Electronics Manufacturing News

September 11, 2006

Electronics and Factory Automation Sourcing Directories

Electronics products directories have been launched by IndustrialDirectory.com

Among these directories are Electronic Housings, Electronic Gauges, electromechanical assemblies

Industrial Directory brings the easy sourcing with "Natural Type In" directories also known as Keyword Direct Navigation Search.

Industrial Directory offers hundreds of directories including industrial automation, factory assembly systems, conveyors, automated machinery, and many other product specific directories.

Industrial Directory is designed for easy navigation to find industrial products manufacturers and distributors easily. Industrial sourcing is easy with being able to easily get quotes and information on specific products and services from manufacturers and distributors of industrial goods and services.

To see more about these easy-to-use directories simply visit
IndustrialDirectory.com and read specifics at IndustrialDirectory.com/aboutus.php

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April 21, 2005

Diversinet Launches Mobisecure Suite of Mobile Tokens and Two-Factor Authentication Services

MobiSecure offers mobile, Internet and security solution providers cost-effective, mass-market strong authentication solutions to protect individuals, companies and enterprises against identity theft, transaction fraud and smorphing

Toronto, ON (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) April 21, 2005 -- Diversinet Corp. (OTCBB: DVNTF), a leading provider of mobile device security and authentication solutions for the mobile data ecosystem, has launched its MobiSecure suite of mobile tokens and MobiSecure Authentication Service Center designed to protect individuals, companies and enterprises from security threats such as identity theft, online fraud and identity misrepresentation – better known as smorphing.

Diversinet provides a suite of mobile tokens to support mobile, Internet and security provider business needs for cost-effective, mass-market strong authentication solutions. MobiSecure Tokens eliminate the need for consumer and enterprise users to carry additional hard tokens, USB toggles or smart cards with smart card readers for two-factor authentication.

“With more than one billion people around the world already carrying mobile phones, why would they want to carry an additional hard token when they could use their existing phone for two-factor authentication?” says Nagy Moustafa, CEO of Diversinet. “By integrating all authentication tokens within existing mobile phones, everyone in the value-chain saves on costs and enjoys added convenience for all of their identity needs.”

Diversinet has developed a variety of mobile tokens targeted at different user communities with different needs:

- MobiSecure Token: Strong authentication tokens for mass-market online access applications.
- MobiSecure Multi-Token: Activate a variety of online access mobile tokens with the MobiSecure Multi-Token. Add and manage all the mobile tokens needed for all enterprise and consumer strong authentication accounts.
- MobiSecure SMS Token: The MobiSecure SMS Token was developed to provide mass-market authentication tokens through all SMS-based mobile phones operating on all mobile networks as authenticators for online access.
- MobiSecure Browser Plug-In Token: This token is ideal for mobile VPN access and Content Control authentication services. This mobile token activates and supports strong authentication service requests when launching a mobile browser application.
- MobiSecure API Token: Build secure applications to control, restrict and manage access of content and services based on authenticated user profiles with the MobiSecure API Token, the only mobile token for Age Verification and Content Control applications.

All MobiSecure strong authentication tokens are developed with standards-based tools running as an OATH-compliant One-Time-Password (OTP) application on mobile phones with internetworked services provided by the Diversinet MobiSecure Authentication Service Center (MASC). Diversinet mobile tokens are seamlessly managed and supported for credential registration, Over-The-Air (OTA) activation, provisioning and validation services by Diversinet's MASC. With MASC, Diversinet delivers the industry’s first open mobile security service to support OATH-compliant OTP strong authentication on all mobile phones and networks globally. MASC provides all the essential managed services for companies wanting to simplify the development, deployment and delivery of mass-market strong authentication services.

“Diversinet has developed a product for more consumer-based two-factor applications by allowing each and every mobile phone to become a mobile token for mass-market strong authentication solutions,” said Joe Greene, Vice President, IT Security Research for IDC Canada. “In a complex marketplace, products developed with open authentication techniques and mobile industry standards can help promote consumer confidence in conducting online transactions.”

IDC predicts the identity and access management market to grow to more than US$3.5 billion by 2009 from its $2.21 billion market sizing in 2003. Spending on identity and access management technology will be spread across a variety of authentication technologies; including authentication solutions encompassing a variety of tokens such as hard tokens, USB authentication tokens and software licensing authentication tokens. As these fragments are pulled together under one umbrella, IDC predicts authentication will be strengthened by requiring two, three or more factors to assert identity in which multiple passwords and logins associated with different networks and applications are replaced by one-time password authentication solutions.

“Online and mobile networks are the prime targets for transaction fraud, identity theft and smorphing. The exponential growth of malicious attacks is driving the explicit need for companies to protect their customers now or potentially lose them forever,” adds Kashif Hassan, President of Diversinet. “Diversinet’s MobiSecure suite of mobile tokens and MobiSecure Authentication Service Center enables companies to provide all customers with mobile phones with strong authentication tokens for online and mobile application access effectively, efficiently and economically.”

As a leading mobile authentication service provider, Diversinet provides its customers with cost effective, mobile-optimized strong authentication products and services that reduce identity theft and improve brand trust by leveraging more than 1.5 billion consumer and enterprise mobile phones as strong authentication tokens. Diversinet MobiSecure suite of mobile tokens and MASC offerings are available on all intelligent mobile device platforms, including Microsoft, RIM, Symbian, Palm and Java-based phones.

About Diversinet (OTCBB: DVNTF)
Diversinet is a leading provider of mobile device security and authentication solutions for the mobile data ecosystem. Diversinet products and services allow users to protect their identity, data and device for personal communications and commercial transactions. The Diversinet MobiSecure suite of mobile tokens and MobiSecure Authentication Service Center enable application providers, mobile network operators and security service providers to rapidly develop, deploy and manage secure mobile data services for the over 1.5 billion mobile device users worldwide. MobiSecure is the industry’s first open mobile security platform to support OATH-Compliant strong authentication on mobile devices and networks. For more information about the initiative for Open AuTHentication (OATH) visit www.openauthentication.org. Connect with Diversinet Corp. at www.diversinet.com.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by the company) contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to anticipated future revenues of the company and success of current product offerings. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the company. For a description of additional risks and uncertainties, please refer to the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts:
Gary Hilson
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Michael O’Farrell
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Kodak Tops the List of Digital Camera Brands Preferred by Women

A new Lyra survey examines the photo-printing behavior of U.S.-based digital photographers. Lyra’s Digital Photography Advisory Service is an online competitive research service for marketing and product managers in the digital camera, photo-quality printer, and online photo-service industry.

Newtonville, MA (PRWEB) April 20, 2005 -- According to Lyra Research’s 2004 U.S. Digital Photography Survey, more than 20 percent of women surveyed use a Kodak digital camera, while only 10 percent of men made Kodak their brand of choice. Men appear to prefer Canon digital cameras, with almost 17 percent of male respondents using that brand.

“The explanation is that women in general are less comfortable with technology and therefore are more attracted to trusted brands,” says Charles LeCompte, president of Lyra and director of Lyra’s Digital Photography Advisory Service. “ And the biggest brand in photography is, of course, Kodak.”

The primary goal of the survey was to examine the photo-printing behavior of a representative sample of U.S.-based digital photographers. The survey also asked users about many other issues, including their photo-taking, photo-storage, and photo-sharing habits and their use of camera phones. Further gender differences identified include that women own less equipment in general than men, do less with the equipment they own, and prefer products that are technologically the simplest. Perhaps most interestingly, women prefer printing direct from their camera or direct from a docking station. At least some of these differences can be attributed to the busy lives that many women lead—many juggle child and family care with taking care of their homes, running home businesses, and/or working full-time jobs for others, all of which limits their time to explore and adopt more complex technologies.

This information can be found in Lyra’s Digital Photography Advisory Service, an online competitive research service for marketing and product managers in the digital camera, photo-quality printer, and online photo-service industry. Lyra recently announced that a new team headed by Lyra President Charles LeCompte will manage all content and client support for the service, including industry trend analyses, primary market research, and product forecasts for digital camera, photo-printing, and online photo-service markets. Steve Hoffenberg and Larry Jamieson, senior analysts and experts on digital cameras and photo printers, respectively, advise and contribute to the service’s direction and content. Suzanne Boozer, a research analyst for Lyra, contributes written analysis to the service. More information on the Digital Photography Advisory Service can be found at www.lyra.com.

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, and custom consulting.

Related Chart:
Brand of Digital Camera Used, by Gender
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Men:
Canon 16.8%
Sony 13.0%
Olympus 12.6%
Kodak 11.3%
Hewlett Packard 8.8%
Nikon 7.1%
FujiFilm 5.5%
All Other Brands 24.8%
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Women:
Kodak 20.5%
Canon 12.1%
Sony 11.9%
Hewlett Packard 10.7%
FujiFilm 7.3%
Olympus 6.8%
Polaroid 3.1%
Nikon 3.0%
All Other Brands 24.6%
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n=941
Source:
Lyra Research, Inc.
2004 U.S. Digital Photography Survey

CONTACT:
Andre Rebelo
Marketing Manager
Lyra Research, Inc.
617-454-2658
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7-1/2 Digit PXI/cPCI Digital Multimeters (DMM) Introduced by Signametrics

Signametrics newest 7 ½ digit PXI/cPCI Digital Multimeters, offer advance functionality and fastest measurement speeds. The SMX2064 boasts high measurement rates up to 20,000 reading/second and low DC current measurement ranges down to 50pA. With true 7-1/2 digit accuracies, new advanced scope-like triggering, and extended DC and resistance measurement ranges. The two new PXI DMMs are aimed at satisfying the needs of advanced test systems in diverse applications such as: Avionics, Automotive, Semiconductors, Storage, Industrial, components and sensor manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, food engineering, and others.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 20, 2005 -- Signametrics introduced its newest 7 ½ digit PXI/cPCI Digital Multimeters, offering advance functionality and fastest measurement speeds. Signametrics’ engineering leveraged newly available technologies to implement new advanced triggering capabilities, superior measurement speeds, and exceptional accuracies, surpassing any existing product in this class.

The SMX2064 boasts high measurement rates up to 20,000 reading/second and low DC current measurement ranges down to 50pA. With true 7-1/2 digit accuracies, new advanced scope-like triggering, and extended DC and resistance measurement ranges. The two new PXI DMMs are aimed at satisfying the needs of advanced test systems in diverse applications such as: Avionics, Automotive, Semiconductors, Storage, Industrial, components and sensor manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, food engineering, and others.

