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Axiomtek’s NVIDIA® Jetson™ Xavier™ NX Edge AI System with Allxon Device Management Solutions to Simplify Large-Scale AIoT Deployments

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Axiomtek – a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted in the research, development and manufacture of series of innovative and reliable industrial computer products of high efficiency – is pleased to announce the AIE100-903-FL-NX, its ultra-compact and state-of-the-art edge AI system. The high-performance AIE100-903-FL-NX is powered by the NVIDIA® Jetson™ Xavier™ NX module which has a powerful 6-core NVIDIA® Carmel ARM® v8.2 64-bit processor and 384-core NVIDIA® Volta™ GPU architecture with 48 Tensor cores; in addition, it integrates Allxon Device Management Solutions (Allxon DMS) to provide a cost-effective and simplified device management solution with comprehensive remote management capabilities. The AIE100-903-FL-NX is ideal for smart city, smart manufacturing, smart retail, and other intelligent edge AI applications.

“The AIE100-903-FL-NX is a waterproof, fanless NVIDIA-based AI edge inference system designed for AI computing and deep learning applications, such as behavior analytics, face recognition and vehicle analysis. Due to its rugged design, the ultra-compact edge computing device can operate in harsh environments with a wide range of temperatures from -30°C to +50°C and can withstand vibration up to 3 Grms. In addition, it offers an optional waterproof IP42-rated cover kit for enhanced protection in semi-outdoor environments,” said Annie Fu, the product manager of Product PM Division at Axiomtek. “Besides the outstanding hardware solutions, the AI-powered AIE100-903-FL-NX is integrated with cloud-based Allxon DMS to provide remote management for convenient real-time control on devices. Allxon DMS offers rapid deployment and integration on multiple operating systems, reduces system downtime and maintenance costs, and further provides a wide breadth of centralized cloud device management. This industrial edge AI system is the best choice to simplify the large-scale deployment of AIoT platforms.”

The AIE100-903-FL-NX offers support for NVIDIA® JetPack 4.4 for ease of development in AI computing and deep learning applications. It has abundant I/O connectivity, including one USB 3.1 Gen2 port, one USB 2.0 port, one Micro USB port, one GbE LAN port, one GbE PoE port and one HDMI 2.0 port supporting 4K2K. It also has one recovery switch, one reset button, one power button, one 12V DC power input and two SMA-type antenna openings. Users can use the recovery switch and Micro USB to easily flash the image without opening the chassis. The AIE100-903-FL-NX has a 16GB eMMC onboard and is equipped with one M.2 Key M 2280 SSD slot with PCIe x4 NVMe and one Micro SD slot for real-time massive workload processing at the edge. Furthermore, the AIE100-903-FL-NX has one full-size PCIe Mini Card slot supporting USB and PCIe signal and one SIM slot for 3G/4G, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.

Advanced Features:

  • NVIDIA® Jetson™ Xavier™ NX with Volta™ GPU architecture with 384 NVIDIA CUDA® cores
  • High AI computing performance for GPU-accelerated processing
  • Ideal for edge AI smart city applications
  • Supports one 15W GbE PoE for a camera
  • Wide operating temperature settings ranging from -30°C to +50°C
  • Supports NVIDIA® JetPack 4.4
  • Supports Allxon Device Management Solutions (Allxon DMS)

Axiomtek’s AI-powered AIE100-903-FL-NX is now available for purchase. For more product information or customization services, please visit our global website at www.axiomtek.com or contact one of our sales representatives at info@axiomtek.com.tw.

Sign up and Enjoy 31% OFF for Bomaker Polaris 4K UST Laser TV

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Bomaker, a leading manufacturer of projection and audio products, announced the launch of a brand new 4K ultra short throw laser TV-Polaris 4K on indiegogo today.

Bomaker Polaris 4K Laser TV is an ultra-short throw laser projector that produces 4K native resolution, using full color laser technology that delivers stunning imagery and an immersive viewing experience. The experience is heightened by highlighted by 2500 ANSI lumens of brightness, 2000:1 contrast ratio, BT.2020 wide color gamut and HDR 10 support. Every scene springs to life with fine detail, realistic colors, and deep blacks.

The Tri-Color laser technology allows Polaris to blend different proportions of red, green and blue light from 3 individually calibrated light sources. This covers 107% BT.2020 and is able to express vivid pictures with precise color accuracy and incredible contrast. The result is significantly more impressive than conventional projectors that make use of DLP, laser and dual laser technology.

It is worth mentioning that this kind of laser projector works by reflecting the light indirectly off a flat surface, rather than beaming the light directly into your eyes like a normal TV. This means it’s far less straining on the eyes during prolonged viewing.

Polaris 4K has the ability to sense the distance of objects, and built-in sensors automatically reduce the brightness when it detects people are very near.

With an incredible 8.3 million pixels (3840 x 2160), and equipped with a high-end Ricoh lens, the Polaris 4K laser TV delivers a crisper picture, more realistic colors, and greater details using four times more pixels than standard HD. You’ll wonder how you watched movies before the Polaris.

