Gadets and You

Angle of Attack (AOA) Sensor for Small-and Mid-Sized Aircraft

2008-10-10T11:13:00.001-07:00

Small- and mid-size aircraft can now benefit from lower power requirements and smaller size of the 4239-01 angle of attack (AOA) sensors from SpaceAge Control. Designed specifically to meet the needs of commuter, business, and general aviation aircraft, the 4239-01 AOA sensors provide:

100 W maximum power requirement (in-flight, continuous)
1 lb. (454 g) weight maximum
Deicing capability per TSO-C16A and BSI 2G-135 (Section 8.7.2)
Electrical angle of -30 to +45 degrees
User-specified electrical angles optionally available
Heated vane and sensor case

The products are a direct off-shoot of the SpaceAge Control's 30+ year heritage in producing angle of attack sensors for flight test aircraft.
"Customers asked us to supply an airflow sensor designed with smaller size, lower weight, and, most critically, lower power draw," stated Tom Anderson III, CEO. "To date, the 4239-01 product has exceeded the design requirements to include a severe deicing test."

Established in 1968, SpaceAge Control is an ISO9001:2000/AS9100B-compliant company leading the air data and displacement sensing industries with stock and engineered-to-order products. Located in Palmdale, California USA near Edwards AFB, the Skunk Works, and Mojave-based Scaled Composites, SpaceAge Control's high-precision and durable products are used by over 200 companies spanning the globe including aircraft manufacturers, racing teams, vehicle manufacturers, and motion control-oriented OEMs.

G2 Ergonomics Introduces New Version of Motorcycle Throttle Tube Design

2008-10-08T12:04:00.000-07:00

G2 Ergonomics releases their latest motorcycle innovation - the G2 Delrin Throttle Tube which offers riders the proven G2 control cam options with new Delrin bushings. These bushings eliminate aluminum to aluminum contact for a throttle feel that rivals a ball bearing - yet won't corrode and freeze up like metal bearings.
With professional off-road champions like 8 time National Enduro Champion Mike Lafferty using G2 products, it's no wonder that others are catching on. The new G2 throttle tubes are a vast improvement over stock tubes - offering riders more throttle control resulting in faster times, improved rider stamina and smooth operation. Delrin is lightweight, low-friction, wear resistant and self-lubricating -- a far superior alternative to ball bearing tubes which degrade over time.

Sam Wancket, co-owner of G2 Ergonomics, says, "In the future, all our tubes will include the Delrin inserts, the response to them has been great."

G2 Ergonomics burst onto the motorcycle performance market five years ago when co-owners and riding buddies Sam Wancket and Gary Gibbs were discussing how to improve lap times on the track. They prototyped and developed the G2 throttle cam system which gives riders the option to change cams based on riding conditions. With overwhelming response from the base of riders out there, they have expanded their product line to other markets such as street, ATV, and Harley Davidson.

G2 has made their mark on the motorcycle performance market with constant product upgrades and innovations. With the G2 Quick-Turn Throttle tube and Quick-Turn throttles for Harley Davidson, they show no signs of stopping either.

Riders currently using G2 products are Mike Lafferty, Grant Langston, Paul Whibley, Broc Sellards, Yamaha Supermoto Team, Paul Edmondson and John Dowd. They are planning the release of more products this year and early next year. We can't wait.

Want FREE Energy, Read this ?

2008-02-05T05:33:00.000-08:00

Inventor Develops an Electrical Apparatus That Produces FREE Energy

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 5, 2008 (ERN)- Alternative energy researcher and inventor O'Keefe Natheniel Douglas has recently developed an apparatus for duplicating electrical power as it flows through a bypass circuit whereas the primary power remains unaltered and the duplicated induced energy increases the sum of the output power to become greater than the input power.

Unlike a transformer, the Duplicator is connected in a series with the load. The Duplicator harnesses the changing magnetic flux of the passing current to generate additional current into an independent circuit. Electron drift is comprised of electromotive force in random directions. The Duplicator's inductive line of force simply navigates a portion of this drift into a selected direction, thus, generating an electric current, preferably described as duplicated current. Duplication requires no energy transfer or energy depletion, therefore, there is no electrical energy lost within the main circuit.

Power Duplicator will amplify electrical energy on both small and large scale, without limitation to the number of duplications. The duplicated energy can also be connected in parallel with the passing energy - and in series with another Duplicator. The interconnection between Duplicators, series and parallel, are infinite. A relatively small electrical energy source is required to initiate the duplicating reaction. The technology will diminish and undermine the need for nuclear energy conversion plants and long-distance power plants. Because the Duplicator converts and duplicates all forms of electrical energy (alternating and direct), the technological implementations are quite versatile, thus allowing the adaptation for integration and mobility.

It is impelling to discuss in brief its ancestor - the transformer. Transformers may be used to manipulate current and voltage, a very unique trait. Electrical transformers have the potential to multiply current indefinitely within its primary circuit, and voltage indefinitely within its secondary circuit - limited only to engineering. Transformers, similar to the Duplicator, amplify power. Without this amplification, modern transformers would never exceed 45 percent efficiency. For any type of induction, the inducing power has to be twice the induced power in order to cancel opposing force of the induced and to sustain induction. Transformers held the key to power amplification, yet mutual induction retards their full potential. Power Duplicator provides the necessary modifications transformer technology lacks for efficient power amplification.

The challenge started around seven years ago. The inventor was driving through rural Georgia and could not help but notice the miles and miles stretch of high-tension power lines along the highway. He wondered to himself, "What if I could tap into the varying magnetic field these wires produced to obtain free energy?" He later started the research project "In Search of FREE Energy." Advance research into transformer technology provided assurance that fuels his determination - yet still there was a missing link. On September 19th, 2007 he found it.

Innovative Travel Device Could Save Your Life

2008-01-23T09:19:00.000-08:00

Developed in the UK by FlareBrands Limited, FlareSafe is an innovative 3-in-1 travel safety device that combines an optical smoke detector, a powerful LED flashlight, and a personal sonic alarm. Anyone planning a trip that includes spending a few nights in bed and breakfasts, hostels, boats or less-than-glamorous hotels should make sure to pack a FlareSafe.

FlareSafe's independently tested, self-calibrating smoke alarm has a 110-db siren that will jolt you awake at the first waft of smoke. The flashlight turns on automatically to the full-beam setting, making it easy to grab the unit and help you get out of the building.

The personal alarm uses the same 110-db alarm to create a piercing sonic flare that will discourage attackers and get instant attention. At the same time the flashlight automatically turns on to strobe mode, providing both a visual and audible signal of distress to others.

The LED flashlight has three working settings: at full-beam the FlareSafe produces a 20 meter beam for 10 hours; at half-beam it is perfect for 50 hours of reading; and in SOS strobe mode it runs for 100 hours visible from up to two kilometers.

FlareSafe was developed as a response to a tragic fire in July 2000 at Childers hostel in Australia, which claimed the lives of 15 young travelers.

FlareSafe is robust, water-resistant and made of military-grade plastics. It comes complete with batteries, a lanyard and a one-year guarantee. FlareSafe weighs about as much as a paperback and packs in the latest technology to ensure you are carrying the most reliable travel safety device available.

This innovative, handheld product has been distributed in Europe for the past few years and is now available in the United States and Canada through KCL Distribution.