The SMX2064
Like its PCI predecessor, the SMX2064 is a full-featured 7-1/2 digit PXI/cPCI DMM. It boasts 24,000,000 counts dynamic range, translating to resolutions of 10nV, and a wide workload due to its extensive measurement functionality. The SMX2064 offers the most advanced functionality in plug-in DMMs: 6-wire Guarded resistance, inductance and capacitance measurements (LCR), Frequency and timing measurements, thermocouple and RTD measurements, and V & I sourcing. In addition, the SMX2064 sports new scope-like advanced triggering, extended DC current and resistance measurement ranges, and accurate Leakage measurement with programmable DC source.

“The large number of current sources designed into the SMX2064 provide the widest range and highest resolution of any plug-in DMM, making it the only plug-in Ohm-meter measuring from micro-ohms to Giga-ohms.” says Tee Sheffer, president of Signametrics Corporation. “Our SMX2064 and SMX2060 bring about a new standard in accuracy, speed, and functionality to plug-in Test and Measurement systems, that is unparalleled even by costly bench-top and VXI digital multimeters”.

The SMX2060
The SMX2060, 7-1/2 digit DMM, provides the same high accuracy as the SMX2064 at a very lower price. The SMX2060 shares the SM2064’s 24,000,000 count based measurement, and features 1,400 reading per second measurement speed. The SXM2060 functionality includes 4-wire Ohms, frequency, and temperature measurements.

Touch and Feel; software support
The SMX2064 and the SMX2060 have the same “touch and feel” of bench-top digital multimeters. They are compatible with the existing Signametrics line of PXI and PCI DMM families, facilitating painless upgrade. All Signametrics DMMs are accompanied by “front panel” software, DLLs for all Windows applications, and Linux drivers.

A Family of Test and Measurement Plug-in Cards
Preserving the accuracy of the SMX2064 and SMX2060 DMMs in a multiple signal system requires high-quality switching modules. Signametrics’ switching modules for the PXI/cPCI, are natural complements to the new SMX2064 and SMX2060 with their high isolation, and extremely low noise and thermal EMF. The combination of the high-accuracy SMX2064/60 with fully isolated extremely low noise SMX4032 Switching modules make up the foundation for high precision Test and Measurement systems.

Price and Availability
Readily available, the SMX2064 is priced at $2,395, and the SMX2060 is priced at $1,595.

About Signametrics
Signametrics pioneered the plug-in Digital Multimeter category, and keeps on leading in this market with advanced features, and ever increasing accuracy. Signametrics’ current products are dedicated to PCI, PXI, and VXI Test and Measurement systems, and are complemented by “Front-panel” software, DLLs, and Drivers to ensure smooth software installation and integration.

Founded in 1990 by former Fluke engineers, Signametrics is a privately held company with headquarters in Seattle Washington.

Company Contact:
Signametrics Corporation
Zwie Amitai (206) 524-4074
Seattle Washington, USA
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March 24, 2005

Ambient Devices Launches Wireless DataCasting Kit

Ambient and Microsoft lead the trend to display glanceable information.

CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) March 24, 2005 -- Ambient Devices today announced the launch of the DataCasting Kit, radically simplifying the ability for consumer products companies to embed Internet information in their products. The DataCasting Kit, about the size of a matchbox, may be embedded into virtually any product enabling it to receive wireless signals from the nationwide Ambient Information Network.

Innovative companies, including home appliance manufacturers, furniture makers or even apparel designers will use the wireless Internet DataCasting Kit to launch products that display various types of online information, such as weather forecasts, stock trends, traffic congestion or health information.

“Ambient’s differentiators include coverage and costs,” said Alan A. Reiter, president of Wireless Internet & Mobile Computing consulting. “The Ambient Information Network represents one of the largest, if not the largest, datacasting networks in the United States. The large number of transmitters in Ambient’s mature wireless network typically provides better coverage and in-building penetration than an FM subcarrier network like Microsoft MSN Direct.”

David Rose, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Ambient Devices, says, “The DataCasting Kit is a quantum leap forward for manufacturers to quickly and affordably embed Internet information in a new product, be it a clock radio, MP3 player, refrigerator, car, or clothing. Over the course of 2005 and 2006, dozens of companies will be using the DataCasting Kit to prototype and launch new products.”

Distinguished Engineer Dick Berry, IBM User Engineering, said glanceable technology offers an intriguing way to integrate information into the user's physical environment. “Initial setup and ongoing configuration will have to be extremely simple — as easy as setting the time on a clock. It will be interesting to watch the adoption rate of these devices over the coming months.”

A beta version of the DataCasting Kit was used by a large white goods manufacturer to rapidly prototype an Internet connected kitchen appliance. “Within three days the product was receiving and displaying data from the Ambient Information Network.” says Ben Resner, Co-Founder and VP of Technology at Ambient.

The Ambient DataCasting Kit is now available. Please go to www.ambientdevices.com for more information.

Datacasting: A backgrounder

What is Datacasting?
Today, many consumer electronics manufacturers and major retailers want to deliver products which seamlessly use data from the Internet to offer enhanced functionality and services. The big question is: How will clock radios, watches, refrigerators and mobile devices receive Internet data?

The answer is datacasting. Think of it like a radio signal for many of the devices in your life. The data is already there, your devices just tune in.

Who are the major players in the datacasting space?
There are two companies today that are the most active in providing datacasting products and services: Ambient Devices and Microsoft Corporation through MSN Direct.

Ambient Devices, founded in 2001 as a spin-out from MIT’s renowned Media Lab, has pioneered the market for ‘glanceable’ devices – products which convey important information at-a-glance. Ambient Devices enables the physical environment to become an interface to digital information. Ambient has created a platform for developing these applications, as well as producing their own line of ambient products.

In May 2002, the company launched the best-selling Ambient Orb, named in the NY Times Magazines "Year in Ideas." Today the Ambient Orb, and Ambient Devices’ four other products are available in over 50 retailers including Neiman Marcus, the Museum of Modern Art, Amazon and Brookstone stores. This past holiday season, Radioshack Corp. debuted the Ambient powered Wireless Weather Forecaster, a $99 weather station that displays 5-day weather forecasts directly from Accuweather.com.

All Ambient products are bundled with wireless service for no monthly charge. Additional personalized channels are available for a small monthly fee.

Microsoft’s first product to use Datacasting was the SPOT smart wristwatch, announced in January 2003 and launched with licensing partners Fossil and Suunto in January 2004.. These watches deliver Internet data feeds similar to those offered by Ambient Devices – all on your wrist. The Smart Watch requires a service fee of approximately $10 per month.

Ambient and Microsoft are both pioneering what the research community calls “ubiquitous computing.” Ubiquitous computing is the global trend towards a lifestyle where the machine to machine delivery of important information is seamless and easily available -- requiring no keyboard, mouse, or computer screen. Instead, Internet data will be available to at-a-glance, from dozens of simple, everyday devices.

What infrastructure is used for Datacasting?
Both Ambient and Microsoft see a vast market for embedding Internet information in everyday objects, including wrist-watches, lamps, cars and clothing. Yet the technologies used by each company differ in important ways. The most important difference is the mechanism for sending data around the country.

Ambient leverages satellites and a frequency-aligned network of over 2000 pager transmitters redundantly broadcasting a wealth of data from the Internet. Each device on the Ambient network can receive signal from more than one tower, reducing dead spots and allowing the network to cover over 90% of the US population.

While standard paging technology carries some transmission costs, the company has overcome this issue through a proprietary micro-packetization algorithm (patent pending) which eliminates monthly service fees for broadcast data.

Microsoft uses FM radio subcarriers, which can listen to a single FM radio station antennae at a time. While Ambient’s datacasting network can listen to multiple towers overlapping to improve wireless coverage, the MSN Direct network must rely on existing FM radio station antennas in non-overlapping capacity. FM stations aren’t able to construct additional transmitters for the sole purpose of improving their data broadcasting coverage.

About Ambient Devices
Ambient Devices is radically changing how people receive information in their daily lives. Ambient extends the reach of digital information to a new category of wireless products using light, meters, and motion to communicate at a glance. Using technologies developed at the MIT Media Lab combined with principles of cognitive psychology, everyday products tune into a nationwide wireless network to keep you in touch with the information that matters to you most. For more information, visit www.ambientdevices.com

For more information, contact:
Ambient Devices, Inc.
David Rose
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Systems Distributors Inc.(SDI), Atlanta, GA, Adds Sony IP Network Cameras to Product Offerings.

Systems Distributors Inc.(SDI), Atlanta, GA, a leading low-voltage designer and distributor adds the Sony line of IP network cameras. SDI offers expertise and offerings in CCTV, fire alarms, access control, home systems and intrusion alarms.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 23, 2005 -- Systems Distributors Inc.(SDI), Atlanta, GA, partners with Sony on their new line of IP based network cameras and recording solutions. SDI offers integrated technology solutions to the low-voltage industry, and Sony has long been a leader in the CCTV market.

The CCTV market segment continues to grow at a 20% plus annual rate, according to most industry analysts. The growing prevalence of networks offers large benefits for viewing, controlling and storing CCTV in lieu of the traditional methods. There are also new players in the market since many contractors who already do voice and data work see that they can offer a new and desired IP service to their customers.

Sony's new color cameras are IP based with built-in web servers; are stand-alone devices or use Real Shot Manager system integration software; can use standard web browser to monitor and control images; and offer up to 30 fps for clear and smooth images.

A variety of cameras are offered, from high-speed pan/tilt/zoom with 25X optical zoom and 300X digital zoom, to traditional body and fixed color dome cameras. Options are available for unrivaled multi-camera monitoring and recording for up to 32 cameras with dynamic control and viewing options. Or, Real Shot Manager software is available "un-bundled" for custom built systems.

"Network or IP CCTV solutions are clearly going to be a major source of growth in our industry due to the numerous benefits," says Chris Weldon, VP Systems Sales at Systems Distributors Inc. "We are pleased with our close association with Sony and have already secured several large sales together."

Systems Distributors Inc.(SDI) offers a wide variety of vendors and product offerings, including Pelco, GE Security, Panasonic, Sony, JVC, Firelite, Silent Knight, Systems Sensor, DSC, IEI, Keyscan, Kantech, Securitron, Napco, Altronix, Aiphone, Samsung, Music & Sound, Legend Audio, Greyfox, and Code Blue, among many others.

