra-fast frame rate. Electrophysics offers two Silver models, which have full format programmable frame rates, ranging from 1hz to 100hz for the Silver 420M and 1hz to 400hz for the Silver 450M. Both models also offer user-friendly and flexible sub-windowing modes, which are adjustable in 1 μs increments. In 80x64 sub-window format, users can capture infrared images at up to 1,000hz with the Silver 420M and up to 20,000hz with the Silver 450M. The Silver IR camera can also incorporate an optional internal filter wheel that accepts up to four separate 25mm OD x1mm filters for viewing sub-spectral ranges. Like all Electrophysics imaging solutions, the Silver is backed by Electrophysics’ knowledgeable and dedicated customer service support staff.

Headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, Electrophysics develops advanced near infrared, night vision and thermal imaging systems for use in a host of imaging applications. Since 1969, Electrophysics has maintained its focus on delivering products that reflect the company’s exceptional engineering capabilities to meet specific real world demands while keeping pace with rapidly evolving imaging technologies. The Company has realized exceptional growth as a result of its customer-centric philosophy and remains firmly committed to continually innovating its products in order to enhance the experience of end-users. Electrophysics is vertically integrated with expertise in complex signal processing, optics, embedded software, PC software applications development and hardware design.

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TelePlus Enterprises,Inc (OTCBB:TLPE) Featured on ItsaboutFinance.com : Buys 3rd Largest Sprint Wireless Reseller (CDMA) Liberty Wireless!

TelePlus Enterprises, Inc. (http://www.teleplus.ca) announced today that its wholly owned wireless subsidiary, TelePlus Wireless, Corp. (“TelePlus Wireless”) signed a definitive agreement (the ”Agreement”) to acquire certain assets of Liberty Wireless, which is part of the InPhonic Group. (“InPhonic”).

(PRWEB) January 4, 2006 -- TelePlus Enterprises, Inc. (http://www.teleplus.ca) announced today that its wholly owned wireless subsidiary, TelePlus Wireless, Corp. (“TelePlus Wireless”) signed a definitive agreement (the ”Agreement”) to acquire certain assets of Liberty Wireless, which is part of the InPhonic Group. (“InPhonic”). Under the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement, TelePlus Wireless will acquire the customer base, trade names, trade marks, domain names, web sites, and other assets of Liberty Wireless for a purchase price of $1.9M, all in cash. $1.4M will be paid upon closing, less any adjustments per the Agreement, and the remaining $500K will be paid quarterly over 4 equal instalments commencing 90 days from the transaction closing date. Teleplus intends to finance the acquisition from cash-on-hand. The effective date of the Asset Purchase Agreement is December 31, 2005. Liberty is the 3rd largest Sprint wireless reseller on the CDMA network (“MVNO”) after Virgin Mobile and Qwest and is in the top 10 prepaid wireless providers in the US.

Simultaneous to signing the Agreement, TelePlus has signed a MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler) Services Agreement with Mobile Technology Services, LLC (”MTS”), a wholly owned subsidiary of InPhonic, to support on-going back office logistics. Under the MVNE Services Agreement, InPhonic will continue to deliver the systems platform for procurement, activation, billing, and customer care, as well as self-service platforms based on web and state-of the-art speech recognition technology. For full details please review TelePlus’ latest 8-K filings. On a separate matter TelePlus would like to inform investors that it has ended discussions and decided not to proceed at this time with the acquisition of Canada Reconnect announced last year.

“The acquisition of Liberty Wireless represents a significant milestone for TelePlus Wireless as we seek to expand our MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) in the United States,” stated Marius Silvasan, CEO of TelePlus Enterprises. “In addition to improving the scope of our nationwide coverage, we will see exponential growth of our customer base. The synergies between Liberty Wireless and our existing MVNO are evident and we couldn’t be more excited to kick off the new year with such an event. We anticipate a seamless transition for all Liberty’s customers and would like to take this opportunity to welcome them in the TelePlus family.”

“We are very pleased that TelePlus is acquiring the Liberty Wireless customer base. Our customers will continue to receive the same great service and coverage without interruption,” said David A. Steinberg, InPhonic’s Chairman and CEO. “From a strategic standpoint, we will be able to focus our attention on profitably growing our core business. In addition, we will no longer be competing with our carrier partners and more importantly we are now able to sell the carrier’s prepaid products as well as Liberty Wireless for TelePlus.”

About TelePlus http://www.TelePlus.ca
TelePlus Enterprises, Inc. (“TelePlus”) is a provider of Wireless and Telecom products and services across North America. TelePlus Connect, Corp. - is a reseller of a variety of Telecom services including landline, long distance and internet services. TelePlus Wireless, Corp. - operates a virtual wireless network selling cellular network access to distributors in the United States. TelePlus Retail Services, Inc. - owns and operates a national chain of TelePlus branded stores in major shopping malls, selling a comprehensive line of wireless and portable communication devices.

About InPhonic (NASDAQ: INPC)
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., InPhonic, Inc. is a leading online seller of wireless services and products. InPhonic sells these services and devices, and provides world-class customer service through websites that it creates and manages for online businesses, national retailers, member-based organizations and associations under their own brands. InPhonic also operates Wirefly (www.wirefly.com), a leading mobile phones and wireless plans comparison site that was awarded "Best of the Web" by Forbes magazine in 2004. InPhonic also delivers a full range of mobility solutions to enterprise clients through its Mobile Virtual Network Enablement (MVNE) platform. In 2004, InPhonic was selected #1 company of the year on the Inc. 500 – Inc. Magazine's list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. More recently, InPhonic was named T-Mobile's Internet Partner of the Year for 2004. For more information on the company, its products and services, visit the InPhonic Corporate Web site at www.inphonic.com.
The statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future financial results, additional financing requirements, development and acquisition of new product lines and services, government approval processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing from technological changes, the effect of economic conditions and other uncertainties, and the risk factors set forth from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10-KSB; its quarterly reports on Forms 10-QSB; and any reports on Form 8-K. TelePlus Enterprises, Inc. takes no obligation to update or correct forward-looking statements.

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January 12, 2006

MIT Enterprise Forum Announces 1st Quarter Finalists for Annual 'Below the Radar' Innovation Recognition Program

Recognition program showcases companies, individuals, schools and other organizations that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in innovation

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- The Chicago chapter of the MIT Enterprise Forum announced the 1st quarter finalists for its 2006-2007 “Below the Radar” innovation recognition program. At last night’s 6th annual "Innovation & Technology Forecast 2006-2010", the Forum announced honors for Arryx, Inc., Clarity Communication Systems, Inc., Escape, NanoInk, Inc. and the University of Illinois.

“In selecting these outstanding examples of innovation as finalists in our program, we are also articulating our definition of innovation and the multiple domains in which we recognize it,” stated Peter Balbus, president of the organization. “We strongly believe in the power of innovation to create opportunities for new kinds of partnerships and business models across traditionally disconnected business segments. By raising awareness of the innovation occurring in Chicago, we hope to promote active discussions and profitable partnerships between those segments of our business community – and raise the general level of innovation in Chicago and Illinois.”

The Below the Radar innovation recognition Program recognizes outstanding examples of innovation in Chicago that might otherwise go unnoticed. The program focuses on innovation in multiple forms, including: business models, innovation management, technology innovation, design innovation, and product/services innovation. Each calendar quarter, the MIT Enterprise Forum will announce and publish a list of innovators -- people, companies, schools, government agencies or research labs -- whose innovations merit recognition as determined by a panel of judges. Each year, the Forum will announce the top innovators and innovations selected from the quarterly finalists at a special awards banquet to honor the winners.

The MIT Enterprise Forum “Below the Radar” 1st quarter 2006 finalists are:

* Arryx, Inc. (Chicago) for technology innovation and product innovation – Arryx uses focused light to form optical traps that function like microscopic "tractor beams" to grab small objects. Using only laser beams, the Arryx BioRyx 200 system can independently and simultaneously manipulate hundreds of microscopic and nanoscopic objects, ranging from the size of a human cell down to less than 1/1000th the diameter of a human hair. The BioRyx 200 enables the user to sculpt the light from a single laser beam into as many as 200 independently controllable optical tweezers that can be positioned and moved in three dimensions. www.arryx.com

* Clarity Communication Systems, Inc. (Aurora) for technology innovation and innovation management – Clarity’s innovations enable carriers to deliver services that will open new markets and reshape the way consumers and businesses use their mobile devices. The integration of Location Based Services (LBS) with Push-to-Talk (PTT) to create Location-enabled PTT (LEPTT) adds a whole new dimension to the cellular communications experience and extends the use of PTT as a safety device. In addition to providing consumers with new ways to protect family members, LEPTT also empowers law enforcement to improve emergency services. www.claritycsi.com

* Escape (Chicago) for business model innovation - Escape has successfully introduced innovation to the retail store business model, in part by creating new revenue streams, including recurring memberships, device/equipment rentals, snacks, catering and suite rentals. As a division of Best Buy, it also represents an innovative departure for a large, “big box” retailer entering the market for high-end urban consumers with a radically different environment and retail experience compared with their traditional stand-alone stores. www.enterescape.com

* NanoInk (Chicago) for technology innovation and innovation management -- NanoInk is being recognized for commercializing the Dipped Pen Nanolithography (DPN®) process which offers customers and partners with a rapid prototyping platform for nanomaterials discovery. Their products combine to offer powerful solutions for nanomaterials discovery through nanoscale deposition, nanofabrication and for subsequent nanoscale characterization of those materials. www.nanoink.net

* University of Illinois (Statewide) for innovation management -- The University of Illinois is being recognized for achieving a level of innovation management in its technology transfer activities which propelled UI into the top 10 American universities for patents issued in 2004 and secured its position as second in the country for new business creation. www.uillinois.edu

About the MIT Enterprise Forum

The MIT Enterprise Forum is a non-profit volunteer organization that promotes world-class innovation and entrepreneurship through its executive education programs, workshops and events. Established in 1987, the Chicago chapter is part of a network of 23 chapters worldwide. Participation and membership is open to the general public.

"Promoting business innovation in Chicago through executive education and community connections"

www.mitefchicago.org

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Mr. Test Equipment Launches Free Repair Evaluation Program for Electronic Test Equipment in India

Mr. Test Equipment has launched its successful Free Repair Evaluation Program for electronic test equipment in India.

(PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- In cases of test equipment breakdown and/or malfunction, instead of buying new equipment from the manufacturer, or overpaying the manufacturer to repair broken equipment, our clients are realizing significant savings by having their existing equipment repaired by Mr Test Equipment.

Mr. Test Equipment repairs current technology, obsolete, end, or out of support and/or legacy equipment.

The Mr. Test Equipment Repair Program is a natural extension the existing sales programs of used and refurbished electronic test equipment.

In general, the Mr. Test Equipment Free Repair Evaluation Program includes the following:

1. Free evaluation of the broken, obsolete, malfunctioning, out of specification and/or out of calibration electronic test equipment.

2. Official Quotation. Once the repair evaluation is complete, Mr. Test Equipment will email you with our findings, including an official quotation for the cost for repair.

3. Price guarantee. Mr. Test Equipment includes a price guarantee on our repair quotation. What is quoted is what you will pay. There are no surprises.

4. No obligation. Our clients are never under obligation to proceed with the repair. If for whatever reason, the repair quote is rejected, the equipment is returned. No fee is ever charged for the evaluation. Clients do remain responsible for return shipments.

5. All service work is guaranteed. All work completed comes with a comprehensive parts and labour warranty.

Under the terms of the program, Demerg Engineering Services (http://www.demerg.com) of Goa, India will serve as the exclusive authorized service coordinator for the free repair evaluation program in India. Headquartered in Goa, India, Demerg Engineering Services has proven to be an ideal partner for Mr. Test Equipment servicing the Indian market.

Mr. Test Equipment is an international company, with offices and inventory around the globe (Canada, USA, UK, India and Australia), that specializes in buying, selling, leasing, calibration and repair of previously owned (used and refurbished) electronic test and measurement equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, calibrator, etc.) from all major manufacturers.

For more detailed information, contact Stephen Hopkins, Mr. Test Equipment at 905 274 6200 or visit http://www.mrtestequipment.com.

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Mr Test Equipment Launches Free Repair Evaluation Program for Electronic Test Equipment in Europe

Mr Test Equipment has launched its successful Free Repair Evaluation Program for electronic test equipment in Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Austria, Ireland and Finland).

(PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- In cases of test equipment breakdown and/or malfunction, instead of buying new equipment from the manufacturer, or overpaying the manufacturer to repair broken equipment, clients are realizing significant savings by having their existing equipment repaired by Mr Test Equipment.

Mr Test Equipment repairs current technology, obsolete, end, or out of support and/or legacy equipment.

The Mr Test Equipment Repair Program is a natural extension the existing sales programs of used and refurbished electronic test equipment.

In general, the Mr Test Equipment Free Repair Evaluation Program includes the following:
1. Free evaluation of the broken, obsolete, malfunctioning, out of specification and/or out of calibration electronic test equipment.
2. Official Quotation. Once the repair evaluation is complete, Mr Test Equipment will email you with our findings, including an official quotation for the cost for repair.
3. Price guarantee. Mr Test Equipment includes a price guarantee on our repair quotation. What is quoted is what you will pay. There are no surprises.
4. No obligation. Our clients are never under obligation to proceed with the repair. If for whatever reason, the repair quote is rejected, the equipment is returned. No fee is ever charged for the evaluation. Clients do remain responsible for return shipments.
5. All service work is guaranteed. All work completed comes with a comprehensive parts and labour warranty.

Mr Test Equipment is an international company, with offices and inventory around the globe (Canada, USA, UK, India and Australia), that specializes in buying, selling, leasing, calibration and repair of previously owned (used and refurbished) electronic test and measurement equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, calibrator, etc.) from all major manufacturers.

For more detailed information, contact Stephen Hopkins, Mr Test Equipment at call 001 905 274 6200 or visit http://www.mrtestequipment.com.

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Cut Energy Use Up to 40 Percent with Speedheat Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems

Tips for saving energy and still staying warm this winter. Includes latest Energy Information Administration's Short-Term Energy Outlook projections for home heating price increases (released January 10, 2006). Learn how Speedheat® electric radiant floor heating systems help boost comfort and save energy.

Atlanta (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 11, 2006 -- With natural gas prices anticipated to rise by 35 percent this winter, many Americans are looking for ways to reduce energy consumption by using alternative heat sources.

Rhonda and Mark Havlish of Northern Indiana read about a unique “under carpet” heating system in This Old House magazine and decided to give it a try.

“Our family room is located over an unheated crawl space, and it always felt colder than the rest of the house,” Mrs. Havlish explains. “After reading about Speedheat’s electric radiant floor heating system, we decided to have two panels installed. Last month, it was unusually cold, and we put the product to the test. It surpassed our expectations. And, with gas prices higher this year, we have kept our thermostat turned down. We are so pleased that we are planning on adding Speedheat in at least two other rooms.”

Energy Conservation Key to Lowering Utility Bill Costs:

The Havlish’s are not alone in trying to stay warm while turning back the thermostat. Higher energy prices are anticipated to hit most Americans in the wallet this winter. According to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Short-Term Energy Outlook released January 10, 2006, “on average, households heating primarily with natural gas likely will spend $257 (35 percent) more for fuel this winter than last winter.” The EIA also projected the following potential increases as compared to last year’s rates: heating oil — up 23 percent, propane — up 17 percent and electricity — up 10 percent. The EIA cautioned that if colder weather prevailed, utilities expenditures could be significantly higher.

If this trend continues, investments made in conserving energy should pay for themselves in the future through reducing utility bills.

Easily Conserve Energy and Save on Utility Bills with “Zone Heating”:

“With the proliferation of today’s more spacious homes, the simple concept of ‘zone heating’ is becoming popular to easily reduce heating costs,” says Peter Newman, president of Speedheat US. “Zone heating simply involves heating the occupied rooms in your home while allowing unoccupied areas to remain cooler.”

Mark and Rhonda Havlish are using the concept of zone heating to their advantage. They turn on the Speedheat® panels when they are using the family room and turn them off when not in use. They have also been able to turn down their thermostat and still stay warm. “We have always had to have extra blankets on our chairs for those chilly nights, and I have put them all away,” Mrs. Havlish says. “It’s amazing what a little warmth on the floor can do to keep the entire room comfortable.”

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), “zone heating can produce energy savings of more than 20 percent compared to heating both occupied and unoccupied areas of your house.”

Tips for Cutting Energy Use Up to 40 Percent:

For those who want to save even more energy, the Radiant Heating and Cooling Handbook calculates that for every 10 degrees the thermostat is lowered, energy consumption is reduced by approximately 40 percent. While saving this amount of energy is certainly desirable, staying comfortable is also important. With Speedheat, users can enjoy the best of both worlds.

Speedheat warms from the ground up and produces evenly heated rooms that are more comfortable at lower temperatures. So, when Speedheat is installed throughout a home, users can easily reduce the thermostat by 10 degrees or more and still remain comfortable.

“Until you have ‘experienced’ electric radiant floor heating, it is difficult to fully comprehend,” says Mr. Pieter Jansens, chairman of Speedheat International. “Because the radiant heat warms ‘you’ and not the air, you actually ‘feel’ warmer at lower thermostat settings. While the temperature around you is lower, your ‘comfort level’ is actually higher.”

In addition to the “under carpet” warming system selected by the Havlish’s, Speedheat also offers electric radiant floor heating panels that can be used under virtually any floor covering. Speedheat’s installed heating panels also feature fully programmable thermostats.

RugBuddy Offers “Zone Heating” with Plug-n-Warm Simplicity:

Another unique “zone heating” option is RugBuddy™ — the only UL-listed heating mat in the world, approved for use under area rugs. Like an electric blanket for the floor, RugBuddy turns regular area rugs into invisible space heaters. It is an ideal solution when installing electric radiant floor heating is not an option and is a safe, energy efficient alternative to a traditional space heater.

More About Speedheat:

Speedheat is the only electric radiant floor heating company in the world with products designed to safely and efficiently warm directly under virtually any flooring material including: exotic stone, marble, granite, tile, floating wood, laminate, vinyl, carpeting and area rugs.

As the inventors of electric radiant floor heating, Speedheat has produced quality heating solutions since 1985 and currently heats more than 30 million square feet of space Internationally. Speedheat has offices in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain and the United Kingdom. Their United States headquarters are based in Woodstock, Georgia.

While relatively new to the United States, Speedheat has started to attract media attention. This Old House magazine featured Speedheat in their “20 of the Year’s Coolest Tools, Gizmos and Gadgets” list for 2004. Speedheat also received coverage in Points North magazine, Atlanta Home Improvement magazine, was profiled on HGTV’s International Builder's Show 2004 program, featured on FloorRadio and FloorDaily.net and has appeared once on the Ask Andrea nationally syndicated home improvement radio show and has been asked to reappear soon.

For more information, please call 1-888-WARM FLOOR or visit www.speedheat.us.

Improving Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving Tips:

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy www.aceee.org

US Department of Energy www.eere.energy.gov/consumer

Sources:

Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook, January 10, 2006

US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Web Site

Radiant Heating and Cooling Handbook, Richard D. Watson and Kirby S. Chapman, 2002

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January 11, 2006

Cell Phone Recycling Leader GRC Wireless Recycling Reaches $3 Million in Contributions to Nonprofit Organizations

GRC Wireless Recycling now sponsors the largest network of community based cell phone recycling programs in North America.

MIRAMAR, FL. (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) JANUARY 11, 2006 -- Wireless recycling leader GRC Wireless Recycling(SM) announced today that its cell phone recycling programs have contributed $3 million to nonprofit organizations. Through its Shelter Alliance® and Recycling Alliance(SM) programs, GRC promotes socially responsible programs that offer significant fundraising opportunities. More than 2,000 organizations in 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico, as well as thousands more supporting businesses, have participated in GRC’s cell phone recycling programs.

“We are very happy to have reached the $3 million milestone. I have always maintained that the measure of our success is evidenced by the amount of money that our programs generate for our nonprofit participants,” said Henry Garcia, founder and CEO of GRC Wireless Recycling. “We are also satisfied in knowing that we are contributing to a worthwhile environmental cause.”

GRC’s flagship program, Shelter Alliance® (www.shelteralliance.net), was founded in 2002 to meet the recycling needs of domestic violence shelters that collected phones from their communities. Today, more than 80% of the domestic violence shelters in the United States actively use Shelter Alliance® as a recycling and fundraising resource. Recycling Alliance(SM) (www.recyclingalliance.com), was founded in 2004 to meet the recycling and fundraising needs of schools, religious and community organizations. Both programs attract significant support from the private sector, as businesses nationwide recycle their phones with GRC to benefit nonprofit participants.

About GRC Wireless Recycling
Founded in 2001, GRC Wireless Recycling (www.grcrecycling.com) has emerged as an industry leader in the management of wireless waste. The company offers organizations of all types profitable solutions for cell phone recycling. GRC’s programs for nonprofits, Shelter Alliance® and Recycling Alliance(SM), service more than 2,000 participants in 50 states, Canada and Puerto Rico. GRC additionally offers programs for wireless industry companies. The company’s Wireless Scrap Recycling(SM) and Wireless Asset Recovery(SM) programs offer wireless retailers, manufacturers and distributors a profitable solution for their stockpiles of non-reusable wireless handsets and boards.

GRC recycles through a blend of “reuse & refining.” Through the “reuse” program, collected handsets are marketed to cellular operators in need of inexpensive, outdated technology. Phones without market value are processed through the company’s environmentally responsible “refining” program that includes shredding, smelting and precious metals reclamation.

GRC is a member of the International Association of Electronics Recyclers, National Recycling Coalition, and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, and is an EPA Waste Wise Endorser. Through its Shelter Alliance® program, the cell phone recycling company is a member of several state domestic violence coalitions.

PRESS CONTACT
Michele Jelaso
GRC Wireless Recycling
954-744-3601

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MicroOptical’s myvu™ Personal Media Viewer Makes U.S. Debut at Macworld

Personal media viewer will accelerate the adoption of Apple’s iPod® Video by providing hands free, head-up access to a large virtual screen.

San Francisco, CA & Boston, MA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 11, 2006 -- The MicroOptical Corporation, the leader in eyewear video viewers for the portable electronics industry, introduced its myvu™ personal media viewer to the U.S. market at the Macworld Conference & Expo. The myvu viewer, which comprises eyewear with built in video viewing and audio systems, revolutionizes the way people watch video with an Apple iPod®. Attendees can have a personal demonstration of the viewer in booth 849 through January 13.