FlareSafe is currently available from these fine retailers:

-- http://www.Goinginstyle.com
-- http://www.Maxwell-Buchanan-Products.com
-- http://www.WalkaboutTravelGear.com

Patented Technology Improves Home Security

2008-01-11T11:10:00.000-08:00

New Device Provides Immediate Access to Shotgun for Home Protection

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2008 -- A patented new bedside shotgun rack, which provides instant access to a popular weapon of choice for individuals concerned about home protection, debuts today across the United States.

The new device, known as The BackUp, fits securely between the mattress and box springs of most beds and provides immediate access to a shotgun.

The BackUp comes to market at a time when anecdotal evidence suggests home invasions are increasing in frequency in some areas of the country and as the most heinous home invasion crimes, such as the slaying of seven people in Indianapolis or the deaths of three Connecticut family members, foster fear and deep-felt outrage.

"The BackUp is an excellent tool for folks who have made the decision to have and use a shotgun for home protection," said A. John Peters, President for Home Back-Up Protection, LLC, a privately held, Delaware-based limited liability corporation. "The BackUp provides a stable, level place for the weapon to rest as they rest and disappears from sight when guns are returned to secure cases, racks or vaults during the day."

"Many authorities recommend a shotgun for effective home defense and The BackUp puts that protection within an arm's reach," Peters said. "Shotguns are often weapons of choice at home because of their deterrent effect on assailants, their close-range stopping power, their affordability and their reduced risk of injury to innocent others from stray shot. The BackUp makes them easily accessible during a time of need."

The BackUp is made in America and the adjustable 2-foot by 2-foot rack assembles in minutes. The BackUp is available online via http://www.the-backup.com

Aplus Video to DVD Creator - Convert and burn movie files direct to DVD

2008-01-09T12:30:00.000-08:00

Aplus Video to DVD Creator - Convert and burn movie files direct to DVD with no loss quality Aplus Video to DVD Creator is a expert and easy-to-used Windows application that Create your favorite DVD movies directly. With Aplus Video to DVD Creator, you can transcode and burn internet movie files into DVD disc. With DVD burning engine , you can easily Merge 4 hours of multiple movies and episodic files to standard MPEG2 Video and burn it into a DVD R/RW disc that playable on car or home DVD player. Aplus Video to DVD Creator supports most popular format on internet such as Divx, Xvid,Mov,AVI, WMV, and stream formats. It's a 1 click solution to burn DVD movie from huge internet movie resources.

Key Features:

1) Transcode AVI, Divx, Xvid, AVI, MPG,MOV, WMV to standard DVD without losing quality.
2) Support Burn DVD with PAL or NTSC format.
3) Support customize DVD label.
4) Support merge more than 4 hours of multiple movies.
5) Support Setting the start position and end position of source file to create.
6) User-friendly interface without any complicated settings.
7) Automatically Shutdown Computer when job done.
8) Created DVDs is playable on car or home DVD player.

Create Your Video Masterpiece Faster

2008-01-09T00:29:00.000-08:00

True Hardware Accelerated MPEG Encoding

Enjoy hardware accelerated video encoding

Capture, edit and share high quality video on a wide variety of PC systems. Creative Video Blaster® Editor encodes data as MPEG or DV quickly and accurately on its superior DoMiNo™ processor.

Unique Turbo Rendering gives you a big boost in rendering speed
Turbo Rendering uses the DoMiNo processor to convert your project to MPEG, up to 40% faster than real-time and often twice as fast as conventional software rendering.

Gain superior video quality using PerfectView™ Pro technology
Get sharp, vivid video using PerfectView Pro technology. It's the leading standard for MPEG encoding. You'll prevent digital artifacts such as blockiness and loss of detail even at low bitrates. Convert old home movies, wedding or anniversary footage into high quality digital video.

Filter out video ‘noise' with TrueView™ Pro technology
Record programs with crystal clear precision. TrueView Pro technology uses Motion Compensated Temporal Filtering to clean up video “noise” typical in tape-based, broadcast or cable video. You'll experience a boost in video quality and extended recording time.

Create a Masterpiece with Adobe Premiere Elements
Award-winning Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0 is an essential tool for both professionals and consumers. Create professional-quality DVDs complete with special effects, titles and credits, or share your video on portable devices and the Web.

True hardware accelerated hardware encoding
Turbo Rendering for rendering up to 40% faster than real-time
PerfectView Pro technology delivers smooth, detailed video images
TrueView Pro technology filters out 'noise' in old video tapes
Adobe Premiere Elements provides advanced tools for video editing

Introduction

Creative has reached out to video enthusiasts again!

Video Blaster Editor exploits the reliability and power of a dedicated video processing chip in combination with award-winning software from Adobe Systems.

Whether you are a first-timer or a professional videographer, you’ll find capturing video, performing editing operations and creating DVDs is a snap. In addition, this sleek device can format video for portable devices, the Web or even to be output back to your video camera or VCR.

No other consumer device has Turbo Rendering, like Video Blaster Editor. Turbo Rendering actually uses the video processing chip to perform the time-consuming video encoding process after your video masterpiece has been edited to perfection and is ready for sharing with the outside world, saving you time and freeing up your PC for other uses. Other consumer products use conventional software rendering.

You have come to the right place!

To start, here are eight good reasons to connect your video device to Video Blaster Editor:
you would like to capture MPEG or render MPEG with high-quality DVFX supplied in Video Blaster Editor
you want the speed and reliability of a dedicated video processing chip
you have a DV camera yet there is no DV port on your PC
you are capturing or outputting to a VCR or other analog video device and need analog video I/O
the hardware MPEG encoding of Video Blaster Editor allows lower bitrates to be transferred over USB to your PC (more reliability!)
you want to make professional-looking DVDs with Adobe Premiere Elements
you would like to use VidCap, a very easy-to-use video capture and output application supplied with Video Blaster Editor

Alltel's own HTC Touch

2008-01-09T00:15:00.000-08:00

Alltel Wireless has announced the availability of the HTC Touch smartphone with pricing starting at $199.99 with a two-year contract and after rebates and discounts. The Alltel HTC Touch has a number of the same features as the other versions of the phone (unlocked and Sprint's), such as the TouchFlo interface, Windows Mobile 6 Professional Edition, and a 2-megapixel camera. They've also added a fourth "cube" to the menu interface where you can access some of the carrier's exclusive applications such as Voice2TXT (converts voice mails into text), Games from Magmic, Sharpcast Photos, and Axcess Shop. The HTC Touch joins Alltel's other smartphone offerings, including the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130, the Palm Treo 755p, and the Motorola Q.

WOW! Nokia cell phone speakers

2008-01-09T00:09:00.000-08:00

There's always a lot more to find in a Nokia booth than just the company's phones. Look these Two models, the MD-6 and the MD-7W - The MD-6 mini-speakers are shaped like a black and red lipstick case. At 4.8 by 1.3 by 1.3 inches you can slip it in your pocket with ease and it weighs just 4.9 grams with the four included AA batteries that supply its juice. To expose the speakers just snap open the case and then connect MD-6 to your Nokia music phone. It also offers a FM radio antenna and Nokia promises you'll be able to get 270 hours of play time.

For true wireless users Nokia also showing the MD-7W Bluetooth speakers. Sporting a minimalist design in white the MD-7W's clean lines are quite attractive. At 2.0 by 4.1 by 2.6 inches and 11.21 ounces, they won't fit in your pocket but can carry them in a small bag. They support 3D sound and operate off four AA batteries.

