CES 2011: Rockchip and WebM Release RK29xx -- World's First SOC to Support WebM HD Video Playback in Hardware

WorldWideTech & Science.  Francisco De Jesús.


Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics Co., Ltd, a leading developer of fabless semiconductors, today released its new RK29xx generation mobile Internet platform.


Rockchip 55-nm RK29xx solution is a high-performance, low-power processor designed for mobile internet applications. It integrates an ARM® Cortex-A8 CPU includes the NEON SIMD engine to improve software media processing capability. With TSMC advance process, the A8 core can enable up to 1.2GHz. RK29xx also provides FULL HD decoder and encoder processor, hardware accelerated Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1, ultra powerful 3D/2D GPU, high speed internet surfing experience and more, now RK29xx supports Gingerbread (Android 2.3).


The RK29xx is the world's first system-on-a-chip (SOC) to support 1080P HD decoding of the VP8 video codec entirely in hardware. VP8 is the codec used in the open WebM video format. To build VP8 decoding into the RK29xx graphics accelerators, Rockchip licensed the WebM project's G-Series 1 video decoder IP design.


"Cooperating with WebM has brought the benefit of Rockchip's years of experience in the audio and video fields," said Chen Feng, Vice Present of Rockchip. "The successful support of VP8 marks China's semiconductor industry becoming international and Rockchip is devoted to continued support."


"We're very excited that Rockchip chose our G-Series 1 hardware design to add VP8 support to the RK29xx," said Jani Huoponen, Hardware Product Manager for the WebM project. "Playback of HD content in hardware is very important to the WebM project and we look forward to seeing deployment of devices powered by the RK29xx."


To get more information about Rockchip RK29xx Mobile Internet Solution, visit CES-- Booth 21725, South Hall Lower Level, or web site at www.rock-chips.com. For more information about VP8 and WebM, visit www.webmproject.org.


About Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics Co., Ltd
Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics Co., Ltd. is a China leading fabless semiconductors and mobile-internet SOC solution provider founded in Year 2001. Rockchip focuses on mobile Internet Platform with products targeted on Mobile Internet terminals (smart-phone/MID/Internet TV/e-Book) and portable multimedia entertainment terminals (MP3/PMP). Headquarter of Rockchip is situated in Fuzhou China, with offices in Shenzhen, Beijing and Shanghai. www.rock-chips.com


About WebM
The WebM project is dedicated to developing a high-quality, open video format for the web that is freely available to everyone. To learn more, visit www.webmproject.org.
SOURCE Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics Co., Ltd

CES 2011: Verizon Jan 6-4G LTE Presentation Summary Video.

WorldWideTech & Science.  Francisco De Jesús.

Some highlights of the Verizon Jan 6-4G LTE presentation at the CES 2011 and after back stage brief demos and comments.

CES 2011:Verizon to demo Acer and Cisco Cius tablets with LTE SkyCross antenna

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WorldWideTech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.








Verizon Wireless Selects SkyCross Antennas to Enable LTE Devices Showcased at 2011 CES SkyCross Technology Optimizes High-Speed Wireless Connectivity, Supports Up to 10 Frequency Bands

From the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), SkyCross, a global designer and manufacturer of antenna solutions, announced that its versatile, high-performance antenna technologies are enabling wireless connectivity for multiple devices operating on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network.

SkyCross antennas are incorporated in the following devices being demonstrated in the Verizon Wireless booth at CES: tablet computers from Acer and Cisco®, a home automation control point from Ionics EMS, Inc., and additional products fostered through the Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center.

Antennas are a significant part of LTE devices since multifunction, multiband devices require multiple antennas for full broadband connectivity. Over the past 10 years, SkyCross has built a commercial knowledge base and an extensive portfolio of patented antenna designs and techniques for the mobile device, notebook, access point and consumer device markets.

SkyCross Isolated Mode Antenna Technology (iMAT®) is a unique, patented technology for ultra-fast broadband networks that enables a single device antenna to deliver the performance benefits of multiple antennas without creating interference issues. This technology can enable device throughputs of up to the theoretical maximum of the LTE standard. iMAT also supports up to 10 operating frequencies, including those for 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi broadband connectivity – all within one device. This approach enables manufacturers to develop the sleek, thin, compact devices that consumers demand.