By connecting the small, ultra-light “binocular” eyewear viewer to an iPod, users can watch their favorite music videos, video podcasts and TV shows with a large image right in front of their eyes. Since MicroOptical’s myvu™ viewer works indoors and outdoors, users can experience portable video anywhere, anytime. Because the display and audio systems are built into the eyewear, myvu can be worn in any position -- reclining on an airplane, sitting on a park bench and even lying down on a couch.

“MicroOptical proved the myvu™ viewer’s ability to deliver portable video in France, where under the Orange brand it is paired by France Telecom with a Samsung D600 cell phone,” said Mark Spitzer, CEO of MicroOptical. “We chose Macworld as the venue to debut the product in the U.S. because of the overwhelming response Apple has had for its video iPod. As the iPod changes the way people experience video, the myvu™ viewer will accelerate its adoption by providing hands free, head-up access to a large virtual image. The myvu™ viewer makes watching portable video more practical.”

For more information, visit www.myvu.com or contact Bruce Lampert, MicroOptical’s vice president of sales and business development, at either 781-326-8111 x118.

About MicroOptical
The MicroOptical Corporation is a privately held company based in Westwood, Mass. Its mission is to be the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative eyewear displays that connect to personal, military, industrial and medical electronic devices, ranging from cell phones and media players to patient monitoring equipment and thermal weapon sights. With its patented, proprietary technology and a strategic alliance with Essilor International, the world leader in ophthalmic optical products, MicroOptical is at the forefront of the electronics and wearable display industries. MicroOptical’s video viewers, which represent an ergonomic breakthrough over conventional head-mounted displays, have received widespread industry recognition from e-inSITE, Newsweek, Popular Science, Society of Information Display, Test and Measurement World and Frost and Sullivan. For more information, visit www.microoptical.net.

Contact:
Bruce Lampert
The MicroOptical Corporation
781-326-8111 x118

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maccontrol® System on Display at Macworld

maccontrol LLC®, a Florida corporation, is pleased to announce the launch of its first products at Macworld Expo San Francisco in booth #2329.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) January 11, 2006 -- maccontrol LLC®, a Florida corporation, is pleased to announce the launch of its first products at Macworld Expo San Francisco in booth #2329.

The debut line includes a remote and a connector that control home entertainment gear in an innovative and streamlined way. Via their home’s existing Airport network, users can control their home entertainment system from their Mac, or they can access their Mac and home entertainment system from the maccontrol remote.

The maccontrol connector operates up to four infrared or serial devices, including the iPod®, connecting them via Airport Extreme to a Mac and/or maccontrol remote. The maccontrol remote uses Bonjour to locate and control any maccontrol connector, and is even capable of setting up and using connectors without a Mac. The simple set-up process tailors the system to each user’s individual needs, allowing them to operate every aspect of their home theater with ease.

“With the iPod, Airport Express, and Front Row, Apple® has done an amazing job of bridging the gap between the computer and home entertainment systems.” says Douglas Hirsch, Managing Director. “We just take that last big step and make it easy for people to control both.”

maccontrol is available for pre-order at the Macworld Expo with a special discount only for Macworld attendees. Normally, a bundle including a remote and a connector is $799.90, but during the Expo the bundle is just $649. The product will ship the second quarter of 2006.

About maccontrol
maccontrol® brings your Mac and your home entertainment system together. The company has designed the first system to control any home stereo or entertainment system wirelessly from a Mac. Maccontrol is committed to developing intelligent and empowering home control solutions for Mac users who appreciate the difference.

For more information, contact maccontrol at 120 NE 27th St. Suite 100, Miami, FL 33137, call 305-576-8850, or go to www.maccontrol.com.

maccontrol Contact:
Kyle Killion, Technical Director
Tel: 305-576-8850

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LTB Audio Systems Breaks New Wireless Barriers at This Year's CES in Las Vegas

LTB Audio Systems, the leading manufacturer of true digital 5.1 headphone technology showed off its new line of True Digital 2.4GHz wireless headphones including the revolutionary True 5.1 Version at this year's International CES 2006 in Las Vegas. These wireless 2.4GHz true digital non-compressed audio headphone systems are already starting to become available in stereo at many retailers. The True 5.1 Model will begin to reach stores in mid January.

Teterboro, NJ (PRWEB) January 11, 2006 -- If you were at CES this year and you missed LTB Audio Systems showing off its new line of True Digital Wireless 2.4GHz headphone systems, you missed an amazing new trend in true digital headphone technology. Since 2003 when LTB Audio Systems rolled out its first offering in true 5.1 surround sound headphones, LTB has been wowing consumers with unique patented headphones that truly deliver 5.1 as promised. LTB is now promoting its greatly anticipated True 5.1 wireless model called Cinema 1, it is designed to revolutionize home theater and console gaming.

LTB’s true 5.1 technology used in LTB wired headphones will now take a leap into a high fidelity digital wireless product that utilizes ac3 input from digital audio sources and creates a true 6 channel, distortion free listening experience with the convenience of personal headphones. The utilization of lithium Polymer high capacity batteries and the enhanced attributes of 2.4GHz bandwidth Radio Frequency has enabled the Cinema 1 to be a long playing, quick charging cordless companion to you personal media experience. “Once you put these on, it’s hard to image how you watched a movie without them” says product manager Tony Tong. LTB has already begun taking back orders for the cinema 1 model and has been shipping a similar digital stereo model call Concert since December 1st. of 2005. The technology behind LTB’s wireless headphones is a mix of FSK modulation used in digital network technology and multi-band selections of channels. The True 5.1 Model is equipped with patented Independent Sound Chambers and SafeBass technology, used to protect ones ears against overwhelming Bass levels. LTB has combined several digital technologies in their new wireless line designed to create a definitive signal clarity that is unrivaled by other wireless headphone products on the market today.

LTB Audio Systems focuses attention exclusively on Digital Headphone solutions for Home Theater, Gaming and Audiophiles. LTB will introduce several new two-way communication headphone systems based on Bluetooth Classic 1 and 2.4GHz 2.1 Stereo that will enable VOIP and interactive audio on wireless headphones. Customer's looking to find the LTB 5.1 Headphones can checkout Staples.com, QVC.com, OfficeMax.com, Tigerdirect.com, Newegg.com, Smarthome.com, Techdepot.com or Skymall.com. Also LTB has a company store at www.shopltb.com for LTB Headphones and accessories. Also check the “where to buy” section on LTBaudio.com.

About LTB Audio Systems
LTB, which stands for Listen To Believe, represents a product line focused on providing leading edge audio and multimedia headphones designed to meet the optimal demands of the latest Digital Media in Games, and Movies as well as music and Hi Def Audio. LTB controls various key technology patents that have made them an upcoming leading manufacturer of True surround sound technology products. For more information visit LTB at www.ltbaudio.com.

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Winegard Turns the Triple Play Into an MDU or Residential Home Run™, Adds Triple Stacked HDTV Technology and Remote MDU System Monitoring

All on one existing coax cable, distributing throughout multi-dwelling-units from one connection point.

Burlington, Iowa (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 11, 2006 -- Installers and builders got their first look at Winegard’s newest product, the HOME RUN, at EHX in Anaheim in November and will get another look at CES 2006. Bob Howell, Director Signal Distribution/Off-Air Antenna Business Group, said “Winegard has taken the Triple Play, VoIP, High Speed Broadband Internet and Satellite/Off-Air Video, one step further, by incorporating all the Triple Play services and much more, in one delivery system and bundling them in a new HOME RUN structured wiring box that distributes this package on a single existing RG-6 coax cable.”

First in the new HOME RUN structured wiring box is Multilet™ technology, under an exclusive agreement with Multilet US. Because TV and Ethernet use signals at different frequencies, they can be combined and transmitted on the same existing cable using the new Multilet system, providing High Speed Internet, local VHF/UHF TV broadcasts and Satellite TV (DBS) programming, even HDTV onto a single existing coaxial cable run. This offers multi-dwelling unit installers, the enormous advantage to network or retro-fit an entire MDU project on one existing RG-6 coaxial run. One central distribution point saves time and money, makes retrofits easy, inexpensive, fast and cost efficient. There’s no need to rewire for LAN or Cat-5 to distribute to each room/unit and cross technology capabilities make it completely transparent to fiber, copper cables, satellite or xDSL broadband. To the consumer, Winegard can now offer a product to easily network their home.

Winegard’s has added its new TRIAD™ triple-stacking technology for total HDTV reception. Winegard’s TRIAD takes LNB Technology to the next level. Before TRIAD, a minimum of 2 cables had to be pulled to provide full satellite HDTV signals. TRIAD allows new installations and retrofitting of MDUs and SDUs to receive all HD channels from all three satellites, by stacking all 3 signals and combining them onto a single cable.

And to make this Triple Play Plus™ Bundle absolutely unique, Winegard then added Advanced Media Services’ QuantumAlertTM, under an exclusive agreement with AMS. It provides proactive web-enabled real-time 24/7 remote system that simultaneously monitors the entire MDU IP physical signal distribution network of entire properties, single buildings and/or an individual users IP network. Chris Silk, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at AMS said “AMS’s web-enabled QuantumAlert provides real-time information to the AMS Network Operation Center, allowing AMS technicians to monitor, manage and troubleshoot MDU system status from signal source, through distribution and amplification, to the modem. This network management capability allows AMS to achieve optimum performance with minimal service disruption, minimizing repair time and costly outages, while maximizing optimum user performance and fast resolution. AMS will also provide customized Triple Play design options for each property and attractive revenue sharing programs for MDU owners, while offering outstanding customer service, providing the necessary peace of mind that property managers and owners expect and Winegard requires. And we guarantee it.”

ComponexX™ has been picked as the commercial distributor for the HOME RUN. ComponexX has been supplying products and services to Winegard for over three years. Howell continued “Eddie Diaz, President of ComponexX has consistently stood out among other vendors in his ability to understand and support the technology Winegard desired in penetrating new markets. These efforts were paramount to the success of new Winegard products. Diaz said, “Critical to reaching maximum market potential for the HOME RUN product line will require the development of additional MDU component accessory items for effective signal distribution.” “In addition to Winegard’s relationships”, continued Howell, “Eddie has worked very successfully with the engineers and business development executives in the satellite and telephone industries and will be an invaluable resource in assisting Winegard in achieving product acceptance for the HOME RUN.”

No other Triple Play offering on the market can deliver this Bundle of services on one existing coax cable. Winegard’s HOME RUN products will be on display, live, at CES 2006 in booth #26135 in the South Hall.

If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Bob Howell, Eddie Diaz or Chris Silk, please call Michael Sherman at 319-754-0604 or send an email to e-mail protected from spam bots or access Winegard at www.winegard.com, ComponexX at
www.componexx.com or AMS at www.ams-llc.com.

About Winegard:
The Winegard Company is widely considered an innovator and pioneer in product design, performance and assembly and has consistently adapted to meet the challenges of the ever-changing electronics market. It remains committed to continuous improvement in the quality, cost and delivery of its products and services to effectively meet all of its customer’s needs and currently designs and manufactures more than 1,000 different products in seven product lines distributed in all states and worldwide, including:
• Bundled Signal Distribution: Video, VoIP and High Speed Data and More, on a single existing cable run.
• Satellite Antennas and Mounts: Residential antennas ranging in size from 46 cm to 1 meter.
• Mobile Television Reception Products: RV, Trucking, and Marine applications. Satellite systems ranging from manual crank-up models to automatic satellite tracking systems with GPS/DVB. Off-air antennas including bi-directional and omni-directional VHF/UHF/FM antennas. Ground Antenna Mounts and Accessories.
• Off-Air Antennas: From DC to 5.8 gigs AM/FM/VHF/UHF Antenna Systems, Distribution and Pre-Amplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories
• Telemetry: Medical and Data Antenna Systems, Distribution Amplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories.
• Two-way Fixed/Transportable Mobile Satellite Internet Systems: offers real-time IP, video, voice, audio and data communications virtually anywhere, anytime.
• Wireless Remote Home Control System: Sends the entertainment you want, remotely, where you want it, when you want it.

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Winegard Selects ComponexX™ as Commercial Distributor for New Home Run™ Product Line

Componexx to interface with Winegard and Multilet to ensure MDU us component and equipment compatibility.

Burlington, Iowa (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 11, 2006 -- Winegard Company announced today that it has selected ComponexX, located in Sunrise Florida, to commercially distribute Winegard’s newest product line, the HOME RUN. Bob Howell, Director Signal Distribution/Off-Air Antenna Business Group, said “A technical communications and entertainment revolution is underway. Voice and data have converged and now other entertainment services are joining in. Seeing this coming, Winegard became part of this revolution. We bundling the most-wanted Triple Play services and more under a new HOME RUN brand, while developing sophisticated new technologies, aimed at helping MDU owners and residents take advantage of existing coax cable and networks in many new ways, including easy retrofitting, with piece-of-mind in the process and services. Selecting ComponexX as our commercial distributor for the HOME RUN is the latest step in getting this technology to market.”

Howell continued, “Over the years, I have interacted with dozens of individuals and companies offering products and services to Winegard. Because of his technical expertise and established contacts, I cannot stress enough the importance of Mr. Eddie Diaz, President of ComponexX, to achieving an immediate impact and timely market penetration of our new MDU HOME RUN product line.”

ComponexX specialized in reliable, efficient and less expensive manufacturing of electronic components and accessories for the Structural wire, Data, Video, Satellite and Cable TV industries. With persistent efforts for over 8 years, ComponexX has established a worldwide reputation for top quality, competitive price and excellent service. Diaz said “I was please to receive the “Retailer Choice” JEM Award at Satellite Expo 2005, where installers got their first look at Multilet. ComponexX will not only supply Multilet to Master Distributors, but will interface between Winegard and Multilet to ensure that all newly designed MDU accessory component and equipment items will interface correctly with the Multilet line of products to the US markets I knows so well.”

Winegard Company announced on November 8, that it concluded an exclusive agreement with Macab AB for US rights for Multilet™, providing Winegard the “Triple Play” platform for the distribution of Video, VoIP and Internet services to the multi-dwelling unit, delivering it on one existing coax cable. On December 8, Winegard concluded an agreement with Advances Media Services to be the exclusive supplier of these Triple Play services using this Multilet technology, while adding AMS’s QuantumAlertTM, a proactive web-enabled real-time 24/7 remote system that monitors the entire MDU IP physical signal distribution network, taking Winegard’s Multilet Triple Play to a whole new level.

If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Bob Howell or Eddie Diaz, please call Michael Sherman at 319-754-0604 or send an email to e-mail protected from spam bots.

About ComponexX:
ComponexX specialized in reliable, efficient and less expensive manufacturing of electronic components and accessories for the Structural wire, Data, Video, Satellite and Cable TV industries. With persistent efforts for over 8 years, ComponexX has established a worldwide reputation for top quality, competitive price and excellent service. ComponexX not only produces its own line, but also accepts OEM and ODM projects, including printing and packaging for the retail markets, including programs to aid in product design and development. Manufacturing capabilities includes sheet metal, plastic injection moldings, metal injection moldings, or a combination of these materials, including complete electronic and mechanical assemblies, electrical testing and packing. Special care is given to material analysis, pricing, specifications tooling and sampling. Systematic QC measures are applied during the production and shipping of finished goods to best meet our customer’s requirements, while assuring fast delivery.

ComponexX offers a complete line of:
• Bundled Signal Distribution: Video, VoIP and High Speed Data and More, on a single cable run
• Digital wiring infrastructure components from 5 MHz to 3 GHz
• Data and video combiners from 5-2400 MHz: CFU-1 Combining filter units for 4 apartments, CFS- Outlet wall outlet for TV and Data, DTS- Outlet Digital wall outlet for TV and ITO- Intermediate TV outlet
• Commercial Grade Satellite High Frequency Digital Components 5 – 3000 MHZ: Splitters, Taps, Diplexers, Amplifiers, Multi-switches, Power inserters, Attenuators,
Voltage blocks and Grounding blocks
• Commercial Grade Cable TV Digital Components 5—1000 MHZ: Digital splitters, Directional couplers, Outdoor trunk line passives, Digital amplifiers, Fixed value equalizers, Attenuators, Voltage blocks and Terminators
• Accessories: Connectors RG-6, RG-59, Hard-line connectors, Wall plates, Coaxial cable, Installation tools, Telephone and data jacks and all components for coaxial and data infrastructure installations

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Heidelberg Instruments Introduces a Table-Top Maskless Lithography System

Heidelberg Instruments announced the development of a table top maskless lithography system, the µPG101.

Heidelberg, Germany (PRWEB) January 12, 2006 -- Heidelberg Instruments announced the development of a table top maskless lithography system, the µPG101.

The µPG101 is an extremely economical and easy to use Micro Pattern Generator for direct write applications as well as low volume mask making. It is also perfectly suitable for rapid prototyping of 2D and 3D microstructures on substrates up to 4 inches by 4 inches, and is capable of exposing features down to 5 microns, with an address grid of 100nm.

The µPG101 maskless lithography system offers a very small footprint of 60cm by 60cm. It presents a highly flexible, out of the box tool which is capable of layer to layer alignment through its integrated camera system. Applications include MEMS, BioMEMS, Integrated Optics, Micro Fluidics, µTAS, or similar areas requiring microstructures

About Heidelberg Instruments, GmbH: With an installation base of more than 250 systems in over 30 countries, Heidelberg Instruments is a world leader in production of high precision maskless lithography systems. These systems are used for direct writing and photomask production by some of the most prestigious universities and industry leaders in the areas of MEMS, BioMEMS, Nano Technology, ASICS, TFT, Plasma Displays, Micro Optics, and many other related applications.

Heidelberg Instruments, GmbH
Alexander Forozan
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Phone: +49 6221 3430 73
www.himt.de

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More Ergonomic Products from Ergo-Items.com

January 9th 2006 - www.ergo-items.com , one of the Internet’s hottest ergonomic product web sites, is pleased to announce its online launch and into the upper echelon of quality ergonomic item suppliers. Blazing to the lead and setting the standard for online ergonomic product suppliers; Ergo-Items has established a product web site that will help prevent repetitive strain injuries.

(PRWEB) January 11, 2006 -- These days more and more people are working from a desk; and with the influx of computers into the home; ergonomic products are a hot topic. Office workers and Internet surfers alike will be relieved to know that there is an affordable online solution to locating ergonomic products. www.ergo-items.com , one of the fastest growing sources for ergonomic items on the Internet, is designed to make it fast and easy for shoppers to find the ergonomic items they need.

Ergo-Items has created a refreshing web site offering a wide variety of ergonomic products: the great distinction between web sites being the quality of the products and notoriety of the web site’s advertiser list. This, for the web surfer is what Ergo-Items has succeeded in creating. It is a goal of Ergo-Items to help prevent the spread of medical conditions such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The company is helping to achieve this goal by offering superior quality products by a host of top brand names. If the company it keeps judges one, then Ergo-Items is right on track. Both the need for ergonomic items and the brand recognition has helped spur the growth of www.ergo-items.com the future is looking bright for this consumer concerned firm who has secured key relationships with a staggering team of brand name ergonomic product merchants.

Keeping with the company mandate of the web site founders to offer the highest quality ergonomic items, by the best name brands available; Ergo-Items has certainly kept the pace in this daunting task; Ergo-Items offers the highest quality ergonomic products for you, simply because that is what the web site was built to do!

The creators of Ergo-Items admit that they were pleasantly surprised at the positive feedback the have been receiving so soon after their initial site launch. Mrs. Lucinda Stevenson of Antioch, California has this to say; “I work as a personal secretary in a medium sized accounting firm. The majority of my day is spent with phone in hand or fingers on the keyboard. Three months ago I finally went to the doctor over constant pain in my wrists and lower back. Needless to say I was told I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and that the back pain was likely caused by long periods sitting in my desk chair. While the road to recovery is long and now includes a regular exercise regimen, I wanted to pass on a thank you for the ‘Endurance Armrest’ I recently purchased from your site. It’s wonderful!”

New visitors www.ergo-items.com will notice the visually pleasing and straightforward layout for ease of use. www.ergo-items.com was created with both the experienced and novice user in mind. The project team of Ergo-Items felt that a user-friendly design was extremely important. This creative forethought is instantly notable when a user brings up the front page and sees everything well laid out. Indeed people looking to make an online purchase will be drawn to the web site for the simple fact that you do not get lost when looking for a particular ergonomic item. Categories are clearly listed in the left hand margin, and as well; Ergo-Items presents a free resource page for consumers to do a little more research before making a purchase. Ergo-Items redefines the term ‘streamline’ with its sharp and clean design. Innovative products and the fresh look help serve consumer’s interests.

Office workers can suffer from many kinds of ergonomic caused CTD’s (Cumulative Trauma Disorders); these medical conditions include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and various other kinds of tendon inflammation. It was not until fairly recently that these disorders were diagnosed as being caused in the workplace. In the past consumers had to spend time to find items that could have relieve their CTD orientated pain. Thankfully much of this headache has been eliminated by Ergo-Items.

About Latest Ergo-Items
www.ergo-items.com is a frontrunner in the ergonomic product market; boasting a fine number product lines by top brand names. This easy to use web site was created to help others suffering from ergonomic related conditions and to fill a serious need in the online market. Easy to read and so simple to use; simply point and click to view the item you are interested in. A thoughtful web site, with everything you want and need in an ergonomic web site; without any hassles or headaches. For more information, please visit www.ergo-items.com

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Fry’s Electronics to Distribute SchmartBoard|ez Technology

SchmartBoard, a manufacturer of a new type of tool to help engineers, students and hobbyists create electronic circuits, has signed silicon valley based Fry’s Electronics to distribute and market its technology. As interest and demand continue to grow, SchmartBoard has begun to add first tier distributors.

Fremont, CA (PRWEB) January 11, 2006 -- SchmartBoard, a manufacturer of a new type of tool to help engineers, students and hobbyists create electronic circuits, has signed silicon valley based Fry’s Electronics to distribute and market its technology. As interest and demand continue to grow, SchmartBoard has begun to add first tier distributors.

“Every engineer I know goes to Fry’s to buy small volumes of electronic components, including prototyping supplies,” said Neal Greenberg, VP of sales and marketing at SchmartBoard. “Through Fry’s 32 locations, and its online channel Outpost.com, anyone interested in electronics will have access to our technology.”

Fry’s expects a high level of interest in the new product line which makes it possible for virtually anyone to hand solder integrated circuits (ICs), even BGA (Ball Grid Array) without the advanced hand soldering skills that were once required.

“This significantly expands the potential market from experts in soldering to virtually anyone with an interest in electronics,” said Greenberg.

About SchmartBoard (www.schmartboard.com)
SchmartBoard is committed to helping engineers, students, and hobbyists develop electronic circuits faster, easier, and less expensively than previously possible. At SchmartBoard, our three-word mission statement is "Electronics for Everyone".