Space-Saving Conical Surge Protector for Today's Digital

2008-01-02T12:06:00.000-08:00

Kreative Power Unleashes POWRAMID

ROSEMEAD, Calif., Jan. 3, 2008 -- Kreative Power, LLC today introduced a new line of compact centralized surge protectors, the POWRAMID E-Series, designed to power and protect today's demanding electronics and electrical appliances. POWRAMID represents the next evolution of power multi-outlet design. Unlike conventional power strip and bulky circular multi-outlet designs on the market, POWRAMID is a space-saving conical surge protector, having six widely-spaced outlets that can accommodate large-size plugs. Other key features include a stable base, centralized on/off switch, ergonomic hold-down knob, and safety switch cover.

The POWRAMID E-Series comes in several models. The POWRAMID E-900H model features an 8-ft. power cord with right-angle low-profile plug, a transparent safety switch cover, an illuminating round on/off switch, a re-settable 15A circuit breaker, and a surge protection LED indicator. The device supports 900 Joules of surge protection and measures only 5 inches in diameter. It fits in tight spaces under desks or on top of tables. The compact size of POWRAMID E-Series makes storage easy and makes it easy to carry for portability.

"POWRAMID is revolutionary in both form and function. The conical pyramid shape of POWRAMID adds a unique aesthetic appeal to the product, and the newly invented features significantly benefit the end-user," said Bonnie Jiang, director of sales and marketing for Kreative Power. "POWRAMID is an ideal surge protector that fits today's multi-device, digital lifestyle."

The POWRAMID E-Series will be highlighted at the 2008 International CES, which runs January 7-10, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kreative Power staff members will be present at Innovations Plus at the Sands Pod IP210 to showcase the products and entertain questions.

Pricing & Availability

The POWRAMID E-Series will be available for purchase through Kreative Power's selected retailers or directly online via http://www.kreativepower.com starting March 2008. For pricing information, please contact a Kreative Power sales representative at sales@kreativepower.com.

About Kreative Power

Kreative Power develops and markets a diverse mix of power products for today's digital lifestyle. Through creativity and innovation, Kreative Power thrives to create products that provide overt consumer benefits blended with strong aesthetic values to greatly enhance the user-product experience. Kreative Power's motto is "Making everyday power products simply better." For more information on POWRAMID and latest updates on upcoming products, please visit http://www.kreativepower.com.

Innovative, Space-Saving Water Purifier

2007-12-21T11:34:00.000-08:00

Pureez's New Environmentally Friendly, Convenient Filtration System Applauded by Mothers

Pureez - a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality filtration products - is releasing a high-tech countertop water purifier that allows consumers to drink purified water at the temperature and amount they choose - from the convenience of their kitchen countertops. As the Natural Resources Defense Council continues to speculate about the safety of bottled water products and the effects they have on the environment, Pureez breaks into the industry with an artistic filtration unit that uses ultraviolet rays to kill microbes in tap water.

Pureez filters tap water through a "point of use" system with a double-active carbon filter and 0.6 micron filter. It eliminates the need to lug heavy bottles and is the only countertop bottle-less tap water purifier that can produce water at a variety of temperatures - from ice-cold to boiling.

"Pureez is dedicated to its customers' health concerns and protecting the environment," says Pureez director of marketing, William Patsy. "Our machines provide pure, unpolluted water without the hassle and spillage of plastic water bottles and unnecessary landfill waste. One of our main goals was to develop a water purifier that protects our environment. We offer superior machines that meet this need at sensible prices."

Pureez is sleek, sophisticated and available in six eye-catching colors. Patsy says, "Our coolers are designed to look as good as pure water makes you feel. We believe coolers should be compact enough to be a welcome addition to your home or office, and not an inconvenience."

Patsy adds that mothers in particular love Pureez. Feedback from mothers has shown that Pureez provides a fast and health-conscious option for on-demand boiled water to mix into infant cereal and prepare other infant foods. Furthermore, the "mix" button gives mothers control over finding the proper water temperature for infant formula.

Weighing in at 31 pounds, Pureez can fit easily on most countertops, measuring a space-saving 13.7 inches high, 11.4 inches wide and 13.7 inches deep. Pureez can deliver up to 40 cups of cool water (39-57 degrees F) or 50 cups of hot water (197-204 degrees F) within one hour's time, depending on the users' needs.

Pureez comes with a self-installation kit for easy set-up next to a refrigerator or sink, or customers can call to arrange professional installation.

About Pureez

Pureez is a fresh new concept in filtration, providing pure drinking water to homes and small businesses. Pureez uses advanced UV technology and active carbon to make water safe. Unlike other water filtration systems, Pureez has presets that allow consumers to determine the temperature of the water, as well as how much water they would like, with the touch of a button. Pureez's award-winning design also includes self-tailored settings and automated service alerts.

Feel Safe again With the Back-up

2007-12-14T11:28:00.000-08:00

The ShotBack-Up gun Rack System Delivers Home Protection From Bed

NEWARK, Del., Dec. 14, 2007 - Home Back-Up Protection, LLC has released a patented polymer shotgun racking system for easy access to shotguns used for residential protection.

The Back-Up is a racking system for any legal size shotgun. This keeps the firearm fixed securely to the side of the owner's bed facilitating easy access for protection against home invasion.

According to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation almost 1.5 million reported burglaries were against private residences in 2005. It is no wonder then that 100 million U.S. households have shotguns for the sole purpose of home protection. Unfortunately most people have limited access to their shotguns in an emergency. Most people using a shotgun for home protection keep the gun in the corner of the bedroom or beneath the bed. Both locations require excessive response time, deny visibility and limit range of motion. Therefore, in an emergency, using these places sacrifices time and accuracy that could ultimately cost lives. The truth is no homeowners without The Back-Up device have good access to their firearms.

With The Back-Up shotgun racking system, homeowners are able to access their firearms in just a few seconds even while in bed. Fitting easily between the mattress and box springs, The Back-Up cannot be felt while sleeping and can remain concealed by bedding day and night. Made with a special polymer The Back-Up resists corrosion and is both more durable and 86 percent lighter than steel. In fact, Home Back-Up Protection, LLC has a U.S. Utility Patent on The Back-Up shotgun racking system and is therefore the only source for this unique home protection device.

The Back-Up retail price is $39.95 plus shipping and handling, which the Company President, John Peters, considers a small price to pay for "Protection Within Reach." The Back-Up can be purchased in over 250 UPS zones via http://www.the-backup.com/

Home Back-Up Protection, LLC is a Delaware Corporation that takes great pride in producing a product manufactured entirely in the U.S.A. The company says that for those people who choose firearms for home protection, the shotgun makes the most sense. The product has been featured on Fox National News with E.D. Hill, and has received international press in Germany, Sweden, and Australia.

Latest Satellite Television Antenna System

2007-10-25T06:38:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-23T13:14:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-22T07:31:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-22T00:35:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-19T04:35:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-17T23:33:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-13T10:59:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-09T06:29:00.001-07:00

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

2007-10-04T13:11:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-04T12:30:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-03T12:53:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-03T12:38:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-03T07:37:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-02T13:22:00.000-07:00

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.