SkyCross designed an LTE MIMO antenna for the Acer tablet computer, an iMAT LTE antenna for the Cisco Cius tablet computer, an iMAT antenna for the Ionics EMS, Inc. LTE home automation control point and is developing additional antennas for products manufactured by companies participating in the Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center.

"We are delighted and honored that Verizon Wireless recognized SkyCross leadership in LTE antenna design and invited us to help enable devices on its LTE network," said Ben Naskar, chief executive officer and chairman of SkyCross. "We know of no other radio-frequency solutions provider with the commercial technologies available to provide this service."

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.

The SkyCross-Verizon Wireless collaboration was fostered at the Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center.

 The LTE Innovation Center, established in 2008, provides an environment for diverse companies to work together to develop innovative products that leverage 4G LTE technology.

SkyCross antenna technologies will be in products highlighted from Jan. 6-9 in Verizon Wireless' booth (#35216 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center) at CES. For more information about the LTE Innovation Center and Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, Nasdaq: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About SkyCross
SkyCross (www.skycross.com) is a global designer and manufacturer of antenna solutions for the mobile phone, home entertainment, and computing industries. SkyCross provides unique high-performance antenna technology bundled with RF system-level expertise and responsive regional support from its full-service facilities in the USA, South Korea, China, and Taiwan. This convenient approach empowers device manufacturers to develop winning consumer electronics products and deliver them to market faster and easier. SkyCross iMAT® MIMO antennas won the "Best Network Technology Advance" award at the Global Mobile Awards 2010 in Barcelona. SkyCross, the SkyCross logo, iMAT®, and T-Series™ are registered trademarks of SkyCross in the United States and certain other countries.

SOURCE Verizon Wireless

CES 2011: Samsung AMOLED Mobile Display Unveils Next-generation Displays at CES

WorldWidetech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

Samsung Mobile Display (SMD) will be demonstrating leading-edge, next generation AMOLED displays at Pepcom’s The Digital Experience! press event during the Consumer Electronics Show, at the Caesars Palace Hotel on Wednesday, January 5th from 7 to 10pm.


1. A 4.5-inch WVGA Flexible AMOLED offering world’s highest flexible display resolution
SMD is presenting a prototype of the most advanced flexible AMOLED display. Only 2mm thick, the 4.5 inch flexible AMOLED runs at a WVGA 800 x 480 resolution and can be rolled down to a one centimeter radius.


At WVGA, this new concept prototype offers a display resolution four times that of the previous most flexible AMOLED prototype in the industry, thanks to the use of a new plastic substrate that can withstand the 450-500 degree temperatures required in the manufacturing process.


Typically, flexible displays use plastic substrates instead of glass substrates because this helps the display become lighter and thinner. Furthermore, the new plastic substrates are not prone to breakage during manufacturing. Previously, plastic materials melted at temperatures over 400 degrees during the manufacturing process, making commercialization difficult.

Development of the 4.5 inch Flexible AMOLED prototype, designed for smart phone and tablet PC displays, is a major step on the road to mass production.


2. A 19-inch qFHD Transparent AMOLED for TVs and monitors: World's first large-screen transparent AMOLED production prototype
SMD is showing the world’s first large transparent AMOLED Display prototype, designed for use in applications from PC monitors to TVs.


Whether the prototype AMOLED display is turned off or on, it maintains up to a 30% transparency. The average amount of transparency elsewhere has been below 10 percent.


SMD’s transparent AMOLED prototype provides the highest resolution on a transparent large screen TV (over 19 inches) or monitor display.


Uses may include searching the Internet while watching TV, or watching TV on windows, including car windows for backseat passengers.


SMD will also be exhibiting a 14-inch qFHD transparent AMOLED for notebook PCs.


About Samsung Mobile Display
Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd (SMD) was established in January 2009 as a joint venture between Samsung Electronics and Samsung SDI. Bringing together Samsung’s cutting-edge technological capabilities in LCD and AMOLED, SMD is committed to providing a comprehensive range of display solutions including AMOLED, LCD in one convenient channel. As a total solution provider, SMD is striving to light up the future with next-generation technologies such as flexible, foldable and transparent displays.


