Latest Satellite Television Antenna System

37STV Packs Maximum Entertainment Performance into Compact Design


MERRIMACK, N.H., Oct. 25 - Raymarine, a world leader in
marine electronics, today introduced the 37STV, the newest member of its
family of satellite television antenna systems. Joining Raymarine's popular
45STV and 60STV, the new system expands the company's offerings for on
board entertainment.
"The new 37STV is the latest addition to Raymarine's line of satellite
television antenna systems. It's a compact system that delivers
uninterrupted satellite reception, making it a great choice for
entertainment when you are on the water," said Terry Carlson, president of
Raymarine, Inc.
The 37STV's dome design makes the system ideal for vessels 25' and
larger. As with all of Raymarine's antenna systems, it is compatible with a
wide range of Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) satellite television service
providers and utilizes Raymarine's proprietary Wide Range Search (WRS)
algorithm to quickly identify and acquire satellite signals. The 37STV also
features a NMEA 0183 GPS interface to ensure rapid satellite acquisition
times.
Once a satellite is identified, the 37STV achieves highly accurate
satellite tracking at sea by using Dynamic Beam Tilting (DBT) technology,
which continuously measures the vessel's heading, pitch and roll to keep
the antenna locked on a satellite - ensuring a clear picture even in
extreme weather and rough sea conditions. In addition, stabilization of the
system is enhanced by conical scanning, which detects and maintains the
strongest signal at all times.
High Definition (HD) ready, the 37STV features a dual LNB design that
allows the captain to monitor the weather and news at the helm while others
enjoy watching television or listening to music down below. To enhance the
viewing and listening experience, Raymarine has integrated a unique,
rotating sub-reflector that redirects the signal and minimizes the need for
constant dish movement, making for much quieter operation. The 37STV offers
a remotely mounted Antenna Control Unit (ACU) featuring a digital display
and keypad for easy installation, manual satellite selection and
diagnostics. The system also has fewer cables, which minimizes installation
time and lowers the overall cost of the system.
About Raymarine
Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, develops and
manufactures the most comprehensive range of electronic equipment for the
recreational boating and light commercial marine markets. Designed for high
performance and ease of use, the award-winning products are available
through a global network of dealers and distributors. The Raymarine product
lines include radar, navigation aids, instruments, fishfinders,
communications, software and systems.(PRN)

New Metabo 1-piece Rotary Hammer Core Bits

Increases Drilling Efficiency in Concrete and Brick Applications


WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 24 - Metabo Corporation, a
leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric
power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding
applications, now offers a family of 1-piece core bits for rotary hammers
that increases the efficiency of drilling into hard, solid materials such
as concrete, block and brick.
The new 1-piece core bit is widely used by plumbing, electrical and
mechanical contractors in applications such as drilling for railing
installations, through wall drilling for electrical conduit, plumbing and
sanitary pipe and relocating anchors using chemical anchoring systems or
grout-in-place anchors. Specialty applications include pest control as well
as rigging and firestop systems.
Compared to traditional systems comprised of individual core bits,
extension shanks, centering bits and threaded arbors that need to be pieced
together, Metabo's 1-piece core bit is a simple, single component that is
more efficient at transferring the hammer's blow to the material being
drilled and is easier to use. This makes the rotary hammer accessory faster
at drilling and more effective than the modular system.
The carbide tipped bits come in diameters from 1-1/2" to 6" and overall
lengths of 12" and 22". The 1-piece core bit is sold as a complete set and
is available with either an SDS-Max or Spline drive shank for individual
applications.

Video Surveillance Just Got Smarter

TOMBALL, Texas, Oct. 22, 2007 - Mosaic Global Solutions, LLC (http://www.mosaicgs.com), a leading provider of enterprise IP security products and solutions, has just released the Mosaic Intelligent Video Management System (IVMS). This is no ordinary enterprise-class network video recording (NVR) solution: The IVMS platform is designed to make the job of video-oriented surveillance dramatically more efficient and effective.

The IVMS platform takes advantage of IP/Network video surveillance and uses existing network infrastructure. Wireless video is easily incorporated, and the IVMS platform offers multiple ways to integrate legacy analog video. What's more, the IVMS uses conventional server hardware and employs an industry-standard database management system on a highly secured Linux operating system.