Powerful Antenna and Adjustable Transmit Power

2007-09-30T12:24:00.000-07:00

Airlive WL-5470AP Integrates Combines 8 Modes of Operation with Powerful Antenna and Adjustable Transmit Power

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Oct. 1 - AirLive, one of the most advanced worldwide brands for networking and communication equipments, has just announced its AirLive WL-5470AP.
AirLive-5470 is a versatile access point that incorporates 8 modes of
operation into a single unit. The modes include access point, bridge,
client, gateway and repeater.
Apart from the versatility the AirLive WL-5470 also includes a powerful
5 dB antenna that enhances the coverage. In addition the transmit power can
be fine tuned to deliver the maximum power allowed in any region.
AirLive WL-5470 contains 5 wired ports and can function both as a
wireless access point with 5 wired ports or as a router with 4 wired
LAN-ports and a single port dedicated for the WAN-connection. The unit can
be combined with other identical units -- or other equipment -- to form a
single network with an enhanced coverage area, thereby eliminating the need
to install additional cables.
For security purposes AirLive WL-5470AP supports both WEP/WPA
encryption as well as IEEE 8021x authentication.
AirLiveWL-5470AP features a novel Boot Loader Protection that enables
restoration of normal operation even if a firmware upgrade should fail.
AirLive WL-5470AP is available for immediate delivery through AirLive
authorized distributors and resellers. More info about AirLive WL-5470AP is
available at: htpp://www.airlive.com/WL-5470AP.htm .
About AirLive
AirLive ( http://www.airlive.com ), provides products including
Wireless, IP, Security, Broadband communication system and advanced
innovations for home connections, SOHO and SMB. "Simple yet powerful
networking" is the philosophy behind our entire product line. AirLive
products are like trustable and dependable friends for yourself and your
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Indiana University Announces New Communication System

2007-09-27T01:30:00.000-07:00

IU-Notify will allow university and campus leaders to reach thousands of
students in minutes

BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Sept. 27- Indiana University announced it has selected the Connect-ED(R) communication service by the NTI Group Inc. (NTI) to provide a notification system that will be capable of reaching faculty, students and staff on all eight campuses within minutes. The service, part of the broader "IU-Notify" initiative, will be implemented with limited capabilities in October, tested in phases through fall, and should be fully functional by the end of the calendar year.
The search Cfor a system with these capabilities was part of a
university-wide security review conducted after the Virginia Tech shooting
incident.
"This system provides a much-needed tool to reach the entire IU
community with important information on short notice," said IU President
Michael A. McRobbie. "It can be used for everything from weather delays to
other administrative news. It is essential that we be able to notify
students immediately in emergency situations because up-to-date
communication helps minimize the spread of misinformation, maintain order
and provide direction."
Built exclusively for post-secondary institutions, the Connect-ED
service allows communication in many modes including voice messages to
home, work and cell phones; text messages to cell phones, PDAs and other
devices; written messages to email accounts; and messages to
teletypewriters and telecommunication devices (TTY/TDD) for the hearing
impaired. During a time-sensitive situation, multimodal communication is a
more comprehensive way to reach people in the environment they are in when
the issue arises. Communication is sent simultaneously to all available
contact points for each person.
The system has been used by schools across the country during events
such as Hurricane Katrina and to help locate missing individuals. The
system can be used to notify entire populations of school closures and
contingency plans connected to inclement weather or other late-breaking
developments. Additionally, some campuses use the service for more routine
communications: for example, during the admissions process and to alert
students to important financial aid or other administrative deadlines.
"We recognized the important role that immediate communication plays in
keeping members of our community safe and have been looking at these
services for some time. Of course, the post-event reports of the Virginia
Tech incident absolutely served to verify our thinking and speed our
process," said Mark Bruhn, associate vice president, information and
infrastructure assurance. "As a main component of our critical incident
communications plan, IU-Notify with its multimodal capabilities will allow
us to keep individuals informed, whether they are in their dorms or
offices, sitting in front of their computers, or on their way to class."
Bruhn added, "This system allows IU to load contact information for all
students, faculty, staff and for others who may be physically on one of our
campuses for an extended period, such as IU Foundation employees, volunteer
faculty, visiting scholars, and contract employees. We also provide for
parents who may wish to subscribe to certain types of communications."
The data will come from central student, employee and faculty
databases, and from an online self-service form in IU's OneStart portal
(http://www.onestart.iu.edu). The online form is scheduled for release in
early October.
A strategy/policy group has been formed to address issues, policies,
standards and procedures for IU-Notify.
About Indiana University
Indiana University enrolls 99,122 undergraduate and graduate students
on campuses in Bloomington, Indianapolis, New Albany, South Bend, Kokomo,
Fort Wayne, Richmond and Gary. It employs more than 16,000 faculty and
staff.
About The NTI Group
The NTI Group, Inc. (NTI), a Delaware corporation, is a privately held
company that provides award winning communication systems designed
specifically for local, regional, state, and Federal government entities.
The Connect family of services enables rapid dissemination of critical
information via voice and text devices using its premier mass notification
engine designed to allow users to quickly and easily record and send
time-based notifications to thousands of people in minutes using just a
telephone. NTI makes and distributes the Connect-ED(R), Connect-CTY(R),
Connect-GOV(R), and Connect-MIL(R) systems, allowing users to target
specific groups and/or geographic regions within their database(s) and
engage recipients in two-way communication by asking them to respond to
questions via their telephone keypads. (PRN)

Extenders for Windows Media Center and Internet TV Beta

2007-09-27T01:21:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Unveils Extenders for Windows Media Center and Internet TV Beta