About AMOLED
AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) displays can go far beyond LCD and plasma with distinct advantages such as vivid color, widest viewing angles, low power consumption, high contrast and extremely fast response times.
1. Vivid colors: Outstanding color reproducibility that will not change in relation to the gray scale;
2. Widest Viewing Angle: Offering extremely clear viewing regardless of viewing angle;
3. Low Power Consumption: Excellent energy efficiency, with minimal power usage;
4. High Contrast: Bright, vivid and remarkably clear viewing with the highest display contrast and wide color reproducibility;
5. Fast Response: Incredibly fast response speeds. Because there is no change in temperature, moving images appear natural, virtually eliminating eye fatigue.


You can also watch an amoled webtoon here: samsung amoled webtoon

For more information, visit www.samsungsmd.com.

CES 2011: Sony Named a CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Award Winner

WorldWideTech & Science. Roberto Gómez.

Sony Named a CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Award Winner

Sony Electronics today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards winner. Sony® Internet TV & Blu-ray Disc™ Player Powered by Google TV™ (GT1 Series) was selected as an Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards BEST OF INNOVATIONS (best in class) honoree in the Online Audio/Video Content product category.

Sony has also been named an International CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for Sony Internet TV powered by Google TV™ (GT1 Series) and Sony a (alpha) SLT-A55V Digital SLR camera.

Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 35 product categories.

Sony Internet TV powered by Google TV and Internet TV & Blu-ray Disc™ Player Powered by Google TV

Sony Internet TV, powered by Google TV is the world's first television with the ability to watch HDTV, enjoy apps, and browse the Internet seamlessly on one device. The combination of Sony's hardware and engineering expertise and Google's understanding of open software provides a unique user experience, merging multiple content sources in one easy-to-use interface. From broadcast to streaming video from the Internet, Sony Internet TV offers the ability to quickly search and watch content from wherever, whenever.

Featuring both integrated television models and a Blu-ray Disc™ player, Sony Internet TV is powered by Google TV. It is built on the Android™ platform, runs the Google Chrome™ browser and includes a powerful Intel® Atom™ processor offering the ability to quickly search across Internet and television content for easy access to entertainment and information.

Sony a (alpha) camera (model SLT-A55V)

The Sony a (alpha) camera (model SLT-A55V) adopts Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology, which achieves the highest-level of auto focus speed for both still image and movie shooting. Translucent Mirror Technology provides performance previously unattainable with traditional DSLR technology. Using the new technology, the a55 camera can continuously and quickly focus (with TTL phase-detection) while shooting stills and recording video—even in full HD, allowing desired moments to be captured in tack sharp focus, high-definition video. It can shoot continuously at up to 10 frames per second, achieving shooting speeds that are the fastest in the industry for an APS-C size sensor-equipped interchangeable lens camera under $1000.

The prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. It is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the producer of the International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow.

The Sony Internet TV powered by Google TV™ (GT1 Series), Internet TV & Blu-ray Disc™ Player Powered by Google TV and Sony a (alpha) SLT-A55V Digital SLR camera will be displayed at the 2011 International CES, which runs Jan. 6-9, 2011 in Las Vegas. The Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase will feature honorees by product category in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center and will also be featured at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES on Tuesday, January 4.

The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria:

    * Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used

    * Aesthetic and design qualities

    * The product's intended use/function and user value

    * Unique/novel features that consumers would find attractive

    * How the design and innovation of the product compares to other products in the marketplace

Products chosen as Innovations honorees reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries. Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.

Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering honoree products are featured on www.CESweb.org/Innovations, which lists product categories, as well as each product name, manufacturer information, designer, description, photo and URL.

News releases and digital images with captions are available at www.Sony.com/news. For information regarding the nearest Sony authorized dealer or service location, your readers can call 1-800-222-Sony.

SOURCE Sony Electronics

CES 2011: ECS, Asustek, MSI to showcase tablet PCs

WorldWideTech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

Elitegroup Computer System (ECS), Asustek Computer and Micro-Star International (MSI) are all preparing to showcase their latest tablet PCs at CES 2011.

