The earliest computers were used by corporations to handle financial data and generate reports. As technology became stronger, businesses began to rely more on computers and software packages to conduct daily business. It took LA computer service professionals to provide this support. 

Data recovery is one of the hardest things to do when data is lost. Recent reports have estimated that over 50 percent of people that use computers have experienced data loss. Computer Palace, data recovery LA specialists, recover data from corrupt hard drives and portable storage devices. 

Laptop computers have reduced in price and are now found in many homes. College students store data, listen to music and keep in touch with family members. As a reliable laptop repair LA center, Computer Palace has earned its reputation for high quality laptop repairs.

About Computer Palace, LA computer service center

Computer Palace is a leader in LA computer repair services for residents and business owners. Desktop and laptop hardware and software problems are addressed professionally and accurately. 

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NICE has recommended the Discovery CT750 HD scanner as an option both for first line cardiac imaging of the coronary arteries in people with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD) – and for evaluating known CAD patients' disease progression to establish the necessity for revascularization (an augmented blood supply) - in people deemed difficult to image using earlier generation CT scanners.

CAD, which in 2007 was estimated to have caused 91,000 deaths in the UK, is characterized by the narrowing of the coronary artery leading to a reduction in blood flow to the heart, and angina. NICE's recent clinical guideline on chest pain (CG95) cites an estimated 2.6 million people in the UK with CAD. Additionally it is estimated that one per cent of the general population consults their General Practitioner (GP) with chest pain.

Historically, factors including patient obesity, high levels of coronary calcium, high heart rates of over 65 beats per minute, the presence of stents (tubes placed in the coronary arteries to keep them open in the treatment of CAD) or arrhythmias (problems with the rate or rhythm of a heartbeat) have caused difficulties in imaging patients with earlier generation CT scanners.

However, the latest technology in new generation scanners helps overcome these difficulties, and allows high quality images to be acquired faster and with a reduced radiation dose, which can mean less exposure and less time in a scanner for patients.

The NICE recommendation paves the way for reliably ruling out significant stenosis (the narrowing of a blood vessel) in 'difficult to image' patients, avoiding the need for uncomfortable and more costly investigations such as invasive coronary angiography (ICA).

At the end of 2010 the National Audit Office (NAO) recorded 426 NHS CT scanners in England, of which 376 were installed in the last ten years. Of the current scanners in use only 40 are new generation. With NAO estimating that 50% of all NHS CT scanners will need replacing in the next three years, and that number rising to 80% within six years, many local service providers and commissioners will now be considering the prevalence in their local populations of cardiac patients who fall into this 'difficult to image' category.

Professor Carole Longson, Director for NICE's Health Technology Evaluation Centre says: 'We recommend that when selecting CT scanners as part of their medium term asset planning, service providers, working with commissioners and cardiac networks, take into account the benefits outlined in our guidance of access to new generation cardiac CT scanners.'

To date no assessment in NICE's Diagnostic Assessment Programme has resulted in a fully positive recommendation, primarily falling short due to the challenges that diagnostics face in demonstrating clinical and cost effectiveness compared with the more direct evidence generated by pharmacological treatments.

Geoff Wilson who leads the European Health Economics team at GE Healthcare said: 'We are fully behind evidence based medicine. NICE guidance offers the NHS independently assessed evidence helping commissioners identify more innovative, clinically effective and cost effective medical technologies for their clinicians. The GE Discovery CT750 HD was introduced in 2008 as the world's first high definition CT system. The improved resolution makes a big difference in 'difficult to image' patients. The NICE guidance demonstrates there are financial savings to be made by the NHS using new generation scanners for cardiac imaging in these patients. Moreover following the guidance can lead to improved patient care, often eliminating the need for unnecessary investigations.'

In a cardiac CT exam spatial resolution directly translates into accurate, clear images, giving the physician data to help correctly establish the extent of CAD in those who have it, while clearing those without it.

The Discovery CT750HD's industry leading cardiac CT spatial resolution of 18.2lp/cm enables reduced calcium blooming, improved stent visualization and helps accurately quantify stenosis in coronary vessels.

Dr Stephen Harden, Consultant Cardio-Thoracic Radiologist, Southampton General Hospital, says: 'This is an important guidance which will have a positive impact on the practice and growth of cardiac CT. It demonstrates that cardiac CT is an established, clinically useful technique which, according to current evidence, can be used even with difficult to image patients. It is likely that more cardiac CT scans will be performed because of increasing referrer confidence in the technique. It is also likely that this increased demand will encourage more units to consider starting their own cardiac CT programme.'