About Fry’s Electronics (www.frys.com & www.outpost.com)
Fry's was founded as a Silicon Valley retail electronics store to provide a one-stop-shopping environment for the Hi-Tech Professional. Fry's continues to keep hi-tech professionals supplied with products representing the latest technological trends and advances in the personal computer marketplace. Fry's retails over 50,000 electronic items within each store, now totaling 32. There are currently 7 stores in Northern California, 9 stores in Southern California, 8 stores in Texas, 2 stores in Arizona, and 1 store each in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. The stores range in size from 50,000 to over 180,000 square feet. Fry's also provides customers with added shopping opportunities via its online center at Fry's Outpost.com.

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TelePlus Enterprises,Inc (NASDAQ OTCBB:TLPE) Last Month Featured in ItsaboutFinance.com Business Review: Buys 3rd Largest Sprint Wireless Reseller (CDMA) Liberty Wireless!

CONTACT:
Institutional IR Inquiries
Investor Relations
866-699-3388

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http://www.agoracom.com

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AVLTrack And Vortex Geo Integrates Alltigo's LT100 Solution With Their Backend Tracking Application Software

Working in the cooperation AVLTrack, Vortex Geo and Alltigo Inc. will offer a web based fleet management and tracking software solution. This unique combination of the technologies will be offered to the licensees outside and inside Canada, respectively.

Toronto, ON, Canada (PRWEB) January 11, 2006 –- AVLTRACK a provider of location tracking application, Vortex Geo, developer and a provider of location tracking applications, and Alltigo Inc., a developer of compact electronic location devices, today announced the integration of Alltigo LT100 system into an AVLTrack and Vortex Geo product offerings. Using Alltigo devices and AVLTrack backend software international providers of tracking services can offer to end users high quality service with friendly and easy to use interface. Combination of Alltigo devices and Vortex Geo tracking service is available to the Canadian customers.

Alltigo's LT100 system consists of Location Tracking Device – LT100 and SDK. LT100 integrates the 12-channel assisted GPS (AGPS) receiver, and GeoHelix GPS antenna to create a new Adaptive Assisted-GPS (AAGPS) enabled location tracking solution. This, along with a sophisticated user profiles (power saving, standard, continual) and extreme power management algorithm enables LT100 to covers wide range of tracking applications. LT100 uses wireless modem to communicate its location and receive commands over a GSM/GPRS mobile phone network, via TCP/IP (as primary 2-way means of communication), or SMS (short message service, as backup means of communication). Weighing 80gr (2.8 ounce) and measuring 90 x 48 x 20mm (3.5 x 1.9 x 0.8"), the LT100 offers a quad-band engine (850/900/1800/1900). The system's Lithium-ion battery has life time of up to 5 days and its on-board memory can store up to 60,000 locations.

To activate the device, a standard SIM card from a local service provider is all that is needed. No additional monthly services are required in most cases. The LT100's exclusive AAGPS (Adaptive Assisted GPS) technology enables positioning even in environments with restricted satellite signal availability.

Alltigo SDK provides development platform for integration of the Alltigo LT100 and future devices into 3rd party systems. Integrators can easily configure geo fence, time and speed monitoring, view location maps, view routes traveled through time, and receive monitoring alerts as instant messages, in the same way as MSN and Yahoo messenger are operating. Alltigo SDK is designed for easy integration with any kind of enterprise solutions and 3rd party software packages. Alltigo Monitor and enabling Software Development Kit (SDK) are available for free, at Alltigo Community Portal.

“The Alltigo's device integration with our state of the art web base application will provide first class solution for all providers and their users” said Mr. Jean Brunelle, President, Avltrack.

“AVLTrack's quick integration of Alltigo's LT100 system is another proof of ease of use of Alltigo's SDK” said Mr. Nenad Lazovic, Engineering Director, Alltigo Inc.

About AVLTrack-
Provider of tracking system application in Canada on the Telus Mobility network and developer of tracking white label software platform internationally AVLTrack is a subsidy of Radio Service LCT Inc privately owned company established in Montreal Canada

AVLTrack contact:
Jean Brunelle,
President
7537 Henri-Bourassa East
Montreal, Quebec, H1E 1N9
Phone: (514) 984-6988
Web: http://www.avltrack.com

About Vortex Geo:
Vortex Geo is offering vehicle and portable tracking product on the Bell Mobility network. In the near future the offer will be extended to the Rogers and Kore Wireless networks. Vortex Geo is a subsidiary of Vortex Solution Inc, a developer of web based and wireless software, based in Montreal Canada

Vortex Geo contact:
Guy Michon,
President
5763 Boul St-Laurent
Montreal, Quebeck, H2T 1S9
Phone: (514) 278-7575
Web: http://www.vortexgeo.com

About Alltigo:
Alltigo Inc is a private, Canadian based technology company, founded by engineers with extensive experience in enterprise applications and the integration of small electronic devices in those systems. With keen insight into the needs of consumers, small businesses and enterprises alike, Alltigo is working on solutions that can scale from a single customer to the enterprise level, where customers control the level of service and related expenses. Utilizing only commodity-type services, readily available with well-defined interfaces, such as Global Positioning Systems, Wireless Networks, Internet, Web Services, and Instant Messaging, Alltigo is able to offer significant value to its customers at attractive prices.

Alltigo contact:
Nenad Lazovic
Engineering Director
Alltigo Inc.
3044 Bloor Street West, Suite 291
Toronto, Ontario, M8X 2Y8
Canada
Phone: (416)-352-5430
Fax: (416)-352-5430
Web: http://www.alltigo.com

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IntelliScanner Unveils Personal Home Inventory Package For Mac OS X + Windows

IntelliScanner Corporation today unveiled the new IntelliScanner Home Inventory bundle for Mac OS X and Windows.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 10, 2006 -- IntelliScanner Corporation today unveiled the new IntelliScanner Home Inventory bundle for Mac OS X and Windows, offering a complete solution for keeping track of assets and belongings in any home. The complete kit includes an award-winning IntelliScanner personal barcode reader, asset and media tracking software, along with 250 pre-printed barcode tags to place on any object.

"There's never been a better time to organize your stuff," said Paul Scandariato, Director, IntelliScanner Corporation. "IntelliScanner personal barcode technology makes it easy to build a detailed list of your home assets, books, furniture, media, cables, art, and more."

The new Home Inventory bundle features:

IntelliScanner barcode reader for scanning retail barcodes (from books, movies, CDs, games, and other items) and pre-printed IntelliScanner Asset Tags. The scanner works with included companion software to help organize assets.

Included Home Assets software: track any kind of item with IntelliScanner barcode technology and an included pack of pre-printed asset tags. Users can print reports, burn detailed information to a CD for insurance purposes, track depreciation, store digital photos, and much more.

Included Media Collector software: organize books, movies, music, and games with barcode technology, filling in all of the details automatically.

250 pack of IntelliScanner Asset Tags, pre-printed with unique barcode values for tagging any kind of item.

Pricing, Requirements & Availability

Home Inventory bundle is now available at introductory pricing of $179.00 for the corded USB model, and $279.00 for the Portable model (featuring Bluetooth wireless technology or PC serial). Prices will increase to $199/$299, respectively, after Friday, January 13th.

For more information, please visit: http://www.intelliscanner.com/products/homeinventory/

About IntelliScanner Corporation
IntelliScanner delivers intelligent barcode organization products -- complete packages that include everything needed to organize items in a home or business. The company's award-winning IntelliScanner barcode readers for Windows and Mac OS X deliver comprehensive, easy-to-use solutions for personal collecting, inventory control, wine tracking, lending management, grocery shopping, and more.

Contact: (800) 550-5470, or visit us at http://www.intelliscanner.com

Press Contact:
Paul Scandariato
IntelliScanner Corp.
(919) 412-2054

http://www.intelliscanner.com/press/

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PhatWare Releases PhatPad 3.0 for Windows Mobile-based Devices

Upgraded software gives mobile users a complete note-taking experience with voice notes, today screen add-on, customizable toolbars and more.

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB via MobilityNewswire) January 10, 2006 -- PhatWare Corporation, a leading provider of software products and professional services for mobile and desktop computers, announces PhatPad 3.0 to provide mobile professionals with more creative options for taking notes and to make notes easily accessible anywhere. PhatPad is an award-winning notes organizer for Microsoft Windows-based devices, Tablet and Desktop PCs that allows users to draw pictures, write text and create animation on a virtual scratch pad.

The main new features of PhatPad 3.0 include the ability to add voice notes, a Today Screen add-on and a two customizable toolbars. Voice notes allow the consumer to record and replay a spoken note and add it to a PhatPad document. Because of PhatPad’s extensive creative tools, version 3.0 offers two popup toolbars that can be edited to include the user’s most-utilized tools.

“PhatPad 3.0 offers avid note-takers more user options than ever before,” said Stan Miasnikov, president of PhatWare. “With PhatPad, Tablet and Windows Mobile users can create a diagram, label the parts and add a voice note to explain what the diagram means. It’s a great tool for mobile professionals.”

The new version of PhatPad has a Today Screen add-on that allows Windows Mobile users to quickly access the most recently created or modified PhatPad documents and voice notes directly from the Windows Mobile Today Screen. If a PhatPad document contains a voice note, it can be played directly from the Today Screen without opening the PhatPad document.

PhatPad 3.0 has several additional features that improve usability, such as the new file manager with note preview that allows the user to preview all pages in the PhatPad document before opening them and change the page order during the document preview. A new search dialog box gives users easy access to found notes. While supporting older Windows Mobile based devices, PhatPad 3.0 takes advantage of the new features found in Windows Mobile 5.0-based devices such as built-in camera support, soft-key menus and others.

Version 3.0 provides better integration with the most recent versions of CalliGrapher, PhatWare’s handwriting recognition software for Windows Mobile, and PenOffice, PhatWare’s handwriting recognition for Tablet and Desktop PCs. PhatPad 3.0 also offers improved integration with the built-in Tablet PC handwriting recognition engine. Additional enhancements include improved support for landscape mode and devices with square screen displays, and customizable background, pen, and grid colors for notes.

“Windows Mobile-based devices help users stay on top of their career and personal life by enabling better access, control and use of their information while away from their PC,” said Chris Hill Group Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation. “PhatWare’s PhatPad 3.0 helps users create notes with text, drawings, animation and audio enabling them to be more productive wherever their active lives take them.”

The application works on Pocket PC 2003 or later devices based on Windows Mobile 4.2 or later and Tablet and Desktop PCs with Windows 2000 or later. PhatPad 3.0 is available at www.phatware.com for $29.95. Registered users of previous versions of PhatPad can upgrade the product for $19.95. For more information about PhatPad 3.0 or PhatWare’s additional award-winning products, visit www.phatware.com.

About PhatWare
Founded in October 1997, PhatWare Corporation is a leading provider of easy to use powerful software products and professional services for the mobile and desktop computing marketplace. PhatWare specializes in handwriting recognition, digital ink, note taking, and database and network management software development. The company exclusively manages development, support and distribution of ParaGraph® CalliGrapher® and PenOffice handwriting recognition products. PhatWare Corporation is a Microsoft Certified Partner, Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner and Microsoft Tablet PC Premier Partner. To learn more about PhatWare, visit www.phatware.com.

* PhatWare is a registered trademark of PhatWare Corp. Other product, company, or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

Press Contact:
Dittoe Public Relations
Billi Cruse
317.202.2280 x17

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Interactive Program Guides To Go “New Media”

New white paper from The Diffusion Group predicts that today’s TV-based interactive program guide will soon give way to trans-platform “Personal Entertainment Guide.”

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 10, 2006 – According to new white paper from The Diffusion Group, today’s relatively static TV search guide – one tethered to a set-top box and TV – will soon be replaced by a more dynamic, personalized entertainment guide that will serve not only the TV viewing experience, but Internet and mobile video consumption as well. The number of consumers using a “personal entertainment guide” or PEG will surge to almost 800 million and create more than $1.4 in global licensing revenue by 2010.

“Given the pending shift by both viewers and content providers away from predetermined and static TV subscriptions and toward time- and place-shifting content consumption, the IPG must respond in kind,” said Colin Dixon, author of the white paper and senior analyst with The Diffusion Group. “What will emerge is a ‘personal entertainment guide’ or PEG that capitalizes on many of the techniques pioneered on the web in the areas of search, behavior prediction, and distributed computing and thus be more attuned to the viewer’s preferences and capable of spanning a multitude of consumer devices, both stationary and portable.”

Increasingly, video content owners are looking to leverage both traditional and “new media” conduits such as broadband and high-speed cellular networks to push their content to consumers regardless of time or location. Last week’s Consumer Electronics Show provided ample evidence of these new strategies as “old-school” content purveyors announced partnerships with network operators, silicon and software players, and search giants.

“As these initial efforts begin to bare fruit, the importance of a consistent user interface and content guide will become increasingly important,” said Dixon. “Given how competitive these markets will be, the importance of a superior program guide cannot be underestimated. A poor or inflexible interface leads directly to unhappy viewers, falling average revenue per unit (ARPU), and increased churn.”

This new white paper, The IPG Goes New Media, is available for free download at TDG’s website at www.thediffusiongroup.com. The white paper provides a summary and overview of TDG’s latest “new media” report, Program Guides at the Crossroad: The IPG Gets Personal, which offers a more extensive examination of the various technological and economic trends underlying the move to PEGs (e.g. search, end-user behavior, multi-platform distribution); the impact of PEGs on video advertising; the importance of metadata in the PEG environment; profiles of leading EPG and emerging PEG players; global forecasts for broadband-enabled versus traditional set-top box deployments; and global forecasts for PEG licenses.

About The Diffusion Group (TDG)

The Diffusion Group is a strategic research and consulting firm focused on the new media and digital home markets. Using a unique blend of consumer insights, executive-level consultants, and hands-on technical experts, we produce more than just research - we create Intelligence in Action™.

TDG is committed to providing market research and strategic consulting services based on conservative, real-world analysis and forecasts grounded in consumer research.

For more information about The Diffusion Group, visit our website at www.thediffusiongroup.com.

Contact:
Andy Tarczon
469.287.8060

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January 10, 2006

Announcing Design Process Coaching Services to Enable Predictable IC Design Execution

Jorvig Consulting today extends its leadership in the development of high efficiency design teams through the deployment of “Design Process Coaching” services resulting in enhanced predictability during product design execution. Through the coaching experience design teams will gain a hands on understanding of the expanded scope of activities and deliverables that must be identified and managed to enable timely, predictable and accurate project execution from concept to production release.

Chandler, AZ (PRWEB) January 10, 2006 – Jorvig Consulting today extends its leadership in the development of high efficiency design teams through the deployment of “Design Process Coaching” services resulting in enhanced predictability during product design execution.

For many design teams, predictable design execution to the plan is a goal always sought after, although frequently it remains unachieved. Highly effective design teams are those that share a vision to view and manage the design landscape from a broader perspective that goes beyond typical CAD/CAE driver design tasks. Absolute clarity on all tasks must include the supporting non-CAD activities, enabling teams the crisp execution that is frequently unattained by many.

A first step towards attaining a new level of execution comes from a belief that all the supporting tasks for a project will not be known at the outset. The mission must be to find what is not already widely known, looking for subtle disconnects that prevent smooth flow of information through design, from concept to production. Deliverables necessary to feed into later tasks must be considered. The undertaking must also identify the tasks and deliverables that are required to sustain the success of product engineering, test, systems and marketing in their part of the project. Conclusion of these activities produces a design process that must be managed by design.

The “Design Process Coaching” announced today by Jorvig Consulting works with the design team to identify the comprehensive set of tasks and deliverables required. The ability to manage these items to successful closure will be realized through participation in this coaching relationship. Completion of the coaching relationship will yield the following capabilities for the team:
* The use of formal Discovery and Solution to identify and remedy holes in the design process.
* Mechanisms for managing feature creep (scope change)
* Development of comprehensive plans that are aggressive, yet attainable.
* A design team that will meet their commitment to the business; they will be predictable.
* Capability to define design team deliverables that will enable the success of product development members outside of design.

“Skills that focus on management of the design process are typically underdeveloped in teams where the management contribution is largely on the technical engineering aspects of projects” says Jeff Jorvig, President of Jorvig Consulting. “These skills are also immature in newly formed teams, such as those that would be found in startups”. The coaching experience Jorvig Consulting offers mentors design managers and their teams on the development, documentation and implementation of a design process that encompasses the wide range of design activities that must be effectively managed by design.

“Predictability in the execution of design milestones is what our customers attain through the coaching services” says Jorvig. Newly developed design process skills produce a product design organization that is able to exceed the expectations that are based on historic team performance to date.

About Jorvig Consulting, Inc.
Jorvig Consulting provides services to enhance product design team execution. The solutions jointly developed with our clients enable design teams to experience a newfound freedom from surprises during project execution. The business result is a predictable design project that enables the business objectives. http://www.jorvigconsulting.com

Contact Information: Jeff Jorvig at 480-895-0478.

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SLAPPA Announces Release New Storage Case for iPod Nano

SLAPPA Distribution LLC., today announced the launch of its new SLAPPA® SlipScreen for the iPod nano just in time for this year’s CES tradeshow and the NAMM Show, where SLAPPA plans to exhibit this year.

(PRWEB) January 10, 2006 -- SLAPPA Distribution LLC., today announced the launch of its new SLAPPA® SlipScreen for the iPod nano just in time for this year’s CES tradeshow and the NAMM Show, where SLAPPA plans to exhibit this year at exhibit booth 7431.

The SLAPPA SlipScreen for the iPod nano is designed with a sleek outer appearance to protect your iPod nano from daily abuse. Built out of a shock-absorbent and lightweight PU material, the SlipScreen offers complete click wheel coverage and Dock Connector access, with a removable belt clip for ez transport. Each SlipScreen package also comes with a free gift of Screen and Body Protectors for added scratch protection for your iPod nano.

“We at SLAPPA decided to help out Apple by making the iPod even hotter, with much needed protection and individual personality,” says Dustin Garis, Director of Marketing for SLAPPA.

SLAPPA will be exhibiting at the 2006 NAMM Show in booth number 7431.

The SLAPPA SlipScreen for the iPod nano is now available for only $14.99 at www.slappa.com (MSRP $19.99).

About SLAPPA Distribution LLC.
SLAPPA Distribution LLC. is a distributor of digital storage cases and accessories for digital products that are sold under the “SLAPPA” brand name. SLAPPA products have been recognized as “ground breaking” and “the best available,” and can be found at retail outlets around the globe.

SLAPPA’s innovative team continues to produce quality style savvy designs for digital gear, such as CD/DVD storage cases. For more information on SLAPPA, visit the website at www.slappa.com.

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PLANT ENGINEERING Magazine Honors the Electrophysics® HotShot® Industrial Thermography Camera With Product of the Year Award

The Electrophysics HotShot has been named "2005 Product of the Year" by PLANT ENGINEERING MAGAZINE.

Fairfield, NJ (PRWEB) January 10, 2006 -- Electrophysics, a leading manufacturer of thermal cameras, is pleased to announce that HotShot, its cutting-edge thermography camera, has been selected as the 2005 PLANT ENGINEERING magazine Product of the Year. Voted on by the 100,000 Plant Engineering subscribers, the award is a highly prized recognition of design excellence in the field of instrumentation. HotShot combines superior performance and best in class ergonomic design in a low-cost and highly featured package. Electrophysics is honored to be a part of this award that not only encompasses prestige, but is a symbol of quality and innovation in the industry.

Since its first issue in 1947, PLANT ENGINEERING magazine has stood as the leading problem-solving information source for America's industrial plant engineers. It has won virtually every readership study in its field over the past 20 years and well over 100 studies in all. The PLANT ENGINEERING Product of the Year contest is in its 18th year and the awards are among the most sought-after distinctions by manufacturers when establishing new products in the plant engineering industry. The Product of the Year Awards will be presented on March 20, 2006 at a black-tie reception in Rosemont, IL during the National Plant Engineering and Management Show in March 2006.

An entirely new concept in industrial inspection data collection, the HotShot is the world’s first thermography camera with an integrated data logger functionality and icon-based user interface. The camera was designed for industrial inspection of high voltage electrical systems, production machinery and buildings. The HotShot also features a unique rotating thermal camera head that enables a proper perpendicular view of electrical and mechanical systems from floor level to overhead while maintaining an optimal display angle and hand position, even when operating in tight spaces.

The HotShot integrates a high performance micro-bolometer infrared sensor that delivers sharp, highly sensitive thermal images. An easy-to-use joystick control and 3.5” LCD touch screen with on screen control buttons help to facilitate the identification of inspection point locations, incident information and observation details that can later be automatically incorporated into reports. A Compact Flash? accessory port provides an industry standard interface for a wide range of existing and future accessory devices including CF memory cards, a WiFi card and a miniature hands-free viewfinder. The USB port and active sync provides an easy method for downloading data to a computer. In addition, the HotShot is also extremely lightweight, weighing a mere 1.8 lbs and features a low-power design that will run for 4 hours on a single charge.

Headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, Electrophysics develops advanced thermal imaging, near infrared and night vision systems for use in a host of imaging applications. Since 1969, Electrophysics has maintained its focus on delivering products that reflect the company’s exceptional engineering capabilities to meet specific real world demands while keeping pace with rapidly evolving imaging technologies. The Company has realized exceptional growth as a result of its customer-centric philosophy and remains firmly committed to continually innovating its products in order to enhance the experience of end-users. Electrophysics is vertically integrated with expertise in complex signal processing, optics, embedded software, PC software applications development and hardware design.

For additional information and full specifications, please visit the HotShot product page at www.electrophysics.com

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January 09, 2006

New 4-Color Breakthrough 140 Inch “Big Screen” T.V. - HIGH DEF. Technology Release At Less Than $1K From Pen Motion Pictures Corp.

A new breakthrough combination design LCD/DLP, 1920 x 1080 i/p, cable, DVD, PC and Mac input compatible - compact (12 lbs.) home entertainment system, incorporating the additional primary color yellow, was demonstrated in Las Vegas by Pen Motion Pictures Corp… The future of ultra high definition big screen T.V. performance is coming to consumers, with a super affordable - less than $1,000 price tag. Advanced quantum physics based design enabled low costs and is bringing $30,000 system performance plus “the future” of ultra high resolution and other breakthrough benefits to home entertainment customers today.

LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 8, 2006 –- The worldwide electronics and home entertainment industry was “rocked” late this week by the last minute High Definition advanced technology release and demonstrations of Pen Motion Picture Corp.’s new “game-changer” 140 inch (diag.) screen “digital” mini-projector T.V. home entertainment system prototype technology.