In addition to ECS' already introduced Marvell chip-based 9.7-inch e-book reader, the company is set to announce more e-book readers including 6-, 8- and 9.7-inch models, featuring capacitive touch screens and support for Android and Linux operating systems as well as several document and music file formats. The devices will also have built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G.

ECS is also set to showcase several Windows 7- and Android-based tablet PCs at the show. Some models feature 10.1-inch multi-touch panels with Intel Atom CPUs, while some feature ARM-based processors from Marvell or Samsung Electronics to allow eight hours of running time and are also equipped with wireless modules. The company will also display 7-inch models at the show.

As for notebooks, ECS will display several power-saving enterprise notebooks equipped with 14- or 15-inch LED panels that support functions such as USB 3.0 and ECS' exclusive power saving software Super POSH.

Although ECS currently does not receive many Classmate PC orders from Intel, the company will still showcase its Intel Atom-based Classmate PC at the show.

On the other hand, MSI is set to display its 10-inch Wintel-based tablet PC as well as engineering samples of its ARM-based Google Android model. MSI is also prepared to sell an Nvidia Tegra 2-based model in April or May after Google releases Android 3.0 in March.

Asustek will have three major product lines for tablet PCs, Eee Reader, Eee Note and Eee Pad. The company will showcase a 12-inch Windows 7-based Eee Pad at CES, targeting the enterprise market, and will launch two 10-inch Eee Pads, one with Windows 7 and Intel's Oak Trail platform, and one with Nvidia Tegra 2 and Google Android, for a price of US$499-599 which will start selling in March 2011 at the earliest.

Asustek will also have a 7-inch model featuring either Tegra 2 or solution from Qualcomm paired with Android. The company will also introduce a model with 3.5G support to allow phone functionality. The 7-inch models will be launched as soon as March or April 2011.

VerizonWireless news webcast live conference Jan 6, 4 p.m ET at CES 2011

WorldWideTech & Science. Francisco De Jesús.

VerizonWireless will webcast live a conference in Jan 6,   4p.m ET at CES 2011 where will show a  "sneak peek" products of great partners . Also is inviting reporter or blogger to sent a DM via twitter if their are covering wireless 4G or handsets for the US market.

This information was sent by VerizonWireless on twitter:

Related post: 

VerizonWireless latest tweets about LTE phones. CES 2011 big announcements.

http://worldwidegadget.blogspot.com/2010/12/verizonwireless-latest-tweets-about-lte.html

CES 2011: CEATEC 2011 JAPAN will be at CES Jan 7

CEATEC JAPAN is a comprehensive trade show gathering and showcasing everything from electronic components and devices, to digital home appliances, network services, next-generation technologies. With a strong presence in the world of trade shows, CEATEC JAPAN continues to gain attention around the world.

CES exhibitor link: http://www.cesweb.org/press/events/press_event_detail.asp?ID=708

CEATEC JAPAN 2011 Press Breakfast at the CES 2011 to learn about emerging technologies and Japan's most influential technology event.

Date and Time: Friday, January 7, 2011 at 8:00 AM Place: CES 2011 Sands/Venetian Casanova 502/602

Hot November: The road to CES 2011. A Palm LTE smartphone upcoming ?

WorldWideTech. Francisco De Jesús. Nov. 2 ,2010

Six LTE (4G)  smartphones is going to announce Verizon at CES 2011 Link: http://tinyurl.com/26wkfm4

 And I was trying to get a convergence point to know if at least one of the devices is a new Palm LTE smartphone on that Verizon road.

Verizon has launched already a LTE innovation center website.  Link: http://tinyurl.com/2evvzar

And there is no doubt  Verizon needs a premier debut of their LTE networks . They said will just begin with LTE usb modems , but  Verizon is under Sprint pressure, who will have something big to tell us too, at CES 2011

HP and Palm by the other way will have their announcements, as well. The Palm Pad and new hardware designs for the next generation Palm webOS 2.0 devices. And I won´t be surprised if they come with one of  the 3  announcements , with a LTE  or maybe  with a new kind of Global phone (LTE/Wimax) (GSM/CDMA). Asking too much. Everything is possible.