Connected Entertainment Comes Home for the Holidays

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 - Today at DigitalLife, Microsoft Corp. joined initial launch partners in revealing highly anticipated details about new Extenders for Microsoft(R) Windows Media(R) Center. These devices, which are expected to be available for purchase this holiday seaso on, will allow easy access to premium cable, high-definition TV, popular video formats including DivX, music, paid movies, photos and
more from any TV in the house, with a wired or wireless network connection.
People can even pause a recorded show in one room, and then resume it from
the same moment in another room.
Microsoft also announced that the Extender technology will be
incorporated in HP's current line of MediaSmart high-definition
televisions.
Adding to the wealth of content available on PCs running Windows Media
Center in Windows Vista(R) (available in Windows Vista Home Premium and
Ultimate), Microsoft also launched a beta test of Windows Media Center
Internet TV, which will offer more than 100 hours of ad-supported
entertainment from MSN(R) Video, including full-length shows, music
concerts and movie trailers.
"We are excited to reveal the first series of totally quiet, cool, and
sleek-looking Media Center Extender devices, designed to deliver the
ultimate entertainment experience to every TV set in your home," said Joe
Belfiore, corporate vice president, Entertainment and Devices eHome
Division, Microsoft. "These products are the initial third-party devices
that can wirelessly connect a TV with a PC, with features including live
high-definition TV, PVR, movies, pictures, music and online services. In
addition, the Internet TV beta allows Windows Media Center as well as
Extender users to enjoy free* high- quality television from some of their
favorite studios and networks in Media Center, directly over the Internet."
New Devices Build a Wireless Entertainment Bridge Throughout the Home
The Media Center Extender with DVD Player (DMA2200) from Linksys, a
division of Cisco, is an elegant solution that combines an upscaling DVD
player with a dual-band Wireless-N Extender for Windows Media Center. It
allows consumers to enhance their entertainment systems by teaming Extender
for Media Center functionality with DVD playback capabilities in a single
device. For consumers seeking a smaller form factor, Linksys will also
offer the Media Center Extender (DMA2100), which delivers all the appealing
features of Extender for Windows Media Center in a compact dual-band
Wireless-N solution that is ideal for spaces, such as bedrooms, that call
for a smaller device footprint. These new Linksys Media Center Extenders
give consumers easy access to their HD television content, digital music
and digital photos using just one remote control, and feature both digital
and optical audio outputs that enable consumers to utilize their existing
custom audio systems. They will be available for consumers to purchase in
the U.S. this November at estimated street prices of $349.99 and $299.99,
respectively. More information is available at http://www.linksys.com/mce.
The D-Link DSM-750 MediaLounge HD Media Center Extender is housed in a
sleek, 17-inch, black aluminum chassis, and connects to the home network
using Ethernet or dual-band draft Wireless-N networking to make it easy to
enjoy the Windows Media Center experience with friends and family on a home
entertainment center. The DSM-750 lets customers enjoy HD videos with
resolutions of up to 1080i; supports Windows Media Video (WMV), DivX, and
XVid formats; and includes a USB 2.0 port for instant access to music,
photos and videos stored on removable USB flash drives or hard drives. The
suggested retail price for the device is $349.99 (U.S.).
The HP MediaSmart LCD HDTV, currently available in 42-inch and 47-inch
sizes, will support Extender for Windows Media Center technology through an
optional software download, expected to be available in early 2008. The
MediaSmart TVs support 1080p video, 802.11n wireless, and DivX, XVid, WMV
and other video formats -- delivering all the compelling features of the
Media Center Extender platform incorporated directly into a TV. Although
existing MediaSmart users can already access photos, music, videos and
movies by simply connecting their TV to their wired or wireless home
network, Media Extender functionality will provide them with a new set of
enhanced features -- such as controlling live TV and accessing Windows
Media Center Internet TV -- all easily accessible using their TV remote
control. The HP MediaSmart TV is available in Best Buy stores nationwide,
and through a wide range of audio/visual specialty stores throughout the
country.
Designed for the high-end home theater enthusiast, the Niveus Media
Extender - EDGE offers a high-fidelity experience, uncompromised 1080p
video, digital audio and the same amazing 3-D user interface found on the
award- winning Niveus Media Center. Additionally, the Niveus Media Extender
features the proprietary Niveus Glacier Passive Cooling System for cool and
quiet performance and a sleek and stylish audio/visual form factor. The
Niveus Media Extender - EDGE is expected to be available in early November.
Pricing has not yet been announced.
Windows Media Center Internet TV Beta Is Launched
On the morning of Sept. 28, 2007, U.S. users of Windows Vista Home
Premium edition and Windows Vista Ultimate edition will find a new feature
inside Media Center: the beta release of Internet TV. This new feature will
allow people to enjoy a range of television and video content on their PCs
and TV sets without a TV tuner in their PC. This streaming video content
will be supported by an advertising platform provided by YuMe and will be
available to viewers for free.*
The content available in Internet TV comes from MSN Video, with more
than 100 hours available at the start of the beta period, including the
following:
-- Full episodes of TV shows such as the critically acclaimed "Arrested
Development"
-- Full-length music concerts by artists such as Chris Cornell, Snoop Dogg,
Elton John, Pink, John Mayer and the Pussycat Dolls
-- High-quality movie trailers from major movie studios
-- The latest news segments from MSNBC
-- Sports clips from FOX Sports Internet TV has been designed for both the TV and PC screen, and
features high-quality video optimized for broadband streaming. Viewers can
enjoy these high-quality videos on Extenders for Windows Media Center,
including Xbox 360(R) consoles, as well as PCs running Windows Media Center
in Windows Vista (available in Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate).
Extend Your Digital Entertainment to the Whole Home
Watching a recorded TV show in the living room, pausing it, and then
quickly resuming it from the bedroom or kitchen will soon become even
easier with these new low-heat, quiet, home-theater-designed devices.
Extenders for Windows Media Center support streaming live high-definition
TV, including premium cable channels in the United States, along with
formats such as high- definition WMV. The D-Link, HP and Linksys devices
add built-in support for dual-band Wireless-N networking; and the D-Link
and HP devices have expanded support for popular video formats such as
DivX, XVid and H.264. These devices allow people to almost instantly start
enjoying their entertainment -- there's no need for a built-in hard drive
to cache the video before viewing.
New Extender devices are expected to be available this holiday season
and will unleash photos, music, videos, and both live and recorded TV from
PCs running Windows Media Center in Windows Vista for viewing and listening
on big-screen TV displays or standard definition TVs, delivering the
ultimate entertainment solution with a wide range of flexibility -- ready
for today and the future.
These Extenders will lead the industry in supporting the ability to
send protected HD content to additional rooms, including recorded TV from
over-the- air Advanced Television Systems Committee or Digital Cable
tuners. Extenders also support on-demand broadband content from Media
Center Online Media partners such as up-to-date sports reports from
FOXSports.com, kids programming from Nickelodeon, downloadable TV episodes
from Showtime Networks, and subscription movies on demand from Starz VONGO,
along with support for a wealth of third-party plug-in applications.
More information about new Extenders for Windows Media Center is
available at http://www.windowsvista.com/extender.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
* Internet service charges may apply. A broadband connection is
necessary
to view Internet TV. The feature will not work with a dial-up
connection
or offline.

Grasp the Math

2007-09-25T13:55:00.000-07:00

First Math Tool that Shows Math in Multiple Ways on Handhelds and Computers; Helps Students Learn Math on Deeper Levels To Prepare for College and Careers

DALLAS, Sept. 26 - Forty years after inventing the world's first handheld electronic calculator and changing the way math was taught to generations of students, Texas Instruments (TI) is again transforming math education by introducing the next generation's technology: TI-Nspire(TM) products for math learning.

The TI-Nspire products are the first sets of learning technologies to offer the same user experience in a handheld and corresponding computer software program while presenting math in multiple ways. Students are able to see and make connections among up to four representations of a problem at one time, on one screen, including graphical, algebraic, numeric, geometric or written formats.

The benefits of this approach are based on research that shows each student learns math in different ways, whether it's a graph, table, equation or written form. Students learn concepts more readily and with deeper understanding when they see a problem represented in different ways and are able to choose and evaluate various problem-solving strategies.(1)

TI-Nspire technology allows students to change values and observe the results in real time, which dramatically reduces the time needed to see how various concepts are linked and allows teachers to focus on teaching math, not manipulating multiple technologies.

"Students who take more math courses succeed in college at much higher rates and have the potential to earn more than those who do not. An understanding of math prepares students for future success, and the TI-Nspire is designed to help them understand concepts on a deeper level, ultimately increasing achievement," said Melendy Lovett, president, TI's Education Technology business.

The TI-Nspire handheld is allowed on all of the important college entrance exams, including the PSAT, SAT*, ACT** and AP* math tests.(2) The corresponding computer software allows for additional flexibility so that students and teachers can use PCs, handhelds, or both, at home and in class with the same user experience.

"Building on innovations of the past, we are now ushering in a new era of learning technology, which we believe will shape math education for future generations," added Lovett.

1967-2007: The Future of Education Technology, 40 Years in the Making

The TI-Nspire products build on four decades of innovation beginning in 1967, when TI scientists Jerry D. Merryman, James Van Tassel and Jack Kilby invented the world's first handheld electronic calculator. The original prototype performed four functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), had 12 bytes of memory, ran on batteries and weighed nearly three pounds. It was a significant advancement over previous electronic calculators, which were approximately the size of a typewriter, weighed nearly 55 pounds and needed to be plugged into a power source.

"Once we accomplished the portable calculator, the possibilities were astonishing. It triggered the consumer electronics revolution and was the precursor to devices like cell phones," said Merryman. "Another major impact was on math education -- and the millions of students who have improved math learning because of technology. The TI-Nspire technology is a major advancement that will continue to transform how students learn math."