Hot out of development – this ultra high performance breakthrough T.V. system is now prepared to offer home consumers and commercial system users a significant new level of bright/crisp/clear upgraded images in Four (4) primary colors - instead of the current industry’s prior art three (3) color limitation. Plus - 3,500 ANSI lumen performance.

Another admirable plus is this new home entertainment system’s unparalleled 12,000-hour bulb life – eclipsing the current industry systems’ less than 2,000-hour bulb service life. In addition to providing the highest available performance, the new PMP system’s low cost - long life projector bulb eliminates the major problem of continuous heavy bulb replacement expenses involving the costly $350-$1000 bulb changes now being experienced by the prior-art home entertainment equipment system’s users by enabling replacement of their new design bulb (less than $100 cost) 600% less often.

This new evolutionary technology evidently is “not” appearing from Out-of-the Blue – it’s the result of over 30 years of cutting edge advanced R&D industry experience by world renowned maverick atomic physist / scientist and electronic system design engineer Nelson Camus PhD. Dr. Camus began his scientific career by developing a working T.V. station in his cellar at the young age of 17 – in a foreign nation where private telecommunications use and ownership were prohibited. His further study of the phenomena and origin of atmospheric lightning led to his discovery of the exact basis and mechanism that causes lightning – he advanced to develop the super high gain FM “pineapple antenna, worked for various companies, including the CIA – he then was credited w. building and conducting the first cellular phone demonstration in Miami in ’78, he is the inventor of the “Urine” Powered Battery, and other innovative devices, upon making a then thought to be “impossible” successful audio technology demonstration he was commissioned to build Pink Floyd’s secret design audio (sub woofer) speaker technology, in collaboration with MDG their R&D team developed the AC Battery for converting / perfectly synchronizing and scheduling renewable and/or conventional energy generators to the grid for “blackout” prevention plus enabling exclusive discount cost “off-peak” building power operation – from dispatchable “energy storage”. With their breakthrough design energy conversion device, The Mag Amp Genset - designed to capture and lower the power grid’s E.M.F. radiation losses (..the alleged cancer causing component) – it generates to enable increased productivity for electric utility Wind Turbines (preventing the Wind industries’ major problem – no wind intermittency) to supply reliable 100% pollution FREE high quality real time power and/or efficiency recharge their 90% efficient Hybrid ATP Lithium Ion Pb batteries – for later pure wave A.C. power dispatch to cover the daily Peak Demand. …Plus their latest development – the room temp. hyper-conductor enabled “PLASMA INDUCTOR” reduces multiple power-plant air pollution (emissions) and reduces fossil fuel consumption by creating a modified atmosphere to “effect” the combustion air’s normal “fire extinguishing” Nitrogen content – which comprises approximately 78% of the air mass - to optimize and increase combustion system efficiency for both stationary power plants and or any transportation applications requiring combustion air.

Due to PMP’s last minute breakthrough development of the “Neltron” Digital Mini-Projector – finalized only days before this year’s Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show, the scenario resulted in an inability to successfully prepare a booth and exhibit at the current ‘06 CES.

In order to accommodate interested clients, Pen Motion Picture Corp. executive officers have set up a satellite office at the MIRAGE HOTEL – Room #10089, near the ’06 International CE Show, to enable mini-projector demonstrations and interviews with interested press representatives. PMP officials are currently conducting meetings with consumer electronics distribution companies and have established contacts w. various o.e.m. electronic industry executives – who were significantly impacted with the “news” and now, after seeing the PMP Projector’s specs. and extraordinary picture quality, realize the economic and technological consequences and hurdles they must overcome in order to assure their next year’s HD system sales and maintain profitability. Plus, due to the latest word by friendly industry rep. insiders who (allegedly) reported to PMP officials that a confederation of leading “major” big screen HD companies have already demanded that Texas Instruments (suppliers of the prior-art industry’s DLP component – one potentially used in the PMP system) made attempts to block PMP’s supply of these components). Folks, things are heating up.

If this “big bully” strategy is true, it proves that industry players are very concerned about similar challenges and changes to their future economic status caused by the PEN Corp’s breakthrough home entertainment mini-projector development. This comes along with “news” of their (PMP Corps.) latest already incorporated Hyper-conductor audio technology for high performance upgrade and replacement of prior-art Dolby system technology.

The new mini-projector systems are currently NOT available at retail stores, but are scheduled for availability within several months – pending current manufacturing and distribution meetings and negotiations. For consumers - please check your local newspapers and stores’ advertisements for pending scheduled retail sale costs and system availability.

For additional information on Pen Motion Picture Corp. technologies, or to arrange an executive meeting with PMP officials now visiting the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show, or to schedule a press interview w. demonstration, joint venture proposals, licensing, or distribution opportunities please contact Stephen Schwika at 1/570-443-7892 or visit: www.penmotionpictures.com .

Contact:
Stephen Schwika, Business Development Manager (for CES Executive Assistance)
Pen Motion Pictures Corp.
570/ 443-7892
http://www.penmotionpictures.com

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Innoviti Introduces Wireless Internet Solution for Global Travelers

Innoviti Communications LLC., (“Innoviti”) today announced the launch of vaayu™ Professional, a global roaming wireless dial-up adaptor for international travelers. vaayuTM has been selling in the Asia Pacific market since 2005. vaayu™ Professional is an enhanced version of vaayuTM, specially designed keeping in mind the communication needs of a global traveler.

Florida (PRWEB) January 7, 2006 -- Even with the availability of various Internet access technologies, travelers who do extensive international travel (global travelers) often resort to using dial-up for connecting to the Internet. This is either due to non-availability of other access technologies or due to other access methods being very expensive, especially during international roaming. Market data from international Internet access service providers indicates that as of Sep 2005, as high as 84% of Internet access while traveling internationally happened through dial-up. The high roaming charges and non-uniformity in access standards across the globe have resulted in slow wireless Internet adoption in this market segment.

vaayu™ Professional is based on Innoviti’s vaayu™ technology, and is specially designed keeping a global traveler in mind. It is a wireless adaptor that provides users the convenience of going wireless by simply attaching a tiny dongle (less than 2 sq. inches) to their laptop’s modem and another dongle to their telephone socket. The users can then connect to the Internet as usual, without any software installation or configuration changes to their laptops. vaayu™ Professional enables users to go wireless on their own, with no wireless access charges or additional infrastructure requirement.

“Wireless Internet access is a key productivity enhancement tool; consumer research studies have indicated that using vaayuTM resulted in 12% increase in Internet usage time due to the convenience the solution offered. The result is increased productivity and enhanced experience to users besides increased revenues for ISPs as international access is billed by the hour by ISPs.”, said Kaushal Singh, Vice President Business Development, Innoviti.

The product is compatible with all operating systems, including Windows 98, Windows 2000, XP, Linux, Mac OS X, Solaris and others. Its technology design is agnostic to the ISP, hence it works with every Internet Service Provider service.

The adaptor that plugs into the computer is powered through USB, allowing the user instant access whenever required. The sleek, easy-to-use design and low weight (less than 100gms) allow the product to be carried around in a laptop bag. It is available in different colour options and its innovative design has resulted in it winning the Design for Excellence Award for the Best Consumer Electronics Product, from Businessworld and NID.

Pricing & Availability
vaayu(TM) is currently being marketed in retail and through partnerships with Internet Service Providers. The product will be retailing for a maximum retail price of USD 79. Innoviti is today in active discussions with channel partners to expand the reach of this product.

innoviti(TM) and vaayu(TM) are trademarks of Innoviti

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Radar Detectors are Not Enough

Radarstuff.com provides customers with the newest counter measures to speed detection.

(PRWEB) January 7, 2006 -- Radarstuff.com prepares customers for safety on the open road.

Drivers are speeding to the internet to find the best defenses available against police radar and laser. With the newest and emerging technologies in speed detection devices, drivers want equipment that is effective, yet has the ability to be upgraded. “Avoiding tickets used to consist of slapping a detector on your dash and driving,” says Joe Wright – owner of radarstuff.com, “but with laser, POP radar and the emerging threat of the KU Band being used in the US, educating drivers on how to protect themselves is critical.”

As an authorized online dealer for Beltronics, Escort Radar and Blinder Extreme Laser Jammers, www.radarstuff.com provides all levels of protection available while ensuring customers are fully backed by the manufacturer’s warranty. Most consumers are unaware that most purchases will not be backed by the manufacturer’s warranty if they are made from non-authorized dealers.

Customers are encouraged to visit any of the manufacturers’ websites and read their policy on internet purchases. This will help them understand why authorized dealers like radarstuff.com are the safest place on the internet to get the equipment they need.

Radarstuff.com is based in Cartersville, Georgia and has been authorized as an online distributor by Beltronics, Escort Radar and Blinder Extreme.

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Jennic launches IEEE802.15.4 / ZigBee Module Range to Accelerate Wireless Sensor Product Development

Jennic has announced the availability of a new range of IEEE802.15.4 / ZigBee modules enabling rapid development of wireless sensor based products.

Sheffield, UK, (PRWEB) January 7, 2006 -- Jennic has announced the availability of a new range of IEEE802.15.4 / ZigBee modules enabling rapid development of wireless sensor based products. The JN5121MOxxx range of modules, based on the company’s JN5121 single chip wireless microcontroller, is aimed at manufacturers needing to get sensor network products to market quickly without the expense and development effort involved in designing RF circuitry and test solutions. In addition, the new modules also provide a production proven reference design and manufacturing package for other module suppliers developing their own wireless sensor modules for the end-market.

The most significant benefits of the new JN5121MOxxx range are that it enables wireless systems to be realized with the minimum production BOM (bill-of-materials) costs; and that it minimizes the engineering time and money spent in RF circuit design and test development.

The modules provide developers with access to the full digital and analog IO capability of the JN5121 chip, including ADC, DAC, comparators, timers, UART, serial interfaces as well as GPIO. The JN5121MOxxx is more than just a bolt-on wireless interface – the comprehensive IO access ensures the module can be used without having to add additional circuitry to implement all of the functionality required in many low power wireless systems.

The JN5121MOxxx family includes versions with integrated ceramic antennas or with an SMA connector, both enabling ranges of up to 200m, in a surface mount form factor of just 18x30mm. There is also a version with an integrated power amplifier and low noise amplifier for extended range (over 1km) applications, measuring 18x40mm. Each module is supplied with IEEE802.15.4 MAC layer software, or with a ZigBee network stack.

Tony Lucido, VP marketing at Jennic commented, “Many of our customers need to concentrate their skills and resources to develop their core applications, not RF boards and test systems. Having easy access to a range of modules enables them to add IEEE802.15.4 / ZigBee wireless functionality to get to market quickly and in a cost effective manner with a minimum of engineering overhead. We can also enable customers who want to integrate the JN5121 chip onto their own boards by providing the module layout and test routines as a production proven reference design.”

Editor's note:

About Jennic
Jennic is a fabless semiconductor company leading the wireless connectivity revolution into new applications. Its expertise in systems and software combined with world class RF and digital chip design provides low cost, highly integrated silicon solutions for the low power short range wireless data market with a focus on the IEEE802.15.4 and ZigBee standards. The company’s products include state-of-the-art low power wireless microcontrollers, transceivers and low cost development platforms. Headquartered in Sheffield, UK, and employing over 70 people, Jennic is privately held and has a track record of successful silicon chip development for wireless applications over the last nine years. For more information, visit www.jennic.com.

Contact:
Fiona Davis, Jennic
Tel: +44 (0) 114 281 2655
Fax: +44 (0) 114 281 2951

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Sony VAIO TX2, FS400 and A600-Series Updates - New Consumer and Professional Portables with an AV-IT Twist

Introducing a wave of updates to the Sony VAIO range.

(PRWEB via Spex Co.UK) January 6, 2006 -- A wave of updates to the Sony VAIO range means more features and more choice for 2006. Whether it's the super-stylish, tiny Sony VAIO TX2, the versatile FS400-Series, or the portable theatre that is the A600-Series, there's something new for everyone.

Sony VAIO TX2-Series
For people who only buy the best, whether for business or pleasure, there's the Sony VAIO TX2-Series, the lightest subnotebook with two spindles and integrated optical drive on the market today. Developed from carbon fibre and composite materials normally associated with F1 Racing and aerospace, and styled to appeal to the most refined taste, the Sony VAIO TX2 is rather more than just a notebook. It is available in three colour variations - black, white, and a limited edition slate blue model*.

Despite weighing only 1.24kg, Sony VAIO TX2-Series ultra-portables are extremely robust and durable thanks to the advanced materials technology used in their construction. Each also incorporates a fully integrated super-slim Double Layer DVD±RW.

Its ground-breaking 11.1-inch widescreen display is the first on the market to incorporate LED technology, which saves battery power compared to standard displays, and is just 4.5mm thick, less than the screen on many mobile phones. Sony's latest generation X-black LCD™ technology ensures superior brightness, more vibrant colours and true black, bringing everything vividly to life.

To round things off, an Ultra-Low Voltage (ULV) Intel Pentium M processor with Centrino technology, sophisticated power management and fan-free cooling gift the Sony VAIO TX2 with up to 7.5 hours battery life from a standard battery.

Sony VAIO FS400-Series
For consumers who want a slimline, lightweight portable that offers an impressive array of features, there's the Sony VAIO FS400-Series, with its stylish magnesium chassis. Weighing only 2.9kg, the Sony VAIO FS400 still manages to fit in a Double Layer DVD±RW drive, and a 15.4-inch screen that delivers high resolution widescreen perfect for movies. Dual lamp illumination and the latest generation X-black LCD™ technology mean bright, vibrant colour and real black, so everything from photos to games looks its best.

Processor options range from Celeron® to Pentium M 740, and graphics from Intel's integrated 915GM to an NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6400 with 128MB turbo cache technology. With so much on offer, everyone should be able to find the model that suits them perfectly.

Sony VAIO A600-Series
With the Sony VAIO A600-Series, home users can have it all. At the top of the range, there's the Sony VAIO VGN-A617S, with its multimedia knockout combination of Intel® Centrino® Pentium M 760 and ATI Mobility™ Radion® X700 graphics. A widescreen 17-inch display with latest generation X-black LCD™ enhancement and dual lamp illumination makes the visuals really sparkle too, but there's more.

The Sony VAIO VGN-A617S is supplied as standard with an Entertainment Docking Station, which adds a crucial extra dimension. When docked, users get the best from music and film soundtracks thanks to the integrated Sony S-MASTER digital amplifier and premium Sony desktop speakers. A TV tuner and MPEG encoder allow watching and even recording TV, turning the Sony VAIO VGN-A617S into an entertainment all-rounder.

All models come with a Super Multi Double Layer DVD±RW optical drive, allowing maximum versatility in what you can play, record and share. Double Layer technology means you get the extra advantage of up to four hours DVD-quality recording in a single session. Add in the Automatic Luminance Sensor which adjusts screen brightness to suit the ambient light, Bluetooth, wireless networking and a streamlined wireless mouse - standard on all models - and you have quite a system on your hands.

Every new model** comes with the most comprehensive VAIO software package to date. This combines Sony AV-IT applications and Microsoft® Works with the latest Adobe Systems Incorporated products including Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 4.0 software, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 2.0 software and Adobe® Acrobat® Elements 7.0.

* Available from www.sonystyle.co.uk
** Except the A600-series which has Adobe® Premiere® Standard and Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 3.0 instead.

For more information, please contact:
Silke Schild
Sony United Kingdom Limited
tel: 01932 816488
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Sony VAIO FE-Series - The Entertainment Laptop with an Edge

Introducing the Sony VAIO FE-Series.

(PRWEB via Spex Co.UK) January 6, 2006 -- The Sony VAIO FE-Series is what home users have been waiting for. Portable and powerful, it's a high-tech showcase designed from the ground up to exceed expectations. Key features include a dual-core processor, powerhouse graphics and a new generation of screen delivering unprecedented colour fidelity and brightness. Its stylish finish is as distinctive as it is appealing, constructed from magnesium alloy for strength, lightness and sheer quality feel.

No matter what you are doing with the Sony VAIO FE, the quality of its screen will quickly make itself felt. The 15.4-inch widescreen format and high WXGA resolution are ideal for watching films and make for a roomy Desktop too. Double lamp illumination means exceptional brightness within the latest generation X-black LCD™, creating lifelike contrast between true blacks and vibrant colours. When it comes to colour fidelity, the new screen is in a class of its own, making it the perfect choice for viewing and editing photos.

For the first time on the market and at the heart of every model in the range, there's the latest in Intel technology, an Intel® Core™ processor and new Intel PM945 chipset, selected for their unbeatable mix of power and potential. With dual-core processors set to make a big impact on everything from gaming to video editing, the FE-Series is born future-proofed.

Gamers will be equally interested in the muscular presence of the new PCI Express® based NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 graphics engine, capable of delivering fluid 3D action and impressively realistic visual effects.

When it comes to the real world, a built-in camera(1), headset and microphone let you use the Sony VAIO FE as a full-spectrum communications centre. This Skype-enabled laptop allows for video chat and videoconferencing and the added Bluetooth 2.0(2)2 function ensures a connection to your Bluetooth headset, telephone and other Bluetooth enabled devices.

The strong entertainment feel to the Sony VAIO FE-Series is reflected in the choice of Windows® Media Center Edition for the operating system rather than XP Home. Every Sony VAIO FE-Series model also comes with the most comprehensive VAIO software package to date. This combines Sony AV-IT applications and Microsoft® Works with the latest Adobe products including Photoshop® Elements 4.0 software, Premiere® Elements 2.0 software and Acrobat® Elements 7.

As a result of this new software package, picture, music and especially video libraries can get quite large, which is why the standard hard disk size for the Sony VAIO FE-series is a full 100GB. For the more ambitious, the VGN-FE11S has a massive Sony VAIO 160GB.

"The FE-Series gives home users the opportunity to get everything they want," says Colin Woodward, Group Product Manager of IT for Sony UK. "There is no compromise on quality, performance or features. As with any VAIO, this is a laptop we simply want people to be proud to own."

(1), (2)except model VGN-FE11M

For more information, please contact:
Silke Schild
Sony United Kingdom Limited
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Sony VAIO XL100-Series : The Real Entertainment Centre for the Living Room

Today sees the launch of the Sony VAIO VGN-XL100.

(PRWEB via Spex Co.UK) January 6, 2006 -- Today sees the launch of the Sony VAIO VGN-XL100 (VGNXL100), a VAIO home entertainment PC which connects directly to the TV. As ever, the emphasis is on the best in AV-IT, providing full support for super-high quality DSD audio and HD video supported by Intel® Viiv™ technology for maximum performance.

The Sony VAIO XL100-Series
The Sony VAIO XL100 is the core of the digital home. Designed to be used in the living room with a TV as its display, it comes in a stylishly restrained black and brushed silver case which will harmonise with any décor. Ideally, the Sony VAIO VGN-XL100 should be used with an HD-ready TV as it is the first VAIO system with HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and Component TV outputs. This means that unlike conventional entertainment PCs, it can output a true HD-quality signal. Setup is simple, and little cabling is required. A wireless keyboard with integrated touchpad and a remote controller are included as standard, so it's easy to use wherever you are in the room.

The Sony VAIO VGN-XL100's powerful hybrid TV tuner lets you watch both analogue and digital TV rather than just analogue channels. The capacious 250GB hard disk means that the VGN-XL100 can act as a video recorder as well, not to mention as a music centre and DVD player. A potent Intel® Pentium® D Processor 920 and 128MB NVIDIA® Geforce™ 6600 graphics provide the muscle for gaming. In other words, this is the complete entertainment system for the home, but a tap on the touchpad brings true PC functionality to the fore. In seconds you can be shopping online or catching up with your email. And there's one last thing: despite its heavyweight credentials as a PC, painstaking engineering ensures that the VGN-XL100 is completely silent.

The Sony VAIO VGN-XL100 is supplied with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Centre Edition for simplified access to media features as well as full PC functionality. In addition, it comes with VAIO Information Flow, a specially designed graphical interface for use at a distance from the screen. This makes interaction with the VGN-XL100 a very simple matter, and provides instant access to popular services including RSS feeds, a newsreader, podcasting, picture slideshows and the music player.

VGN-XL100 also incorporates Intel® Viiv™ technology, Intel's new brand for the digital home, designed to enhance how consumers enjoy, manage and share digital entertainment in the home. "The VGN-XL100, based on Intel® Viiv™ technology will be instrumental in delivering a great digital entertainment experience in the home," said Herbert Weber, Director of Marketing Digital Home, Intel Europe, Middle East, Africa. "Intel looks forward to working with Sony on making digital entertainment effortless and more personal for consumers."

"The Sony VAIO VGN-XL100 represents the next stage of the entertainment PC concept," says Adam Coomber, Product Manager for VAIO Consumer Products at Sony UK. "By this I mean dual core power, cutting edge AV features and seamless PC/entertainment integration. All this is wrapped up in the design and quality that is fundamental to VAIO."

For more information, please contact:
Silke Schild
Sony United Kingdom Limited
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January 06, 2006

BluReporter.com Reports on Developments in HD DVD, Blu-ray Technology

A new independent web site, BluReporter.com, offers information on blue laser technology that drives the next generation DVD formats, Blu-ray and HD DVD. The site provides insights into news on hardware, digital rights management, format supporters and manufacturing details for both consumers and technology enthusiasts.

Perth, Western Australia (PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- A new web site, http://www.BluReporter.com, has been created to report on new developments concerning blue laser DVD technology. Public interest in the next generation high definition DVD technology has risen since the new Blu-ray and HD DVD formats received widespread publicity in the consumer electronics and video gaming press.

"Blu-ray and HD DVD have a lot of advantages over current DVD technology, such as greater storage capacity, enhanced interactivity and improved picture and sound quality. However, these features weren't widely known until Sony announced recently that its upcoming Playstation 3 console will ship with a Blu-ray drive," remarked Dr Markus Weichselbaum, BluReporter.com's editor-in-chief.

BluReporter.com features articles on the different aspects of blue laser technology, including both formats' features, supporters and related hardware. BluReporter.com has no affiliations with either the Blu-ray Disc Association or the HD DVD Promotion Group, and is thus able to offer visitors an unbiased view on the strengths and weaknesses of the competing formats.

As HDTV and the new DVD formats gain popularity and market share, the BluReporter.com team will keep readers up-to-date on additional features and devices. Those interested in writing for http://www.blureporter.com are invited to submit material for publication.

Micro/sys Releases Fast Network PC/104 Computer With Low-Power ARM Processor

Based on a high-performance ARM core, the SBC1625 from Micro/sys provides a powerful, network-ready controller in a PC/104 (3.55" x 3.775") footprint that will operate from –40°C to +85°C. The CPU has dual network processing engines to drive the 10/100BASE-T Ethernet. This offloads networking tasks, such as Ethernet filtering, which allows a high level of throughput, while consuming less than 3.8W max at its full 533MHz CPU clock speed. Applications ranging from industrial controllers to protocol converters to gateways can all be implemented on a single board.