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ABOUT GE HEALTHCARE
GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies and services that are shaping a new age of patient care. Our broad expertise in medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, drug discovery, biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies, performance improvement and performance solutions services help our customers to deliver better care to more people around the world at a lower cost. In addition, we partner with healthcare leaders, striving to leverage the global policy change necessary to implement a successful shift to sustainable healthcare systems.

Our 'healthymagination' vision for the future invites the world to join us on our journey as we continuously develop innovations focused on reducing costs, increasing access and improving quality around the world. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, GE Healthcare is a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE). Worldwide, GE Healthcare employees are committed to serving healthcare professionals and their patients in more than 100 countries. For more information about GE Healthcare, visit our website at www.gehealthcare.com.

For our latest news, please visit http://newsroom.gehealthcare.com.

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By combining the strengths of Trimble and Manitowoc Cranes, the companies intend to develop a solution tailored for the lifting industry that provides real time, centimeter-level positioning data for multiple cranes working on a construction site. The solution would be able to measure crane position in absolute coordinates using rugged, easy to install, non-contact sensors that can be installed on both fixed and mobile cranes. It is planned that the in-cab displays of cranes that are fitted with the developed solution will permit operators to view the site, multiple working crane zones, forbidden zones, target locations and other site information. The companies also expect to develop an "Intelligent Environment" database for their solutions capable of receiving constant updates of data from Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools and other site sensors working in tandem. In addition, an anticipated feature of the solution would enable a user to program an alarm or even halt crane operation upon detection of unplanned work activity on the construction site.

To enhance jobsite awareness and management, a wireless local area network (WLAN) will share the crane position information across the construction site, providing each crane operator, the lift scheduler, and even the back office (if the Internet connectivity option is enabled) instant status against the BIM plan, enabling informed, exception-based decisions to be made in real time. This information will be able to be viewed in 3D and can run either as a fat or thin client accessing software tools and capabilities that are expected to be available as part of the Trimble® Connected Community solution. The Connected Community is a Web-based set of networking tools that allow contractors to build information portals, share information and collaborate between head office management, site office teams, field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers and clients on a project. By connecting the field and office, the planned solution should permit contractors to gain significant efficiencies and improve overall jobsite productivity.

"Manitowoc is committed to providing the most advanced and comprehensive range of lifting solutions," said Bob Hund, executive vice president, Crane Care for Manitowoc Cranes. "Working together with Trimble allows us to access market leading technology to collaborate to develop innovative tools to increase crane operator awareness on a construction site."

"Trimble is already using much the same technology to deliver significant productivity improvements to the construction machine control market," said John Cameron, general manager of Trimble's Integrated Technologies Division. "By partnering with the Manitowoc Cranes, a lifting industry leader, we expect to co-develop solutions capable of lifting and delivering materials on the construction site similar to a contract manufacturer who uses a pick-and-place machine to build an electronic circuit board. Our goal is add crane productivity as another key component of the connected site."

About The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is a multi-industry, capital goods manufacturer with nearly 100 manufacturing, distribution, service, and/or office facilities in 26 countries. It is recognized as one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes, tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. Manitowoc also is one of the world's leading innovators and manufacturers of commercial foodservice equipment serving the ice, beverage, refrigeration, food prep, and cooking needs of restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, healthcare, and institutional applications.

For more information, visit: www.manitowoc.com.

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location—including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety, and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

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One of the locations notebook owners can take their computers to is a Sony repair center. The Sony repair center has professionally trained technicians trained to diagnose and fix the issues your notebook is facing. These repairs may be completed while the owners waits in many situations.

When a serious virus affects a computer, data recovery LA repair facilities may be the best option. These repair businesses are designed to help recover data that may appear to be lost on a computer. The repair can involve several different problems from removing data from a damaged hard drive to recovering data or cleaning it on a computer infected by a virus.

Macbooks frequently need specialized services. This is why owners should take them to a licensed Macbook repair store. The store is familiar with Apple products and the most frequent errors that Macbook users face. They are experts in fixing them quickly.

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Finding a company to fix a broken laptop screen in Los Angeles is not hard. Visit the local computer store, if they can not help fix it, they will be able to recommend someone that will. A small crack may be fixed while the customer waits. Larger repairs might require leaving the laptop for several days.

Getting a virus on a computer can be frustrating and scary. Luckily there are many virus removal companies in Los Angeles to help frustrated users. A highly qualified professional can remove many of the common viruses from a computer on the day it is brought in, allowing owners to get back to using their laptop.