But the Mosaic IVMS really excels in its unique core architecture and comprehensive surveillance tools. The system is engineered around an extensive SQL database structure for storing and managing all aspects of surveillance. Operators can evaluate the status of alarm conditions, including a facility map with active camera and sensor icons, instant replay video clips, real-time graphical display of object tracking, and the ability to create and store comments with recorded video - all from a single workstation.

IVMS offers video motion detection capabilities unheard of in conventional systems, applying sophisticated machine vision algorithms to video motion detection, beginning with defining the normal background image as well as images that are expected to change. The system then segments and separates objects passing through the scene; if they meet user-defined parameters, objects will be considered targets to initiate recording.

The Mosaic IVMS also redefines video surveillance analysis. The system scrutinizes object movements and matches them with predefined and user-defined behaviors. Zones can be defined within a video image, and objects can be tracked in relationship to those zones to monitor for intrusion detection. IVMS even includes facial detection and recognition, license plate recognition/OCR, and vehicle and people counting.

The system continuously monitors and records various attributes of the video as it is acquired; those measurements can be used to schedule camera maintenance. IVMS can also determine whether the camera view has changed due to negligence, malicious tampering or a change in the environment.

IVMS is equally adept at event management. The system generates notifications for a variety of system events. Users can program automatic event responses into the system.

"IVMS defines a new standard in active video surveillance," stated Al Mandia, Mosaic vice-president of business development and sales. "We believe the IVMS platform provides a considerable number of functionality and usability advantages over the competition."

About Mosaic Global Solutions, LLC

Mosaic Global Solutions is a leading provider of intelligent video monitoring systems and facilities management solutions. Its unique, open-architecture, software platforms and IP-based network surveillance cameras enable you to create powerful, robust video surveillance systems and integrate your existing, disparate, proprietary security and facilities-management systems into a robust, single-portal command and control center. (ERN)

PowerLite Home Cinema 720 HD Projector

Epson - the World's Number One Selling Projector Brand - Introduces the PowerLite Home Cinema 720 HD Projector for the Expanding Home Theater Market


LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 22 - Epson America Inc. today
announced that it is advancing its award-winning line of high definition
projectors for the ever-growing home theater market with the launch of the
Epson PowerLite(R) Home Cinema 720. This new high definition projector is
engineered to set a new standard in performance among all 720p native
resolution projectors currently on the market. To meet that promise, it
comes loaded with cutting-edge technology and high-end features typically
reserved for much more expensive projectors. The result is stunning HD
image quality at up to 120 inches, incredible color control and the
hassle-free setup, service and support Epson has become famous for -- all
for $1,299 (estimated street price). The combination makes the Home Cinema
720 the perfect choice for any home theater enthusiast. The Home Cinema 720
will be available in late-October through authorized Epson resellers.
"As the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,(1) Epson
continues to expand its leadership position with a continuous wave of
innovation influencing all segments of the home theater market," said Mike
Isgrig, director, Multimedia Projection Products, Epson America. "The Home
Cinema 720 is another great example of our commitment to leadership in the
market. This product sets a new price/performance standard by offering
truly amazing image quality driven by an advanced 3-chip optical engine and
10-bit color processing. It also offers state-of-the-art features usually
found in more expensive projectors including lens shift and color
management combined with our exclusive two-year Road Service(TM) and
PrivateLine(R) support -- all for under $1,300."
The Home Cinema 720 features industry-leading 3LCD technology to
deliver brilliant high-definition 16:9 images and video, smooth shadow
detail and outstanding tone response -- with no risk of color break-up or
distracting "rainbow effect." 3LCD technology is renowned for its
outstanding color quality, amazing detail and road-tested reliability,
helping to clearly set the Home Cinema 720 apart from other projectors in
this category.
The Home Cinema 720 offers a range of features and benefits for today's
home theater enthusiasts, including:
-- 3LCD technology for incredible color, amazing detail and road-tested
reliability with no color break-up or distracting "rainbow effect"
-- 3-chip optical engine for brighter, more accurate color, excellent tone
response without moving mirrors or color wheels
-- Up to 1,600 ANSI lumens for brightness levels that are among the
highest in the home theater category
-- 10-bit color processing -- displays more than one billion colors
resulting in intense detail and color accuracy with a wide color gamut
-- Up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio for incredible depth and shadow detail
-- 100 percent vertical and 50 percent horizontal offset lens shift
allowing easy installation without any need for digital keystone
manipulation
-- Epson AccuCinema(TM) Color Management for calibrated performance right
out of the box
-- Robust grayscale tracking includes 1,024 steps between black and white
-- Epson Super White achieves 100 IRE for cleaner images with less noise
and better picture quality
-- Built-in Cinema Filter optimizes and expands the image color space,
resulting in richer hues with greater intensity and contrast in dark
scenes
-- Versatile interfaces include Component Video, RGB Video, S-Video, and
Composite Video as well as HDMI, and RS-232 digital connections
-- Two-year warranty with Epson's exclusive Road Service and
PrivateLine(R) support
-- Epson E-TORL(TM) Lamp engineered to project light more efficiently,
maximizing brightness and uniformity across the entire screen and
extending lamp life up to 4,000 hours
-- Sleek, soft white design allows projector to blend in smoothly with
most homes' decor
About 3LCD Technology
3LCD is the world's leading projection technology, delivering
unbelievable color, amazing detail and road-tested reliability. Using an
advanced 3-chip design, 3LCD offers full-time RGB for brilliant quality
images without the possibility of color break-up. 3LCD is based on LCD
technology, which is used by leading manufacturers worldwide for the
ultimate viewing experience in a variety of products.