Montrose, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 6, 2006 -- Based on a high-performance ARM core, the SBC1625 from Micro/sys provides a powerful, network-ready controller in a PC/104 (3.55" x 3.775") footprint that will operate from –40°C to +85°C. The CPU has dual network processing engines to drive the 10/100BASE-T Ethernet. This offloads networking tasks, such as Ethernet filtering, which allows a high level of throughput, while consuming less than 3.8W max at its full 533MHz CPU clock speed. Applications ranging from industrial controllers to protocol converters to gateways can all be implemented on a single board.

In addition to its powerful networking features, the SBC1625 also features 24 digital I/O lines, eight readable DIP switches, eight LEDs for application use, and four RS232 serial ports. One of those serial ports can also be configured for RS485 communication. With 128MB of SDRAM, and a 64MB resident flash array, high-performance control or data communications systems with feature-rich operating systems can be developed as single board solutions. The SBC1625 can boot Linux, Windows CE, and VxWorks® from its onboard flash. If more I/O is needed, the SBC1625 allows expansion through its CompactFlash socket, which supports storage devices and I/O devices, such as Wi-Fi cards. Additionally, the SBC1625 has a 16-bit PC/104 bus interface, which allows access to numerous off-the-shelf boards, such as modems, analog I/O, or digital I/O. In its stackthrough version, the SBC1625 is ideal for plugging into a custom OEM I/O card.

The SBC1625 is implemented with the efficient Intel IXP425 XScale processor, which has a super-pipelined RISC architecture. The IXP425 offers speeds from 266MHz to 533MHz, on-chip cache, a watchdog timer, 133MHz SDRAM access, and a USB device controller. A free development kit is provided that includes cables, sample software, and full documentation.

The basic SBC1625 starts at $495 in single quantity. An industrial temperature (-40°C to +85°C) version is also available starting at $555. Optional features are quite cost-effective, as they do not require additional boards. Significant OEM discounts are available. Contact Technical Sales Dept., Micro/sys, Inc., 3730 Park Place, Montrose, CA, 91020, phone (818) 244-4600, FAX (818) 244-4246, email: e-mail protected from spam bots, URL: www.embeddedsys.com.

Micro/sys has been manufacturing OEM industrial microcomputer products since 1976, including board-level products and integrated computers. Micro/sys embedded computers are specified by OEMs in semiconductor processing, medical, mail handling, pharmaceutical, industrial marking, process control, and many other industries.

Contact: Donna Goedhart
Phone: (818) 244-4600
FAX: (818) 244-4246
www.embeddedsys.com

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Trend Hunter Lanuches Free Online Magazine and Galleries for Trend Spotting and Cool Hunting

Trend Hunter™ is pleased to announce the launch of its free online magazine, at: www.TrendHunter.com. The site features galleries and articles with all the hottest new trends in Gadgets, Electronics, Pop Culture, Marketing Strategy, Modern Art, Design, and Fashion.

(PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- Innovation and strategic advantage hinge on the ability to anticipate trends. By tracking the evolution of cool, Trend Hunters generate ideas, stimulate creativity, and ultimately shape our cultural context.

Trend Hunter (www.TrendHunter.com) is a multi channel explosion of cool that caters to social leaders, industry professionals, and insatiably curious individuals.

Categories include: Gadgets, Electronics, Pop Culture, Marketing Strategy, Modern Art, Design, and Fashion. Recent specials include: Ultra Luxury, Robots and Celebrity Products.

Trend Hunter features several hot features that make it one of the top destinations for trend spotting and cool hunting on the web, including the following:
(1) Three Ways to Browse: Users can explore all trends in: Gallery Mode, Article Mode, and a Magazine Mode that’s similar to Google News.
(2) Breadth of Trend Channels - Trend Hunter features a broad range of trend channels that characterize contemporary society; and
(3) Interactive Opportunities (Become a Trend Hunter!) – Users are able to contribute trends, comment on recent trends, and participate in the Trend Hunter Forums

In addition to the free online magazine, Trend Hunter has also launched three innovative new sites that help to form the Trend Hunter network:
• Trend Candy (www.TrendCandy.com) – A delicious free trend newsletter that feeds users the most popular trends from the Trend Hunter Community.
• Trend Cube (www.TrendCube.com) – A trend gallery of gadgets and innovation
• Rate my Trend (www.RateMyTrend.com) – An interactive adventure which enables users to rank hot new trends or contribute their own.

Do you crave cool? Is your curiosity insatiable? Read. Contribute. Think.

Trend Hunter™ Magazine is a free online magazine and trend network dedicated to the obsession of trend spotting, cool hunting and innovation. The organization was founded in 2004 by Chief Trend Hunter, Jeremy Gutsche. The archives and galleries of trends represent the combined efforts of the site’s global network of Trend Hunters. Find out more by visiting Trend Hunter Magazine online at: www.TrendHunter.com.

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BroadMotion Delivers Advanced JPEG2000 Encoders and Decoders

Company specializes in ISO compliant JPEG2000 encoders and decoders for digital cinema, photography, security and surveillance applications

VANCOUVER, B.C. and LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- After two years of research and development, BroadMotion Inc. today introduced its high performance encoders and decoders for JPEG2000, the new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) image and video compression format. JPEG2000 uses state-of-the-art techniques based on wavelet technology to produce high-quality images and video at low bit rates. BroadMotion’s JPEG2000 technology is designed to facilitate the adoption of JPEG2000 in hardware and software applications for a variety of industries, including digital cinema, photography, security and surveillance.

The company has an experienced management team, including Rick Wang, chief technology officer, who successfully designed and implemented the world’s first Motion JPEG2000 codec plug-in for Real Networks’ Real Player. Jeff Brooks, president, has seven years of experience working with JPEG2000 and worked with Wang on the first implementation of the JPEG2000 codec. BroadMotion also recently appointed Chris Komnick as vice president of business development. Komnick has more than 17 years of experience developing corporate and product strategies for various hardware and software technology companies.

“We are set on becoming the leading vendor for JPEG2000 by making our technologies available on a broad range of hardware platforms with a fixed and common API,” said Brooks. “Our unique implementation will enable our customers to achieve the fastest compression and decoding times available for the JPEG2000 format.”

Brooks continued, “As JPEG2000 gains market penetration and adoption, companies looking to add the format to their product offerings will face the ‘build versus buy’ decision. A BroadMotion solution delivers outstanding performance characteristics and can be rapidly implemented in a number of configurations. Despite the fact that JPEG2000 is still very early in its adoption lifecycle, we have been able to assemble a team with vast expertise in this area. Because of our experience and unique implementation, we are in an enviable position to benefit from the growing demand for JPEG2000 solutions.”

In July 2005, Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC (DCI) selected JPEG2000 as the file format for digital major motion picture distribution. JPEG2000 will dramatically simplify film duplication and reduce distribution expenses. In addition to developing technology to help the DCI and digital cinema, BroadMotion is also working on JPEG2000 solutions for the surveillance industry, which is in the process of transitioning from analog to digital video as a storage medium. Other areas of interest for BroadMotion include digital photography, wireless applications and the medical imaging markets.

About BroadMotion
BroadMotion designs ISO compliant JPEG2000 encoders and decoders for ASIC, FPGA and DSP devices. The company has developed intellectual property that significantly optimizes the encoding and decoding of content for the JPEG2000 format. BroadMotion Inc. is a private company based in Vancouver, Canada. For more information visit http://www.broadmotion.com.

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Digital Photo Printing: Is There Life After the 4 x 6-Inch Print? Lyra Imaging Symposium Tackles New Photo-Printing Landscape

The 2006 Lyra Imaging Symposium, to be held January 23–25, 2006, at the Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA (www.lyra.com/symposium), will feature a comprehensive segment on consumer markets, including insightful research and analysis on the myriad of choices faced by consumers of digital photography. Register online at www.lyra.com/symposium or by calling 1-617-454-2612.

Newton, MA (PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- What do consumers do with digital photo prints? The 2006 Lyra Imaging Symposium’s (www.lyra.com/symposium) comprehensive segment on the consumer imaging markets will offer insightful research and analysis on how consumers’ photographic habits that remained unchanged for nearly a century have now been thrown into chaos by digital technology. Long accustomed to a well-defined set of products and services offered by a handful of manufacturers and retailers, photographers now face a market packed with a myriad of constantly changing photo devices and services offered by hundreds of manufacturers and retailers. The Symposium will be held January 23–25, 2006, at the Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA.

Charles LeCompte, president of Lyra Research and director of Lyra’s Digital Photography Advisory Service explains, “It’s chaos out there in the digital photography market. Nobody yet knows just what things will look like when photo habits finally settle down, least of all the many companies chasing the one reliably profitable product in the industry—the photo print. The fact is, however, this is a finite market, and the survivors will be those companies that are preparing now for life after the 4 x 6-inch photo print.”

The 2006 Lyra Imaging Symposium’s coverage of digital photo printing includes LeCompte’s presentation, “The Big Picture: What Happens to Photo Prints?” which discusses:

· the dynamics that drive photo printing;
· how customers are responding to the proliferation of photo-printing options such as paid and unpaid online services and various types of retail photo printing; and
· how photo printing will be affected by the emergence of a multitude of electronic photo-viewing devices such as the iPod Photo, Epson’s photo viewer, camera phones, and even cameras themselves.

In addition to Charles LeCompte, speakers featured in the Symposium’s consumer markets segment include Nancy Carr, director of strategic brand alliances and vice president of Digital and Film Imaging Systems for Eastman Kodak Company, and Larry Jamieson, director of Lyra’s Hard Copy Industry Advisory Service (IAS).

This segment of the Symposium will also include “Trends in Consumer Digital Photo Printing,” an engaging panel discussion featuring speakers from across the digital photography industry. Panelists include:

· Ned Bunnell, Director of Marketing, Pentax Imaging Company
· Michael Duffett, Director of Sales Support, Ink Jet Printers, Canon
· Jeff Housenbold, President and CEO, Shutterfly
· Tom Kelley, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, PhotoWorks
· Harry Loyle, President and CEO, MOTO Franchise Corporation
· Gregg Patterson, Vice President, Digital Photography Experiences and Applications, Digital Photography and Entertainment Organization, Hewlett-Packard Company

Discussion topics include the following:
· What are companies doing to drive consumer photo-printing behavior?
· How will these companies deliver photo prints to their customers?
· What are vendors doing to address the barriers that continue to hinder growth in the photo-printing market?
· What are the key customer requirements that must be addressed?
· What other factors are driving consumer attitudes toward and consumption of photo printing?

How to Register for the Symposium
To attend the 2006 Lyra Imaging Symposium on January 23–25, 2006, at the Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA, you may register online at www.lyra.com/symposium, or call 1-617-454-2612 to register by phone. The registration fee is $1,595 and includes two full days of conference sessions, a presentation binder, networking breaks, meals, receptions, exhibitor showcase access, dedicated meeting spaces for networking, and a choice of complimentary recreational activities including a golf tournament, a tennis round-robin mixer, and a mini-golf outing.

Press Access
Members of the press are welcome to attend some or all of the conference sessions at no charge. To secure your press pass, please contact André Rebelo at 1-617-454-2658.

About Lyra Research
Founded in 1991, Lyra Research is recognized worldwide as the leading provider of market, product, and technology information and analysis focused on the imaging industry. Lyra Research provides targeted information on printers and copiers, digital photography, and imaging supplies to more than 2,000 clients in more than 40 countries. Lyra’s portfolio of services includes leading industry newsletters, special market reports, advisory services, conferences, Webcasts, and custom consulting.

CONTACT:
André Rebelo
Marketing Manager
Lyra Research, Inc.
1-617-454-2658
arebelo (at) lyra (dot) com

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The Coolest and Most Hi-Tech Electronics of 2006 Invade This Year’s CES With Their LCDs and Screens

If it’s going to be at CES 2006 or if you already own one of today’s coolest gadgets, it’s almost a given that it has an LCD, screen or display of some kind. Make sure that you're equipped with what it takes to keep your costly electronics clean.

Branchburg, NJ (PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- If it’s going to be at CES 2006 or if you already own one of today’s coolest gadgets, it’s almost a given that it has an LCD, screen or display of some kind. As technology is advancing year after year, manufacturers are breaking new ground as they introduce displays that are larger or smaller and that boast better resolution and color. However, no matter how state-of-the-art or hi-tech these displays get, there is a fact that just cannot be avoided; consumer electronics get dirty. The next time you listen to your iPod,™ take pictures with your digital camera, organize your schedule with your PDA or sit at home watching your TV, you’ll notice that with everyday use, your electronics become magnets for grimy smudges, fingerprints and dust.

“As the CE industry finished off 2005 with strong holiday sales, many consumers across the country are just getting comfortable with their new electronics and learning the in’s and out’s of user manuals and feature sets,” noted Ken Newman, Director of Marketing for Falcon Safety Products. “However, as they are taking the time to familiarize themselves with how to get the most out of their new electronics, it’s important that they learn the proper ways to care for and protect their new investments. To replace the old ‘t-shirt’ or ‘paper towel’ method, which could actually cause more harm than good, consumers can turn to Falcon Safety Products and its Dust-Off® brand of electronics cleaning products. Dust-Off comprises an extensive line of specifically designed cleaning products that can go a long way in keeping all expensive electronics clean,” concluded Newman.

Synonymous with consumer electronics cleaning and preventive maintenance, the Dust-Off line consists of a number of products, including compressed-gas dusters, assorted cleaning wipes and the Screen Shammy microfiber cloth. The Dust-Off Screen Shammy is the ideal solution for safely cleaning smudges, fingerprints, lint and dust from any delicate monitor or screen, including LCD screens that mostly all of today’s consumer electronics feature. Made from a suede-like micro-fiber material, the Screen Shammy can be washed over and over again for hundreds of uses.

Founded in 1953, Falcon Safety Products, Inc. is a privately held corporation headquartered in Central New Jersey. A world leader in compressed-gas technology, Falcon manufactures a diverse line of products including the Dust-Off® brand of computer / personal electronics cleaning products and signal horns for the marine, sport and safety markets. For additional information, please contact Falcon Safety Products, Inc. at 908-707-4900 or visit www.falconsafety.com.

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Electronics Primer Provides Expert Overview of Electronic Component Industry and Key Facts on Electronic Components at a Glance

Created by a faculty and student team for industry, educators, and students, Electronics Primer: The Products, The Markets, The Players provides an expert overview of the electronic component industry and key facts on electronic components at a glance.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- CorePurpose Publishing today announced the release of Electronics Primer: The Products, The Markets, The Players (Electronics Primer) a new handbook that provides a comprehensive overview of the electronics components that form the building blocks of the global electronics industry.

The book is authored by a collaborative student team from Texas A&M University and edited by Texas A&M faculty member M. Laura Kane-Sellers who also holds the office of Education Foundation Director of the NEDA. “As an educator and electronics industry executive, I was dismayed to find that there was no quick reference tool on the market that provided a comprehensive and unbiased overview of the many component products that make up the electronics industry” shared Kane-Sellers “Having challenged my students to research the various product groups, we soon found that their combined efforts could fill a much needed gap in the libraries of students, educators, engineers and electronics industry executives alike. We took the idea to the executive board at NEDA who recognized the value and invested the support for the creation of this much needed tool.”

Publication of Electronics Primer was underwritten by a grant from the NEDA Education Foundation, which is affiliated with the National Electronic Distributors Association (NEDA). Robin Gray Executive Vice President of the NEDA shared at a recent gathering of electronic industry leaders “This is a book that every distributor sales person should have a copy of. Electronics Primer has the pertinent information that distributors, manufactures, and their customers need to have on hand. This may well become a “bible” for our industry.

Leading electronics industry executives are also acknowledging that Electronics Primer fills a gap that has existed in the tools available for employee training. According to Skip Streber, Vice President, Global Semiconductor Supplier Marketing at Arrow Electronics, “The Electronics Primer is an incredibly comprehensive yet easy to understand introductory guide to the basics of electronics. This valuable tool is a must read for every new inside and outside sales person. It provides an excellent overview of the vast majority of passive and active electronic components. I would recommend this book to anyone entering the electronics industry!” Craig Conrad, Sr. Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer and Strategic Planning Officer for TTI also agreed and shared “I’ve been in this industry now for over 30 years and have yet to see a practical guide to all of the different technologies in the industry as comprehensive and easy to understand as the Electronic Primer. This book should be the core for training any person joining the electronic industry. I recommend it highly!”

Electronics Primer is available for purchase through the National Electronics Distributor Association at www.NEDAssoc.org as well as CorePurpose Publishing.

Features and Benefits:

A Comprehensive Industry Overview:

Electronics Primer is a comprehensive non-technical guide to the electronics industry. It offers product descriptions, features and benefits and the life cycle of a wide variety of components: semiconductors, active discrete and passive electromechanical interconnects. The Primer also provides company names, websites, revenue, and market share information.

Semiconductor Components
Analog Connectivity
* Data Converters * WiFi
* Sensors and Encoders * Blue Tooth
* Interface * Fiber Optics
* Power Management * Radio Freq.
* Signal Conditioning * Microwave
Logic * Wireless
* Field Programmable Optoelectronics
* Discrete—Logic IC Processors
Memory * Microcontrollers
* Volatile * Microprocessors
* Nonvolatile * Digital Signal Processors

Active Discrete Components
* Diodes and Thyristors
* Transistors
Passive Electromechanical Interconnect Components
* Switches
* Relays and Circuit Breakers
* Cooling Equipment
* Potentiometers and Trimmers
* Filters
* Resistors
* Capacitors
* Power Supply
* Connectors

The Products

Defines all products in the specific product group in a non-technical, simplified way. Also, this section answers questions such as how customers use the product and what problems the product solves. Includes the primary features the customer uses to make selections about the specific product type stated in terms of the user benefits and answers the question “so what?”

Life Cycle Stages of a life cycle are explained in each product area and product families are positioned on a life cycle curve.

The Market

Identify key Manufacturers, Distributors, and Suppliers Worldwide and Regional Total Available Market (TAM) Distributor Total Available Market (DTAM) and Market Segmentation.

Market Trends

o Historical—1998, 2000, 2002, 2004
o Projected— 2005, 2007, 2010

End equipment applications for each product group

The Players:

Which manufacturers drive the top 80% of the revenue for these products
o Company Names
o Company Websites
o Authorized Distributors
o Revenue in $Millions
o % Market Share

Written by a Team Combining Academic Excellence with Decades of Industry Experience

Editor:

M. Laura Kane-Sellers, MA, MBA is a full-time faculty member at Texas A&M University in the Industrial Distribution Program. In addition to her responsibilities at TAMU, Laurie serves as Education Foundation Director for the National Electronic Distributors Association (NEDA). She worked in the electronics industry for 20 years prior to pursuing her Ph.D. at TAMU. Having completed all Ph.D. coursework in Education Human Resource Development with a minor in Industrial Distribution is scheduled to complete her dissertation by December 2005. Laurie also holds two master’s degrees: one in Business from Southern Methodist University, and the other in Speech Communications from Texas Tech University. Laurie is co-author of Connecting Resources: A Primer for Electronics Distribution published in 2004. She is currently working on a book titled Painting the Homeless Visible and Giving them a Voice scheduled for release in 2006.

About the Authors – The Texas A&M Student Team

Marlane Miller is a Senior Industrial Distribution student at Texas A&M University, class of 2005. She will graduate in December of 2005 with a bachelor’s of science degree in Industrial Distribution along with a minor in Business. Marlane is at present seeking a job in the electronics industry with plans to obtain an MBA in the future.

Angela Moran is from Dallas, Texas, and a graduate of the Texas A&M Class of 2004. She majored in Industrial Distribution with a minor in Mathematics. Currently, Angela is observing in the Dallas Independent School District to complete her secondary teacher certification. After this, she plans to obtain a master’s degree.

Brian Richardson was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Brian graduates in December of 2005 with a bachelor’s of science degree in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University. He is currently searching for a job in the electronics industry and looks forward to marrying his high school sweetheart in March of 2006.

Tom Waguespack is a May 2005 graduate of the Texas A&M University Industrial Distribution Program. He is currently an Account Manager for TTI, Inc., an industry leading distributor of passive, interconnect, and electromechanical components. Tom was born and raised in Houston, Texas.

Russell Carter grew up in Houston, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University studying Industrial Distribution. Russell found his niche in the electronics field and was inducted into the Sigma Delta honor society. He graduated in May 2005 and accepted a job with Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas, where he is responsible for capacity/business planning for worldwide manufacturing of analog products.

Warren Bickley graduated from Texas A&M University in May of 2005 from the Industrial Distribution Program. Warren lives in Dallas, Texas and, along with Tom, is an Account Manager for TTI, Inc.

About NEDA – The National Electronic Distributor Association

NEDA is a not-for-profit trade association representing distributors of electronic components and their manufacturer-suppliers. Dedicated to the enhancement of the distributor-manufacturer relationship. NEDA represents companies involved in the distribution of electronic components and parts, computer and computer peripheral components and test, measurement and control equipment and their manufacturer-suppliers.

About CorePurpose Publishing:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, CorePurpose Publishing support authors in the business, academic, and non-profit sectors in producing specialty titles for their target marketplace.

CONTACT:

Joan Koerber-Walker
CorePurpose Publishing

480-921-3933

Debbie Conyers
Director of Marketing
678-393-9990 ext. 19

Electronics Primer: The Products, The Markets, The Players

Publisher: CorePurpose® Publishing
Editor: M. Laura Kane-Sellers, MA, MBA
Contributing Authors: Marlane Miller, Angela Moran, Brian Richardson, Tom Waguespak, Russell Carter, Warren Bickley

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DRAMeXchange Acquires WITSVIEW, Extends Research Scope to Display Industry

This consolidation aims to extend the research scope to display industry and continue supplying in-depth analyses covering DRAM, NAND Flash, PC and display sectors. Under the acquisition plan, DRAMeXchange will wholly own Witsview.

(PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- DRAMeXchange, the leading memory market research firm, announced today a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Witsview -- a display industry research specialist company. This consolidation aims to extend the research scope to display industry and continue supplying in-depth analyses covering DRAM, NAND Flash, PC and display sectors. Under the acquisition plan, DRAMeXchange will wholly own Witsview.

Kevin Lin and Henry Wang, respective CEO of DRAMeXchange and Witsview, will navigate the new team.