Sometimes other needs for a laptop repair company in LA may arise. These can range from having a key on the keyboard pop off to needing the display on a screen brightened. Computer professionals can fix those issues quickly for customers.

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New Sensing and Control Website Includes Powerful Product Finder and Distributor Inventory Search Features.

 MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 17, 2012 – Honeywell (NYSE:HON) Sensing and Control (S&C) has launched a new easy-to-use, full-featured website that makes it easy for developers and OEMs to find, order and purchase the right sensing and control components for their industrial, medical, transportation, test and measurement, or aerospace solutions.

The newly upgraded sensing.honeywell.com web environment encompasses a variety of microsites, portals, customer resources and web-based applications. These include a new distributor inventory stock check tool, sales rep/authorized distributor (Rep/AD) portal and product sample portal for channel partners, a supplier microsite, and the unique TruStability® product configurator.

'The Sensing and Control website was redesigned to better meet our customers' needs,' said Tony Sugalski, president, Honeywell Sensing and Control. 'Customer feedback was very clear; they wanted the same experience and simplicity of functionality they are accustomed to in popular consumer websites. And that's what we did. We updated our website to be more intuitive, efficient and easier to use.'            

The new site offers four key improvements:- 

- Faster and more intuitive search capability.

The new enhanced search engine is now more efficient and comprehensive with drop-down navigation functionality.         

- Spotlight on new products.

All the information for new products, including downloadable data sheets, is now directly available from the home page         

- New Distributor Inventory Stock-Check application.

After selecting a product, a list immediately displays which Honeywell channel partners have the product in stock and for what price. The customer can click on a link that automatically populates the distributor's shopping cart without leaving the Honeywell S&C site. The customer can easily compare and choose from multiple distributor shopping carts simultaneously.         

- Smart phone enabled.

Mobile version of the website with the core functionality our users asked for.

 'The reconstructed site now includes speedy, highly intuitive site search and navigational tools that put the information customers need at their fingertips – quickly and easily,' said Kim Anderberg, Director of Marketing Communications and e-business.  'I like to call it B2B eCommerce on steroids – an easy, seamless way to transact with our web-based channel partners' shopping carts without leaving the Honeywell environment.' 

Rep/AD and Product Sample Portal

For Honeywell sales representatives and authorized distributors, the password-protected Rep/AD Portal is now directly accessible from the My Links section of the website, providing a single source for all Honeywell Sensing and Control communications including sales tools, product announcements, order management tools, policies and more. Also available exclusively to Honeywell channel partners, the new Sample Portal is accessible through the Rep/AD Portal and offers suppliers a simplified and automated process for product sample ordering.  

TruStability® Product Configurator (available February 2012)

Also available for Honeywell sales representatives and authorized distributors is the TruStability® Configurator, a web-based application that helps customers narrow their search within Honeywell's TruStability® platform of pressure sensors. The platform includes more than 250 product options and variables that translate into more than one million permutations. This new tool also provides a customized data sheet that is user-friendly and dynamic, offering 'like product' options to customer-input application and time to delivery parameters. 

Sample Request

New customers can also request samples on the new site. Found under the My Links section on the Home Page, the sample request link provides a request form that a customer can fill out and submit for follow-up by a Honeywell sales representative.   
Smart Device Friendly

Honeywell Sensing and Control's new website is also available in a mobile version. It can be accessed with any smartphone or mobile tablet device. Once bookmarked to the device's home page, an icon appears which enables the site to perform like an app.  

Supplier Microsite

The new supplier microsite provides information including policies, code of business conduct, self assessment, shipping information and more for our suppliers.  
                                                                      
View all Honeywell Sensing and Control press releases

Learn more about Honeywell Sensing and Control

Honeywell International (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.            

This release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of fact, that address activities, events or developments that we or our management intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other relevant factors. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties, which can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term. We identify the principal risks and uncertainties that affect our performance in our Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

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After holiday sales are still seeing consumers rush to pickup a deal on a flat screen.

Steve Gray a spokesperson for a consumer review flat screen review site: http://www.flatscreen-tvreviews.info said, 'In the Northern climates especially with daylight savings time, it gets dark earlier and the cold weather tend to cause TV viewing to go up, as people go into hibernation mode. Many of the biggest sporting events are just down the road, and people are looking to upgrade their man caves with an impressive new television.'

This is an ideal time to invest in flatscreen TVs. Some of the biggest sales of the year are happening right now. A big concern is what is the best flatscreen for the money?

Mr Gray said. 'Our website only reviews flat screen TVs. The reviews are from actual purchasers, not from the manufacturers spec sheets.'