For more information contact:
Jeff Hyndman
800-425-4148
www.sdilink.com

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March 22, 2005

Electric Pocket Updates Ringo, Ringtone Manager for Treo Smartphones, and Announces New "Vocal" Caller ID

Electric Pocket's Ringo application, the best selling ringtone manager for palmOne's Treo-brand smartphones, has been updated with new features that allow users to more quickly identify incoming callers and customize their user experience with high-resolution icons that leverage the vibrant screens of Treo 650 smartphones.

Wye Valley, UK (PRWEB via MobilityNewswire) March 22, 2005 -- Electric Pocket’s Ringo application, the best selling ringtone manager for palmOne's Treo-brand smartphones, has been updated with new features that allow users to more quickly identify incoming callers and customize their user experience with high-resolution icons that leverage the vibrant screens of Treo 650 smartphones. Further, the company announces EPSpeak, an add-on to Ringo that identifies incoming callers with a voice that verbally announces the caller’s name.

Since its inception, Ringo has enabled users to associate a picture or assign a ringtone to a caller or group of callers within the smartphone's Address Book. In response to requests from Ringo users, the newest version of Ringo allows users to add pictures for all incoming callers (regardless of whether or not the caller is listed in the Address Book).

Another new feature of Ringo permits its "Friends" function to use multiple phone numbers for each contact. Since most contacts in an Address Book have multiple phone numbers (work, home and mobile), this new feature makes it quicker to assign ringtones and pictures to a caller by not having to repeat the process for each phone number.

For those who want to be the "coolest" Treo user on the block, Electric Pocket’s new vocal caller ID is an essential Ringo add-on. For only US$9.95, Ringo users can identify incoming calls with a voice announcing the name of the caller, coupled with a personalized ringtone and on-screen graphic. Ringo’s voice feature gives Treo users the opportunity to be among the first to have such a vocal ID feature, regardless of the type of mobile phone being used.

"Ringo was the first Treo ringtone manager to associate pictures with callers, the first to enable users to assign favorite MP3 tunes to friends and family, and now the first to verbally identify callers by name," said Iain Barclay, Electric Pocket’s Chief Product Officer. "We enjoy being first out of the block with new smartphone products because that means our customers can be first to 'wow' their friends with features they won’t find anywhere else."

About Ringo
Ringo enables Treo smartphone users to establish customized ringtones or MP3 tunes and assign photographs to specific callers or caller groups. When the Treo user receives a new call, the incoming caller can be identified both by a customized ringtone and a picture or other icon. Ringtones can be installed from an SD card, purchased and downloaded "over the air" via a link to a dedicated online ringtone store, or composed with Ringo’s innovative Ringtone Mixer. Ringo is available from Electric Pocket’s web site at http://electricpocket.com for US$29.95.

About Electric Pocket Limited
Electric Pocket is a privately held company offering leading-edge mobile and wireless computing solutions and services from its base in Wye Valley, UK. The company’s product portfolio includes a rich set of wireless messaging solutions, mobile commerce and configuration toolkits. Electric Pocket’s consulting group has provided solutions to global companies such as Ericsson, PalmOne and Vodafone. For more information, visit www.electricpocket.com

PalmSource, Palm Powered and Palm OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of PalmSource, Inc. or its affiliate in the United States, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and other countries.

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

Company Contact:
Electric Pocket, Ltd.
Iain Barclay
+44-1-291-628599

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TechRestore Inc. Launches Exclusive 24-Hour iPod Hard Drive Upgrade Program

TechRestore, Inc. announced today that they have launched a new iPod hard drive upgrade program for owners of the worlds most popular audio player.

Concord, CA (PRWEB) March 22, 2005 -- TechRestore, Inc. announced today that they have launched a new iPod hard drive upgrade program for owners of the worlds most popular audio player.

The new service provides a fast and hassle-free method for iPod owners worldwide to increase their music and storage capacity in full-sized iPod models.

"iPod hard drive upgrades are frequent requests of clients that use our iPodRestore repair service," said Shannon Jean, Founder and President of TechRestore. "With our new and exclusive hard drive upgrade program, iPod owners can enjoy more music and store more data without having to purchase a replacement unit."

The TechRestore 24-Hour iPod Upgrade service is a complete, door-to-door overnight service for customers in the continental U.S. The upgrade is available for our international customers, via our Self-Restore service. Once an upgrade is scheduled, a RestoreBox is sent via overnight courier to the customers home, office or school where their iPod is picked up and brought back overnight to TechRestore. Within 24-hours of receipt, the upgrade is completed and the iPod is sent back to the customer’s location via overnight courier.

The flat-rate iPod hard drive upgrade service starts at just $119 and includes all overnight shipping charges, parts and installation. The upgrade is performed in an anti-static and dust-free environment by a TechRestore Certified Technician.

"We're very excited to bring this new upgrade service to our customers and iPod owners throughout the world," said Jean, "the program extends the life of existing iPods and offers another unique solution that TechRestore has become known for."

About TechRestore
Created out of a passion for the products we sell and service, the TechRestore team has been selling and repairing mobile products since 1994. Founded in 2004, TechRestore brings together an unmatched repair and product expertise team to provide sales and support for portable electronics devices such as PowerBook and iBook computers, iPod audio players and more. After more than a decade of providing solutions for our customers, we’ve still kept our sense of wonder about how fortunate we are to work with these fantastic products and people each day. TechRestore customers can rest assured that while their products may fail them, TechRestore never will.

Contact Information
Shannon Jean
TechRestore
925-689-9488
http://techrestore.com

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March 18, 2005

Research and Markets : Market Analysis of Optical Pickup Head & Related Optical Devices

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13996) has announced the addition of Market Analysis of Optical Pickup Head and Related Optical Devices to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) March 18, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13996) has announced the addition of Market Analysis of Optical Pickup Head and Related Optical Devices to their offering.

These areas are discussed in depth within the report:
(1)Shipment of Optical Pickup Heads (2001-2007)
Classified by Application Areas and product type.
(2)Technical and Market Trends of Optical Pickup Heads.
(3)Case Study of Major Optical Pickup Heads Manufacturers.
(4)Shipment of Optical Devices for Optical Pickup Heads. (2001-2007)
Objective Lenses, Wave Plates, Collimator Lenses, Beam Splitters and Gratings.
(5)Technical and Market Trends of Optical Devices for Optical Pickup Heads.
(6)Case Study Major Optical Device Suppliers.
Organization of the Company, Production Capacity, Actual Production and Customer of Optical Devices.

Other Key areas Mentioned include:
Optical Pickup Head Application Areas: Product Shipment 2001 - 2007
Market Trend of Optical Pickup Heads
Major Manufacturers of Optical Pickup Heads
Major Manufacturers in Each Type
Case Study of Major Optical Pickup Heads Manufacturers
Market Trend of Optical Device
Case Study of Major Optical Device Suppliers
1. TOYO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. (TOYOCOM)
2. Fuji Photo Optical Co., Ltd.
3. PENTAX Corporation
4. COWELL WORLD OPTECH Co., Ltd.
5. Haesung Optics Co., LTD.
6. Havit Information Co. Ltd.
7. ASIA OPTICAL CO., INC.
8. E-PIN OPTICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
9. Largan Precision Co., Ltd.
10. WALSIN THZ TECHNOLOGY CORP.
Market Trend of Application

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13996

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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March 17, 2005

Company Morphs Failed Consumer Electronics Product into an Open Source Educational Kit

Things don’t always work out as planned. Once Zan Oliphant, founder of Seattle area garage startup Zanware, realized he couldn’t find investors to mass-produce his company’s in-wall TCP/IP PC controller, he decided to open up the entire product for the education and hobbyist market. “Investors want to make money, but engineers like me want to make cool things – we just didn’t see eye-to-eye on that,” said Oliphant.

Kirkland, WA (PRWEB) March 17, 2005 -- Things don’t always work out as planned.

Once Zan Oliphant, founder of Seattle area garage startup Zanware, realized he couldn’t find investors to mass-produce his company’s in-wall TCP/IP PC controller, he decided to open up the entire product for the education and hobbyist market.

“Investors want to make money, but engineers like me want to make cool things – we just didn’t see eye-to-eye on that,” said Oliphant. “When a prominent local businessman asked me what real-world problem our generic TCP controller solved, I didn’t have an answer for him – it’s generic right? It can solve many problems,” added Oliphant.

Sitting on about ten thousand dollars worth of parts, and thousands of engineering hours in hardware, software, and firmware design, Oliphant decided to open the entire project to the public through SourceForge, and Zanware’s company web site.

“Since the initial product never got out of the prototype stage, it works great for an educational kit – that’s because the parts are easily soldered together by hand. We spent many weeks documenting the assembly process – you can check that out our on our web site, there are over 100 pictures, and more than 50 pages of text."

"Plus, we’ve open sourced all 10K lines of our firmware, and 30K lines of our server software – you can even download full schematics, board layouts, bill of materials, and datasheets – talk about geeking out!” explained Oliphant.

These shelf-top controller kits receive user input from an optical encoder with attached knob, an infrared receiver with included remote control, a temperature sensor, and a light sensor. Input is immediately packaged and sent to the PC server for processing. For output, or information for the user, the controller provides a 128 by 64 pixel graphical LCD, status LED, and small beeper.

“Think of these controllers as terminals to your personal computer. Through TCP/IP, the controller talks to server software running on your PC. Our server software, through the use of XML, provides a powerful menu system that lets you control a variety of local media, Internet based media, home automation, and other such tasks,” explained Oliphant.

Through the use of XML and Jscript modules, the Zanware server software allows users to easily add and change features.

Currently shipping with the product is support for Internet Radio, Internet TV, Media Player, Internet Explorer for web browsing, digital pictures, Power Point presentations, HomeSeer home automation, RSS feeds, and animated GIFs.

The server software leverages the power of Microsoft Windows Graphic Device Interface (GDI), and builds each LCD screen first in a small 128 by 64 pixel window. Once the screen is built, it’s shipped out to the network for display on the controller’s LCD. This all happens within milliseconds.

About Zanware
Zanware was founded in September of 2003 to create a line of products that provide a low cost, generic, and simple interface to remotely located computers.