“This is a critical move to deploy our comprehensive strategy, as well as position us at the leading frontier and pioneer ourselves by offering greater value to our clients and partners. The prosperous prospect is definitively following our consolidation, “said Lin.
“We are committed to maintain our competitive edge and superior position at the market for both of our team mates and shareholders under the comprehensive consolidation deployment. We hold a clear metrics to drive the success,” said Wang.

“The clear strategic consolidation benefits the two highly complementary research families and speeds up our access to any growth opportunity. This move will change the basis of competition in a high tier level. We expect DRAMeXchange will once again heading to a rosy path with the new explored areas,” Lin concluded.

Under the terms of agreement that unanimously approved by both of the boards of directors and shareholders of DRAMeXchange, DRAMeXchange has completed the acquisition by 2005 and it owns 100% stake of Witsview.
With the expansion, DRAMeXchange explores beyond DRAM and NAND flash markets to the display industry.

Media Contact
Jocelyn Chen
DRAMeXchange
Tel: +886-2- 77026888 ext 620
Fax: +886-2-7702-6989

About DRAMeXchange
DRAMeXchange is a global primary provider of future intelligences, in-depth analysis reports and advisory services on DRAM and Flash memory industry with coverage including current business, spot trading prices, and market trends, capital spending and wafer capacity trends, the impact of DRAM/flash memory products on the market, and other relevant PC industry information.

Founded in 2000, DRAMeXchange serves more than 45000 clients, including high level company officers, procurement salespersons as well as technology firms and investment community. DRAMeXchange supports IT industry executives, memory related companies, and the investment communities to make fact-based decisions on memory purchases and deploy business strategy. Information about DRAMEXCHANGE and its researches can be found at www.DRAMeXchange.com.

About Witsview
Founded in 2004, Witsview is a leading research firm for the display industry. The firm is teamed by a group of competent industry analysts with years of experience. Witsview provides objective and strategic insights for the display industry and Witsview is the first research firm providing the industry LCD panel contract price information. Information about Witsview and its services is available at www.Witsview.com.

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New ZOrg Media Organizer From HandHeld Entertainment Makes Managing Videos, Music and Pictures Easier, Faster and More Enjoyable Than Ever Before

HandHeld Entertainment™ today announced it has developed a new media organizing software called ZOrg™ for managing videos, music, pictures and other digital media content more easily.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- HandHeld Entertainment™ today announced it has developed a new media organizing software called ZOrg™ for managing videos, music, pictures and other digital media content more easily. ZOrg is available for free download to users of the ZVUE™ media player at http://www.zvue.com/help/500-ZOrg101Tutorial.html.

A Windows XP application, ZOrg allows users to easily manage digital content on their computers for use on ZVUE portable media players. ZOrg users can also convert content copied from CDs and DVDs, or downloaded from the Internet, into a ZVUE-readable format using HandHeld’s ZFLICKS™ software. Once ZOrg converts the variety of video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI and WMV), ZOrg allows users to easily locate and organize files, as well as delete content once the user is finished enjoying it. Music enthusiasts can also copy compatible MP3, WMA and Ogg Vorbis audio files into their ZVUE using ZOrg.

“ZOrg simplifies arranging your movies and music for playing on your ZVUE,” said Jeff Oscodar, president and chief executive officer of HandHeld Entertainment. “We are always seeking to make the ZVUE experience more enjoyable for ZVUErs the world over, and ZOrg accomplishes this.”

In addition to converting media files to ZVUE friendly formats, ZOrg provides additional features that allow users to increase or decrease the size of media files, choose between stereo or mono formats for audio files, and adjust the quality of downloads depending on the size of storage media being used.

HandHeld Entertainment & ZVUE at CES 2006 in Las Vegas
HandHeld Entertainment will highlight its new line of ZVUE portable media players at CES 2006 Jan. 5-8 in booth #70454 of the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas. Credentialed journalists and analysts interested in coordinating a private briefing with HandHeld Entertainment executives before, during or after CES should contact either Russell Page or Matt Hargreaves of Politis Communications by phone at 801-523-3730 or via e-mail at e-mail protected from spam bots or e-mail protected from spam bots, respectively.

About HandHeld Entertainment
HandHeld Entertainment is the world’s first portable digital entertainment company to offer mass-market portable media players at mass-market prices via mass-market distribution at more than 1,500 retail locations across the United States. ZVUE users can download thousands of free media titles at www.zvue.com/downloads. For more information, visit http://www.zvue.com or call 415-495-6470.

HandHeld Entertainment, ZOrg, ZVUE and ZFLICKS are trademarks of HandHeld Entertainment.

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New DC Brush Drive Provides Distributed Motion Control Solution

Intelligent motion controller increases flexibility by providing network connectivity via CANBus or serial port.

Lincoln, MA (PRWEB) January 5, 2006 -- Performance Motion Devices, a world leader in motion-control technology, announces the NEW ION™ DC Brush Drive. This fully enclosed, compact module is the second in PMD’s NEW family of high performance drives providing network connectivity, power amplification and other advanced features in a rugged, easy to use package. ION is available for DC brush, brushless DC and microstepping motors, and is ideal for medical, scientific, semiconductor, industrial, robotic and general automation applications.

Based on PMD’s Magellan™ Motion Processor, the ION provides high-performance, low cost distributed motion control in an asynchronous serial network (RS485) version or a CANBus network version. Multiple ION modules (up to 127) can be connected on a single network. ION provides an output capability of up to 15 amps peak, and 500 W at 56 volts. Other features include hardware performance trace, on-the-fly profile changes, and PLC style inputs and outputs.

President and CEO, Chuck Lewin says, “The move toward distributed control has been driven by cost. A motion controller with separate amplifiers is substantially more expensive than multiple single-axis intelligent modules. The reduction in wiring in that sense actually comes for free, because it is absolutely not necessarily to justify the move to a serial network.”

The ION DC Brush Drive can be programmed using Pro-Motion,® a Windows™-based exerciser which allows quick and easy drive set up or C-Motion® and VB-Motion™ software libraries which let users to develop their own applications in C/C++ or Visual Basic.

The ION Drive is CE marked and RoHS compliant. Prices start at $223 in OEM quantities.

http://www.pmdcorp.com/

Performance Motion Devices Inc. is a world leader in motion-control ICs, boards and modules. We provide a full range of high-performance single and multi-axis motion control products for DC brush, brushless DC and step motors.

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Celestron SkyScout Named “Best of Innovations” from the Consumer Electronics Association

The all new Celestron SkyScout has won Best of Innovations award at the Consumer Electronics Association show in Las Vegas. OPTCorp is among the first retailers in the country to begin taking orders for this amazing new product. The SkyScout is a personal Planetarium - a revolutionary hand held electronic device that can accurately identify and locate over 6000 objects in the night sky.

Oceanside, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 5, 2006 -- Celestron’s newest innovation, the SkyScout personal planetarium, has been awarded one of the top honors at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. SkyScout is a revolutionary hand held electronic device that can accurately identify and locate over 6000 objects in the night sky. Patent protected, the SkyScout utilizes GPS technology along with 3-axis sensors measuring gravitational and magnetic fields to determine the true orientation of the SkyScout to the Earth. Scheduled to begin shipping in April 2006, SkyScout will be one of the hottest consumer electronic devices of 2006.

For years amateur astronomers and beginners alike have used a variety of tools to help locate items in the night sky. From star charts and software programs, to compasses and hand held GPS devices, these budding new astronomers have spent countless nights mastering the stars above. This steep learning curve has deterred some enthusiasts from embracing the wonders of the night sky, but SkyScout promises to shatter this learning curve.

“We set out to develop a product that would aid consumers in bridging the ‘astronomy-learning gap,’” said Joseph A. Lupica Jr., president and CEO of Celestron. “We know that there is a whole new generation of budding backyard stargazing enthusiasts that will now have the technology product they need to take their knowledge of the Universe to the next level.”

Oceanside Photo and Telescope (OPT) will be one of the first retailers in the United States to receive the much anticipated SkyScout. Demand for this exciting new product is likely to be high, so OPT is recommending that consumers interested in this product place orders soon to assure themselves priority deliveries.

“SkyScout is a very unique product that will appeal to a wide range of astronomy enthusiasts, from the beginner to the advanced user,” said Craig Weatherwax, president and CEO of OPT. “SkyScout is sure to appeal to educators, students, outdoor enthusiasts, or anybody who has ever been interested in the wonders of the night sky.”

For more information about the SkyScout, please visit Oceanside Photo and Telescope’s Celestron page.

About OPT
OPT is one of the leading retailers of astronomy-related products including telescopes, telescope accessories, CCD cameras and much more. OPT proudly features industry leading companies such as Meade Instruments, Celestron, SBIG, Televue, Coronado and other telescope manufacturers. In business since 1947, OPT has been serving the astronomical community by providing unrivaled expertise, service and selection. To learn more about OPT, please visit www.optcorp.com.

Contact:
Ben Hauck
OPT
760-722-3348
760-722-8133
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January 05, 2006

Mr. Gadget Goes with GoTV at CES

Television's one and only Mr. Gadget will deliver the latest news from the International Consumer Electronics Show directly to consumers on their mobile phone handsets and wireless devices.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 5, 2006 -- Want to get your hands on the hottest new gadgets at this week’s International Consumer Electronics Show (CES)?

Steve Kruschen, known to millions of television viewers as Mr. Gadget, has teamed up with mobile television network GoTV to deliver the latest news from CES directly to consumers on their mobile phone handsets and wireless devices.

"The annual Consumer Electronics Show is the ultimate gadget-fest and GoTV is pleased to have Steve Kruschen reporting directing from the floor. As such, Mr. Gadget and GoTV become the only source for original made-for-mobile wireless reports from CES," says Patrick Perez, VP of News and Entertainment, GoTV Networks.

For more than two decades, Kruschen has been checking out consumer electronics, gadgets and new technology for CBS, CNN, CNBC, NBC, The Weather Channel, plus dozens of television stations in major U.S. cities. Mr. Gadget is the guy who tries it out for consumers before they buy it.

“Every day throughout the show, mornings, afternoons and even some evenings, I’ll be on the prowl roaming around looking for the best of what’s at CES, as usual, and in particular, the unusual and different,” says Kruschen.

According to Kruschen, “Fresh Gear,” his CES show reports, will be available to consumers over their mobile wireless devices within hours after shooting at CES thanks to the latest in video production and mobile wireless technology. CES is the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology and America's largest annual tradeshow of any kind.

“Now with GoTV, there’s no need to wait for the evening news or even to sit down in front of a television set,” says Kruschen.

“This will be a first,” says Kruschen. “As the hottest new gadgets are being introduced at CES, I’ll be putting them in right into consumers’ hands thanks to the latest in wireless technology and GoTV.”

A contributor for “Consumer’s Digest,” Kruschen lives in Southern California with his wife and three children — batteries not included!

GoTV Networks (www.gotvnetworks.com) delivers instant, on-demand television programming direct to mobile phone handsets or wireless devices, providing news, sports, music, entertainment, and other essential content customized specifically for mobile users. GoTV's on-demand model "gives the people what they want" with a unique user interface that provides continually updated content yet allows the user to choose what he or she watches at any time. GoTV's staff of Emmy Award-winning producers works with the company's best-of-breed media partners, including ABC News, ABC Entertainment, Univision, Fox Sports, iFilm, Variety, and others to create constantly updated programming optimized for both low-bandwidth and 3G handsets. GoTV products are available on the Sprint Nextel and Boost Mobile wireless networks.

For more information on Steve Kruschen, visit www.mrgadget.com. For more information on GoTV Networks, visit www.gotvnetworks.com.

News Contacts:

Zeno:
Danit Ross
(310) 566-3981

GoTV Networks:
Katherine Jimenez
(818) 933-2155

Steve Kruschen:
Clinton Ford Billups Jr.
(702) 837-1170

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Limor Schafman of KeystoneTech Group Presents at CES on New Internet Ipv6 Home and Mobile Entertainment

Limor Schafman, President of KeystoneTech Group and Immediate Past President of the World Future Society’s Washington D.C. chapter will present at the Consumer Electronics Show on January 5. Joining panelists on the topic of Ipv6 – the New Internet Protocol – Ms. Schafman will be speaking on what the Next Generation Internet means for Home and Mobile Entertainment in device and software application development.

(PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- The technoentertainmentgeekbiz throngs converge on Las Vegas once again for CES 2006. With over 140,000 attendees anticipated, and approximately 2,500 exhibitors keeping the show floors abuzz, this years Consumer Electronics Show promises an exciting exploration of new gadgetry and technology trends. Limor Schafman, President of KeystoneTech Group, based in Arlington, Virginia, and Immediate Past President of the World Future Society’s US National Capital Region Chapter will bring her vision of the New Internet, also known as the Next Generation Internet, or IPv6 when she presents on January 5th. She joins expert panelists who will discuss IPv6 and its future impact on Home and Mobile Entertainment.

“IPv6 will become the fundamental infrastructure which enables continuous, ubiquitous, always connected, personalized, computing. It is so important that this year there is a track covering this topic at CES. We are lagging behind Asia in development of this protocol, and this needs to be corrected now,” says Limor. “U.S. global economic health and our very rights, access and imprint on the Internet are at stake. We created the Internet and the current IPv4, but IPv6 is in the hands of other countries. This is dangerous for our on-going technological production and for our Homeland Security.” “Consumer demand has the power to drive adoption of this New Internet,” says Limor. “By showing the value added of deploying IPv6 and producing software and hardware to the CES audience, we hope to see IPv6 ready products by CES 2007 and 2008.” Limor adds, “IPv6 will enable us to compete with Asia and Europe for the top spot in entertainment technology innovation. Finally!”

The IPv6 track will present information on how to do build New Internet businesses, Home Networking, Home Entertainment, Home Office and Mobile and Security with IPv6. Thursday, January 5 from 10:00am-5:00pm at the Sands Hotel/Convention Center Room 105.

About KeystoneTech Group:
KeystoneTech Group (www.keystonetechgroup.com) is both a Marketplace Maker for high technology commercialization targeting a myriad of industries in the commercial and government sectors including retail, design, video games, immersive environments, consumer electronics, visual displays, mobile and security industries; and a Service Consultancy offering Market Research, Market, Operations & Finance Strategy, Alliance Development and Sales.

About Consumer Electronics Show 2006:
www.cesweb.org

Contact Information:
Limor Schafman
www.keystonetechgroup.com
Blogging live from CES:
http://keystonetechgroup.typepad.com/ktg_blog/

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High-End Home Theater Systems Require High-End Surge Protection

Today’s home theater components and installations can represent a significant investment. Understanding that extending the life of any electronic platform starts at the plug, Zero Surge, the leading manufacturer of patented series mode power quality filters, offers 100% surge protection / 0% failure series mode filters.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 5, 2006 -- Today’s home theater components and installations can represent a significant investment. With costs averaging in the thousands of dollars – and some times reaching into the tens of thousands of dollars – consumers must look to maximize their entertainment experience by protecting their investment over the long run. Understanding that extending the life of any electronic platform starts at the plug, Zero Surge, the leading manufacturer of patented series mode power quality filters, offers unparalleled powerline surge protection ideal for any home theater system.

For costly high-end home theater systems, nothing less than 100% surge protection with 0% failure should be considered; for that, turn to Zero Surge. For over 16 years, Zero Surge’s patented products have been providing unequalled, unfailing powerline surge protection for important applications. For the home theater, several Zero Surge series mode power quality filters are especially suitable, including the 8R15WI which offers isolated receptacles for the mixing of digital and analog products, the 8R15W and 8R15W-TWR tower model. For use in conventional entertainment centers and racks, the 1RM15WI and 1RM20WI rack mount units and the 1MOD15WI and 1MOD20WI modular units are ideal and stack well among additional components of the home theater system.

“All it takes is one power surge to ruin the investment of home theater owners,” noted Rudy Harford, Chief Engineer and President of Zero Surge. “Power surges happen more often than not and can range anywhere from a minimal ringwave to a 6,000 volt / 3,000 amp pulse, induced by a nearby lightning bolt. As power surges are out of sight and unpredictable, many consumers are unaware of or are not in tune to the protection that is available for their consumer electronics. With Zero Surge’s 100% surge protection, peace of mind is assured from the moment you plug in. Additionally, with each series mode power quality filter comes the performance and reliability that has become synonymous with the Zero Surge name, as each model has been certified for safety, performance and endurance by Underwriters Laboratories® (UL),” concluded Mr. Harford.

Unlike the competition that shunts excess surge energy to the “ground” wire and utilizes tiny, inexpensive metal oxide varistors (MOVs) to divert surge current, Zero Surge’s patented series mode power quality filters perform as a tranquillizer on the surge current and absorb even the most destructive strikes and dissipate them harmlessly over time, repeatedly. In addition, Zero Surge filters don't contaminate the ground wire or use sacrificial components, which when used with home theater systems, can cause unwanted and annoying interference and noise.

MOV-based surge suppression systems can also be unsafe, as they have been linked to fires due to overheating. When hit with powerful surges, MOVs have been known to explode and burn, and with use, can deteriorate and completely lose their effectiveness with no outward sign of the degradation. Ensuring an added level of confidence, Zero Surge units don't wear out, and each one comes with a 10-year limited warranty and a Lifetime Service Agreement.
“Why play Russian Roulette with your expensive large screen televisions and home audio systems?” asks Harford. “For just an incremental cost of your investment, Zero Surge’s series mode power quality filters will give you peace of mind, and allow you to enjoy your home theater system for many years.”

Zero Surge’s series mode power quality filters are available for purchase online at www.zerosurge.com or by calling 1-800-996-6696.
Zero Surge Inc. manufactures, non-degrading power quality filters, certified by UL for safety, endurance and performance. In business since 1989, the company’s patented filters eliminate the surge damage and equipment loss often experienced with sacrificial MOV (metal oxide varistor) type surge suppressors. Zero Surge Inc. has over 50 models accommodating a wide range of applications. Corporations, medical operations, universities, ocean vessels, the U.S. military and government, manufacturing plants, banks, utilities, and homeowners are just some of the customers relying on Zero Surge filters. The products do not contain sacrificial MOVs which wear out with use, can fail, and have caused fires.

For more information, including a useful product specification chart, visit Zero Surge online at www.zerosurge.com.

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Components Corporation’s Ultra-Low Profile SMT Jumper Series Now RoHS-Compliant

Components Corporation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of circuit board hardware technology, announced the availability of the 100% RoHS-compliant SJ Series of ultra-low profile jumpers in 0805 and 1206 footprints.

Denville, NJ (PRWEB) January 5, 2006 -- Announced today by Components Corporation, a world leader in the design and manufacture of circuit board hardware technology, is the availability of the 100% RoHS-compliant SJ Series of ultra-low profile jumpers. Precisely engineered to safely and reliably interconnect traces on densely populated PC boards, Components Corporation’s jumpers address fabricators’ of SMT printed circuit boards ever-increasing demands to maximize board real estate, optimize manufacturing efficiencies, and speed time-to-market. The devices require no costly and time-consuming insulation, and are today’s preferred choice to expensive wire bonding solutions. Comprised of parts in standard EIA case sizes 0805 and 1206, the Series uniquely boasts an ultra-low profile of 0.050” while allowing sufficient clearance for circuit paths. Moreover, it provides excellent solderability and cleaning properties to support high-volume placement equipment and solder reflow processes.

Ideal for employment on multi-function PCBs, assemblers can easily and rapidly modify or activate boards’ features by adding or removing jumpers. The SJ Series is especially well suited for use in high-reliability and/or harsh environment applications as parts are resistant to moisture and other contaminants that can degrade the integrity of the boards’ functions. They are most frequently used in a wide range of consumer, medical, and aerospace applications.

Constructed of #C110 copper flat wire, and a 100% matte tin (0.0001 min.) over nickel (0.0001 min.) underplate, the RoHS-compliant Series is a result of Components Corporation’s proprietary technology developed to ensure the utmost in strength, reliability, and stability when mounted.

These SMT devices feature a current rating of 2A, and an operating temperature range of –55 to +125 degrees C. Parts are provided on 8 mm wide, 4 mm pitch, conductive polycarbonate tape that meets ANSI/EIA-481 standards. They are supplied on 7” (1000 pieces) tape and reel. For more detailed specifications, visit http://componentscorp.com/addon/sj_1206/sj_1206.html. Custom jumpers are available by contacting the company.

Pricing for Components Corporation’s SJ Series of ultra-low profile, RoHS-compliant jumpers is $0.07 each in quantities of 1,000. Delivery is from stock to 4 weeks. Samples are available upon request.

About Components Corporation
For over 60 years, Denville, NJ-headquartered Components Corp. (www.componentscorp.com) has been a global leader is the design, engineering and manufacturing of precision printed circuit card edge connector, printed circuit test points, preform jumpers and hardware, and battery contacts. The Company remains committed to solving the industry’s most demanding interconnect and testing challenges with high-quality and innovative products for the broadest range of mission-critical applications. It’s leading industrial, military, commercial and consumer customer base have come to rely on Component Corporation’s in-house tooling capability to ensure the excellence and economy of products regardless of the quantity required. The Company’s products are marketed through a worldwide network of sales representatives and distributors (http://componentscorp.com/html/search.asp.).

Components Corporation
6 Kinsey Place
Denville, NJ 07834
866/4COMPCO; 973/627-0290
Fax: 973/361-5801
www.componentscorp.com

Contact: Christopher Minter

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IKONVERGENZ Launches Complete IDTV Solutions for DVB-T and ATSC Markets

IKONVERGENZ, the first Singapore-based R&D Centre to offer production-ready integrated digital TV (IDTV) to TV manufacturers for immediate mass production for the DVB-T markets has included IDTV solution for ATSC reception in the product portfolio. Customers using IKONVERGENZ solutions are offered the flexibility of just switching the digital module to address either the DVB-T or ATSC markets without changing the Industrial Design (ID).

(PRWEB) January 5, 2006 -- IKONVERGENZ launched its complete integrated digital TV (IDTV) solutions at the 2006 International CES in Las Vegas, USA today. The complete production-ready IDTV solutions allow TV manufacturers to address and mass produce immediately for any DVB-T and ATSC market.

IKONVERGENZ production-ready IDTV solution has been carefully designed and developed to provide TV manufacturers with the necessary solution to effectively and efficiently address the global digital market. The solution comprised of the necessary hardware and software architectures for the analogue TV to be transformed into an IDTV, with the ability to receive both digital and analogue reception.

An interesting feature of the IKONVERGENZ IDTV solution is the Off-Air download where the TV software can be automatically updated from terrestrial broadcast with the latest software via the TV tuner. Since IDTVs are more complex than computers and TV software cannot be update via internet or CD-Rom, the Off-Air download feature not only offers greater convenience for TV manufacturers, but also allows greater savings on investment, time and resources.