'Another advantage is the http://www.flatscreen-tvreviews.info, website was put together by a professional TV repairman, who has spent the last ten years installing and repairing many different types of TV sets and screens. We have gotten some great and honest reviews. We have gotten tips on the best ones to buy and the places to get up to 60% off manufactures suggested retail prices,' Mr Gray stated.

Another advantage is the convince of accessing all the info in one place. The reviews go into great detail on each particular TV, with the reviews from customers themselves and useful information by the TV installers.

With the increase in demand for flat screen TV's, more and more sets are being put on the market. These sets vary greatly depending on the needs you may have and your budget. Be sure you are getting an honest and nonbiased opinion on the best flat screen TV for your needs and your money. Before you buy, visit: http://www.flatscreen-tvreviews.info.

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• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
• Two high-speed USB 2.0 ports
• True color LCD controller
• 4/5 wire Touchscreen interface
• Several peripheral interfaces:

• Power management optimized for long battery life
• i.MX28 battery charger
• 3.3 V I/O

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Fueled by Intel's® second-generation Core™ high-performance processors, the new workstation will enable retailers to serve shoppers faster and deliver rich, multimedia content at the point-of-sale to help boost sales and service levels. This increased processing power is complemented by the addition of Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 on select models, which automatically reallocates core and graphics processor resources to accelerate performance, giving users an immediate performance boost when needed.

Its advanced architecture excels at managing concurrently-running, high-performance applications, without slowing down mission-critical transaction processing. This includes high definition (HD) video and graphics on customer-facing displays, which can enhance the effectiveness of promotions, such as loyalty programs or cross-sell and upsell, at the point-of-sale.

Another new addition, Keyboard-Video-Mouse (KVM) technology, enhances remote management capabilities. Support staff can now view the POS system and remotely diagnose and take action on systems as if they were in the store. Tool-free access is also provided to further increase serviceability levels and uptime.

'Our highest-performance POS terminal to date provides retailers with advanced technology and enhanced processing power to deploy applications at the point-of-sale as part of a converged retailing experience for shoppers,' said Greg Egan, general manager and vice president of retail store automation, NCR Corporation. 'It provides the headroom for future business growth and new solution capabilities to help retailers protect their systems investment.'

Available from NCR directly and via indirect partners who are part of the NCR Interact Global Partner Program, the NCR RealPOS 82XRT supports support multiple operating systems, including Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Microsoft® Windows® Embedded POSReady 7 and Microsoft® Windows® Embedded POSReady 2009, and SUSE® Linux® Enterprise Point of Service 11.

About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR's assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, hospitality, entertainment, gaming, public sector, telecom carrier and equipment organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.

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China Mobile uses the R&S CMW500 in its Research Institute labs to perform RF tests on user equipment for time division LTE (TD-LTE). China Mobile plays a leading role in TD-LTE. This Chinese 4G mobile radio standard succeeds TD-SCDMA, the Chinese 3G standard.

Christian Leicher, President and COO of Rohde & Schwarz, is glad to be assisting China Mobile with test and measurement equipment: "The Chinese market is very important for Rohde & Schwarz. We are proud to drive TD-LTE together with China Mobile, and expect the cooperation to be highly beneficial for both parties."

The R&S CMW500 from Rohde & Schwarz, a leading manufacturer of LTE test and measurement equipment, is a reliable, extremely fast and highly flexible wideband radiocommunications tester that supports all common wireless communications standards in a single box. It is the ideal solution for all phases in the development and production of chipsets and mobile wireless devices as well as for lab tests by network operators.

The China Mobile Research Institute performs measurements both in the lab and under real-world conditions. Since the beginning of 2011, it has already implemented TD-LTE test networks in six major cities: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Xiamen. Commercial operation is scheduled to start in 2012.
Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics. It is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting, radiomonitoring and radiolocation as well as secure communications. Established more than 75 years ago, Rohde & Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated service network in over 70 countries. It has approx. 8400 employees and achieved a net revenue of € 1.6 billion in fiscal year 2010/2011 (July 2010 to June 2011). Company headquarters are in Munich, Germany.

R&S ® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG

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'We are delighted to work closely with one of the leading remote control companies,' said Bryan Hoadley, Movea's EVP of WW Sales & Marketing and President of Movea Inc.  'Over the past 25 years, UEI has become one of the premier designers and manufacturers of innovative remote controls for a variety of applications, and we are excited to provide SmartMotion processing solutions to UEI, the leaders the Home Entertainment sector.'