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Westec InterActive Selects the Voice Tracker™ Array Microphone for Enhanced Audio in Retail and Restaurant Audio/Video Surveillance and Operations Audit

Westec InterActive, the leader in interactive remote security monitoring for convenience store, retail, restaurant and other business applications, selected Acoustic Magic’s Voice Tracker™ array microphone to be used for enhanced audio for audio/video monitoring. Enhanced audio is especially important for Operational Audits, enabling clear reception of conversations between employees and customers.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) March 17, 2005 -- Westec InterActive, the leader in interactive remote security monitoring for convenience store, retail, restaurant and other business applications, today announced that it has selected Acoustic Magic’s Voice Tracker™ array microphone to be used for enhanced audio in retail and restaurant audio/video surveillance applications. The decision was made after it was tested in several Circle K, 7-Eleven and McDonalds sites that have Westec interactive security systems.

“Acoustic Magic’s Voice Tracker array microphones proved to be very effective in recording conversations in settings where there is a lot of background noise, such as convenience stores,” said Michael J. Upp, Vice President, Business Development for Westec InterActive. "The Voice Tracker™ reduced the background noise from air conditioners, fans, and other equipment, improving the sound quality of recordings at the stores."

The Voice Tracker’s unique technology locates the region where the conversation is coming from and electronically steers a “listening beam”, like an acoustic searchlight, in that direction. This creates spatial filtering, and “noise” from other parts of the room is not picked up.

“The ‘listening beam’ allows our Operational Audit Specialists to clearly hear conversations between employees and customers. This helps monitor customer service levels and accurately report findings back to our customers,” says Upp.

Acording to Acoustic Magic, its Voice Tracker™ microphones are effective in reducing background noise by utilizing both spatial filtering and digital noise reduction. They also have improved sensitivity by constructively adding the outputs of the 8 individual microphone elements in the array.

“Westec InterActive was the first company to recognize the potential of the Voice Tracker as a surveillance microphone in convenience stores,” said Bob Feingold, CEO of Acoustic Magic. “We’re pleased to have our technology used by Westec, the leader in remote access security.”

About Westec InterActive"
Westec InterActive, the pioneer of interactive security and remote monitoring, delivers an integrated solution that answers the concern of employee safety, as well as key business operational issues such as shrink, employee turnover and inventory control. Our innovative nature allows us to take a comprehensive approach to security and remote site management. We provide our customers with a full range of business improvement solutions, from basic burglar alarms and quality security equipment to fully integrated interactive remote monitoring systems. For additional information see www.Westecnow.com or contact Teri Bruno (e-mail protected from spam bots or 714 536 8407) or Andrea Herbert (e-mail protected from spam bots or 949 797 4723)

About Acoustic Magic:
Acoustic Magic, Inc., located near Boston, manufactures the Voice Tracker™ desktop microphone that has found application in speech recognition, meeting and transcription recording, VoIP and conventional teleconferencing, voice control for home automation, and security surveillance. The Voice Tracker™ Array microphone has been Certified by Dragon and ViaVoice speech recognition software, HomeSeer and HAL Home Automation software, as well as WinScribe and SoniClear recording software. For additional information, see www.AcousticMagic.com or contact Bob Feingold or 978 440 9384).

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Billy Graham Training Center Cove Chapel Utilizes SLS International's Ribbon Technology

Religious Organizations Continue to Embrace Company's Cutting-Edge Sound Systems

Springfield, MO (PRWEB) March 17, 2005 -- SLS International (OTCBB: SITI) announced today that B & R Audio has selected and installed multiple SLS speakers as part of the audio system renovation at the 170-seat Billy Graham Training Center, The Cove's Chapel.

"The chapel is a very simplistic and beautiful room," says Bruce Jensen, audio engineer and owner of B & R Audio. "Part of the design included keeping the speakers completely out of sight. The units had to be something small with good pattern control, high-end and very flat response. We chose the SLS speakers because they have all this and more."

"We continue to win a substantial amount of business from churches and other religious organizations," said Jeff Lowry, SLS International's Direct of Marketing. "The flexibility provided by our speakers, along with the sound quality, makes them ideal for virtually any religious venue. We expect to penetrate further this large market."

The Cove's Chapel construction consists of hardwood floors, sheetrock and glass walls, and a sheetrock ceiling with a very high A-frame, so control was very critical. In addition to the chapel's acoustical challenges, Jensen also had to keep in mind that many of the musicians and presenters would be on the main platform in front of the speakers, which would cause significant feedback.

"The SLS speakers give us good coverage all the way to the back of the room, without bouncing off a significant portion of the back wall," commented Jensen. "We didn't use any acoustical treatments at all and the speakers still give off such a smooth, accurate sound. The detail of the SLS speakers is substantially better than any other traditional speaker."

After the installation was complete, the first group to use the new audio system was a children's choir that performed for a Billy Graham Training Center staff event.

"The SLS speakers performed wonderfully during our first event and continue to sound fantastic throughout each event," said Jarred Brackett, chief audio/lighting technician at the Billy Graham Training Center. "The room has such a tall ceiling, so the reverb time is fairly high, close to three seconds. The SLS speakers are great for this room because of their tight coverage patterns."

About SLS
Based in Springfield, Mo., SLS International, Inc., is a 30-year-old manufacturer and developer of new patent-pending ultra-high fidelity Ribbon Driver loudspeakers, Patented Evenstar Digital Amplifiers and sound systems for the commercial, home entertainment, professional and music markets. SLS has perfected the ribbon-driver technology enabling their loudspeakers to achieve exceptional inner detail and accuracy with 20 to 30 percent less the distortion of typical compression driver and dome tweeters. SLS speakers and systems are used in high profile venues such as NBC/MSNBC's 2002 and 2004 Olympics studios -- NBC is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Electric; MSNBC is jointly owned by GE and Microsoft Corporation -- the Recording Academy's Grammy Producers SoundTable events, and for the NAMM winter show, providing sound in the AVID Technology booth. For more information, visit http://www.slsloudspeakers.com

Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking Statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U.S. actions subsequently; and other factors detailed in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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March 16, 2005

Laridian releases PocketBible for Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Smartphones

Award-winning Bible study software now available for handsets

Cedar Rapids, IA (PRWEB via MobilityNewswire) March 16, 2005 Laridian, Inc., a leading publisher of Bible-related software for mobile devices, today released a version of its PocketBible® software for use with Microsoft Windows Mobile-based Smartphones.

Laridian’s PocketBible has received Pocket PC Magazine’s “Best Bible Software” award for four consecutive years. This new smartphone version adds another convenient way to read, search and study the Bible for today’s mobile consumer. Over a dozen Bible translations are currently available for use with the program, including the best-selling New International Version. Bible translations can be installed to main memory or a storage card. Users can easily switch between translations to compare wording, bookmark their favorite passages, and view cross-references, footnotes and more.

"We’ve had a number of requests for a smartphone version of PocketBible," said Craig Rairdin, president of Laridian. "The Windows Mobile-based Smartphone’s high-resolution screen and ability to multitask makes it ideal for reading the Bible. And the capability of the Windows Mobile smartphone platform allowed us to include the advanced searching techniques that have made our PocketBible program so popular with Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC users.”

“Windows Mobile-based Smartphones are helping redefine the mobile phone experience and extend usage beyond voice and text messaging,” said Julie Wymetalek, manager of the Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC) at Microsoft Corp. “We’re pleased Laridian is expanding PocketBible to Windows Mobile software for Smartphone, providing consumers with a new, unique application option that enables further customization of their Windows Mobile-based devices.”

The PocketBible program is available for US$10.00. Bible translations are sold separately and range in price from free to US$24.99. Bible translations include translator footnotes, cross-references and words of Christ in red where available. All are available for immediate download from the Laridian Web site, www.laridian.com

About Laridian, Inc.
Founded in 1998, Laridian, Inc. is a privately-held software development and marketing company specializing in electronic publishing for mobile devices. Laridian's software products provide powerful access to Bibles and Bible-related reference material in a format customized for the unique features of Palm OS and Windows Mobile Software for Pocket PC and Smartphone. Laridian software is sold at its Web site, www.laridian.com. Further information can be found at the site.

Laridian is a founding member of the Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC), a unique partner program developed by Microsoft Corp. to serve as a focused feedback mechanism for Microsoft Windows Mobile platform development, and provide leading companies with the tools and resources they need to bring the most innovative and successful solutions to market.

Press related inquiries:
Michelle Stramel
(425) 413-1938
http://www.laridian.com

“Laridian” and “PocketBible” are registered trademarks of Laridian, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners

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Audiofy Enhances Bookchips™ to Support Palm Powered™ PDAs and Mobile Phones, Including palmOne™ Treo™ Smartphones, and Tungsten™ and Zire™ Handhelds

Audiofy Corporation, a premier digital audiobook publisher, today announced that all of the company’s Bookchip titles are now available for Palm OS handhelds and palmOne Treo smartphones

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 16, 2005 -- Audiofy Corporation, a premier digital audiobook publisher, today announced that all of the company’s Bookchip titles are now available for Palm OS handhelds and palmOne Treo smartphones. These newly enhanced Bookchips are available immediately through Bookchips.com, PimsleurDirect.com, Amazon.com and Audiofy’s Pimsleur language training resellers.

“Audiofy’s Bookchip platform already supports a wide array of devices, including Microsoft Windows PCs, Pocket PC handhelds and Windows Mobile smartphones,” said Peter D. Nalle, Audiofy’s CEO. “Now, our Pimsleur and Soundview premium products can be enjoyed by millions of Palm OS handheld and Treo smartphone users as well.”

Customers who have already purchased Bookchips but would also like to listen to their titles on Palm OS handhelds or Treo smartphones may exchange them for a free-of-charge upgrade. Please visit www.audiofy.com/support for details.

Audiofy’s Bookchips are specially formatted SD memory cards that allow customers to listen to audiobooks on most devices that can accept SD Card media, including desktop computers, laptops, handheld PDAs and smartphones. Bookchips can be played on Windows Mobile handhelds and smartphones using Pocket PC 2002 or later, and palmOne handhelds and smartphones with Palm OS 5.21 or later. Additionally, Audiofy’s Bookchip Player offers an inexpensive alternative for customers without those devices to listen to Bookchips. The pocket-sized player weighs just ounces, and is easy to use whether you are driving, commuting, exercising or just on the sofa in your living room. All Audiofy products comply with the “Audiobook Compatible” standard established by the Audio Publishers Association and the Consumer Electronics Association.