About Epson America Inc.
Epson is the global leader in projection technology(1). It also offers
an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products
for the consumer, education, business, photography, and professional
imaging markets. Founded in 1975, Epson America Inc. is the U.S. affiliate
of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier
of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for
increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy
efficiency. Epson America Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif. (PRN)

SUPER GRIP LOCK

MEDIA WORLD Launches SUPER GRIP LOCK, a Safety Product That Prevents Bump Key Intrusions

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2007 - MEDIA WORLD announced that it has launched the highly anticipated marketing campaign for SUPER GRIP LOCK which is a new safety product that prevents Bump Key intrusions or any lock picking device from unlocking a homeowner's deadbolt.

MEDIA WORLD'S marketing director, Leslie Organek, states: "The Bump Key problem is really scary and we all need to get educated quickly on it for our families' safety. This key instantly unlocks a deadbolt and now through the Internet anyone can learn to do it! With the assistance of the press, we want to educate homeowners on this Bump Key problem and its simple solution with SUPER GRIP LOCK."

The vulnerability is explained on many websites. Just do a search on Google or Yahoo and see how many sites are now selling actual Bump Keys or displaying "how-to" information on them.

Bump Keys can be stopped, thanks to a lady who invented a product called SUPER GRIP LOCK.

Melinda Moore, inventor of SUPER GRIP LOCK, states: "With my husband's help, we figured out that if I locked my deadbolt from the inside and placed my hand over the thumb turn, holding it tightly so that it would not turn out of the locked position, then no picking device could open it from the outside. I even had my husband use the actual key in an attempt to get in! He couldn't! So, I developed a super strong strap that duplicated the strength of a hand holding a locked deadbolt in place. We patented SUPER GRIP LOCK and it's so strong that when attached, no Bump Key or any picking device can open your deadbolt from the outside!"

For less than $15.00, consumers can receive 3 SUPER GRIP LOCKS and have total peace of mind knowing that no one can use a Bump Key or any picking device to unlock the deadbolts within their homes. As an added benefit, SUPER GRIP LOCK secures a hotel deadbolt in the exact same way as the home deadbolt. Even if someone has your hotel card lock key, they will not be able to get in!

Ron Moore, partner of SUPER GRIP LOCK, LLC says: "The National Locksmith Magazine and numerous police officers have tested our product and recommended it for home and travel security. They also recommend it for seniors because it is safe, effective and easy to use."

For complete understanding of SUPER GRIP LOCK along with actual video demonstrations, please visit http://www.supergriplock.com.

Researchers Develop Wireless Bridge Sensors Without Batteries

Description

Clarkson University researchers have developed technology that uses vibrations caused by traffic to power wireless bridge monitor sensors. It is unwieldy to provide batteries for normal wireless sensors that monitor bridges for failure. The Clarkson researchers have found a way around this problem.




Clarkson University researchers have developed technology that uses the vibrations caused by passing traffic to power wireless bridge monitoring sensors.