Arsham Hatambeiki, Executive Director of Applied Innovations at UEI, added, 'The next advancement in remote controls lies in motion sensing, which greatly enhances the user interaction beyond the traditional multi-button remote control to deliver an engaging user experience for navigating between multiple content streams, applications and games that make up today's home entertainment systems.  Movea's flexible solution in motion control and gesture recognition will enable us to design and build mainstream motion-enabled  remote controls that are intuitive and easy to use for a better home entertainment experience.'  

The UEI WaveMotion remote control platform will be one of the first to integrate 3 axis accelerometer and 3 axis gyroscope technologies, which, combined with Movea's SmartMotion technology, enable pixel accurate in-air pointing, advanced gesture recognition, 3D menu navigation and custom gesture based sign-on. For example, a flick, swipe, up and down, can be used to provide fast, intuitive menu control, more sophisticated gestures such as letters and numbers become inputs for shortcuts, and personalised gestures unlock user profile to give access personal features and preferences enabling easier navigation through menus and faster access to desired programs and applications.

UEI will be demonstrating the UEI WaveMotion remote control platform at their Booth 20211 in South Hall 1 at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 10-13.
 
SmartMotion by Movea
Movea is the leading provider of motion processing software, firmware, and IP for the Consumer Electronics industry.  Movea's unique motion processing capabilities enable customers and partners to quickly add motion intelligence to their products, meaning reduced risk, cost, and Time-to-Market for delivering compelling new motion-based features that create more end-user value.  Movea has a global reach with headquarters in Grenoble, France, a U.S. subsidiary in Silicon Valley, California, as well as technology partners, manufacturing partners and distributors around the world.  
 
Further information about Movea can be found at www.movea.com   Email: sales@movea.com
  
About Universal Electronics
Founded in 1986, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) is the global leader in wireless control technology for the connected home. UEI designs, develops, and delivers innovative solutions that enable consumers to control entertainment devices, digital media, and home systems. The company's broad portfolio of patented technologies and database of infrared control software have been adopted by many Fortune 500 companies in the consumer electronics, subscription broadcast, and computing industries. UEI sells and licenses wireless control products through distributors and retailers under the One For All® brand name.  For more information, visit www.uei.com
 
UEI contact: Benny Canady, Universal Electronics Inc., +1 (714) 820-1000, bcanady@ueic.com
 
SmartMotion and MotionIC  are trademarks of Movea SA.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Some studies have shown that commanding a home entertainment system with hand gestures is much quicker than accessing programs and navigating through menus with up/down/left/right buttons. Motion-enabled remotes allow for a more intuitive and easy to use way to juggle between the different streams of content, applications and games composing the new generation of Interactive TV.
 
Bryan Hoadley, President and Executive VP WW Sales and Marketing at Movea, explained, 'We are excited to be working with InvenSense on shaping the future of home entertainment experience. We leverage InvenSense's inertial MEMS sensors expertise with our SmartMotion technology to create the smallest and most cost efficient solution to deliver innovative motion features such as in-air pointing, advanced gesture recognition and custom gesture-based user sign-on, dramatically improving user interface navigation.'
 
'We are pleased to be part of Movea's motion-enabled remote control reference design, implementing our MPU-6150, the world's first and only integrated 6-axis MotionTracking™ device,' said Dan Goehl Vice President WW Sales for InvenSense. 'We believe that motion-interface is the most intuitive way to reliably interact with today's content rich SmartTV, set top box, and gaming console devices, and Movea's reference design will enable faster adoption by our joint customers.'
 
Movea will be showing the remote control reference design at CES 2012, January 10-13, in its Las Vegas Hilton meeting suite H669.  Contact sales@movea.com for more information.
 
InvenSense will be showing the remote control reference design at CES 2012, January 10-13, in its CES Booth #MP25575 in South Hall 2. For more information on the MPU-6150 contact sales@invensense.com.
 
SmartMotion by Movea
SmartMotion Development kit and SmartMotion remote reference design also allows for product designers and software developers to add motion to their products including all the components, tools, and documentation to quickly develop motion-enabled products.
 
Movea is a leading provider of motion processing software, firmware, and IP for the Consumer Electronics industry.  Movea's unique motion processing capabilities enable customers and partners to quickly add motion intelligence to their products, meaning reduced risk, cost, and Time-to-Market for delivering compelling new motion-based features that create more end-user value.  Movea has a global reach with headquarters in Grenoble, France, a U.S. subsidiary in Silicon Valley, California, as well as technology partners, manufacturing partners and distributors around the world. 
 
