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Seraku demos Smart Washstand with Android in the Mirror

By DigInfo TV - [15/5/2012 - 05:43] - 0 - Household

At the Smartphone & Mobile Expo, Seraku unveiled a washstand with Android in the mirror. “This is a smart washstand. It has Android embedded in the mirror. Because mirrors get soiled if they’re touched, this smart washs[...]

Seraku demos Smart Washstand with Android in the Mirror

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Instantly Obliterating Data on Magnetic Media thanks to the Data Killer series

By DigInfo TV - [14/5/2012 - 08:38] - 0 - Security

At the Information Security Expo, Platform of Japan presented Data Killer, a device that can erase data instantly. Data on a hard disk is recorded using magnetic alignments. Data Killer obliterates data instantly, by using a strong mag[...]

Instantly Obliterating Data on Magnetic Media thanks to the Data Killer series

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Konica Minolta Healthcare demonstrates World’s Lightest Weight Wireless Digital Radiography System : AeroDR

By DigInfo TV - [6/5/2012 - 08:53] - 0 - Healthcare

The “AeroDR” wireless cassette type digital radiography system sold by Konica Minolta weighs just 2.9kg including the internal battery and is the world’s lightest x-ray system. “The AeroDR is equipped with an in[...]

Konica Minolta Healthcare demonstrates World’s Lightest Weight Wireless Digital Radiography System : AeroDR

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The University of Tokyo reveals next generation cargo ship concept with 50m high sails uses 30% less fuel

By DigInfo TV - [24/4/2012 - 08:45] - 4 - Environment Science

The aim of the Wind Challenger Project is to substantially reduce fuel consumption by large merchant vessels. Under development by a group including members from the University of Tokyo, the idea is to utilize giant retractable sails, [...]

The University of Tokyo reveals next generation cargo ship concept with 50m high sails uses 30% less fuel

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Hoshina announced Lead-free air-conditioned protective suit for Radiology Department staff

By DigInfo TV - [23/4/2012 - 08:56] - 0 - Healthcare

The Windpia 2, developed by Hoshina, is an air-conditioned lead-free protective suit for radiology department employees who spend the majority of their time around x-ray equipment. “This is a protector used in medical settings in[...]

Hoshina announced Lead-free air-conditioned protective suit for Radiology Department staff

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Grappa : Dual-purpose shopping bag and emergency helmet

By DigInfo TV - [22/4/2012 - 09:52] - 1 - Offbeat

Grappa is a reusable eco-friendly shopping bag which also doubles a as a helmet in case of a natural disaster such as an earthquake. “Unlike usual disaster reduction products, the concept behind this is that you can carry it with[...]

Grappa : Dual-purpose shopping bag and emergency helmet

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Daikin Industries demos Water resistant coating for mobile phone circuit boards

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/4/2012 - 04:48] - 1 - Science

Daikin Industries is developing a coating, mainly for use on the circuit boards of mobile phones, that’s resistant to water and moisture, environmentally friendly, and dries as a thin film. This coating enables circuit boards to [...]

Daikin Industries demos Water resistant coating for mobile phone circuit boards

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Keio University demos Robotic rings for wearable robotic interaction

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/4/2012 - 07:24] - 0 - Robot

These robotic rings that imitate eye and mouth movements are being developed by a research group at Keio University. “When you wear this robot on your hand, it forms a medium for communication using the hand. So the robot serves [...]

Keio University demos Robotic rings for wearable robotic interaction

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Keio Univeristy demos Interactive plants that react and convey emotions

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [4/4/2012 - 09:45] - 0 - Science

A research group at Keio University are creating interactive plants, enabling them to display emotions and communicate with people. “The purpose of this system is to make living plants seem even more alive, and give them a greate[...]

Keio Univeristy demos Interactive plants that react and convey emotions

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NTT demonstrate Videoconferencing system that shows who’s talking to whom

By DigInfo TV - [3/4/2012 - 08:49] - 1 - Networking

MM-Space, being developed by a lab at NTT, is a system designed to make users of video conferencing systems involving several people feel as if they are talking to each other in the same room. This system records the faces and voices o[...]

NTT demonstrate Videoconferencing system that shows who’s talking to whom

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Keio U announces Interactive Poster That Loves Being Kissed

By DigInfo TV - [2/4/2012 - 08:41] - 0 - Displays

By sensing the distance between the user and the display, this photo of a person reacts when kissed. This system is currently under development by a research group at Keio University and they are also considering how to utilize this sy[...]

Keio U announces Interactive Poster That Loves Being Kissed

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Keio University demonstrates 3-Axis Analog Joystick For Touchscreen Devices

By DigInfo TV - [31/3/2012 - 10:44] - 0 - Science

This elastic device converts the camera of your smartphone into a fully functional 3-axis analog joystick. It is under development by a research group at Keio University. “The way this system works is very simple. There are small[...]

Keio University demonstrates 3-Axis Analog Joystick For Touchscreen Devices

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JVC demonstrates Touch-Based 3D Surveillance Camera System Interface

By DigInfo TV - [29/3/2012 - 09:23] - 0 - Camcorder

JVC Kenwood is developing an integrated surveillance camera system, which maps the locations of surveillance cameras in a 3D render of the building, so the user can intuitively overlook the entire area under surveillance. “Until [...]

JVC demonstrates Touch-Based 3D Surveillance Camera System Interface

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Nec & Tokyo Institute of Technology demonstrate a Tactile Display With Directional Force Feedback

By DigInfo TV - [26/3/2012 - 08:57] - 0 - Displays

This new touch panel concept imparts a directional tactile feedback force to the user, by moving the panel surface. Developed by a research group with members from NEC and the Tokyo Institute of Technology, the system uses wires to pul[...]

Nec & Tokyo Institute of Technology demonstrate a Tactile Display With Directional Force Feedback

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Yamaha introduced the Vocaloid Keyboard in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/3/2012 - 09:23] - 1 - Music Instruments

Yamaha has developed the Vocaloid Keyboard, which enables real-time performances of synthesized Vocaloid singing, by entering Japanese lyrics and pitch simultaneously. This keyboard is optimized for entering Japanese characters with on[...]

Yamaha introduced the Vocaloid Keyboard in Japan

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[Hands-On] Sony Authentication Power Outlet Recognizes Users and Devices

By DigInfo TV - [17/3/2012 - 10:50] - 0 - Household

Sony has developed the Authentication Power Outlet, which can supply power only to authenticated equipment. It uses the FeliCa contactless smart card technology, with a reader/writer capability built into the power outlet side, and a F[...]