About Audiofy Corporation
Audiofy is a leading developer of digital audiobook solutions and the publisher of “audiobooks on chips,” or Bookchips. Audiofy’s Bookchip titles include the Pimsleur line of spoken audio foreign language training courses from Simon & Schuster, and bestselling business audiobooks from Soundview Executive Book Summaries. Bookchips are available for sale at Bookchips.com, PimsleurDirect.com, Amazon.com and many other online retailers. Audiofy delivers an innovative audiobook platform and services for the world’s spoken audio and audiobook content, enabling partners to rapidly and cost effectively launch complete, customized digital audiobook titles.

For more information, please visit Audiofy.com

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Apple iMac G5 Owners Add Portability to Its List of Features with the iLugger G5 Soft Case, Now in Leather

The blimp company that created the world’s first Apple G5 iMac soft bag for portability debuts a leather model for added protection

(PRWEB) March 16, 2005 -- LTA Projects, the Cookeville, Tennessee blimp builder that made the Apple iMac G5 portable with its custom-fit soft case, has debuted a new line of iLugger cases in leather for added protection and style.

The iLugger leather soft case was designed for iMac G5 users to carry a 17” or 20” from home to office, or take along to the next presentation. This high quality, heavy-duty carry-on size bag works for both iMac models, and provides thick padded protection all the way around. The bag is compact enough so that even a 20" G5 iMac can be carried on an airplane.

iLugger Apple G5 iMac leather bags are constructed with the same equipment and materials used by LTA Projects to build manned blimps and other massive weather-resistant inflatables.

LTA Projects / iLugger sells direct to the public through their website at http://www.ilugger.com, and also through a growing number of resellers. Dealer and distributor inquiries are welcome. For order inquiries and other information, please call 1-931-261-2277, or email LTAprojects[AT]frontiernet.net

About LTA Projects and iLugger
LTA Projects is a blimp and advertising inflatable manufacturer based in Cookeville, Tennessee. Steve Garner, LTA Projects owner and long-time Mac user, designed the iLugger sturdy soft case to carry and protect his G5 when transporting for blimp designing duties between his home and the hangar. “I wanted G5 processing power that I could take from home to office, to on site presentations. The new iMac G5 filled the bill in every way...except I could not find a case for it anywhere. Fortunately, our balloon manufacturing expertise translates well into making carrying bags.”

For more product and ordering information, visit the company’s website at http://www.ilugger.com?prw031505.

LTA Projects Site: http://www.ltaprojects.com/?prw031505

Factory Address:
1225 Shag Rag Rd Bldg #19
Cookeville, TN 38501

TEL: 931-261-2277
Contact: Steve Garner

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Tatung’s New Generation Personal Video Recoder and Set Top Box Reveal at Cebit 2005

Tatung’s New Generation Personal Video Recoder and Set Top Box reveal at Cebit 2005

(PRWEB) March 16, 2005 -- The third annual Audio Video Information System Convention is set to be held at Hanover, German on March 10 – 16th 2005, with core emphasis on “Get the Spirit of Tomorrow”. The participants include many domestic and international brand manufacturers, including those from the cellphone and digital television manufacturers, providers for information contents, Online facilities, Cable providers as well as Online Television etc. The well-known Taiwanese domestic brand, Tatung Company is pleased to be one of the few invited to participate in this event. Through Tatung’s Research and Development division, a brand new Digital Multi-Media system is set to be launched at the convention, and this event has been eagerly anticipated by their peers in the industry. This launch also represents a landmark for Tatung, as it is a new step into the digital entertainment systems markets.

Currently, there are many players in the market, all with a strong emphasis on providing a relevant link between the many entertainment systems within homes. Tatung’s new product was designed with this core function in mind, and is meant to bring together the many functions of a home’s personal computer, DVD player, Karaoke system, Automated Teller system, Surround speakers etc all integrated into just one system. With completed product line, flexible ecosystem integration, and quick development expertise, Tatung will address that it is the best ODM partner based on Intel digital home solution.

Tatung Group serves global customers with its good reputation for 86 years. We own consumer electronic product manufacturing and selling experience since 1949 and completed TV plant and air-conditioner plant construction in 1964. These years, our major business and revenue derived from Computer, Communications and Digital Consumers (3C) products (80% Revenue). We are not only proud of our R&D and manufacturing ability, but also fully understand what consumers really need and the capability of omni bearing logistic and intimate service. Most important, the completed resolution we provide to Telecom brings flourishing development on digital service.

In this event, Tatung showcases two different models of digital CE products. PVR1000 display its total solution in enjoying the entertainment functionalities, included EPG, Electronic photo album, FM radio, DVD play/record, Music, and so on. The add-in new development hardware MPEG decoder made STB4000 suitable for playing high definition pictures which supporting MPEG2/4, H.264, WMV9, and WMVHD. Currently, Tatung is in the midst of preparing for the official product launch, and is expected to be made available for retail at second quarter of the year.

For further information about the details of the Digital Multi-Media system, please visit the company’s website at www.tatung.tv or contact our sales 886-2-25985427

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March 15, 2005

New Pocket PC Software: BVRP Software Launches Pocket PhoneTools 4 Pro in the U.S

New Pocket PC Software enables PDAs to Act as Communication Centers

Denver, CO (PRWEB) March 15, 2005 -- BVRP Software, developer of the award-winning Pocket PhoneTools software, today release a new version of its award winning PDA software, Pocket PhoneTools 4 Pro in the United States. This Pocket PC software is available now directly from BVRP Software.

Pocket PhoneTools features a wide range of capabilities including Fax, Text Message, Internet Connection Manager, Dialer and Contact Phonebook. From one Pocket PC software program, Pocket PhoneTools enables users full access to their Pocket PC PDA communication abilities.

Pocket PhoneTools automatically configures your pocket PC Internet Connection and uses GPRS, WAP or GSM data to connect you to the Internet. The Internet Connection Manager enables users to connect to the Internet in one click, so they can surf the web or exchange e-mails at a high-speed Internet connection.

With Pocket PhoneTools’ voice enabled GSM/GPRS Compact Flash or PCMCIA card, users can perform mobile phone functions on their pocket PC including make and receive phone calls, view call history, manage contacts, voice mail, and send/receive faxes. Also this PDA software has a Contact Phonebook that enables Pocket PhoneTools users to synchronize and transfer their pocket PC contacts to their mobile phone. Utilizing the latest Bluetooth technology, Pocket PhoneTools users have access to the most mobile phone options available.

Pocket PhoneTools also acts as fax software for Pocket PC so a user to send and receive faxes from his or her Pocket PC. With communication features like fax annotation, multiple recipient transmission & word document attachment, users can send professional quality faxes while out of the office. Pocket PhoneTools’ fax software for Pocket PC also lets you preview your faxes as you prepare them and check the transmission of a fax in real-time.

BVRP also announced a three day promotion offering a 25% discount to visitors who purchase this Pocket PC software from their website, http://www.bvrp.com. To receive this discount, please enter the following 25% discount code when ordering the Pocket PC software: POCKET

BVRP Software introduced the premier version of Pocket PhoneTools to the European Market in 2002. Since its debut, Pocket PhoneTools was featured as a finalist in the Pocket PC Magazine Best Software Awards and was regarded as a “good all-in-one communication solution,” said Helio Diamant, expert judge for the Pocket PC magazine Best Software Awards. Pocket PhoneTools also received top ratings from Handango, 5 out of 5, PDA Center and Microsoft.com reviews said, “If you use your Pocket PC to communicate from the road, Pocket PhoneTools could be your dream come true.”

About BVRP Software
Based in France, with subsidiaries in Germany, Great Britain, Spain and the United States, the BVRP Software Group is a worldwide leading publisher of communications and mobility software and a major provider of personal and professional software designed for utilities, office productivity and multimedia. Founded in 1984, BVRP Software celebrates 20 years of innovation in 2004. BVRP products are marketed in over 100 countries, through e-commerce, OEM partnerships and IT resellers. In June 2003, BVRP Group formed Avanquest Global Software Publishing, a coalition of software publishers offering worldwide publishing resources to software developers everywhere. The group posted revenue of €48.6M and a net income of €3.9M in 2003, and revenue of €41.0M and a net income of €4.9M in the first three-quarters of 2004. Currently, BVRP Software specializes in Pocket PC software and PDA software.

Additional information on BVRP is available at http://www.bvrp.com

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March 14, 2005

eFrameCentral.com Introduces New Pacific Digital 5x7 Memory Frame Media Player

New eFrame serves triple-duty as digital photo album, MP3 music player and video player.

Warwick, RI (PRWEB via MobilityNewswire) March 14, 2005 -- eFrameCentral.com announces the availability of a new digital picture "eframe" which not only displays beautiful high-resolution pictures, but also plays music and video files. The PV1 Digital Photo Album by Pacific Digital features a bright, high resolution 5.6" TFT screen that displays both digital photos and video clips in vivid color. Users can set up slide show presentations with background music, or plug in headphones and take advantage of the PV1's MP3 player capabilities.

The PV1 accepts CF/SD/MMC and MemoryStick cards for maximum compatibility with major digital cameras. A convenient on-board menu gives the user full control over slide show and player functions. The unit will also support MPEG4, DivX and XviD movie formats for playback of digital movies. Further, the PV1 has USB connectivity for easy transfer of files to and from the PC.

"For anyone with a digital camera, the PV1 would make an excellent household accessory with a high-level 'cool factor,'" said Jim Myers, president of eFrameCentral.com. "It offers a great way to show off pictures and video clips to family and friends, and the ability to add background audio to slideshows makes this eFrame one of the most complete multi-media packages on the market."

The PV1 Memory Frame is available at eFrameCentral.com for $199, a marked reduction from the MSRP of $299.

About eFrameCentral.com
eFrameCentral.com is the leading online resource for eFrame digital photo frames, providing new and better ways for digital camera owners to store and share pictures. For more information, please visit the company’s Web site at www.eFrameCentral.com

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

Company Contact:
Jim Myers
eFrameCentral.com
Warwick, RI

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March 09, 2005

Easycamcorders.Com Provides an Easy Guide to Camcorder Reviews

Ratings and advice about camcorders transform clueless shoppers into tech savvy owners.

Boston, MA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 9, 2005 -- EasyCamcorders.com, a new online consumer electronics guide with camcorder reviews, ratings and advice, was launched today to help novices navigate the world of buying and using camcorders.