Further information about Movea can be found at www.movea.com   Email: sales@movea.com
 
 
About InvenSense
InvenSense (NYSE: INVN) is the leading provider of MotionTracking™ devices for the consumer electronics market. The company's patented and patent-pending MotionFusion™ technology and Nasiri-Fabrication™ platform address the emerging needs of many mass-market consumer applications including smart phones, tablets, gaming devices, optical image stabilization, and remote controls for Smart TVs, that require improved performance, enhanced features, and new and more intuitive motion and gesture-based motion-interface solutions. InvenSense is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. More information can be found at http://www.invensense.com.
 
MotionIC and SmartMotion is a trademark of Movea SA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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"Imaging devices are a key component of the interactive social experience, therefore, they must connect," said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. "We are excited to include Wi-Fi connectivity and DLNA technology, among other new features, in our new VIXIA models that will allow consumers to easily share high-quality videos with friends and families."

Canon has included a range of features and functions to help users capture stunning video to share including improved low-light image capture, a new Intelligent Image Stabilization (IS) system and the ability to capture MP4 video recordings. Canon has included dual codec recording, giving users the option to record in AVCHD, for the highest quality viewing on an HDTV, or in MP4 format, for easy sharing with mobile devices or social networks. The new 2012 VIXIA models feature a 20 percent improvement in low-light performance compared to previous models as a result of enhancements made to Canon's HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor. The sensor boasts a minimum illumination rating of 1.2 lux, Canon's lowest lux rating to date in a consumer HD camcorder.ii Another enhancement to select models in Canon's 2012 VIXIA lineup is the ability to export content directly to an external hard-disc drive through an optional USB adapteriii for simple file sharing and archiving without the need of a computer.

Advanced Technologies and Features:

• Share and view videos via Wi-Fi: Select models of the VIXIA HF M- and R-series camcorders include the ability to share, view and store videos wirelessly, including the ability to upload videos directly to YouTube and Facebook:
o Share: When connected to a Wi-Fi network, videos can be uploaded directly to YouTube or Facebook. When on the go, use an iPhone or iPad and free Movie Uploader app to connect a VIXIA camcorder to a cellular network to enable video uploads.
o Watch and Store: Select 2012 VIXIA camcorders allow users to wirelessly transmit videos to a PC for storage, an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch through a free Movie Uploader app enabling quick storage on these mobile devices, or on-the-spot playback for friends and family. Users can also enjoy wirelessly viewing on a DLNA-compatible HDTV or through other DLNA-compatible devices such a game console.
• Audio Scene Select: The Canon VIXIA HF M-series is equipped with a new Audio Scene Select menu that streamlines the selection of custom audio selection. Users select the environment that is being captured - a musical performance, a speech, a forest - and the camcorder will automatically adjust settings, including microphone directionality, frequency response, wind screen, volume level and microphone attenuator. While users will still be given the option to make these adjustments manually, the new audio settings menu makes the optimization of the audio levels quick and easy for casual users.
• Export to External Hard Drive: Consumers are starting to use external storage devices more and more to supplement limited amounts of memory on laptops. Select models of Canon VIXIA camcorders allow a direct transfer of video content from the camcorder to an external storage device, a process which historically required a computer as a conduit. Data transfers from the VIXIA camcorder to an external hard drive are accomplished through an optional USB adapter.
• Intelligent IS System: Canon has enhanced its Image Stabilization (IS) system, which automatically detects the needs of the situation being captured. The new Intelligent IS system will change intuitively through one of four IS modes - Dynamic, Powered, Macro and Tripod - so that the user has fewer things to worry about while shooting video. When the record button is pressed and the subject is walking, the Intelligent IS system will employ Dynamic stabilization to help reduce camera shake automatically. However, if the subject is detected to be very close to the camcorder, Macro (or Hybrid) stabilization will activate to counter shift camera shake; if the subject is far from the camcorder at extreme telephoto distances, Powered IS will activate to help counter slow, large-scale camcorder shake.

Popular VIXIA Features:

The 2012 VIXIA lineup retains many popular features that make it easy to record outstanding HD video, such as Canon's Smart AUTO mode that intelligently detects and analyzes brightness, color, distance and movement to automatically select the best of 38 available pre-set setting selections for the scene being recorded. Canon's Touch & Track feature allows users to select any subject on the Touch Panel LCD screen with their finger, which the camcorder will then track to ensure sharp focus and proper exposure. The camcorders also include built-in Cinema-Look Filters that give the look of a variety of cinematic styles by compensating for the color, gamma and other aspects of the image's quality. Select 2012 VIXIA models have Relay Recording for seamless uninterrupted video recording from one memory source to the next. When the primary recording media is full, the camcorder continues to record the scene by switching to the next memory source, so that users won't miss a moment of action.