PC-Like Functionality, Research-Based Features Help Broaden Critical Thinking Skills

TI conducted extensive research and product testing and sought teacher input when developing TI-Nspire products. The company added computer-like functionality and features that help students broaden critical thinking skills and make meaningful connections between the different ways math is represented. Key features and applications include:

-- Dynamically-linked representations of a single problem on one screen.
"Dynamic linking" means that changes to one representation of a problem
are automatically reflected in other representations, which allows
students to understand relationships among math concepts. For example,
students can investigate the relationships among rise, run and slope
using a graph, word problem and spreadsheet.
-- Grab-and-move graphed functions. Manipulate a graph's appearance by
grabbing a line and moving it to see the effect of changes in real
time. This helps students see mathematical relationships and patterns.
-- Word processing and file storage features similar to computer. Students
can create, edit and save documents, review and revise their work, pick
up where they left off in a previous class and easily transfer
documents between their handheld and computer, extending the learning
process beyond the classroom.

TI-Nspire products are being used in more than 150 pilot classrooms worldwide. Qualitative results show that students are more engaged and excited about math and want to continue using the TI-Nspire technology, and teachers are recommending the new technology to others, because it gives them new teaching tools to reach all students.

The products are currently available through educational product dealers, which are listed at http://www.ti-nspire.com/. They will also be available in major retail stores for consumers to purchase for back-to-school 2008 and will cost approximately the same as TI's advanced graphing products.

"The TI-Nspire opens up a whole new world of possibilities, which has helped me to think differently about how I teach my students," said Eric Butterbaugh, Algebra and Geometry instructor at Bread & Roses Integrated Arts High School in Harlem New York. "My students were comfortable with the TI-Nspire after one week and had mastered the features within six weeks."

The world's leading math and science education publishers are developing materials specifically for use with TI-Nspire technology, such as Glencoe/McGraw Hill, Key Curriculum Press, McDougal Littell, Pearson Addison-Wesley, Pearson-Prentice Hall, Wiley Publishing and Wright Group.

For more information about the new TI-Nspire products and the 40th anniversary of TI's invention of the electronic handheld calculator, please visit http://education.ti.com/nspire/press.

TI Kicks Off Week-Long Celebration

Commemorating the invention of the handheld electronic calculator and marking the launch of the TI-Nspire products, TI is hosting a week-long series of events, including: A donation of TI-Nspire products and several historical calculators to the educational technology archives at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History; a temporary exhibit of the 1967 prototype and TI-Nspire products at the Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas; and a traveling display to several education conferences this fall, where teachers will be able to meet one of the inventors.

About Texas Instruments

Education Technology, a business of Texas Instruments, provides a wide range of advanced tools connecting the classroom experience with real-world applications and enabling students and teachers to explore mathematics and science interactively. Designed with leading educators and researchers, Texas Instruments educational technology and services are tested against recognized third-party research on effective instruction and improved student learning. Such research shows that use of graphing calculators and wireless classroom networks in the classroom helps teachers implement instructional strategies that lead to student collaboration, higher student interest, engagement and achievement in mathematics.(3) For more than 15 years, TI has worked closely with educators and administrators to develop student-focused curricular and supplemental classroom materials, and it supports the world's largest professional development organization for the appropriate use of educational technology. More information is available at education.ti.com.

Texas Instruments Incorporated provides innovative DSP and analog technologies to meet our customers' real world signal processing requirements. In addition to Semiconductor, the company includes the Education Technology business. TI is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has manufacturing, design or sales operations in more than 25 countries.

New PCI Security Services

2007-09-24T06:41:00.000-07:00

Hyperion Security Inc. Launches New PCI Services Offering to Help Companies Meet PCI Compliance Deadlines and Avoid Fines

RESTON, Va., Sept. 24, 2007- Protecting customer credit card data from hackers and identity theft is not just good for customers, it is essential for any merchant, bank, or credit union wanting to maintain client trust and remain free of payment card industry (PCI) data breaches. But complying with PCI Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) is difficult for many companies - or was, until this week's launch of Hyperion Security Inc.'s HyperSecur(SM) PCI Compliance services offering (http://www.hyperionsecurity.com/compliance.html).

One of only a few information security companies in the world authorized by the PCI Standards Security Council and all major credit card brands to provide PCI compliance services, Hyperion Security is led by CEO Michael La Barge, a data security expert who spent 20 years analyzing and improving security for government and Fortune 500 companies worldwide. When La Barge decided to create his own company, he assembled an industry-leading team of security experts certified and trained to work with each client to uncover potential vulnerabilities - and then create customized solutions to shore up those weak areas.

"Our consultants work with clients beyond the standard checklist employed by most other information security companies," La Barge explained. "They really get into each client's systems and dataflows to find the problem spots. Because hackers and thieves work around the clock to find new ways to access data, it is critical to identify and mitigate those risks properly before costly system breaches can occur."

To that end, La Barge and his team now offer HyperSecur(SM) PCI Compliance, a flexible approach that exceeds general business and PCI compliance requirements. Depending on their needs, clients can receive complete assessments, self-assessment guidance, analyses, remediation action plans and training for their PCI compliance requirements. Upon completion of the assessments, Hyperion Security helps clients implement measures and prove compliance. The company's security team also walks clients through preparing for, managing and better responding to information security threats - necessary competencies for any organization working to meet PCI DSS rules.

La Barge stated, "Our HyperSecur(SM) solutions are all based on information security industry standards and best practices, so our clients can take care of business, knowing we are doing everything to protect their information assets."

La Barge would know. In addition to his considerable government and corporate experience, he has taught cyber security to New York State Trooper Academy cadets as well as provided security services to some of the country's leading companies, including AOL. A sought-after public speaker and Service Disabled Veteran, he is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Auditor and GIAC Certified Incident Handler.

Brighter Days Ahead

2007-09-22T00:42:00.000-07:00

Light Therapy for Acne - Brighter Days Ahead
By Flor Serquina

There are many ways to treat acne and acne scars, ranging from applying topical creams that can lighten dark spots or remove pimples altogether, to manual methods that involve wounding the skin and penetrating into much deeper areas of infection. One such method is phototherapy, which is a relatively new technique whose overall effects are still being studied. Light therapy for acne is also expensive, so if you have acne and you have been recommended a regimen involving phototherapy, you need to do research on it before opening your wallet.

In general, light therapy for acne involves the use of a specific wavelength of light to treat acne-prone, acne-riddled, or acne-scarred skin. A dermatologist who does phototherapy can choose amongst different tools to apply the specific wavelength of therapeutic light. There are lasers, light emitting diodes (or LEDs), dichroic lamps, and even fluorescent bulbs. Not only is there prescribed light therapy for acne, there is also light therapy for skin rejuvenation, which some patients claim can help make skin appear younger and more supple.

Not all kinds of light are good for the skin. For instance, the ultraviolet light of the sun can do damage to the skin, and can cause acne break outs. In phototherapy, dermatologists use safe wavelengths of light in order to treat acne and other skin conditions. In one kind of light therapy, dermatologists use blue light twice a week on patients, a treatment regimen that has been shown to reduce the severity of acne by as much as sixty percent in patients. This particular form of light therapy for acne is even more effective if it is done daily, and if accompanied by red light therapy.