As the name implies, EasyCamcorders.com makes it as easy as possible for consumers to access the best buying and usage advice for camcorders available on the Internet. Unlike many technology sites, which can seem busy, dry and overwhelming to the first-time user, EasyCamcorders.com is recognizable for its crisp, clean, colorful graphics and concise camcorder reviews illustrated with helpful tables and images.

"EasyCamcorders.com grew out of the feedback we obtained from some of the quarter million consumers who rely on the guidance of CamcorderInfo.com each month," says Robin Liss, Internet entrepreneur and founder of EasyCamcorders.com. "Inspired by user’s comments, we realized the need for a different kind of site and designed one for less experienced shoppers who were looking for quality research presented in a simplified manner."

The information on EasyCamcorders.com reflects the direction that the camcorder industry is taking as manufacturers increasingly add ease-of-use features to their products and seek to attract the 'point and shoot' consumer. The site’s reviews are designed to appeal to this new, wider buying audience and are written in a straightforward, no-holds-barred style by unbiased reviewers who are not afraid to take
a stand in their ratings, unapologetically separating the quality camcorders from the bottom of the barrel. Each EasyCamcorders.com review is backed by the same thorough research and analysis that is performed for a CamcorderInfo.com review.

Ideal for experienced consumers, CamcorderInfo.com, the predecessor of EasyCamcorders.com, is the Web’s largest, most comprehensive publication for camcorder reviews and articles on video production and camcorder use. Yahoo! Internet Life named CamcorderInfo.com one of the "50 Most Incredibly Useful Sites" on the Internet and it recently landed on Forbes’ annual list of the "Best of the Web." The new site represents the next step in its evolution, and is designed to share all the information available at the parent site with consumers who are inexperienced with camcorder technology.

In addition to product ratings and to-the-point reviews intuitively organized by manufacturer, EasyCamcorders.com’s content includes a beginner’s guide to camcorders, easy-to-follow tutorials on specific aspects of usage such as how to shoot in low light or achieve special effects, and articles on the newest developments in the technology. The site also includes buying advice such as a list of "The Top Ten Most Important Things to Know When Buying a Camcorder" and, through a partnership with the comparison shopping website PriceGrabber.com, provides visitors with real-time pricing information on equipment.

"EasyCamcorders.com is poised to become the go-to Web destination for novices—no matter their budget or previous experience with consumer electronics—as they contemplate buying and using camcorders for the very first time," says Liss. "We’re confident that new users will discover a trusted resource in the rigorous analysis and informative articles that define EasyCamcorders.com."

Contact:
Jeannine Schechter
(323) 933.3932

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Safe Escape, LLC Offers KidSmart Vocal Smoke Detectors

Using Parents' Own Voices to Awaken Sleeping Children and Provide Escape Instructions
New smoke alert uses the only sound proven to awaken sleeping children during a fire—-their parents’ own voices. Studies prove that traditional smoke alarms often don't awaken sleeping children.

Topeka, KS (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 9, 2005 -– According to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, 40,000 children are seriously burned and injured, and an additional 1,200 perish each year in residential fires. One of the leading causes of these deaths and injuries is the recently discovered fact that children are not always awakened by traditional smoke alarms due to their very deep sleeping patterns. This phenomenon has been demonstrated on national news broadcasts such as NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw and many local news programs around the country.

Safe Escape, LLC, a company specializing in home safety products, announces it now offers a new smoke detector that has been demonstrated to awaken sleeping children ages 1 to 14 at a very high effectiveness rate. The KidSmart Vocal Smoke Detector is the only alarm available that allows parents to record a "Wake-up Command" in their own voices and directed specifically at their own children.

In studies by the Victoria University Sleep Lab and the University of Georgia, the familiar voice of a parent proved 100% effective at awakening sleeping children in seconds. The KidSmart Vocal Smoke Detector leverages this fact by using a recorded message from a parent to awaken the children and provide verbal instructions on how to escape from the burning home. The success of the KidSmart Detector at awakening children stems from its unique ability to capitalize on the brain's ability to recognize one's own name or a familiar noise over background noise or even while asleep.

Even if a child awakens in a residential fire crisis from the sounds of a traditional smoke detector, they are still at great risk. The secondary cause of fire-related death and injury to children is their tendency to panic in high-stress situations or act irrationally by hiding in closets or under their beds. Rather than issuing alarms that can panic a child, KidSmart can deliver a firm but reassuring message to the children, such as "Sally! Wake up! Sally! Wake up! Stay calm, follow the escape plan we practiced and meet me in the back yard." The vocal commands are followed by a series of high-pitched alarms.

"As a parent myself, I am very concerned about the safety of my kids," said Jim Driggers, president of Safe Escape, LLC. "When I learned about how sleeping children do not often respond to traditional smoke detectors, I knew we had to make the KidSmart Vocal Smoke Detector available on our Web site."

The KidSmart Vocal Smoke Detector has been recognized and supported worldwide by child psychologists and fire safety experts. It has won the prestigious "Best of Innovations" Award at the International Consumer Electronics Show and Popular Science’s "Best of What’s New" Award.

Safe Escape, LLC has made the KidSmart Vocal Smoke Detector available through its Web site at www.SafeEscapeCorp.com for $69.95

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785-273-9660

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Aries Electronics has Introduced a 1441-Ball Version of Its Unique PinBall Socket

Featuring a Customized Heat Sink, Designed for High-End Graphics Processors
The new Pin-Ball Socket can be soldered directly to the existing footprint of a PC board, further increasing packaging density. An Aluminum heatsink provides effective thermal dissipation of excess heat generated by the high performance graphics processors for which the socket is designed.

Frenchtown, NJ (PRWEB) March 9, 2005 -- Aries Unveils 1441-Ball High Density Pinball Socket With Heat Sink For High-End Graphics Processors. Aries Electronics, an international manufacturer of standard, programmed and custom interconnection products, has introduced a 1441-ball version of its unique PinBall Socket, featuring a customized heat sink, designed for high-end graphics processors.

The new Pin-Ball Socket can be soldered directly to the existing footprint of a PC board, further increasing packaging density. An Aluminum heatsink provides effective thermal dissipation of excess heat generated by the high performance graphics processors for which the socket is designed. The versatile BGA/LGA socket provides 2mm of clearance for end components and can be used for 0.80, 1.00 mm and 1.27 mm pitch packages up to 50 mm, in any footprint configuration and on any size board.

The new socket incorporates Aries high reliability spring probe technology, with a spring force of 17 grams at .025” deflection. The spring is BeCu alloy, and the pins are gold-plated brass alloy. The socket insulator is Torlon or PEEK with stainless steel hardware. The socket can be furnished with either a 2-bolt (for 15 mm packages and smaller) or 4-bolt (for 16-50 mm packages) hold-down. Pricing for the new 1441 Pin-Ball Socket is $1591 each in single-piece quantities. Delivery is 4 weeks ARO.

For additional information, contact Aries Electronics, Inc., P.O. Box 130, Frenchtown,
NJ 08825. Tel: 908/996-6841; Fax: 908/996-3891; E-mail: e-mail protected from spam bots;
Web:www.arieselec.com, Data sheet #25022— www.arieselec.com/products/25022.pdf.

Reader Service Inquiries: Please forward all reader service inquiries to Frank Folmsbee, Aries Electronics, Inc., P.O. Box 130, Frenchtown, NJ 08825.

Editors Note: Headquartered in Frenchtown, NJ, Aries Electronics, Inc., manufactures an extremely broad range of custom and standard interconnection and packaging products for electronics. Industry leading products include Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) test sockets for DIP, PGA, PLCC and SOIC devices; the Correct-A-Chip™ product line of "intelligent connectors"; adapters and connectors; several patented concepts for BGA (ball grid array) and LGA (land grid array) sockets; and an extensive array of high frequency test and burn in sockets. The company also specializes in meeting custom requirements for its customers.

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March 04, 2005

Rock'n'roll Ringtones Turn your Cell Phone into a Merseybeat Machine

New Ringtone store featuring music from rock'n'roll artists opened by Wichita Falls Records.

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) March 4, 2005 -- Wichita Falls Records Announces Ringtones Availability; All of your favorite songs from our artists on your cell phone!

Today Wichita Falls Records announced immediate availability of ringtones from all of its artists, enabling customers to download from their new ringtone store Wichita Falls Mobile.tripod.com . The availability of ringtones from such well-received and popular albums as Merseybeat, by Frank Lee Sprague, has spurred a frenzy of cell phone users downloading rock’n’roll ringtones like never before.

“Our ringtone store is experiencing unprecedented deployment success,” said Lee Holley, director of A&R at WFR. “It has already surpassed our highest expectations, and we expect to hear our music playing on cell phones everywhere.”

Wichita Falls Mobile
Many customers have already begun downloading the ringtones. We hope to spread the word about our new ringtone store and the rockin' true tone ringtones to cell phone users everywhere. The Merseybeat movement that has spread across the world once again will be calling their phones "fab" and "gear" as the sounds of Frank Lee Sprague's newest LP and other Wichita Falls artists are ringing on thier cell phones. All of the latest releases from Wichita Falls Records have received rave reviews worldwide, and we are pleased to provide our fans with these excerpts for their mobile phones.

For more information, visit; http://wichitafallsmobile.tripod.com

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March 03, 2005

Athletes Looking to Stay Connected Have Found Their Answer with the Suunto n6HR

The Suunto n6HR offers runners the ability to monitor their workout as well as weather, sports, stocks, and instant messages.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) March 3, 2005 -- Technology is evolving at an exponential rate, and exercise technology is no exception. Enter the Suunto n6HR (http://suuntowatches.com/n6hr.htm), a watch that meets the demands of the modern athlete, all while maintaining a look and style that’s as cutting edge as the technology it contains.

Most of us are familiar with Dick Tracy and his fantastic timepiece. He could talk on it and receive answers in an instant, all while looking smooth and knowing what time it was. Now we have Suunto, a company dedicated to developing watches so advanced that Mr. Tracy’s watch seems a toy in comparison. The Suunto n6HR is one of Suunto’s Smart watches – which means that real time stock quotes, news, show times, sports scores, weather forecasts, and more are radioed directly to your wrist, through the MSN Direct service. Because downloading information can really drain a battery, Suunto has engineered this watch to be rechargeable - which allows you to plug in and reenergize every few days, and stay connected on the go.