Wireless battery-powered sensors that monitor bridges and report changes that may lead to failure are easy to install, but it is unwieldy to provide power for the sensors. Each bridge needs at least several sensors, many installed in hard-to-access locations. Replacing millions of batteries could become a problem, adding to the expense of maintaining the bridges. The Clarkson researchers have found a way around this problem.

"We have completely eliminated the battery from the equation," says Assistant Professor Edward S. Sazonov, who developed the technology along with Professor Pragasen Pillay. "Hermetically sealed wireless sensors powered by bridge vibration can remain on the bridge without need of maintenance for decades, providing continuous monitoring of such parameters as ice conditions, traffic flows and health status."

The two electrical and computer engineering professors, along with graduate students Darrell Curry and Haodong Li, used the New York State Route 11 bridge, a steel girder structure, which runs over the Raquette River in Potsdam, N.Y., as a case study.

Energy was harvested by locating an electromagnetic generator on a girder. The harvester responded to one of the natural vibration frequencies of the bridge. Each time a car or a truck passed over the bridge, even in a different lane from the sensor installation, the whole structure vibrated and excited the mover in the generator, producing electrical energy. Harvested electrical energy powered unique wireless sensors that increased energy output of the harvester and consumed only microwatts of power while performing useful tasks.

Sazonov and Pillay have been invited to present their work at the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies Meeting in Washington, D.C., in January. The board provides support for their research.

They are also working on using the energy harvesting technology to power the various sensors in passenger cars.

Wireless monitoring of bridges and overpasses has gained much attention in the past few years. Bridge collapses happen suddenly and unpredictably, often leading to tragic loss of human life. In 2006, the Federal Highway Administration listed 25.8 percent of the nation's 596,842 bridges as either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. While many of these bridges will remain in service for years, they need monitoring and rehabilitation. Currently, bridge monitoring is performed through periodic visual inspections. In the tragic example of I-35W Mississippi River bridge collapse, the bridge passed a visual inspection a year prior to failure.
Clarkson University, located in Potsdam, New York, is a private, nationally ranked university with a reputation for developing innovative leaders in engineering, business, the sciences, health sciences and the humanities. At Clarkson, 3,000 high-ability students excel in an environment where learning is not only positive, friendly and supportive but spans the boundaries of traditional disciplines and knowledge. Faculty members achieve international recognition for their research and scholarship and connect students to their leadership potential in the marketplace through dynamic, real-world problem solving.(newswise)

600W High-Temperature Clamping Diode

Compact 175 degree C Transil transient voltage suppressors, ideal for SMPS, HDD, and low-leakage-requirement portable applications

GENEVA, Oct. 13 (medianowonline)- STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) today announced a 600W peak-pulse-power clamping diode, capable of operating at up to 175 degrees C junction temperature. The clamping diode is the first 600W 10/1000-microsecond device in the industry to be available in the compact SMA package. The new SMA6J series is designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment in all industry sectors against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and power surges, meeting IEC and MIL STD standards, and is available in both unidirectional and bidirectional versions. The new diodes feature exceptionally low leakage currents, making them ideal for battery-powered products.


With a nine square millimeter footprint, the SMA package saves 50% of the PCB area required by the SMB package commonly used by suppressors with this power capability. In addition, the SMA package provides a small but significant height reduction to 2.23mm - 10% thinner than competitive devices - thereby meeting the requirements of the stacked PCBs typically used in hard disk drives (HDDs), as well as other compact applications.


The SMA6J is specified for operation at up to 175 degrees C junction temperature (Tj max), making it a better choice than regular 150 degrees C devices for the hot environment of SMPS (switch-mode power supply) applications. The higher operating junction temperature provides an increased safety margin under real-world conditions and a doubling of the safety margin for a true junction temperature of 125 degrees C. The leakage current is specified at 85 degrees C as well as at 25 degrees C, to simplify product design, especially in telecom applications. The leakage current itself, at 0.2 microamps at 25 degrees C, is approximately 80% lower than competitive products.


The new series meets the IEC 61000-4-2 and MIL STD 883 Method 3015 ESD standards, plus overstress standards including IEC 61000-4-4 and IEC 61000-4- 5. In addition, the maximum clamping voltage is specified for 8/20 microsecond surges, as well as for 10/1000 microsecond, to match worldwide surge definitions. The clamping voltage is lower by up to 9% than earlier devices, to provide better protection at the same surge level. Dynamic on-state resistances and temperature coefficients are specified to enable calculation of maximum clamping voltage for different surge voltage or temperature requirements.