How does light therapy for acne work? Most acne is caused by an anaerobic bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes. P. acnes survives in an environment without oxygen, hence its happy encapsulation under the skin, in an acne cyst, and away from the air. P. acnes also produces free radicals when exposed to certain wavelengths of light.

Light therapy can work in different ways to eradicate P. acnes. Some light therapy, in particular blue light therapy, induces the bacteria to form free radicals, effectively killing the bacteria in their own toxins. Other kinds of light therapy can induce the bacteria to produce oxygen, so that P. acnes is killed in an environment least conducive to its growth.

As a result of the success of light therapy to treat acne, scientists and engineers have developed light boxes for home use. Such light boxes are effective for those who have had acne for a long time, and they can be an inexpensive alternative to treatments in the doctor's office. However, the strength of light coming from light boxes can be much lower than those in the dermatologist's clinic, so that the light box has to be used more often, and for a long period of time, in order to duplicate the success of commercial phototherapy.

Another novel light therapy acne treatment involves the use of high intensity blue or violet light. This technique, called photodynamic therapy, has not yet been approved for commercial use, and has yet to be studied and published in a scientific journal, where it can be subjected to peer reviews.

Phototherapy can also be used for other skin ailments, such as psoriasis or eczema. In this case, dermatologists make use of ultraviolet light in order to slow down the rapid turnover of skin which is characteristic of these two disorders. Phototherapy in the form of visible red light is also used to combat the effects of aging in the skin. This type of phototherapy increases the production of the skin protein collagen, so that any damage to the skin can heal much faster. Phototherapy can also be used for tanning skin, and even to make wounds heal. For instance, infrared light has been shown in a few clinical studies to assist in restoring sensation, while reducing pain and improving circulation, of patients with neuropathy.

Light therapy for acne can come in many forms, and more research is being done to ensure its safety and improve on current light therapy methods. In the future, we will certainly see more innovations that can help make light therapy more convenient, and even cheaper for those who need it the most. If you are interested in undergoing light therapy to treat your case of acne, consult with your dermatologist first and look at all possible options available for your needs and budget.

Flor Serquina is a writer and also a wife and a mother who has a great interest in maintaining the healthy skin of the members of her large family. For more information visit her website, where she discusses various subjects such as light therapy for acne, zinc for acne and new acne treatments.

Upgraded Global Alert Emergency Notification

2007-09-22T00:23:00.000-07:00

AnComm Upgrades 'Global Alert' Emergency Notification Service for Schools

When School Violence Strikes, School Administrators Can Now Send Real-Time Alerts To All Mobile Communication Devices Reaching Students and Faculty Wherever They May Be

OXFORD, Miss., Sept. 22 - AnComm, the nation's first and only anonymous online messaging and emergency notification service provider for schools, today announced a significant enhancement to the company's 'Global Alert' emergency notification service that now supports real-time communications sent to all mobile devices in the event of a school shooting or natural disaster. With cell phones and other mobile devices playing an increasingly integral role in emergency situations where students may be dispersed across a campus or locked down in a classroom and unable to access other forms of communication, this new enhancement to AnComm's 'Global Alert' service ensures that emergency communications sent via the 'Global Alert' service are received by all forms of mobile communication devices, including cell phones, text messaging devices, PDAs and other types of wireless devices.

AnComm's 'Global Alert' service is an integrated component of the company's flagship service called 'Talk About It' -- a leading school safety solution currently in use by more than 100 schools in 16 states across the United States -- that enables school administrators to dramatically improve the flow and frequency of communication between faculty and students. With AnComm's 'Global Alert' service, school administrators are empowered with a simple, easy-to-use tool to rapidly disseminate broad-based emergency communications in order to proactively prevent violent situations in elementary and secondary schools, and institutions of higher education. 'Global Alert' is provided at no additional cost to all current subscribers of AnComm's 'Talk About It' anonymous online messaging service.

"Designed for emergency situations such as a school shooting or situation where inclement weather poses imminent danger, AnComm's 'Global Alert' emergency notification service provides school administrators with a cost- effective tool for sending real-time communications to all faculty, students, parents and law enforcement," said Carter Myers, President of AnComm. "And now with support for all mobile communication devices, schools subscribed to AnComm's 'Talk About It' will have confidence in knowing that everyone -- regardless of where they may be -- will receive notification and thus be able to take action to protect themselves and prevent greater loss of life."

New CopyCam(R) Image Capturing System With USB Capability

2007-09-22T00:14:00.000-07:00

PolyVision(R) Announces the Release of the New Award-Winning CopyCam(R) Image Capturing System With USB Capability

SUWANEE, Ga., Sept. 22 - PolyVision Corporation, a global leader in visual communication products, has today announced the release of the new CopyCam Image Capturing System with USB capability. CopyCam was awarded the Buildings Magazine Grand Prize award for Product Innovations in the Workplace Productivity category at NeoCon's World Trade Fair in Chicago, IL, in June this year.

CopyCam Image Capturing System changes an ordinary whiteboard into a copyboard, enabling users to instantly capture notes and drawings. In addition, users can save notes to the web, to a USB drive, or print to a networked printer which is included with CopyCam.

CopyCam with USB is an ideal workplace solution for collaborative teams. Meetings are easier to facilitate, enabling employees to be more productive and efficient. With the simple push of a button, all the information shared and discussed can be accessible via the web, print and now, taken away on a USB device.

Mike Dunn, CEO and President of PolyVision, comments on the company's product strategy, "We observe, study, and ultimately design 'Information Appliances,' that facilitate collaboration and that are simply 'must haves' in the workplace. We believe the return on investment for technology spending is user adoption, which comes from 'ease of use.' CopyCam is quite simply the easiest product of its type to use, anywhere."

CopyCam also features One-Click Publishing(TM), a paper-free solution that merges the convenience of email with the power of PolyVision's note-capturing technology. Working in conjunction with RoomWizard(TM), meeting notes are emailed to all participants automatically or at the touch of a button, simply and easily.

About PolyVision, a Steelcase Company

PolyVision is a worldwide leader in visual communication products that enhance the way people learn, work and communicate. Since 1954, PolyVision has focused on creating solutions that inspire users to be more productive, effective and creative when collaborating and communicating visually. Whether it's developing the world's number one selling e3 environmental ceramicsteel(TM) surface, leading the industry with a corporate environmental strategy, launching the industry's first multimedia interactive whiteboard, or taking visual communication tools to the next level with our Thunder(TM) Virtual Flipchart(TM) system, PolyVision has the solution for your collaboration needs.

Digital-to-Analog Converter Box

2007-09-22T00:05:00.000-07:00

Digital Stream Obtains First NTIA Approval for Digital-to-Analog Converter Box

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 22 - In preparation for the digital television transition, Digital Stream USA has introduced the first digital-to-analog television converter box to be approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The converter will be available at retailers in early 2008.

The converter box was designed for the estimated 15 million households still watching free, on-air TV. When the transition from analog to digital concludes on February 17, 2009, these consumers will be able to watch on-air television with the use of the converter. To help defray the converter cost, the NTIA has announced a coupon program, which will provide a $40 coupon toward the purchase, with a limit of two coupons per household. Over 35 million coupons will be available.

Two Digital Stream converter models, the DigitalSTREAM D2A1D10 and DigitalSTREAM D2A1D20, have been approved by the NTIA. The cost-effective ATSC off-air receivers, which measure 7.6" X 4.1" X 1.3", support all 18 ATSC digital television formats, and feature a simple design and user-friendly interface. The units also meet all of NTIA's CECB requirements, are RoHS compliant and exceed Energy Star requirements. MSRP is estimated to be $69.99.