Palm  need an stunning hardware to go beyond the competition. They have the world best smartphone OS already. HP said will double down the efforts to get Palm on track again. Then  I don´t see reasons to delay a new hardware. Is inminent. Don´t you think. A golden egg maybe.

If the Palm Pre 2 is the cat out of the bag. What is in the bag?

Francisco De Jesús. October 18, 2010

A few days ago I read this article of CNET  “ Palm Pre 2: Is the cat out of the bag? : http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20019262-85.html and took my attention  : the bag.

But, WHAT IS IN THE BAG? I said.

Some of you on precentral.net front page made  comments  on the CES 2011 post: “A big launch of Palm webOS  devices” ,  “The Super Pre”  “ The Super Phone “ “The Palm Pad”

After reading what Garnet says:

“The majority of the impact will be from 7-inch media tablets on high-end smartphones as it will be hard for a user to justify owning both when the differentiation in usage model is very limited. Users buying a 7-inch tablet might opt for a lower priced smartphone with a smaller form factor.”

Source: http://worldwidegadget.blogspot.com/2010/10/gartner-says-impact-will-be-from-7-inch.html

And making this comparison chart :

I can observe now, to the most known smartphone brands makers (excluding that Samsung Android i9200) ,  are staying away until now from processors with speeds like 1.5, 2 ghz, dual cores or multicores like ARM A15. Link:

Although they did not know this latest Oct 2010 Garnet study (maybe) ,the consumer reaction to the market is about to change.

Time to keep conservative, perphaps, waiting some time for this holidays 2010 tablets launchs season watch.?

Will this Garnet projection come true ?

Is the Android 2.2 Froyo not so accurate as the others smartphones OS (s) ?

Is that the reason why all Androids have more  hardware power than the others?

Will the 3.0 Gingerbread match the others OS (s) ?

If that so, will the others then match the Androids in hardware specifications ?

Too late?  Android for that time will be number one ?

No more cats on the bag? Just the Palm Pad launch for the CES 2011?

ARM A15 link: http://worldwidegadget.blogspot.com/2010/09/arm-unleashes-cortex-a15-for-smart.html

Verizon Launching Six 4G Phones at CES 2011

Verizon has said it will roll out its next generation LTE network in 38 cities in the first half of 2011. Not only that, but the network is promising six 4G phones to go along with the rollout.

If you're tired of hearing about your roommate's EVO 4G, then rest assured you won't have to wait long before you can rub your fancy new 4G phone from Verizon in his face. Speaking at CTIA 2010, Verizon president and COO Lowell McAdam said the company's LTE network would go live in 38 cities when it launches in the first half of 2011.

Though McAdam didn't give any specifics when it came to a launch date, the newly-appointed executive did say that we can look forward to the unveiling of half-a-dozen 4G handsets at CES 2011 in January. While that's no indication of an LTE roll-out, it's hard to imagine the network announcing phones six months in advance, especially when you consider the speed the smartphone industry moves at.

Verizon's CES keynote has been confirmed for months now with CEO Ivan Seidenberg named as the representative doing all the talking. However, up until now it's been a mystery as to what the keynote would be about. McAdam didn't mention anything else about the company's CES event but that doesn't necessarily mean it's going to be an occasion dedicated to just 4G technology. We'll keep you posted on this one.

Palm and HP will be at CES 2011 Jan 6-9. Time for the webostablet or smartphone, or both?

Francisco De Jesús September 29, 2010

As you can see  on the links below. I made a search on the exhibitors CES 2011 directory and found that Palm will be at the booth N246 and HP at the booth 31412.(images information below) Right time for an announcement of the new Palm Pad webos tablet, a new Palm webos smartphone or both? For sure the next ePrint HP printer all in one with the  Palm Pad bundle would be interesting to see, as well.

Those probably new devices will be LTE 4G ready? able to stream live videos and capable to pair to each other, keeping the Foleo concept?

The tablet and the smartphone with a ARM Cortex A15 (8 cores),perhaps ?

What do you expect?

The Palm Pad may look like this? : HP Palm: The Weblet (webos tablet) mock up. Made by brentidowney, Canada.






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