As an integrated part of Canon's Intelligent IS, the Powered IS feature provides a higher level of compensation for subtle hand movement at the telephoto end of the zoom range. In addition, all VIXIA camcorders with built-in memory feature HD-to-SD Downconversion, which enables users to convert recorded high-definition video to standard-definition files while preserving the original HD footage. These down-converted files make it even more convenient to share video online or create a DVD. Each new model is also compatible with Eye-Fi SD Memory Cards, allowing for wireless uploading of video content to a computer, social networking site or video sharing website.

VIXIA HF M-series

The Canon VIXIA HF M52*, VIXIA HF M50* and VIXIA HF M500* Flash Memory camcorders offer consumers stunning HD video in an ultra-sleek, compact and lightweight body, now 15 percent smaller when compared to 2011 M-Series models. Recording Full HD 1920 x 1080 video, the VIXIA HF M-series features a Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens and Canon's enhanced HD CMOS Pro Image Sensor for high video resolution, outstanding low-light performance and a wide dynamic range.

All three models include Canon's newly designed Flat Touch Panel 3.0-inch LCD screen for a large display and an improved menu system and button layout, and now also record in MP4 file format to make content easier to share across mobile devices and online social networks. The VIXIA HF M52 and VIXIA HF M50 incorporate 32GB and 8GB of internal flash memory, respectively, and feature HD-to-SD Downconversion. They also include Wi-Fi connectivity, which enables the ability to upload videos wirelessly to YouTube and Facebook through use of an iPad or iPhone app. The models also include DLNA connectivity which enables wireless access to a DLNA-compatible device. The VIXIA HF M500 records directly to a SDXC-compatible card slot. The new VIXIA HF M-series is also compatible with the new Canon WP-V4 Waterproof Case, great for vacations, underwater videography, or any wet conditions. The VIXIA HF M52, VIXIA HF M50 and VIXIA HF M500 Flash Memory camcorders are scheduled to be available in March for an estimated retail price of $749.99, $649.99 and $549.99, respectively.

VIXIA HF R-series

The Canon VIXIA HF R32*, VIXIA HF R30* and VIXIA HF R300* Flash Memory camcorders offer the ideal combination of price and performance for the budget-conscious consumer who doesn't want to sacrifice on features such as Full HD 1920 x 1080 video. All three models, which are 21 percent smaller when compared with the R-series models from 2011, include a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 51x Advanced Zoom, 3.28-megapixel Canon Full HD CMOS Image Sensor, a 3.0-inch full-flat Touch Panel LCD screen, Touch Decoration, Smart AUTO and Advanced Video Snapshot. New for the 2012 R-series lineup, all three models feature Canon's Intelligent IS with Optical Image Stabilization allowing the camcorders to automatically switch between stabilization modes for optimal image quality while recording. All three models feature MP4 file format recording while both the VIXIA HF R32 and VIXIA HF R30 include Canon's Relay Recording, HD-to-SD Downconversion and Wi-Fi uploading capabilities. The VIXIA HF R32 and VIXIA HF R30 models incorporate 32GB and 8GB of internal flash memory, respectively, and the VIXIA HF R300 records directly to a SDXC-compatible memory card slot. The VIXIA HF R32, VIXIA HF R30 and VIXIA HF R300 Flash Memory camcorders are expected to be available in March for an estimated retail price of $549.99, $449.99 and $349.99, respectively.

New Optional Camcorder Accessories

The new Canon WP-V4 Waterproof Case helps protect any of the 2012 VIXIA HF M-series camcorders in depths of water up to 130 feet, allowing users to capture exciting HD footage even underwater. This compact and lightweight housing seals the camcorder, allowing easy on-camera operation and control for all water sports activities such as scuba diving and whitewater rafting. The Canon WP-V4 Waterproof Case is expected to be available in March for an estimated retail price of $599.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With more than $45 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks fourth overall in patent holdings in the U.S. in 2010†, and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2011. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.

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Availability, prices, and specifications of all products are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.

i Users can transmit wirelessly MP4, AVCHD and MPEG2 files to Facebook and YouTube via an iPad or iPhone on a wireless network. When connected to a wireless network such as one in a home or internet hotspot, users can upload AVCHD and MPEG2 files to Facebook and YouTube via a personal computer, or MP4 files via Wi-Fi connection directly to Facebook, YouTube, Canon Image Gateway, Twitter or via email. Wi-Fi connectivity is available on the Canon VIXIA HF M52, VIXIA HF M50, VIXIA HF R32 and VIXIA HF R30 camcorders.

ii At 1/30 second in slow shutter mode

iii Optional UA-100 USB adapter sold separately. The function is available on the Canon VIXIA HF M52, VIXIA HF M50, VIXIA HF R32 and VIXIA HF R30 devices.