"We are pleased to be the first company to offer an NTIA-approved digital-to-analog converter box. The converter will help ease the transition to digital technology for millions of on-air television viewers," says Ju H. Kim, Digital Stream CEO.

Digital Stream expects to unveil a comprehensive retailer/partner and customer support plan for the converters, including telephone technical support for consumers.

Remote Start - It's Not Just for Automatic Transmissions Any More!

2007-09-21T02:16:00.000-07:00

VISTA, Calif., Sept. 21 - Fall is in the air, and remote start season is coming to the Great Lakes, New England and the Mid- Atlantic regions -- anywhere that gets cold. However, this winter there's good news: Directed Electronics (NASDAQ:DEIX) , the largest designer and marketer in North America of consumer branded vehicle security and remote start systems based on sales, with leading brands like Viper, Python and Clifford, today announced the availability of an interface that permits the installation of remote start systems on manual transmission vehicles.

That means that, starting this fall and winter, owners of stick shift vehicles can press a button on their keychain remote from the comfort of their home or office, and from up to a mile away their vehicle's engine will start remotely, and its climate control system will pre-warm the car and defrost the windows. In other words, the comfort and convenience of remote start is no longer limited to automatic transmission vehicles.

According to Jim Minarik, President and CEO of Directed Electronics, "Our new 689M Neutral Safety Module will make the comfort and convenience of remote start available to millions of potential users in the cold weather states, who previously couldn't enjoy it because they don't drive automatics." With an MSRP of $99, the 689M is now available at thousands of authorized Viper, Python and Clifford retailers across North America and around the world. (Remote start systems sold separately, and authorized dealer installation of the 689M is required.) For more information and a store locator, please visit http://www.directed.com/

About Directed Electronics

Headquartered in Vista, California, Directed Electronics (NASDAQ:DEIX) is the largest designer and marketer in North America of premium home theater loudspeakers, consumer branded vehicle security, vehicle remote start and convenience systems, and the largest supplier of aftermarket satellite radio receivers based on sales. Directed is also a major supplier of mobile audio and video systems and has exclusive rights to market and sell certain SIRIUS-branded satellite radio receivers and accessories to Directed's existing U.S. retailer customer base. In the home audio market, Directed designs and markets award-winning Polk Audio(R) and Definitive Technology(R) premium loudspeakers. Directed's broad portfolio of security products, remote start, hybrid systems, and GPS tracking systems are sold under leading brands including Viper(R), Clifford(R), Python(R), Astroflex(R) and Autostart(R). Directed's mobile audio and video products include speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers and video screens, sold under its Polk Audio(R), Orion(R), Precision Power(R), Directed Audio(R), Xtreme(R) and Directed Video(R) brand names. Directed was founded in 1982 and markets its broad portfolio of products through many channels including leading retailers and specialty chains throughout North America and around the world.

DVR Now Searchable by License Plate Number

2007-09-20T13:39:00.000-07:00

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 21, 2007 -- INEX/ZAMIR (http://www.inexzamir.com) will unveil their new DVRWare application at the upcoming ASIS show (booth #2830) in New Orleans to be held the week of September 24th, 2007. This new offering allows users to incorporate the INEX/ZAMIR ALPR (Automatic License Plate Reader) data with selected DVRs thereby allowing the DVR database to be searched by inputting a vehicle license plate number.

INEX/ZAMIR, recognized as leaders in the field for over fifteen years, are worldwide suppliers of ALPR equipment with systems in over twenty-five countries in various applications such as access control, toll road enforcement, stolen vehicle identification as well as a number of other security-related uses.

Also showcased at ASIS will be the newest version of the INEX/ZAMIR handheld unit which allows for mobile ALPR operation for stolen vehicle identification, parking lot inventory and other applications where portability is a necessity.

For further information contact Jim Kennedy of INEX/ZAMIR at 865 671 1400

Advance Traffic Information System

2007-09-18T03:44:00.000-07:00

ComCam Part of Vessel Traffic Information System

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Sept. 18, 2007 -- ComCam International, a subsidiary of ComCam, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CMCA), announced today that with its partner Observation Technology "Obstek" of Ivyland, PA has installed and updated an advanced Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS) at the control tower for the Pilots' Association for the Bay and River Delaware, Lewes, Delaware.

According to Don Gilbreath, ComCam CEO, "ComCam network video surveillance products are ideally suited to merge radar and radio beacon data for video targeting objects at sea. Our devices have been location aware since we first shipped network cameras and video servers in 2000. ComCam interoperability extends geospatial mapping, object tracking, analysis and external event vectoring and recording. Location and ship data from the Automatic Identification System (AIS) tracking now required of all ships at sea over 300 tons and many passenger vessels is easily handled by C3(TM) and the ComCam operating system CamNos(TM)." http://www.comcam.net

Gilbreath added, "Centuries of history and current technology come together in the first town in the first state of America. During WWII concrete towers accommodated 16-inch naval guns to defend our shores. Over time these structures have remained in the Cape Henlopen dunes. One has been converted into a command center for the Pilots' Association to manage vessel traffic within the North Atlantic trade route that carries millions of tons of cargo annually."

ObsTek, founded in 1986, converts sensor data into useful information for commercial and military customers. ObsTek solves complex problems for port security, port and coastal VTIS, and unique radar and systems solutions. Obstek products can be found throughout the world protecting offshore oil assets, ports, facilities with waterside exposure, and an entire country's coastline. http://www.obstek.com

A number of statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. A safe-harbor provision may not be applicable to the forward-looking statements made in this press release because of certain exclusions under Section 27A (b). These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including timely development, market acceptance of products and technologies, competitive market conditions, successful integration of acquisitions and the ability to secure additional sources of financing. The actual results that ComCam may achieve could differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties. ComCam encourages the public to read the information provided here in conjunction with its most recent filings on Form 10-KSB and Form 10-QSB. ComCam's public filings may be viewed at http://www.sec.gov.

New Fan Speed Control and Alarm for Electronic and Telecom Cooling Systems

2007-09-18T03:29:00.000-07:00

Control Resources Introduces New Fan Speed Control and Alarm for Electronic and Telecom Cooling Systems

LITTLETON, Mass., Sept. 18, 2007 -- Control Resources' new SmartFan Fusion-9 digital fan speed control and alarm provides more power (9 Amps), and more fan capability (up to 9), than any previous CRI catalog product. Fusion can control fan speed based on temperature, single or dual I2C interface or analog control signal (PWM, 5.0 VDC). In addition, the Fusion offers ATCA compliance for managed or intelligent FRU cooling systems. In order to fully meet the telecommunication industry's first open standard for carrier-grade systems, the Fusion will communicate with shelf management modules via dual IPMBs as specified by AdvancedTCA PICMG 3.0. The control will provide FRU information, individual fan status and temperature readings. The Fusion accepts dual power feeds in the range from 36 to 75 VDC and regulates fan speed using a buck regulator control circuit. The board monitors tach pulses from the fans to provide fan status. Fusion-9 can control up to 9 fans and has a current rating of 9 Amps at 55 degrees C or less ($141.80 ea/200 - available now). Configuration of the Fusion is settable via I2C interface or options can be set at the factory to your specifications. Special and custom configurations are available. Benefits of using SmartFan include acoustical noise reduction, energy savings, greater product reliability, increased fan life and improved safety.