The SMA6J Transil series is in volume production now, in stand-off voltages (VRM) from 5.0V to 188V, and is priced at $0.10 in small quantities.


About STMicroelectronics


STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. In 2006, the Company's net revenues were $9.85 billion and net earnings were $782 million. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.

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Ultimate Home Storage Solution

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 9 (medianowonline)- Byers Products Group has released
a unique new line of home storage solution products known as Versa Lift
power storage lift and Versa Rail attic ladder safety railing. These new
products automate the home storage process and greatly improve homeowner
safety in the process.
The Versa Lift was voted "Hottest New Product" at the International
Door Association Show in Orlando in April 2007. The Versa Lift has also
just been awarded the Handyman Club of America's "Member Tested &
Recommended" seal as well as the "Contractor Tested & Recommended" seal of
approval.
Versa Lift rapidly lifts storage boxes and a myriad of other items up
into the attic or down to the basement in only 15 seconds per load! Versa
Lift offers existing homeowners and new homebuyers an excellent way to
easily access all that storage space up in the attic or down in the
basement without the dread or danger associated with carrying heavy boxes
up or down rickety attic ladders or stairs. Byers' is also introducing the
new Versa Rail attic ladder safety railing. Versa Rail is an ideal
companion product to the Versa Lift because it mounts to the attic floor at
the top of the folding attic stairs and provides a safe handrail for
stepping up into and back down out of the attic when using the folding
stairs. The Versa Rail also protects homeowners against accidentally
falling through the attic stairs opening, which is a significant hazard
when moving around and working in the attic.
A wide range of new storage applications continue to be discovered, by
BPG, while talking with Builders, Remodelers, Handyman Club Members and
Homeowners across the country. Just some of the items that users have been
storing are: holiday decorations, golf clubs, skiing equipment, hunting
gear, camping equipment, boating equipment, fishing equipment, luggage,
lawn furniture cushions, sleeping bags, power tools, air compressors, step
ladders, winter or summer sets of auto or SUV tires and much, much more!
With Versa Lift there's no longer any need to stumble over all these items
in your garage all year. Store them upstairs and bring them down the
instant you need them with a push of a button!
If you rent mini-storage space, the Versa Lift will pay for itself the
first year and save you as much every year thereafter!

Advanced Brake Caliper Design

TRW'S Advanced Brake Caliper Design -- Termed Thin-Wide Technology -- Reduces Weight and Extends Brake Life



LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 5 - TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), the global leader in automotive safety systems, continues to broaden its product portfolio with its thin wide bridge caliper technology (TWB). TWB technology combines the dual benefits of increased fuel economy with longer brake life.
With the thin wide bridge design, the caliper bridge thickness is
reduced by 45 percent in comparison to a conventional brake caliper design,
while the width is increased by 40 percent. This 45 percent decrease in
bridge thickness allows for an increase in piston effective radius which,
when combined with larger pads and rotors, can equate to a significant
increase in brake torque output.
"Weight savings and enhanced performance were the primary objectives
that led to the re-engineering of conventional brake parts to create highly
mass-efficient structures for disc brake caliper housings," said Josef
Pickenhahn, vice president, Braking Engineering for TRW Automotive.
Pickenhahn further stated, "The housings on the thin wide design are
lighter than their predecessors, promoting better vehicle fuel economy. TWB
housings also accommodate larger diameter rotors and friction pad areas,
which tend to reduce rotor-running temperatures, brake fade and pad wear.
Combined with larger rotors, this also results in increased brake torque
output. Advances with thin wide bridge calipers broaden the array of
designs to meet specific customer needs and can result in greater customer
satisfaction for our world leading caliper products."
About TRW
With 2006 sales of $13.1 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the
world's leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan,
USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 28 countries and
employs approximately 63,800 people worldwide. TRW Automotive products
include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking
systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems
(seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems
and aftermarket replacement parts and services. All references to "TRW
Automotive," "TRW" or the "Company" in this press release refer to TRW
Automotive Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated.
TRW Automotive news is available on the Internet at
http://www.trwauto.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements that are not statements of historical
fact, but instead are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ
materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made in this
release. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors which could
cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our
forward-looking statements are set forth in our Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 (the "10-K"), and Reports on Form Q for
the quarter ended March 30, 2007, and June 30, 2007 and include: production
cuts or restructuring by our major customers; work stoppages or other labor
issues at the facilities of our customers or suppliers; non-performance by,
or insolvency of, our suppliers and customers, which may be exacerbated by
recent bankruptcies and other pressures within the automotive industry; the
inability of our suppliers to deliver products at the scheduled rate and
disruptions arising in connection therewith; interest rate risk arising
from our variable rate indebtedness; loss of market share by domestic
vehicle manufacturers; efforts by our customers to consolidate their supply
base; severe inflationary pressures impacting the market for commodities;
escalating pricing pressures from our customers; our dependence on our
largest customers; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; our substantial
leverage; product liability and warranty and recall claims and efforts by
customers to alter terms and conditions concerning warranty and recall
participation; limitations on flexibility in operating our business
contained in our debt agreements; the possibility that our owners'
interests will conflict with ours and other risks and uncertainties set
forth under "Risk Factors" in the 10-K and in our other SEC filings. We do
not intend or assume any obligation to update any of these forward-looking
statements.

