Mitsubishi Electric is releasing 2 new models of its LCD TV “Real LaserVue” series in late May. Both feature a red/blue/green laser backlight for more vivid and higher quality images.
Bluetooth compliant devices can connect to the TVs wirelessly to play music. Both blu-ray disk drive and hard disk (1TB) are built-in. They are capable of recording full HD movies for max 12 hours and 3D content is viewable (3D glasses need to be purchased separately).
To increase viewing enjoyment, Mitsubishi Electric has the following “Raku Raku Assist (Easy Assist)” functions built into the new models: – “Oto Hakkiri (Clear Sound)” function that outputs clear sound even when sounds is turned down low – “Shaberu TV (Talking TV)” where the TV reads aloud letters showing on the screen – “Auto Turn” that controls the angle of the screen by remote control and so on.
LCD-50LSR4 (50 inch) Size: 113.2cm x 81.1cm x 36.3cm Weight: 27.8kg Screen aspect ratio: 16:9 Number of speakers: 10 speakers (4 side speaker, 2 center speakers, and 4 woofers)
LCD-39LSR4 (39 inch) Size: 88.9cm x 67.4cm x 36.3cm Weight: 22.1 kg Screen aspect ratio: 16:9 Number of speakers: 10 speakers (4 side speaker, 2 center speakers, and 4 woofers)
Elecom is releasing 5 cute iPad Mini shell cover designs, Each come with a touch pencil, 5 home button stickers and LCD protection film. Release date will be early May.
This light shell cover is made from stout polycarbonate to protect against scuffs, grime, and shocks. The included touch pencil has the same design as the cover.
Price: open price Compatible device: iPad mini (2012 released model) Including：shell cover, LCD protection film, touch pen, 5 home button stickers
Fujitsu Laboratories has developed a next generation user interface which can accurately detect the users finger and what it is touching, creating an interactive touchscreen-like system, using objects in the real word.
“We think paper and many other objects could be manipulated by touching them, as with a touchscreen. This system doesn’t use any special hardware; it consists of just a device like an ordinary webcam, plus a commercial projector. Its capabilities are achieved by image processing technology.”
Using this technology, information can be imported from a document as data, by selecting the necessary parts with your finger.
This technology measures the shape of real-world objects, and automatically adjusts the coordinate systems for the camera, projector, and real world. In this way, it can coordinate the display with touching, not only for flat surfaces like tables and paper, but also for the curved surfaces of objects such as books.
“Until now, gesturing has often been used to operate PCs and other devices. But with this interface, we’re not operating a PC, but touching actual objects directly, and combining them with ICT equipment.”
“The system is designed not to react when you make ordinary motions on a table. It can be operated when you point with one finger. What this means is, the system serves as an interface combining analog operations and digital devices.”
To detect touch accurately, the system needs to detect fingertip height accurately. In particular, with the low-resolution camera used here (320 x 180), if fingertip detection is off by a single pixel, the height changes by 1 cm. So, the system requires technology for recognizing fingertips with high precision.
“Using a low-res webcam gives a fuzzy picture, but the system calculates 3D positions with high precision, by compensating through image processing.”
This system also includes technology for controlling color and brightness, in line with the ambient light, and correcting for individual differences in hand color. In this way, it can identify fingertips consistently, with little influence from the environment or individual differences.
Also, in situations that don’t use touch, the system can be operated by gesturing. In this demo, when you move your fist, you can manipulate the viewpoint for 3D CAD data. So, there could be applications for this touch system by combining it with current gesture systems.
“For example, we think this system could be used to show detailed information at a travel agent’s counter, or when you need to fill in forms at City Hall.”
“We aim to develop a commercial version of this system by fiscal 2014. It’s still at the demonstration level, so it’s not been used in actual settings. Next, we’d like to get people to use it for actual tasks, see what issues arise, and evaluate usability. We want to reflect such feedback in this system.”
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Thanko released a camera mount that you can use to secure a video camera with 2 powerful suction cups on the hood, side or top of a vehicle. It allows you to make a unique video while you drive. It is designed to withstand a load of 130kg (150kg on a horizontal place) so you don’t need to worry about your valuable camera dropping off of your car.
You can use it anywhere suction cups can attach.
Price: 24,800 yen (including tax) Size: 350 x 130 x 195mm Weight: 1.8kg
Here is a drive through the streets of Tokyo to give a demonstration:
Price: 24,800 yen (including tax) Size: 350 x 130 x 195mm Weight: 1.8kg
On April 20, the new “Battroborg 4G” model will be added to the popular Battroborg series. 300,000 sets of Takara Tomy’s battle robot “Battroborg 20″ that were out in July, 2012 have been shipped for the half year since since the release date.