And the MSN Direct service isn’t all this watch has to offer - the Suunto n6HR also features a heart rate monitor. Suunto’s heart rate belt wraps almost unnoticeably around your chest during your workout, and wirelessly transmits your heart rate information to the watch. You can view your average, highest, and lowest heart rates, and keep an eye on where your current heart rate is within the limits that you’ve programmed. The Suunto n6HR also has a memory function, which allows you to save this valuable information for your next workout.

The impressive info provided through the MSN Direct service, the high quality heart rate monitor, and stylish design all make the Suunto n6HR a must have for anyone who likes to know what’s going on outside in the world as well as inside of their bodies. People on the go can hit the office and the gym, and be equipped with the tools necessary to meet the demands of a modern lifestyle.

Purchasing the Suunto n6HR is easy - just check out SuuntoWatches.com (http://www.suuntowatches.com). SuuntoWatches.com is an authorized Suunto dealer, and provides free shipping, real customer reviews, and a friendly 30-day return/exchange policy. SuuntoWatches.com, an authorized dealer for SuuntoUSA, is known carrying every Suunto watch available.

The Suunto n6HR will certainly give you the workout edge you’ve been looking for, as well as the information you need at any given moment. Prepare yourself for the ultimate in running technology.

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March 01, 2005

SplashData Launches SplashMoney 4.0 for Palm OS Devices

Introducing Wireless Online Banking for PDAs and Smartphones
Financial management software also provides two-way synchronization with desktop PCs.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB via MobilityNewswire) March 1, 2005 -- SplashData, Inc., the leading developer of "virtual wallet" applications for mobile devices, today announced SplashMoney 4.0, a personal finance application for Palm OS® handhelds that now allows users to instantly download their most recent banking account activities through a wireless connection on a PDA or smartphone. This new first-of-its-kind feature, combined with the new SplashMoney Desktop application with two-way synchronization between the handheld and desktop computer, positions SplashMoney as one of the most powerful mobile financial management tools available.

"Today, more people are looking for ways to leverage their wireless connections to provide flexible access to business and personal information at a moment’s notice," said Stephen McDonnell, palmOne’s eMarketing business development manager. "SplashMoney 4.0, with its simple-to-use wireless capabilities for online banking makes Treo™ smartphones an even greater choice for those with on-the-go lifestyles."

SplashMoney is a complete personal financial manager for Palm OS handhelds and desktop computers that allows users to record transactions, track account balances, generate reports and budgets, and manage finances while on the go. Beyond the new wireless online banking capabilities and two-way synchronization with the included desktop software, SplashMoney 4.0 features a streamlined user-interface, charting of financial data, the ability to assign icons to transactions, transaction filtering, and bank account reconciliation. SplashMoney may be used as a stand-alone application on a Palm OS handheld or desktop computer, and is optimized for two-way synchronization between the two.

"SplashMoney has always been a favorite of handheld enthusiasts that want to manage their finances while on the go," said John Chaffee, president of SplashData. "The new wireless banking support is sure to be a boon for anyone using a Treo smartphone or wireless-enabled PDA. By including both handheld and desktop software with seamless synchronization between the two, we are able to provide a complete end-to-end financial management solution of unparalleled integration, simplicity and value."

SplashMoney 4.0 is available now for $29.95 at www.splashdata.com. Registered users of previous versions of SplashMoney may upgrade for $9.95. It is also available as part of the SplashWallet Suite, which includes SplashID, SplashMoney, SplashPhoto and SplashShopper at a 50% discount. A full functioning 30-day trial version is also available for download.

About SplashData
SplashData is the leading developer of virtual wallet applications for handheld devices. SplashData’s applications provide all the functions of a traditional wallet in digital form, enabling a truly mobile digital lifestyle. SplashData’s top quality products and experienced management team are playing a leadership role in the emerging mobile applications market. Founded in 2000, SplashData is privately held and based in Seattle, Washington. For more information, please visit www.splashdata.com or call 206-780-9184

Copyright © 2005, SplashData, Inc. All rights reserved. palmOne, Palm OS, and Treo are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to palmOne, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.

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

Company Contact:
John Chaffee
SplashData
206-780-9184

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February 26, 2005

New Products of Media Systems

(PRWEB) February 26, 2005 -- Media Systems Ltd. would like to inform you about releasing of two new members of the Securer Family project as well as upgrading of existing Personal Securer device.

1) Personal Securer 1.10 - a GSM/GPS device, but also a tri-band mobile phone with restricted functions especially designed for achieving a maximum level of personal and asset safety.
2) Home Securer 1.00 - a GSM based device for home security and home systems management.
3) Car Securer 1.00 - a security device for vehicle protection based on Falcom GSM/GPRS/GPS module F35-XXL-SI.

1) Upgrades of Personal Securer 1.10 include:
- a developed GPS power management feature;
- a new Li-Ion battery with extended life of stand by of up to 24 h and Stand by in a mode send SMS of every 20 min up to 20h;
- Implementing of the ability for partial selection of the power management operating mode of the Personal Securer 1.10 from the user;
- emergency voice call enabled without SIM card from the Panic button;
- battery charge electricity management;
- weight of only 85 g.

The Personal Securer applications include safeguard for children, women and seniors, emergency device for security personnel and adults, people working in risky environment, Automatic Vehicle Location, Logistics, etc.

2) Home Securer 1.00 combines a tri-band GSM module and a microcontroller with embedded eCos based firmware and easily adaptable application, which implements the logic control of 8 programmable Inputs and 6 programmableOutputs. Home Securer 1.00 allows configuration and event notification via SMS, Data connection and GPRS. The Home Securer 1.00 can be configured from a PC via the integrated native Mini USB interface, using original on-screen configuration software. Accidental access is prevented by unique device password, PIN and name protection.

Home Securer 1.00 is equipped with an integrated NV-RAM for saving of events and Li-Ion battery 3 V for RTC backup. Additional option is incoming Voice call dialer number identification and command execution in response. Despite its name, Home Securer 1.00 is designated also for industrial and business sites and offices, which require remote control and management.

The Home Securer 1.00 Starter Kit enables Service providers and System integrators to create and upload original applications, developed for custom purposes, with the help of the included API and documentation. The Starter Kit is essential and compulsory for starting of any new project.

3) Car Securer 1.00 equipped with Falcom F35-XXL-SI GSM/GPRS/GPS embedded smart module is designed as a platform for developing and execution of application written on eCOS base. This gives opportunity for creating a wide spectrum of AVL, fleet management, security, telemetry, remote control, remote monitoring and vending products. Car Securer 1.00 could be supplied with electricity from two sources – a battery of the vehicle and a reserve battery with voltage of up to 32 V

In case of a failure in the basic supply, Car Securer 1.00 continues its normal operation, even electrically separated from the vehicle. A supplementary battery stores the RAM and RTC contents of the module on fault in the electricity supply. A possibility for two-way GSM voice connection is ensured, which has to link the driver with the control center. Car Securer 1.00 is equipped with four RS232 serial ports, 8 programmable Inputs and 8 digital outputs as well as with MMC card holder push-push type that gives the ability of storing millions of events.

More detailed information about the unique Securer Family concept you can find on its official website: http://www.securer.info

Further technical and general data is available in Section Downloads.

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ELAN™ Now Taking Orders For New VIA!®4.0 In-Wall Touch Panel

Ship Date Set for New Sleek, Mini VIA!® Touch Panel

ORLANDO, FL (PRWEB) February 26, 2005 -- EHX Booth #624 -- ELAN™ Home Systems, a leading manufacturer of multi-room audio, video and control systems, announced today that it is now taking orders for the company’s newest addition to its VIA!® family of Touch Panels, the VIA!®4.0. The VIA!4.0 will make its public trade debut at the Electronic House Expo (EHX), February 24 – 26, in Orlando, Florida in ELAN’s booth, #624, and will begin shipping in April 2005. The announcement was made by Bob Farinelli, ELAN’s President and Chief Technology Officer.

“ELAN’s new VIA!4.0 features a 4-inch color LCD touch screen that delivers quality VIA! performance in a small, in-wall package format at an affordable price point. This model provides customers the opportunity to affordably step up from keypads and install easy-to-use graphic controls in virtually every room throughout the house. Like with the original, award-winning VIA!6.4, customers will be able to view live video sources and take full control of whole-house A/V systems, lighting, security, temperature and more,” said Mr. Farinelli.

Added Paul Starkey, ELAN’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, “The release of the VIA!4.0 presents our Dealers with a significant new opportunity to service their clients further by offering an ELAN control screen that hits a price point between our keypads and the VIA!6.4-inch version. We’re ideally poised to deliver VIA!4.0 expeditiously and in a familiar, user-friendly manner for our Dealers since it utilizes our existing VIA!TOOLS setup software. VIA!4.0 completes the spectrum of esthetically pleasing ELAN control products for our Dealers to sell, and will certainly prove to be a strong contributing force to their bottom lines.”

The VIA!4.0 offers a multitude of benefits for the Custom Installer and the end Customer. Using proven easy-to-setup software, VIA!TOOLS, VIA!4.0 is fast, comfortable and simple for ELAN Installers to program and incorporate as part of an ELAN multi-room system. VIA!TOOLS saves Dealers time and money by providing downloadable modules not only for ELAN products but also systems from ELAN’s VIA! Integration Partners (VIPs), and previously-saved VIA! panel layouts can be easily modified to be used with the new 4-inch screen. With the addition of this latest VIA!, Customers can now enjoy all of the benefits that come with a slick home automation product, such as real-time feedback for ease of operation, and also enjoy greater affordability and choice, since the VIA!4.0 is priced lower than any panel of its kind on the market today.
The VIA!4.0 will be available, at half the price of the 6.4-inch VIA! Touch Panel, at an MSRP of $850 and will come with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.

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 trademark of ELAN Home Systems, LLC, Lexington, KY. VIA! , D1200, D1650, are trademarks of ELAN Home Systems, LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Press Contacts:
Cat Fowler
ELAN Home Systems
Lexington, KY
t) 859-269-7760 x161
f) 859-268-2132

Steven Style
The Steven Style Group
New York
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February 24, 2005

Lyra Research Projects Worldwide Digital Camera Shipments Will Exceed 100 Million Units in 2008

In 2004 Europe surpassed the United States in camera unit shipments

NEWTONVILLE, MA (PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- Coinciding with this year’s Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show in Orlando, FL, Lyra Research’s Digital Photography Advisory Service has issued its worldwide digital camera forecast. Digital still camera shipments surpassed 63 million units worldwide in 2004, up more than 35 percent compared with 2003. Worldwide digital still camera shipments will surpass 100 million units in 2008

In 2004, for the first time ever, Europe became the largest market in terms of unit shipments, taking the top spot from the United States, which is now second in terms of shipments. Japan is the third-largest market.