World's First Cold Weather Glove Retention Device

BEND, Ore., Oct. 5, 2007 - GloveGator, LLC announces the launch of its signature product, the patent-pending GloveGator sleeve, the world's first cold weather glove retention device.

"At GloveGator, we know firsthand what it's like to have our kids' gloves or mittens falling off each time we go outside," explains Amber Johnson, partner at GloveGator, LLC. "Like you, we tried to put them back on, but once the cold got in, the gloves kept slipping off, and our children's hands became colder and colder. We also tried many different types of kids' gloves, but each time we did, the same thing happened. All we wanted was for our children to experience the great, snowy outdoors ... with their gloves on! This is what inspired us to design and create the GloveGator sleeve."

"Keeping snow, wind and ice away from your child's hands and wrists is our focus," continues Ms. Johnson. "The lack of functionality in most kids' cold weather gloves or mittens is why the GloveGator was created. A large percentage of kids gloves either slip off, allowing snow in, or just come off entirely."

The unique design of the GloveGator sleeve provides maximum warmth and protection from the elements for you and your kids. Sold in pairs, each GloveGator is easily installed over an existing pair of gloves or mittens, adding the increased length and the snug fit needed to keep kids' gloves in place. And best of all, once installed, you never need to remove the GloveGator from each glove or mitten ... just unzip the GloveGator and take off the glove or mitten with the GloveGator still attached!

Ms. Johnson adds, "Personally, I can attest to the added functionality that the GloveGator sleeve brings to any pair of cold weather gloves or mittens. Without the GloveGator, my son's mittens slip off from the cold in minutes, and his hands are freezing. With the GloveGator sleeve installed on the same mittens, the mittens stay in place, and he is able to stay outdoors much longer." Not just for kids, the GloveGator is offered in six sizes, ranging from preschool through adult. (ERN)

For more information on the GloveGator, visit http://www.glovegator.com.

Spot Cooling From the Ceiling

Invisible Innovation: Spot Cooling From the Ceiling

The cost-effective solution to keep data centers cool - and keep floor space free

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 4 - Data centers are always vulnerable to heat. Servers jammed into a small space start overheating quickly. By supplementing an existing air conditioning system, it's possible to cool hot spots in a cost-effective manner.


One of the newest spot cooling innovations being used in data centers is MovinCool's CM12, a ceiling unit that can be installed quickly -- and permanently. At 15.5" tall, the CM12 is the only spot cooling solution on the market designed specifically to fit into drop ceiling spaces. It has 10,500 Btu and runs on a standard 115V, 15amp, which means there is no special electrical required.


DP Air in Phoenix, a recognized leader in designing and maintaining secure, high-technology data centers, HVAC and environmental control systems, has already turned to the device for several customers. Kevin McSpadden, regional manager at DP Air, describes how a freight company benefits from this solution.


"The original building A/C was designed with certain load CFM (cubic feet per minute) for certain square footage," McSpadden says. "The freight company had a little test lab -- an IDF closet -- that could no longer maintain temperature. It wasn't cost-effective to go in and put a large system in and redo it. Ducting, rebalancing -- these weren't a solution."