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As a Think Tank of BMW Group the design consultancy DesignworksUSA works for many industries with only one aim: To transfer design know how between cultures, markets and industries in order to come up with the most innovative, forward thinking and consumer oriented design solutions. In 2009 Thermaltake, the leader and innovator of pro-gaming computer chassis, for the first time partnered with the wholly owned BMW subsidiary. The studio had been tasked with the design concept of the Level 10 high end gaming tower. The result was a chassis which triggered off a lot of praise from the IT and pro-gaming world and many awards for its sheer revolutionary approach to computer housing. Now the collaboration continues with the expansion of the Level 10 experience to a range of gaming peripherals for Thermaltake´s e-sports division.

For the upcoming range of Level 10 accessory products DesignworksUSA challenged Thermaltake with most progressive design concepts. They aim at extending the Level 10 experience of the chassis to products that gamers directly interact with. The first product to be launched out of the new series of gaming peripherals is the Level 10 M Mouse. It will give testimony to the delicate thinking of the designers when applying the Level 10 design language to additional products. For the designers this task meant to extend the Level 10 gaming experience to all the gamers' senses. Facing the challenge of translating the design language of the expressive geometrical Level 10 chassis onto products which by nature require ergonomic design solutions the design team came up with an array of innovative solutions to provide pro-gamers with products that speak the Level 10 design language but still provide them with the most pleasant and comfortable equipment for heavy use.

About BMW Group DesignworksUSA
BMW Group DesignworksUSA is a global design consultancy and subsidiary of the BMW Group. The company, which was acquired by the BMW Group in 1995, today operates globally from its locations in Europe, America and Asia transferring knowledge from their work for the automotive area to clients from the most diverse industries and vice versa. Many of the world's great brands turn to DesignworksUSA for its service in the field of product design, research, development, design strategy, sustainability consulting, brand communications, 3D modeling, and color, materials, and finish. In 2010, Fast Company magazine ranked DesignworksUSA as the world's '#1 Most Innovative Company in Design' and among the 'Most Innovative Companies for 2010.' www.designworksusa.com

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As one of the most prestigious awards in its field, the 2011 Breakthrough Products of the Year Award recognizes unique products introduced between October 2010 and September 2011 that have made a significant contribution to the process industries.

Last year, L.J. Star developed the USL08 LF-EX in response to feedback from customers who desired a more reliable fiber optic sightglass light that delivered higher quality output than competing products on the market. The luminaire is ideal for mounting on sightglasses where there is limited space or where vibrations can shorten bulb life. It is UL 1598 and 844 listed to Class I, Division 1 and 2.

The USL08 LF-EX focuses intense light through a fiber optic bundle that illuminates the interior of the vessel. The compact design of the luminaire's light guide enables light to be projected through a small area of the sightglass, benefitting customers in two key ways: It saves money by eliminating the need for a second sightglass for viewing, and it saves space because it takes up very little room on the vessel.

The USL08 LF-EX sightglass light produces over 30% more light than competing products. Because the bulb lasts over 6,000 hours, which is two to three times longer than other fiber optic luminaires, and requires only 39 W of power, it provides a highly cost-effective lighting solution over its long operational life.
To learn more about L.J. Star's sightglass products and technologies, visit: [url]http://www.ljstar.com/pubs/44.htm[/url].
 
About L.J. Star
L.J. Star Incorporated provides an extensive line of process observation equipment -- sightglasses, lights, sanitary fittings, and level gage instrumentation. Product lines include Metaglas® Safety Sight Windows, Lumiglas® Explosion Proof Lights and Cameras, Visual Flow Indicators, Sight Ports, Sanitary Clamps, Magnetic Level Gages and Gage Glass.  Metaglas is the #1 selling fused sightglass, proven in thousands of installations around the world. Unlike some other sightglasses, it meets stringent DIN 7079 and DIN 7080 quality standards, and it is approved for USP Type I use. For additional information, or to request third-party documentation of standards compliance and product performance claims, contact L.J. Star Incorporated, P.O. Box 1116, Twinsburg, OH 44087. Phone: 330-405-3040. Fax: 330-405-3070. Email: view@ljstar.com. Website: www.ljstar.com.

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