The 3-megapixel category remained the most popular digital camera segment in 2004, but shipments are increasing in the 4-, 5-, and 6-megapixel segments. Most point-and-shoot cameras now shipping are 4- and 5-megapixel models, and Lyra expects that, by 2005, 5+-megapixel cameras will account for more worldwide shipments than any other segment.

“The desire to produce prints from digital cameras is now a key factor in the consumer purchase decision. Many new camera buyers do not go to the store looking just for a digital camera—they are looking for a total photographic solution,” says Robert Palmer, director of Lyra’s Digital Photography Advisory Service. Camera and printer bundles proved very popular last year, and Lyra expects these solutions to gain further momentum in 2005. “Explosive growth in digital camera sales will fuel the market for photographic prints,” says Palmer. “More than 18 billion prints were produced from digital camera images in 2004, two-thirds of which were produced in the home.”

Lyra Research’s Digital Photography Advisory Service (DPS) is an online competitive research tool for marketing and product managers in the digital camera, photo-quality printer, and online photo-service industries. The DPS provides the advice and insight necessary to tap into the possibilities of today’s digital imaging market.

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, and custom consulting.

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Schmartboard Looking for Beta-Testers

Schmartboard wants feedback before releasing new product families. Schmartboard, a company that develops electronic circuit building blocks, is looking for potential beta-testers for new product lines to be released over 2005 and beyond.

(PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- Schmartboard started shipping its original product in October 2003. The product addressed the need to use surface mount components and the novel concept of being able to work on circuit blocks and then connecting the blocks together using the patent pending “SchmartBridge” technology.

”According to Neal Greenberg, Schmartboard’s VP Sales and Marketing, “Over the 16 months that Schmartboard has been shipping, we have had a continuous dialogue with our customers to determine what needs must be addressed to make prototyping as easy and inexpensive as possible, Based on this input, we have spent money on R&D and have better defined our roadmap.”

Schmartboard will release new products over 2005 that will address the concerns of Schmartboard users from industry, education, and the hobby market. We would like to beta-test many of these products before releasing them. This will allow us to determine to what degree we have addressed some of the stated prototyping issues. People who are interested in becoming Schmartboard Beta-testers can get information at: http://www.schmartboard.com/index.asp?page=SchmartLAND_Tester

About Schmartboard (www.schmartboard.com)
SchmartboardTM is committed to helping engineers, students, and hobbyists develop electronic circuits faster, easier, and less expensively than previously possible. Schmartboard’s patent pending Electronic Circuit Building Blocks makes this possible.

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Luxtron Broadens Coverage of Central US

Luxtron Corporation announced today it selected EQS Systems LLC to provide sales representation of its Fluoroptic® (FOT) and Optical Fiber (OFT) products in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and western Pennsylvania.

(PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- Luxtron Corporation, provider of fiber optic temperature measurement solutions, announced today it selected EQS Systems LLC to provide sales representation of its Fluoroptic® (FOT) and Optical Fiber (OFT) products in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and western Pennsylvania. “We are confident that EQS’s experience working with demanding industrial customers to integrate comparable sensor products will make them a strong addition to the Luxtron team and strengthen the support we are able to give to our customers,” commented Ed Oh, Luxtron president.

Adds Tony Olivero, Jr., EQS president, “EQS is excited to offer our customers the high quality products manufactured by Luxtron Corporation. These unique, precision temperature sensing products are well aligned with the current offering from EQS and are a welcome addition to our product portfolio. We thank Luxtron for choosing EQS as the Great Lakes sales representative.”

About EQS Systems LLC:
Since 1975, EQS Systems LLC, has provided its clients with high performance, state of the art electronic and mechanical product solutions. EQS customers are engaged in the design, manufacture, calibration and test of industrial, consumer and military products. This includes, but is not limited to, machine tool, appliance, automotive, communication, aerospace and transportation companies. EQS sales engineers have a strong background in test & measurement instrumentation, data acquisition, power supplies, sensor & signal conditioning, specialty components, and calibration equipment. More information can be found at www.eqssystems.com

About Luxtron Corporation:
Luxtron Corporation is a leading supplier of fiber optic and optical thermometry solutions for the industrial, medical, semiconductor, optoelectronics, and utility industries. Its products give users the ability to monitor processes and measure temperature in harsh environments with extraordinary accuracy. Luxtron headquarters, featuring ISO9001:2000 certified manufacturing facilities, are located in Santa Clara, California. More information about Luxtron Corporation may be obtained by visiting our website at www.luxtron.com

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Homelogics Begins Marketing Campaign

Two-Page Spread in the 2005 Edition of Arizona Foothills Custom Homes
Homelogics™ pushes full steam ahead into the Phoenix/Scottsdale market by placing a two-page spread in the affluent 2005 edition of Arizona Foothills Custom Homes. This is the first major step in their marketing campaign to introduce Homelogics™ to the local custom homebuilders, architects and homeowners who are interested in implementing technology in the home to improve quality of life and add a value to their homes.

(PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- Homelogics™ provides both products and services for the intelligent home. The systems include; computer networking, home theater, security, lighting controls, landscape irrigation controls, swimming pool controls, heating/cooling controls and other intelligent home features. Our services include design, installation, training and ongoing support.

Joe Costello, CEO says, “Our goal is to become the sole source of these products and services for our clients. The overall acceptance of technology in the home here in the Valley is far more advanced than we find on the east coast but the services provided by existing companies are subpar. We see an amazing opportunity here to fill the chasm between Customer and Satisfied Customer. New York clients demand quality workmanship and it is time the residents of Arizona experience that same level of competence from their technology partner. We have been approached by numerous dissatisfied homeowners here looking to have existing installations completed, repaired or simply cleaned up by Homelogics™. We have seen what the local competition considers quality and I can tell you we are here to raise the bar.”

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February 23, 2005

New Nitrogen UltraFill Nozzles Delivers Solution to Overcome Challenges of Lead-Free Soldering

Speedline Technologies has introduced its new UltraFill™ Lead-Free Nozzles – featuring an innovative technology and design to enable electronic manufacturers to overcome a variety of process challenges inherent in lead-free wave soldering.

Franklin, MA (PRWEB) February 23, 2005 -- Speedline Technologies has introduced its new UltraFill™ Lead-Free Nozzles – featuring an innovative technology and design to enable electronic manufacturers to overcome a variety of process challenges inherent in lead-free wave soldering.

“Soldering with lead-free alloys requires manufacturers to answer a host of new and formidable process challenges – ranging from slower wetting times to more viscous flow characteristics to higher temperatures,” said Keith Howell, Wave Solder Product Manager. “Speedline’s new UltraFill nozzles provide the solution – and deliver both improved process performance and product quality.”

Speedline’s new UltraFill nozzles feature an innovative new design and technology. The nozzles are 40% wider than traditional tin/lead nozzles to increase contact length and dwell time. The nozzles are also placed closer together to reduce the temperature drop between the nozzles – so that less heat is needed to reflow solder joints in the second wave. As a result, UltraFill nozzles deliver better hole fill without requiring a slowing of the conveyor, while reducing bridge defects and dross production.

A Nitrogen shroud is available as an option – and allows for either air or nitrogen operation, as determined by the desired recipe, without the need to change nozzles. The shroud both encompasses the nozzles in the pot and contains the dross in the solder pot. The shroud lifts for easy maintenance and dedrossing – without nozzle removal.

Recent applications have shown UltraFill nozzles enhance both product quality and process performance – ranging from the elimination of the need for touch-up of poor hole fills to dramatic reductions in bridges/solder shorts.

The new UltraFill Lead-Free Nozzles are available an option on the Vectra™ and Electra® wave soldering systems or as an upgrade to existing, installed equipment. The nozzles are compatible with the Omega™ wave and the Debridging Airknife.

Speedline Technologies officially introduced its new new UltraFill Lead-Free Nozzles at the APEX 2005 Expo, held February 22-24, 2005, in Anaheim, Calif. The system is available immediately from Speedline distributors and representatives. For additional information, contact Speedline Technologies at 1-508-520-0083 or visit http://www.speedlinetech.com.

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 was named as the “2005 Surface Mount Technology Company of the Year” by Frost & Sullivan.

For more information, visit us at http://www.speedlinetech.com, or contact us 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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Solid State Pressure Switch Measures Gases and Liquids Compatible with Stainless Steel

American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (‘AST’) has developed a superior quality, high-accuracy Solid State Pressure Switch for the measurement of gases and liquids compatible with stainless steel.

(PRWEB) February 23, 2005 -- Constructed of stainless steel, the rugged design of Model 1000 units make them ideal for industrial, hydraulic, refrigeration, off-road and agricultural applications such as boiler controls, HVAC, filtration, and pipeline gas instrumentation.

Offering excellent, long-term stability, Model 1000 pressure switches feature a compact design with excellent long-term stability. Its one-piece diaphragm is free of internal O-rings, welds or fill fluids, eliminating the chance of process contamination. A high level of EMI/RFI protection (100V/m) shields the units against electrical noise and interference. Heavy-duty relay contacts offer electrical isolation up to 500VDC. Model 1000 units also have wide operating temperature ranging from -40 to 85ºC (-40 to 185ºF).

The competitively priced Model 1000 offers a factory set switching point and hysteresis. Units offer switching capability of 1 amp @24V DC or 0.5 amps @ 125V AC, max. Open or closed output is provided, based on customer’s defined switching point. At lower currents, pressure switches exhibit a high switching cycle life of 2 million pressure cycles. Units are available in pressure ranges up to 10,000 psi

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February 22, 2005

Cellbris Launches UniSwitch, a Cell Phone Based Remote Security

Access Device Offers Keyless Entry for Doors, Security Gates, etc.
UniSwitch enables secure keyless entry for doors and security gates via cell phone

Tel-Aviv, (PRWEB) February 22, 2005 -- Cellbris, a leading provider of cellular communications solutions to businesses today announced the availability of UniSwitch, a cellular-based remote security access control and alert system. UniSwitch enables any cell phone to act as a method of keyless entry for secured doors and gates. In essence, UniSwitch turns a person’s cell phone into their remote control and security ID for any secured door or g