For customers planning to address the UK market, MHEG-5 software integration is available immediately as an optional feature in the IKONVERGENZ solution. The MHEG-5 provides a more complex structure where information is made accessible alongside the television program. MHEG-5 is an interactive application that is very similar to the teletext feature but with more graphics and a nicer on-screen display.

IKONVERGENZ IDTV solution also includes technology features that are proprietary to IKONVERGENZ, such as ImageAutomiser™ and ContrastCompensater™, which automatically selects the best settings for still and moving pictures and also optimizes picture contrast to provide maximum realistic viewing contrast without affecting picture performance. Another proprietary feature includes 3D CombVirtual™, whereby 3D Comb filter is made available on software, thus freeing extra memory required on hardware. This lowers the bill of material for TV manufacturers without compromising on the feature.

The IKONVERGENZ patented global board solution allows the same board to drive LCD panels ranging from 20” to 42” while addressing the respective PAL, NTSC and SECAM market at the same time. TV manufacturers have the flexibility of producing a single PCB for the different markets needs while saving time and money in manufacturing, logistic and warehousing.

About IKONVERGENZ Pte Ltd
IKONVERGENZ Pte Ltd offers production-ready digital (DVB-T / ATSC) and analogue (PAL / NTSC / SECAM) LCD TV solutions to manufacturers for immediate mass production. Based on experience and strong understanding of the TV markets, IKONVERGENZ provides field-tested solutions that are designed-for-manufacturing, which allows TV manufacturers fast-time-to-market, lower manufacturing cost, lower inventory cost, lower logistic cost, lower dead stocks level and minimal investments in R&D. All of IKONVERGENZ solutions are field-tested in the country of sale and protected with patented intellectual properties. For more information, please visit www.ikonvergenz.com .

IKONVERGENZ®, the IKONVERGENZ logo, FPD Solutions for the Senses™, POLARIS™, KENTAURUS™, PEGASUS™, DigiT VConnexx™, DigiT VModul™, ImageAutomiser™, ContrastCompensater™, 3DCombVirtual™, XTENSurround™, GlobalBoard™ and their respective logos are trademarks of IKONVERGENZ in Singapore and/or other countries.

All other company/product names and service marks may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

For more information, please contact:
Donald Tan
Tel: +65.6483 1266 x 128
Email: donald.tan[...]ikonvergenz.com

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January 04, 2006

RE2, INC. Awarded U.S. Army SBIR Program to Develop a Robot Infrastructure Toolkit for Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles

RE2, INC., a woman-owned Carnegie Mellon spin-off company specializing in mobile defense robotics, announced that it has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project by the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) located in Warren, Michigan to develop a low-cost Robot Infrastructure Toolkit for small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV).

PITTSBURGH, PA (PRWEB) January 4, 2006 -- RE2, INC., a woman-owned Carnegie Mellon spin-off company specializing in mobile defense robotics, announced that it has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project by the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) located in Warren, Michigan to develop a low-cost Robot Infrastructure Toolkit for small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV).

The current state of technology for small UGVs is varied and complex. For example, small UGVs utilized by the Army in the field are required to perform a variety of tasks such as surveillance, under car inspection and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), quite often in hostile environments. Typically, specific robots are developed for each task, creating a multitude of robotic platforms. Moreover, robot manipulator arms are expensive, fragile and difficult to control. In addition to the specific robotic platforms, the Operator Control Units (OCUs) are often specialized for each particular robot, requiring unique training and maintenance. Also, critical missions, such as EOD operations, have specific communication requirements, such as minimized radio frequency (RF) signals. The Army is seeking to simplify and reduce the cost of small UGV technologies. Therefore, the objective of this SBIR program is to develop a low-cost toolkit of specialized communication components and low degree of freedom (DOF) manipulators with a common control interface.

“We are pleased to have been awarded this SBIR because we believe that there is a serious need for a universal toolkit for small unmanned ground vehicles,” states Jorgen Pedersen, president and chief executive officer for RE2, INC. “Quite often, when a specific unmanned system need is identified, the typical response is to design and build a new robot intended to perform the specific task. This has resulted in a proliferation of small robotic UGVs. Each UGV performs admirably on tasks within its subset of core competencies, but is generally unsuitable for tasks that vary too widely from its essential purpose. By utilizing a common infrastructure toolkit on small UGVs, not only will the users become more efficient, but the cost savings will be significant.”

During the six-month phase of the project, RE2 will do the following:
- Develop a full system design, including the vehicle interfaces, operator control unit, controllers, manipulators and communication components
- Establish performance goals and develop a cost/benefit analysis for the communication components
- Determine the technical feasibility of using the toolkit with and without access to JAUS-based native robot controllers and communication links

RE2’s experience with a variety of unmanned systems programs and tasks, including open-systems modular design, JAUS-based vehicle management and control, sensor and systems integration, Ethernet and serial communications, and innovative mechanisms, will provide a strong basis for meeting the goals and objectives of this Phase I SBIR program.

“The awarding of this SBIR Phase I program to RE2 further signifies the strength of the company’s UGV and JAUS expertise and is evidence of the growing role that Southwestern Pennsylvania’s agile robotics companies play in unmanned systems for the Department of Defense,” remarked Bill Thomasmeyer, president of the National Center for Defense Robotics and executive vice president of The Technology Collaborative.

About RE2, Inc.
RE2, Inc. (Robotics Engineering Excellence), located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a woman-owned Carnegie Mellon spin-off company specializing in mobile defense robotics with an emphasis on unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). RE2, Inc. has partnered with universities and industry leaders, such as Carnegie Mellon and Exponent, Inc., to develop and support robotic technologies. As a defense subcontractor, RE2, Inc. has contributed to the development of mobile robotic technologies for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force (REF), The Office of Naval Research (ONR), and The Marine Corps. For more information, visit www.resquared.com or call (412) 681-6382.

RE2, Inc. Contact
Jessica Jordan Pedersen
(412) 681-1697

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MobileDataforce® Launches PointSync® 3.0, a Turnkey Mobile Application Development Toolkit

MobileDataforce’s latest release brings full end-to-end development capabilities to enterprises wanting to extend corporate applications out to their mobile workforces.

Boise, ID (PRWEB via MobilityNewswire) January 4, 2006 -- MobileDataforce, Inc., the leading provider of Rapid Application Development Solutions for Mobile Environments (RADS-ME), announced today the launch of PointSync 3.0, a complete system for developing and operating end-to-end mobile software applications on handheld computers that synchronize with in-house enterprise database applications.

“PointSync 3.0 enables enterprises, governments, integrators, consultants and hardware manufacturers the ability to quickly develop and deploy database centric mobile applications to handheld computers,” says Kevin Benedict, CEO of MobileDataforce. “PointSync simplifies and makes cost effective the process of extending mobile enterprise applications to the field workforce.”

PointSync 3.0 is a graphically-rich development environment that enables you to develop end-to-end mobile solutions with minimal coding required. Over 130 pre-built functions are packaged in PointSync. Programmer object models can be viewed graphically, and developers can also view applications in XML.

PointSync provides existing database application administrators the ability to quickly create a mobile client that can be used on handheld computers, and synchronized with existing database applications. Work order management, inspections, route and delivery, field sales, asset management and many other business processes can quickly be mobilized using PointSync.

“PointSync 3.0 is our most powerful mobile system yet, allowing IT resources to quickly create and implement integrated mobile solutions in a short period of time,” says Dave Wasden, Vice President of Product Management. “Our turnkey solution provides not only a simplified development tool, but also the operating platform and synchronization technology to allow mobile workers to update and download data from the field in one complete system.”

A key advantage of the PointSync platform is that it offers everything required to mobilize an application in a single purchase. The end-to-end PointSync solution minimizes the challenges associated with trying to put a system together with a patchwork of products from multiple vendors.

Free trial versions of PointSync Developer are available on MobileDataforce’s website at http://www.mobiledataforce.com.

About MobileDataforce®
MobileDataforce, Inc is a global leader in the development of high performance software solutions for use on mobile handheld computers. Privately held, MobileDataforce® was founded in 2000 and its software solutions are sold worldwide through direct and Value Added Reseller (VAR) channels. MobileDataforce's software solutions are primarily targeted for companies with field workforces including engineering, utilities, heavy construction, route delivery, asset management and inspection services. For more information, please visit our website at www.mobiledataforce.com.

Media Contact:
Kevin Doel
TalonPR, Inc.
Office 785-273-9660

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Oakley and Motorola Sued for Infringement of Sunglass Headphone Patent

USAmerican LLC of Beverly Hills has filed a complaint for patent infringement against Oakley and Motorola alleging that the "Razrwire" sunglass/bluetooth headset product marketed jointly by Oakley and Motorola infringes a patent issued in 1990 for "Sunglass Headphones."

(PRWEB) January 4, 2006 -- USAmerican LLC of Beverly Hills announced today that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Oakley, Inc. and Motorola, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleging that the popular "Razrwire" sunglasses and headset combination jointly marketed by Oakley and Motorola infringes U.S. Patent No. 4,902,120 ("the '120 patent"). The lawsuit, Civil Action No. CV06-0010 CAS (SSx) was filed in Los Angeles on January 3, 2006.

The '120 patent was filed in November 1988 by Frank Weyer, an attorney and engineer, who was annoyed by his earphones falling out while jogging. While jogging past the UN building in New York City, Mr. Weyer came up with the idea of attaching earphones to his sunglasses, thereby keeping them comfortably in place.

After the '120 patent issued in February 1990, Mr. Weyer formed a company, American Innovative Products, Inc., to market his invention. Advertising in running magazines and at running events, Mr. Weyer sold several thousand pairs of his sunglasses/earphone product, which were called "Cruisers (TM)." Mr. Weyer also licensed his invention to Virtual I/O, who used the patented earphone mounting system in a virtual reality goggle product called "Iglasses."

In 1994, Oakley unsuccessfully sued Mr. Weyer's company for patent infringement, alleging that the sunglasses American Innovative Products was using infringed on several Oakley patents. Mr. Weyer, who is a patent attorney, countersued, pointing out that if what Oakley alleged was true, Oakley's patents were invalid. Oakley quickly dropped the case.

"In the early 1990's, sunglasses with earphones were ahead of their time," explained Mr. Weyer. "Now, with the convergence of leisure activities and technology, their time has finally come."

The irony of his company sueing Oakley for patent infringment over ten years after Oakley sued his company is not lost on Mr. Weyer. "Oakley is known for filing multiple patent applications, obtaining patents of questionable validity, and aggressively asserting those patents, mostly against small companies, in an effort to prevent competition with its generally good quality but greatly overpriced products. There is some justice in Oakley finally getting a taste of its own medicine."

Mr. Weyer recently formed his new company, USAmerican LLC, to produce and market an updated version of the "Cruisers" product, as well as an MP3 player/sunglasses product to compete with Oakley's popular "Thump" product. "Our product," says Mr. Weyer, "will be lower cost, more comfortable, look better, and sound better than Oakley's Thump. We are calling the product 'Stompers', and our motto will be 'Why only thump, when you can stomp!'"

Mr. Weyer, inventor on more than 10 patents, is not a stranger to patent lawsuits against large companies. Last year, he successfully sued Ford for infringement of his patent for changing the color of automobile instrument panel illumination, used in the wildly successful new Ford Mustang. The year before that, he successfully sued Register.com and Network Solutions for infringement of an internet domain name naming system.

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Syntax-Brillian Introduces High-end 'Olevia Signature' LCD HDTVs Showcasing State-of-the-Art Video and Audio Performance

The new 42-inch and 47-inch "Olevia Signature" LCD HDTVs are designed especially for discriminating home theater consumers who want the best of the best in sophisticated video and audio performance.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 4, 2006 -- Syntax-Brillian Corp. (NASDAQ: BRLC), manufacturer of the award-winning Olevia brand of LCD TVs, today announced its expansion into the high-end home theater market with the addition of the "Olevia Signature" series of HDTVs.

Designed especially for discriminating home theater consumers who want the best of the best in video and audio performance, the 42-inch and 47-inch Olevia Signature LCD HDTVs feature the award-winning Silicon Optix Realta® video processor with HQV™ powered by Teranex for delivering exceptionally crisp, rich, vibrant images with unsurpassed clarity. D2Audio’s patented Intelligent Digital Amplifier™ delivers sophisticated sound quality and an immersive listening experience to the Olevia Signature TVs.

"To meet the demands of the high-end home theater market, it is essential to integrate premium technologies providing the highest picture quality, plus a competitive price and full service warranty support," said Sam Miller, Chief Product Officer of Syntax-Brillian. "HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) topped our list of the best technologies on which to base our Olevia Signature HDTVs."

Premium specifications of the Olevia Signature LT42HVi and LT47HVi LCD HDTVs include 1080p HDTV resolution, high quality 42-inch and 47-inch Super-IPS LCD panels (1920 x 1080) with 16:9 aspect ratio, 1600:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 800cd/m2, and wide 178 degree (H)/178 degree (V) viewing angles. In addition to two ATSC/NTSC combination built-in tuners, the Olevia Signature series HDTVs feature a rich array of video and audio inputs/outputs including two HDMI, three component, two S-Video, two composite, VGA, two RF, a headphone jack, digital audio and subwoofer. Picture-in-Picture and split screen modes enable viewing of multiple content sources simultaneously. Using the USB port, consumers can keep their TV up-to-date by obtaining firmware update downloads from Syntax’s website.

Packaged in an elegant all-glass front with upgraded anti-reflective coatings, the Olevia Signature LCD HDTVs feature two speaker mounting options. The two 25-watt stereo speakers can be mounted horizontally on the bottom of the TV, vertically on each side via a conversion kit, or removed for connecting to an external audio system.

Syntax Debuts New On-Screen Display, Big Picture Technology & Director’s Image for Olevia LCD TVs

Included with Syntax’s Olevia Signature LCD HDTVs as well as all of its future LCD TVs is the newly developed, very user-friendly OSD. Providing full control of picture characteristics, this OSD includes intuitive, pictorial based icon controls optimized for home use or store display, lighting modes to adjust for various environments, and video content controls for digital TV, analog TV, DVD and VCR.

Syntax-Brillian’s has developed two new patent-pending feature technologies that are included in the new Olevia Signature HDTVs. Big Picture Technology™ delivers up to 11% more of the digital broadcast image and up to 37% more of analog images without distortion so viewers can see more of the picture displayed on each side of the TV. Director’s Image™ enables viewers to see realistic content in the same way that the director intended images to be displayed. Director’s Image features calibrated color temperature (6500 degreesK) at 2.2 gamma, red/green/blue gain controls and offsets, optimized gray scales, black level adjustment for NTSC and ATSC, full range contrast adjustment, color and tint colors for red/blue saturation and sharpness.

Available in Q2 2006, estimated MSRP of the Olevia Signature LT42HVi and LT47HVi LCD HDTVs will be $3499 and $3999, respectively. Olevia LCD TVs (26”+ unit) include a free first-year onsite warranty service plan.

About Syntax-Brillian Corp.
Beginning in December 2005, with the merger of Syntax Groups Corporation and Brillian Corporation, Syntax-Brillian (www.syntaxbrillian.com) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of LCD and LCoS™ HDTVs and digital entertainment products. With its extremely successful Olevia brand of widescreen HDTV-ready LCD TVs, one of the fastest growing global TV brands, and its highly acclaimed Gen II LCoS™ 720p and 1080p rear-projection HDTVs, for the high-end video/audio market, Syntax-Brillian is uniquely positioned to deliver quality digital entertainment products that span from high-end, specialty applications to the fast-growing global mass market. Syntax-Brillian has established retail and distributor sales channels in North America, a global supply chain, and operations in Asia that allow it to leverage economies of scale to deliver both extraordinarily high-quality products and outstanding value.

Brillian and LCoS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Syntax-Brillian Corporation.

Contact:
Pattie Adams, Syntax-Brillian
(909) 859-8432
pattie.adams @ syntaxbrillian.com
www.olevia.com

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Belden Brilliance® Low Cap OFHC Speaker Cables Offer Clean, Precise Sound, Easy Installation

Belden CDT Electronics Division, a world leader in the development of specialty cable products for the commercial, industrial, entertainment and residential markets, announces a new addition to its Brilliance® line of professional quality audio cables.

Richmond, IN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 3, 2006 -- Belden CDT Electronics Division, a world leader in the development of specialty cable products for the commercial, industrial, entertainment and residential markets, announces a new addition to its Brilliance® line of professional quality audio cables. Belden Brilliance Low Cap Speaker cables are designed and engineered to meet the requirements of pro audio for high-end sound quality in indoor, outdoor and burial applications.

Brilliance Low Cap OFHC Speaker cables deliver enhanced sound performance with exceptional clarity. The cable's performance gains are achieved through the use of high-conductivity, oxygen-free, copper conductors that are inherently free of impurities. In addition, the use of a low-capacitance polyolefin dielectric rather than traditional PVC ensures a superior high frequency response, even over extended distance cable runs. The new speakers are available with 10, 12, 14 or 16 AWG bare copper conductors and feature round, brightly colored and satin-finished PVC jackets to make the cables aesthetically pleasing to end users.

For installers, Belden Brilliance Low Cap OFHC Speaker cables offer significant benefits, as well. Their highly stranded conductors and PVC jackets provide optimal flexibility for faster, easier installation. Distinctively colored jackets, with ascending/descending sequential markings at two-foot intervals and print legends that incorporate location information (e.g., Room 1234, Zone ABCD), also facilitate accurate, streamlined installation.

For more information about Belden Brilliance Low-Cap OFHC Speaker cables, contact Belden CDT Electronics Division, P.O. Box 1980, Richmond, Indiana 47375, or call 1-800-BELDEN-4 to request New Product Bulletin NP232. FAX: 765-983-5294. Or visit the Web site: www.belden.com.

Contact:
Frank Stone
Belden CDT Electronics Division
1-800-BELDEN-4

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Winegard’s Introduces Triadtm, a New HDTV Triple-Stacking Technology Combining All HD Satellite Signals on One Existing Coax Cable

Take HDTV reception to the next level by incorporating TRIAD into new structured wiring box.

Burlington, Iowa (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 3, 2005 -– Winegard Company introduced its new TRIAD Triple-Stacking Technology at the EHX trade show on November 9, 2005. Bob Howell, Director Signal Distribution/Off-Air Antenna Business Group, said “Before TRIAD, no matter how integrators installed satellite TV in an MDU or home, a minimum of 2 cables had to be pulled in order to provide satellite HDTV signals to Decoder equipped HDTVs or Set Top Boxes. Our new TRIAD Technology allows Winegard to retrofit existing MDUs and homes to receive all the HD channels, Triple Stacking the Satellite HDTV signals on one cable, offering a second more cost effective and much better option. Approximately 1% of MDUs have more then one cable run through out the building, the rest have one. TRIAD addresses this need.”

There are HD channels located on 3 satellites. With existing technology and dual LNB’s, the consumer gets all the satellite channels subscribed to and some HD channels, but can’t see the third HD satellite. But with 3 LNBs and Winegard’s new TRIAD, the consumer gets all the satellite channels, plus all the HD channels from all three satellites. This takes LNB Technology to the next level by allowing the satellite dish to, not only look at 3 satellites, the third being the one dedicated to delivering additional HD channels, but, by stacking the signals and combining them, deliver all HD signals on one existing cable.

Winegard’s TRIAD will be included in the MultiletTM Structured Wiring box. Winegard also intends to market the TRIAD as a stand-alone product for existing and new satellite installations incorporated into structured wiring boxes of properties not interested in delivering the Triple Play at this time.

On November 8, 2005, Winegard announced that it had concluded an exclusive agreement with Macab AB for its patented data/video combining filter technology, Multilet. This agreement provided Winegard with the technology necessary to support its present customer base and many new markets with a new “Triple Play” platform for the distribution of Video, VoIP and Internet services to multi-dwelling unit (MDU) installers and home integrators across the nation.

Howell continued “Winegard now has the ability to offer installers, the enormous advantage of networking or retro-fitting entire MDU projects, including Triple-stacked HDTV on new a single cable run or an existing RG-6 coaxial run, eliminating the necessity to pull additional coax or CAT-5 wire-runs. To homeowners, Winegard can now offer a product to easily deliver the Triple Play and network their home. The savings in time and money to these installers, builders and homeowners will immediately be self evident and undeniable. No one else will have a product to match it.”

While other new single wire solution for multi-unit buildings exist using coax, they don’t allow the down-sending of an off-air signal to receive local free HDTV broadcasts. To do this, they’ll have to pull another cable, nor do they allow the down-sending of Internet signals, without pulling another cable. Try to imagine the savings in not having to pull an additional cable run throughout a 150 unit apartment.

Beta Field-Testing both technologies in a “real-world” test environment has already begun. Winegard believes that the benefits of these technologies, once testing is complete and production begins, will immediately be self evident and undeniable to property owners, installers, builders and homeowners in terms of time and money savings. Both will be on display, live, at CES 2006. These products will be available the first quarter of 2006.

If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Bob Howell, please call Michael Sherman at 319-754-0604 or send an email to e-mail protected from spam bots.

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January 03, 2006

Honeywell Introduces New HMC104X Family of Magnetic Sensors for Cost Effective Compassing and Personal Navigation Applications

Honeywell today announced the release of their new HMC104X family of magnetic sensors featuring compact SMT packages available in 1, 2, or 3-axis configurations for cost effective compassing and personal navigation applications.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) January 3, 2006 -- Honeywell today announced the newest additions to its magnetic sensor product line: the HMC1041Z, HMC1042L, and HMC1043 magnetic sensors designed for low field magnetic sensing. The HMC104X family of compact magnetoresistive sensors permits cost effective and space-efficient personal navigation system designs for small, portable products like hand-held devices.

Honeywell’s HMC104X Magnetic Sensor Line-Up

HMC1041Z
The HMC1041Z in a 1.05mm height SMT SIP package solves the need for a low profile vertical sensor that is precisely orthogonal and compatible with high speed SMT assembly processes. The 1.08 by 4.10 by 1.05mm narrow size, tape, and reel availability of the HMC1041Z is perfect for compact magnetic sensor applications like vehicle detection, current sensing, magnetometry, and compassing.

HMC1042L
The HMC1042L is a precision 2-axis magnetoresistive sensor in a 3.0 by 3.0 by 0.8mm 16-pin LCC package. Pin compatible with the HMC1052L, the HMC1042L offers improved cross-field rejection required for moderate to precision compassing and navigation applications.

HMC1043
The HMC1043 is a marvel of very small packaging that incorporates three magnetoresistive sensors in a 3 by 3 by 1.2 mm 16-pin LCC package. This cost effective, precision sensor combination is perfect for consumer electronics to aerospace applications in which tilt-compensated compassing is required.