Battroborg is a 90mm tall warrior robot. A 2-handed control device comes with the robot. When you make a punching motion with the right control, the robot throws a punch with the right hand and when you make a punching motion with the left control, the robot throws a punch with the left hand. This time, 2 robots (“Upper Champ” with a red body and “Push Baron” with a blue body) will be released as part of the new “Battroborg 4G”. The unique thing about “Battroborg 4G” is that each robot has different interchangeable types of arms, legs, and fist parts so that you can customize them and throw different punches.
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Baysun released an external lithium-ion rechargeable battery “Power Station ARCA DX300″ (capacity: 300Wh) that allows you to use a laptop all day without charging.
When “ARCA DX300″ is fully charged, you can run your laptop for 8-12 hours straight. LED light on it tells you how much battery power is left. There are 2 output terminals, you can use it for 2 devices at the same time.
There are 3 models that have 3 different output voltage (12V, 16V, 19V), so it is possible to choose the one that fits your device. Connection cable must be bought separately.
“ARCA DX150″ (capacity: 150Wh) is also out, which allows a laptop to run for 4-5 hours.
Price: open price Battery capacity: 300Wh Type of battery: Lithium-ion battery Size: 370 × 248 × 37mm Weight: 3.3kg Recharge time: 10 hours
TowaElectronics Co.,LTD is releasing what it is calling the world’s smallest stationary CD player “NANOCOMPO NANO-CD1″ through its original brand “Olasonic” in late May. The CD player is 3 CD cases big (149×33×149mm).
You can place it either horizontally or verticlly. When you change the direction in which it is set, its LCD display can be shifted.
At the flick of a switch on the back, normal CD audio quality 44.1kHz can be changed to 88.2kHz or 96kHz and you can enjoy an improvement in sound quality.
Their new amp “NANO-UA1″ to be released in late April is also the same compact size.
Price: 63,000 yen (including tax) Color: Platinum white Playable media: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Hybrid SACD CD Audio format: CD-DA Digital output terminal: COAXIAL (RCA), OPTICAL (square) Size: 149 × 33 × 149mm Weight: 1,200g
Friday Denon announced in Japan the launch of two new AV Amp with the AVR-X2000 and AVR-X1000. Announced at 84,000 and 55,560 yen respectively both models comes with DLNA 1.5, WAV and FLAC Support in 24bit/192kHz, Audyssey MultEQ XT, Apple Lossless, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, USB, iPhone support and on Screen GUI.
AVR-X2000 Specs Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 7 channels (150 W per channel) The plenty of network capabilities and functions allow you to enrich your entertainment world including:
AirPlay
DLNA 1.5 certified
Windows 8 compatible
Internet Radio
Spotify and Last.fm Online service support(availability depends on country)
Support 4K video to enjoy 4 times higher resolution videos than current HD on larger displays and screens. (upscaling, pass through and GUI overlay) Pre-out for zone2 Horizontal colour-coded layout of speaker terminals for easy connection, and included label sheets for marking speakerwires and HDMI cables Improved Setup Assistant, providing easy-to-follow setup instructions with Graphical User Interface (Hybrid GUI, 9-languages) 7 (including 1 front) x HDMI inputs with 3D, CEC and ARC support, and 1 x HDMI output Optimised Bass redirection, for powerful bass performance in configurations without subwoofer Upgraded front panel design with two knobs (source, volume)
AVR-X1000 Specs Fully discrete, identical quality and power for all 5 channels (145 W per channel) The plenty of network capabilities and functions allow you to enrich your entertainment world including:
AirPlay
DLNA 1.5 certified
Windows 8 compatible
Internet Radio
Spotify and Last.fm Online service support(availability depends on country)
Horizontal colour-coded layout of speaker terminals for easy connection, and included label sheets for marking speakerwires and HDMI cables Improved Setup Assistant, providing easy-to-follow setup instructions with Graphical User Interface (Hybrid GUI, 9-languages) 5 (including 1 front) x HDMI inputs with 3D, CEC and ARC support, and 1 x HDMI output Optimised Bass redirection, for powerful bass performance in configurations without subwoofer Upgraded front panel design with two knobs (source, volume)
“Nohohon Hana” is now on sale from Takara Tomy Arts’ “Nohohon Zoku” series that has just turned 10 years old.
“Nohohon Hana” is a flower-looking toy that slowly swings when the light shines on it – powered by a solar panel. It is said that the flowers give a relaxing feeling to its owners.
As of 2012, “Nohohon Zoku” series was being sold in 30 countries.
In the past, Famous characters model like Disney characters, Hello Kitty, and Snoopy were sold. Now the latest model is a flower model in “Sweet mint blue” color.
The price is 1,890 yen. The attached pictures show various colors and models sold over the past 10 years.
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