The test lab had a return-air plenum above ceiling, which allowed McSpadden's team to discharge the condenser air into the plenum. "We were able to install the CM12 very quickly," McSpadden says. "It's out of sight. It doesn't use any floor space. It operates off its own stat and only runs as required, so it's a very good application."


The ceiling device brought additional pluses as well, according to McSpadden. "It runs on 110 volt, so the electrical installation costs were pretty low. You can run off a 110-volt, 20-amp circuit, which is easy to get in a building. And it's not a split system, so you don't have to penetrate the roof or go to the perimeter of the building and put a condenser outside. And there's no core drilling."


It's an easy solution for building owners or managers to approve, according to McSpadden. "The capital expenditure is very, very small. For installation, you can do a quick one-liner or draw and submit to the building owner or the building facility people. It's not a very detailed or intricate design. It's one supply duct in, one return duct out," he says. "There are four anchors. You can move it to another site if you want to. So there's very little infrastructure impact.


"When all is said and done, the CM12 is cost-effective, doesn't use any floor space and has very little impact to the building," McSpadden says. (PRN)


For more information on the CM12 or other MovinCool products, visit http://www.movincool.com/

IP Megapixel Cameras Deliver High Definition

Arecont Vision IP Megapixel Cameras Deliver High Definition on an IP Platform to Save Bandwidth and Stream Faster

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 4 - Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP megapixel camera technology, displayed its suite of megapixel video surveillance solutions this year at the ASIS security show. With a range of products including their unique 360 degree and 180 degree panoramic cameras, a dual lens day/night camera and a line of single fixed lens cameras ranging from 1.3 to 5 megapixels also available in day/night or mini versions, Arecont Vision's unique megapixel camera series offers real time, megapixel digital video with up to 25 times more resolution than conventional analog or IP surveillance cameras.


"Arecont Vision's innovative line of IP megapixel cameras delivers higher resolution than conventional video surveillance cameras to deliver highly detailed images for critical applications," said Steven Sarfati, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Arecont Vision. "Our unique processing technologies and camera configurations are also extremely cost-effective in that they offer more detailed coverage than as many as 24 conventional surveillance cameras. This combined with their ability to conserve valuable bandwidth and stream faster provides numerous additional cost and operational advantages."


Images from Arecont's fixed cameras can be cropped to a 16 x 9 aspect ratio and scaled to 1080p or 720p for a true High Definition format. With support for compliant Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), these cameras deliver full motion progressive scan resolution.


Based on Arecont Vision's proprietary massively-parallel MegaVideo(R) technology, Arecont's fixed cameras have Ultra Forensic Zooming offering the ability to zoom after the event, up to 96X compared to standard IP cameras from high definition digital archives with simultaneous viewing of zoomed and full field of view images.


Additionally, Arecont Vision's innovative megapixel cameras are priced comparably to standard resolution IP video cameras and are exclusively manufactured in the USA.


Arecont Visions IP Megapixel Camera Series includes:


360 degree and 180 degree Panoramic 8 Megapixel IP Cameras deliver panoramic views and cinema compatible high frame rates with HD quality.


DayNight(TM) Megapixel IP Camera features a unique dual sensor design for superb focus.


Fixed Camera series offers 1.3, 2, 3 and 5 megapixel IP cameras provide an easy upgrade path for today's standard IP camera users with the flip of a software setting.


Single sensor Day/Night IP 1.3, 2.0, 3.0 and 5.0 megapixel cameras provide up to ten times better sensitivity than color-only models.


Vandal-Resistant Dome provides durable protection for their high-resolution network mini-cameras, which can be rotated a full 360 degrees horizontally and 180 degrees vertically.


For more information contact Arecont Vision by calling toll free 1-877-CAMERA-8 or visit www.arecontvision.com

Testing Tool for Network Technicians

DPS Announces Release of Trusted RTU Testing Tool for Network Technicians

FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2007 - DPS Telecom, a leading developer of network alarm monitoring solutions, announced today that is has released a trusted in-house RTU diagnostic tool, the NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture.

"DPS technicians and production staff have used the NetGuardian 'Test Box' for years to test discrete alarm inputs, control relays, and voltage-based analog alarm inputs on NetGuardian 832A RTUs," said DPS Telecom President Eric Storm. "The NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture has been a key tool in our rigorous product testing, which contributes to the quality of the NetGuardian."