For more information regarding these products call 1-800-323-8295 (763-954-2474 for International Inquires) or visit the Honeywell Website at www.magneticsensors.com for detailed specifications and purchasing information. To place a sample orders within the United States, please visit http://shop.ssec.honeywell.com.

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“Pimp My Living Room” Becomes a Reality for Many Americans: Booming Demand For LCD TVs.

Home theater systems and flat screen TVs are sweeping the nation. 2005 will be remembered as the year when LCD Tvs finally arrived.

(PRWEB) January 3, 2006 -- 2005 will go down in history as the year of the big screen LCD TV. Large screen LCD TVs have recently come down in price to be very competitive with large (40”+) plasma TVs. People who have been searching for the perfect flat panel TV screen can finally get it at a price they want. One thing is for certain: home entertainment will never be the same again: it will be bigger and better.

“We've seen the price drop below $1000 for some LCD TVs,” Said Michael Crow in a recent interview. However, some of the really high end LCD TV prices still run in the thousands.

The home theater trend has swept the nation in recent years with some families even going to the extent of installing lighted aisles and popcorn machines in their homes. Home projectors, plasma TVs, and LCD TVs can make the difference between a mediocre cinema experience and an incredible one. Some technologies have fallen by the wayside, while others (like flat screens) have made substantial in roads in living rooms across the country.

While both LCD TVs and Plasma televisions can deliver large screen pictures, they use different technology to deliver a state of the art viewing experience. Shipments of both types of flat panel screens are expected to increase in years to come as they replace older CRT monitors.

About lcdtvme.com:
With their corporate office in Houston, Texas, CEO Michael Crow and his research staff prepare detailed articles and information about LCD TVs. Lcdtvme.com provides LCD TV related content for home theater enthusiasts all over the world.

In a recent interview, Michael said he has many new site enhancements in store for people who are either considering investing in an LCD TV or are going to install a home theater.

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Protronica Launches North American Website at www.protronica.us.com

Protronica Incorporated worked with eXubrio C-Level Leads to develop and launch a new website to support business growth in the North American market. Protronica represents a Swiss electronics manufacturing service firm – Escatec – that makes products and subassemblies.

Buffalo & Corning, N.Y. (PRWEB) January 3, 2006 –- Protronica Incorporated launched a new website at www.protronica.us.com to serve its US and Canadian clients. The firm worked with eXubrio C-Level Leads, LLC, to develop the new website. The website will support a lead generation and appointment setting campaign created by eXubrio C-Level Leads.

Protronica represents a Swiss electronics manufacturing service firm – Escatec – that makes products and subassemblies. The firm serves companies whose products, and product launches, must work right every time – without exception. When clients work with Protronica, they work with a company that cares for and safeguards their brand's reputation. Well-respected international brands already trust their projects to Protronica, from innovative consumer product manufacturers to market-leading communications firms.

Protronica can step in at any point in a product development process and expertly manage every step of the project: Styling model through prototypes to production. Whether its complex molded parts or printed circuit board assemblies, Protronica will deliver the electronics a client’s product needs.

About Protronica
Protronica represents the Escatec Group, a Swiss owned Electronics Manufacturing Services company with its headquarters in Malaysia and main manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Singapore and Switzerland. Protronica’s North American office is located in Corning, New York. Protronica also has offices in London, England, and Belfast, Ireland. For more information about Protronica in North America, call Rob Garner at (607) 936-0463, or visit www.protronica.us.com.

About eXubrio C-Level Leads
The eXubrio C-Level Leads sales appointment making service provides more selling opportunities for a business's sales staff. With this service, sales people are able to focus on what they do best - closing sales. eXubrio, LLC, and Noein Inc. own eXubrio C-Level Leads. The service integrates with eXubrio’s other marketing offerings which include Value Proposition development, Key Message creation, and business development direct marketing programs.
eXubrio C-Level Leads has offices in Cheektowaga, Kenmore, and Amherst, New York. Call John Klingensmith at (716) 689-8886, or visit www.c-levelleads.com for information about eXubrio C-Level Leads.

Media Contact:
Rob Garner
Phone (607) 936-0463

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Pragmaxis LLC Announces Specialized Nanotechnology Commercialization Services

Firm offers extensive nanotechnology business and intellectual property management expertise with solid record of achieving client objectives.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 3, 2006 -- Pragmaxis LLC announced today that it has formalized its nanotechnology commercialization consulting activities by establishing a special practice dedicated to this area. The Nanotech Practice will serve as the firm's focal point for serving nanotech clients with a broad range of services including:

* Business, technology & commercialization strategy
* Technology application analysis
* Product definition & development evaluation
* Market and competitive assessment
* Channel strategy and economic analysis
* Partner identification & selection
* Negotiation support
* Commercialization roadmap development
* Commercialization activity leadership & support
* Intellectual asset (IA) mapping
* IA/IP valuation
* IA/IP licensing program development & implementation

Today's announcement signals the firm's intent to remain at the leading edge of technology and business innovation by focusing its efforts on helping clients capture the opportunities made possible by nanotechnology breakthroughs.

According to Peter Balbus, Managing Director of Pragmaxis LLC, "Nanotechnology commercialization represents a whole new set of challenges and opportunities for those at the forefront of this emerging field. Virtually every industry will be affected or transformed by applications of nanotechnology over the next 10-15 years, but very few business executives are prepared for what is to come." He added, "Our decision to offer specialized nanotechnology commercialization expertise reflects our conviction that nanotech will be the most important technology wave we'll see in our lifetimes."

Pragmaxis nanotech services are delivered by consultants who have been providing sophisticated technology commercialization services to clients, in some cases, for over 20 years. The knowledge and experience gained through these client relationships provides the firm with a strong foundation from which to serve its nanotech clients today.

About Pragmaxis LLC

Pragmaxis LLC is an independent management consulting group that specializes in assisting clients to define and operationalize technology commercialization initiatives. The firm helps clients understand how specific industries are likely to be shaped by advances in nanotechnology over the next 5-10 years and how to maximize the value from their intellectual assets through creative -- yet pragmatic -- commercialization approaches. Industries addressed include manufacturing, transportation, plastics & process synthesis, energy, financial services, consumer goods, high-tech, electronics and telecommunications.

Please visit us at www.pragmaxis.com

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Worldwide Laser Introduces the LP2000 Series of TEA Laser Marking Systems

Worldwide Laser Services Corporation introduces the LP2000 series of TEA laser marking systems which utilizes a mask for laser etching and laser marking.

Gilbert, AZ (PRWEB) January 3, 2006 -- Worldwide Laser Services Corporation today announced the introduction of the LP2000 series of TEA laser marking systems. The TEA laser system utilizes a mask for laser etching and laser marking. Worldwide Laser manufactures the LP2000 a spark gap driven TEA mask Co2 laser, the LP2500 a ceramic thryatron Co2 TEA laser, and the LP3000 with a water tight metal vessel & ceramic thryatron.

The LP2000 series of TEA mask Co2 lasers come in several configurations from Standard System (SS) to High Speed (HS) and Very High Speed (VHS). They are capable of laser marking or laser etching up to 90,000 parts per hour. The LP2000 series of lasers are generally air cooled but for higher speed operations they are water cooled. The power ranges from 1.9 joules to 5.0 joules depending on the model and configuration. The lasers require an external gas bottle and are ‘flow through’ so that the laser gas mix is consumed. The LP2000 series of laser has a refined and redesigned gas flow system which makes the laser gas consumption of the LP2000 series of TEA Co2 lasers the lowest in the industry.

The LP2000 series of TEA Co2 lasers are not controlled by computers therefore they require operator intervention to change the mask for the laser mark or for the laser etch to be changed. However the TEA Co2 lasers which are pulsed have extremely high peak power. Therefore, they can laser mark or laser etch many materials that sealed beam RF excited Co2 lasers are unable to mark or etch.

Worldwide Laser has been manufacturing, rebuilding, & maintaining TEA Co2 mask lasers for over 20 years. Worldwide Laser is the industry leading experts for TEA Co2 laser marking systems. Worldwide Laser also has the complete range of spare parts and optics for the Lumonics series of TEA Co2 laser from 920 to 960.

For information or a quote on the LP2000 series of TEA Co2 laser marking and laser etching systems, parts for the Lumonics series of Co2 TEA lasers, or a refurbished 940, 960, or 960 SSM TEA Co2 laser just call Worldwide Laser at 1-480-892-8566 option 5 or visit their website http://www.wlsc.com

About Worldwide Laser
Worldwide Laser was founded in 1986 and the company has evolved into a respected major laser marking systems manufacturer. They have also developed an impressive list of national and international service and parts clients. Worldwide currently has active clients in ten countries on three continents. Worldwide has developed a major service organization for TEA CO2, CWCO2, and ND-YAG based laser marking products. They provide one of the largest inventories of spare parts in North America. Their own products include the LP2000 series of TEA Co2 lasers, the LP9000 series of diode & flash lamp YAG lasers, and the LP8000 series of Co2 lasers. Worldwide Laser has established a major laser marking job shop with TEA CO2, CWCO2, Diode, and flash lamp ND-YAG laser marking systems. For further information call (480) 892-8566 or visit their website http://www.wlsc.com

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Smoking Cessation Devices Help With New Year’s Resolutions

Most smokers won't keep their New Year's Resolutions for 2006 to quit smoking. New Smoking Cessation Device technology gives smokers promising drug-free assistance.

(PRWEB) January 3, 2006 -- According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, if making a New Year’s resolution for 2006 is your only strategy to quit smoking, your chance of success is just 1 in 20. Indeed, this represents a 95% failure rate. If you do not at some point come up with an effective action plan, you will likely keep smoking until it kills you. Nearly half of all adult smokers are destined to smoke themselves to death, each an average of 15 years early.

The half getting killed is not for lack of trying or wanting to quit. It's because most smokers deeply believe they can figure out how to quit on their own, but run out of time before getting it right.

For many smokers, quitting ‘cold turkey’ is next to impossible. Accordingly, the ‘quit smoking’ industry has grown to a billion-dollar-a-year business, with products ranging from antidepressant pills to nicotine replacement therapy like patches or gum, to newer experimental drugs.

But to many people, it does not make sense to use yet more drugs in order to quit smoking. An alternative can be found in a relatively new class of products for quitting smoking of which most people are unaware. These products, called Smoking Cessation Devices, enable people to wait longer and longer between cigarettes, so that they can gradually wean themselves from their addiction. The problem is that the smoking cessation devices that have been on the market so far have been inconvenient to use.

Brady Development of Avon, CT reports that you can effectively and conveniently alleviate the irritable effects of nicotine withdrawal by using their new Linkman Habit Reversal Tool. The battery-powered device is shaped like a cigarette for a placebo effect, but is small enough to be worn as a pendant or carried on a keychain.

“Other smoking cessation devices beep or flash, telling you when to smoke. This is less effective than anticipated. If you are in a meeting, for example, or at a movie, you can't smoke, and it throws you completely off your plan,” Linkman inventor J. B. Snyder says. “Being permission-based, our new device solves that problem while removing the guesswork from quitting.”

To use the Linkman, you double-click a clear button on the end to request permission to smoke. If you haven’t waited long enough between cigarettes, this button blinks red, indicating that you must fight the urge to smoke for a little while longer. There is no penalty for asking too early – the Linkman simply says “not yet” with a red flash.

If you double-click the button after waiting long enough, you get a solid green light. This is the Linkman’s way of granting permission to smoke one cigarette.

“You can just check the Linkman AFTER the meeting,” says Snyder. “If you’ve waited long enough since your last cigarette, you can light up. You’ll still be sticking to your plan.”

For each cigarette, this cycle repeats with a slightly longer waiting period based on a compounding algorithm. In this way, the device weans you gradually and systematically, allowing you to quit smoking within a few months of use.

So, for people who can’t seem to quit cold turkey, and don’t want to use yet more drugs to help them keep their New Year’s Resolutions, there is an effective alternative. And because it is reliable, convenient, and permission-based, there is an even greater chance that the Linkman will save more lives.

Made in the U.S.A. and patent-pending, the Linkman can only be purchased on the World Wide Web at www.linkman.com. Price: $79.95. For more information, contact Brady Development, Inc. at PO Box 1465, Avon, CT 06001. Phone (860) 460-7289; Fax (309) 419-6494; Email e-mail protected from spam bots.

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Milestones and Trends in Renewable Energy

Some reflections and projections from the field of clean energy technology.

EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT (PRWEB) January 2, 2006 -- Pure Energy Systems News (PESN) has released a summary report of 2005, with projections for 2006.

According to the report, the year 2005 saw large wind power installments come into a price range where they are now competitive with traditional grid prices. 2006 could see several solar designs do the same.

The report also notes that Cold fusion was boosted with two, concurrent and independent sonofusion breakthroughs, though the stigma in the name is still deeply seated.

Projections for 2006 include the arrival on the commercial scene of floating wind turbines -- buoyed up in the water like oil rigs, or elevated high in the air, courtesy of helium. Also, 2006 is likely to see at least three companies offering after-market kits for adding Brown's gas (H and O from electrolysis, common ducted) to the air intake of vehicles for enhanced mileage and performance. Many other fuel economizing systems are slated to mature in the marketplace.

The report also predicts that evidence of climate change will likely continue to mount, adding urgency to the search for solutions. And while it will yet be years before we harness lightning, stable tornado systems prototypes that tap waste heat from power plants could arrive this coming year.

Will 2006 be the year that clean energy becomes more the vogue than cool computer gadgets?

To see the full report with references, go to:
http://pesn.com/2006/01/01/9600216_Year_in_Review_and_Forecast/

Pure Energy Systems News is produced by PES Network Inc., whose purpose is to promote awareness and foster development of clean energy technologies. This year-end summary and forecast was written by PES founder and executive directory, Sterling D. Allan, who is also founder of the New Energy Congress mentioned in his report. This Congress was established to streamline the process of identifying promising energy technologies.

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January 02, 2006

Plexera Unveils Innovative Touch Screen PC to Consumers

The easiest to use touch screen PC (EyeCom)for consumers is here! One touch access to PC, DVD, TV, Radio, eMail, and entertainment in one of the thhinnest ever all in one PCs with a touch screen for easy access. Built in wireless for network, keyboard, and mouse means no more cord messes and simple setup. The EyeCom mounts anywhwere and is ideal for users of any skill level.

(PRWEB) January 1, 2006 -- Plexera, a custom computer manufacturer in Mesa, announces the launch of their flagship product, the EyeCom Digital Lifestyle PC. Labeled “the easiest PC you’ll ever use,” this next generation computing platform offers all the latest PC features bundled into a slim unit that can be mounted on a desktop stand, under a cabinet, or on a wall.

This All-In-One PC includes the computer, LCD screen, touchscreen, stereo speakers, and wireless networking, all in the size of an LCD display. The clean design has only a single cord coming out the back, the power cord, while everything else is done wirelessly, including the internet, keyboard, and remote control. The simplified interface uses large on-screen buttons that allow quick access to the best features with one touch on the screen.

Customers often mount this unit in their kitchen to watch TV, play DVDs, CDs, and internet radio, get their email, organize recipes and phone numbers and have especially enjoyed playing games, like solitaire, with their finger on the touchscreen. “It is a fun and exciting new way to organize and really enjoy your life,” company President, Mark Biegel said. “The Digital Lifestyle concept is to access everyday features with one touch and in high definition.”

About Plexera: Plexera designs and markets custom PCs for residential applications for users of any technical ability. The combination of all-in-one design and slim enclosure allows for their products to be mounted virtually anywhere in the home, providing convenience and fun for the home user. Plexera products are designed around the concept of the new Digital Lifestyle where all daily activities that can be accomplished digitally, such as TV with TiVo, an appointment calendar, internet radio, email, etc. should be available in convenient locations and at a single touch. These products are designed to be as simple as a toaster, never requiring any technical knowledge. Total Support is provided to each unit via remote connections for full IT maintenance with little or no user interaction.

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Winegard Company Announces Reorganization Of Data Technology International, LLC

Winegard Company, majority owner of Data Technology International, LLC ("Data Tech") announces its reorganization of Data Tech effective January 1, 2006.

Burlington, IA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) December 30, 2006 -- Winegard Company, majority owner of Data Technology International, LLC ("Data Tech") announces its reorganization of Data Tech effective January 1, 2006. The operations of Data Tech, formed in June, 2004 for the development, marketing and sales of mobile internet antenna products, which have been based in Salt Lake City, Utah, will be moved to Winegard Company's offices in Burlington, Iowa.

Data Tech has been engaged in the development of technologies which deliver two-way fixed/transportable mobile satellite internet systems, as well as the sale of high speed internet bandwidth through an agreement with Hughes Network Systems (HNS). These products allow customers to access Internet and information technologies virtually anywhere in the world. Data Tech will continue the development of products and sales of such services from a new location, but expects to improve its product development opportunities and customer service with a closer relationship at Winegard Company.

Please contact Jon Manley at 319-209-0200 if you would like more information regarding Data Technology International, LLC or Winegard Company.

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January 23, 2006

Free E-Waste Collection Event in South Pasadena: January 27th and 28th

Monsoon Redefines Remote and Wireless TV Viewing

Challenges of 0201 and 01005 Component Assembly Are Focus of Free Webcast Seminars on February 16th

CDM Electronics Announces J. A. T. Electronics As Canadian Manufacturers' Representative

Belden Brilliance® Shipboard Cables Deliver High-End Performance; Full Line is ABS Approved, RoHS Compliant

January 20, 2006

Marble Blast Ultra Available on the Xbox 360 Live Arcade

"Must Have" Digital Camera Accessory: Photo Printers

Artemis Solutions Group (ASG) Files Lawsuit Against Tacoma-Based Sagem Morpho, Inc., (Sagem) a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of French Conglomerate SAFRAN Group.

January 19, 2006

Cell Phones Valued at More Than $300 Million Tucked Away Every Month

Hanse Environmental’s 2006 HALT/HASS Seminars Starting in Israel

The Pixel Farm and Cooke Optics Announce Collaboration

Samsung Camera Enters DSLR Market with Launch of GX-1S

January 18, 2006

"Must Have" Digital Camera Accessory: Photo Printers

Artemis Solutions Group (ASG) Files Lawsuit Against Tacoma-Based Sagem Morpho, Inc., (Sagem) a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of French Conglomerate SAFRAN Group.

RailCrewXpress Selects MobileDataforce as Part of Team Delivering Mobile Computing Solution for Transport Fleet

TRAY6 Launches the CellCatch, a Stylish New Cell Phone Accessory that Combines Fashion & Function

MIT Enterprise Forum of Chicago Presents Compelling Panel Discussion On How Technology and Innovation Will Shape the Future

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Furman Sound Begins Shipping ELITE-10 E and ELITE-16PF E To International Market

High Def Forum Reaches 100,000 Post Milestone

January 17, 2006

Students in Texas Panhandle Get a Grip on Math and Geometry with PDA Games from Leading Step

RadioScaoe Wins Contract to Supply Professional DAB Broadcast System to Slovenia

QSI Offers Qlarity™ Objects Allowing Their Graphic Terminals to Communicate with Mitsubishi FX-Brand PLC Controllers

Jova Solutions -- New Corporate Name for WireWorks West, the Experts in Automation and Data Management

USAmerican Expands Patent Suite Against Oakley to Challenge Oakley's Eyeglass/MP3 Player Patent

Unbeatable.co.uk Reviews Zen Vision:M, the MP3 Player Predicted to be a Big Hit in 2006

January 16, 2006

CaymanIT.com, Cayman's Premier IT HelpDesk and Web Authority, Launches Web Site

Welcome Everyone to my Newest Adventure; Come on in and Take a Look; You Won't be Disappointed

Silicon Power Announces the Release of the 8GB Compact Flash Ultra Card

ELAN Home Systems Announces THP800C Pointable Home Theater Speakers Now Shipping

January 13, 2006

Electrophysics® Introduces the New Standard in Infrared Imaging for Demanding R&D and Thermography Applications

TelePlus Enterprises,Inc (OTCBB:TLPE) Featured on ItsaboutFinance.com : Buys 3rd Largest Sprint Wireless Reseller (CDMA) Liberty Wireless!

January 12, 2006

MIT Enterprise Forum Announces 1st Quarter Finalists for Annual 'Below the Radar' Innovation Recognition Program

Mr. Test Equipment Launches Free Repair Evaluation Program for Electronic Test Equipment in India

Mr Test Equipment Launches Free Repair Evaluation Program for Electronic Test Equipment in Europe

Cut Energy Use Up to 40 Percent with Speedheat Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems

January 11, 2006

Cell Phone Recycling Leader GRC Wireless Recycling Reaches $3 Million in Contributions to Nonprofit Organizations

MicroOptical’s myvu™ Personal Media Viewer Makes U.S. Debut at Macworld

maccontrol® System on Display at Macworld

LTB Audio Systems Breaks New Wireless Barriers at This Year's CES in Las Vegas

Winegard Turns the Triple Play Into an MDU or Residential Home Run™, Adds Triple Stacked HDTV Technology and Remote MDU System Monitoring

Winegard Selects ComponexX™ as Commercial Distributor for New Home Run™ Product Line

Heidelberg Instruments Introduces a Table-Top Maskless Lithography System

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Fry’s Electronics to Distribute SchmartBoard|ez Technology

TelePlus Enterprises,Inc (NASDAQ OTCBB:TLPE) Last Month Featured in ItsaboutFinance.com Business Review: Buys 3rd Largest Sprint Wireless Reseller (CDMA) Liberty Wireless!

AVLTrack And Vortex Geo Integrates Alltigo's LT100 Solution With Their Backend Tracking Application Software

IntelliScanner Unveils Personal Home Inventory Package For Mac OS X + Windows

PhatWare Releases PhatPad 3.0 for Windows Mobile-based Devices

Interactive Program Guides To Go “New Media”

January 10, 2006

Announcing Design Process Coaching Services to Enable Predictable IC Design Execution

SLAPPA Announces Release New Storage Case for iPod Nano

PLANT ENGINEERING Magazine Honors the Electrophysics® HotShot® Industrial Thermography Camera With Product of the Year Award

January 09, 2006

New 4-Color Breakthrough 140 Inch “Big Screen” T.V. - HIGH DEF. Technology Release At Less Than $1K From Pen Motion Pictures Corp.

Innoviti Introduces Wireless Internet Solution for Global Travelers

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Jennic launches IEEE802.15.4 / ZigBee Module Range to Accelerate Wireless Sensor Product Development

Sony VAIO TX2, FS400 and A600-Series Updates - New Consumer and Professional Portables with an AV-IT Twist

Sony VAIO FE-Series - The Entertainment Laptop with an Edge

Sony VAIO XL100-Series : The Real Entertainment Centre for the Living Room

January 06, 2006