Network technicians can now easily self-diagnose problems within their own network monitoring using the NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture. "Introducing the Test Box is part of our ongoing commitment to total client support for every DPS product," added Storm.

The NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture has 32 discrete alarm toggles, 8 analog knobs, and 8 control relay LEDs. This tool makes it easy for users to verify alarms inputs and control relays are functioning properly before they connect their mission-critical network elements to their NetGuardian RTUs.

The NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture can be used to test both discrete and analog alarms. While discrete alarms indicate only alarm or clear states, analog inputs, such as those found on the NetGuardian 832A, allow detailed monitoring of temperature, humidity, battery levels, and other analog values.

The "Test Box" allows for testing of a complete monitoring system: remote, transport, and alarm master. It can also be used to test 48-point DX expansion units. When the monitoring system is correctly deployed, a simulated alarm generated by the Test Box will be received by the RTU and collected by the alarm master. If an alarm is seen on the master terminal, the system is functioning properly.

One advanced application of the Test Box is testing Derived Control equations. Derived Controls are user-specified automatic responses to dynamic network threats. When a combination of events occurs, a monitoring system equipped with Derived Equations can latch a control relay to respond within seconds.

"The Test Box is a wonderful tool for testing Derived Controls," said Chris Hower, Senior DPS Support Technician. "Most control equations won't take action very often, but they are key to preventing lost revenues and network downtime. The Test Box gives network operators the assurance that their Derived Controls will work properly when they need them most."

Testing alarms using the NetGuardian 3288 Test Fixture also decreases costs associated with hardware failures. The Test Box pinpoints whether a problem lies with an RTU, site equipment, or analog sensors. This effectively eliminates "no problem found" on field returns, saving shipping costs and windshield time.

While DPS tech support is available to help their clients through their monitoring issues, network professionals can now more effectively diagnose and correct network problems before they become costly, reputation-damaging outages. (ERN)

Next-Generation Two-Channel, 125- and 100-Watt Digital Audio Amplifier

High-Performance Single-Chip Digital Amplifiers Provide New Features In Smaller Packages

DALLAS, Oct. 3 - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced its next generation of high-performance digital amplifier power stages. The TAS5352 is capable of continuously driving two channels at 100 Watts (W), and the TAS5342 is capable of driving 125 W per channel at 10 percent total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) into a 4-ohm load. Their high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 98 dB allows manufacturers to meet consumer demand for high performance audio and home theater applications, such as high-power DVD receivers, home theaters in a box and mini component systems.

The TAS5352 and TAS5342 power stages are all pin-for-pin compatible with TI's TAS5142DDV evaluation module, while providing additional benefits that ultimately lower system and manufacturing costs, including the following:


-- Boot strap under-voltage protection allows higher modulation indexes
-- Faster over-current (OC) detector allows inductors with lower
saturation current to be used in the reconstruction filter
-- Spike voltage reduced to improve reliability and reduce electromagnetic
interference (EMI)
-- Pin-to-pin short detector for detecting manufacturing errors like
solder bridges
-- Special ramping sequence to minimize pop/click when used in
single-ended mode

TI's proprietary current-limiting circuit manages over-currents, avoiding unnecessary shutdowns and protecting against short-circuit conditions. This feature allows the power stage to drive speakers with minimum audible artifacts during high-power peaks, and reduces the possibility of device shutdown during high-level music transients. The TAS5352 and TAS5342 also allow the engineer to program the OC level to customize this setting according to the filtering inductors used. In addition, the TAS5342L provides a lower-cost alternative, offering designers another performance option for applications, based on their system performance and cost requirements.


TI's PurePath Digital(TM) Audio Technology


The TAS5352, TAS5342 and TAS5342L digital amplifiers are based on TI's PurePath Digital technology, which allows consumer electronics manufacturers to build complete digital, end-to-end audio products with cutting-edge sound in a compact form factor. By reproducing movie soundtracks or music exactly the way the artist intended, PurePath Digital technology offers exceptional high-end digital entertainment to the everyday consumer. PurePath Digital technology complements other TI digital and high-performance analog products that support audio applications, such as digital signal processors (DSPs), switch mode power management, analog Class-D amplifiers and audio converters. TI provides the silicon, software, systems expertise and support for the entire audio signal chain, enabling customers to get to market quickly. For more information see the Audio Solutions Guide at http://www.ti.com/audio.