Bomaker’s whisper-quiet fan emits only 28db during show time, meaning atmospheric quiet scenes retain their eerie silence without distraction. You’ll forget that the projector is even in the room due to the advanced air discharge system.

Polaris 4K laser TV runs at just 185W, the lowest power consumption among comparable products and around 45% lower than conventional projectors. When you consider that over 1 million projectors are manufactured and sold every year, this technology has the potential to save huge amounts of energy.

Now this stunning 4K UHD ultra short throw Laser TV is available now on Indiegogo with $1999 (31% off the $2899 MSRP) for first 50 backers.

New Rohde & Schwarz System Amplifier Targets Microwave Device Manufacturers

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As the market for mobile radio, IoT, satellite and radar applications grows, Rohde & Schwarz has introduced a new approach to the system amplifier challenges. With unprecedented output power, bandwidth and market-leading noise performance, the compact R&S®SAM100 offers users a unique proposition.

Rohde & Schwarz, a global leader in microwave test & measurement systems, has announced the introduction of a new system amplifier. Designated R&S®SAM100, the microwave amplifier sets new standards in ease of operation, robust design and super-compact footprint within the 2 – 20 GHz range with up to 20W output power.

SAM100 targets manufacturers of passive and active microwave components and microwave devices for mobile radio (UMTS, LTE, 4G & 5 G), IoT (WLAN, Bluetooth), satellite and radar applications. Rohde & Schwarz has focused on the professional requirements of R&D engineers using system amplifiers for design validation testing (DVT), system integrators and test engineers using system amplifiers for setting up automatic test systems for product validation tests (PVT) as well as for production validation of RF products. Another target group is EMC test lab engineers with a need to test up to 18 GHz.

“SAM100 represents a new approach to the system amplifier challenge,“ said Wolfram Titze, Director of Product Management and Sales Support, Amplifier Systems at Rohde & Schwarz. “It offers a unique approach with its combination of output power, high bandwidth and low noise. Especially when used as compact desktop version with external power supply, SAM100 allows users to bring the RF-power where it is needed. “

The product of extensive research & development within Rohde & Schwarz, SAM100 represents an ultra-broadband amplifier for a variety of test setups and system configurations in the 2 – 20 GHz range. Featuring high gain with low noise at superior linearity makes the unit highly suited to AM, FM, PM, and OFDM applications.

“We have seeded beta test units with several of our key customers and the SAM100 is earning rave reviews – with increased demand for mobile radio and IoT devices, this new amplifier is proving to be a big asset in bringing new products to market faster,“

added Wolfram Titze.

Pixelblaze is an ESP32 based Programmable LED Controller with High Computing Power and Web-based Live Editor

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Pixelblaze V3 from Hencke Technologies is the newly introduced Wi-Fi-enabled, live-codable LED controller with a web-based development environment. This is the latest iteration of Pixelblaze with added features that allow users to quickly write new LED patterns with its web-based live editor and expression engine.

Pixelblaze V3, one user-friendly controller and pattern development engine, is designed to make it simpler to write LED patterns and give users an intuitive feel for how code and math impact those patterns. It comes with various patterns and is useable with over 100 community-created patterns.

The new form factor option and the added power of the ESP32 processor are what makes the new version of Pixelblaze stand apart from the crowd.  When compared to ones already up on the market shelves,

Pixelblaze V3 new Pico form-factor is the smallest LED controller and measures 11 mm x 33.3 mm. The compact size, power as large as ESP32, adds to the features of the V3. Besides, it also incorporates several usability enhancements like faster Wi-Fi, easier setup, and improved documentation on new patterns that all together pave the way for more advanced patterns and features. Both the Standard and Pico form factors of Pixelblaze V3 support the same ESP32 processor and pattern rendering capabilities and have the same LED driving capabilities.

The Pico design of V3 supports the same processor and pattern rendering capabilities. Other than this, it has the same LED driving capabilities, but it doesn’t have analog and touch sensor input pins and the eight-pin expansion header. However, it features six programming pads that carry GND, EN, 3.3v, RX0, TX0, and IO0 for factory programming and can be hacked to support the sensor expansion board.

With Pixelblaze V3, all users have to do is simply write a generative map in Javascript or use real-world coordinates in any unit. Besides, adding UI to enable sliders or color pickers to a pattern is also an easy task.

Features and Technical Specification of Pixelblaze

  • Processor: ESP32 dual-core, 240 MHz
  • Pattern storage (1.4 MB): 100 patterns with previews, preloaded with dozens of patterns and annotated examples
  • Available memory per pattern: 256 global variables, 256 stack variables (recursive functions supported), and 10,240 arrays/elements – plenty of room for complex patterns
  • LED compatibility: APA102, SK9822, DotStar, WS2811, WS2812 (up to 2,500 LEDs), WS2813, WS2815, NeoPixel, and WS2801 actively driven at 5 V with 100 Ω resistors for long-distance signal wiring; also works with 12 V LEDs with a separate power supply
  • Direct connection: output can be connected directly to LEDs, with support for any RGB color order and RGBW/GRBW
  • Adjustable refresh rate: up to 5,000 APA102/WS2801 LEDs can be driven from 250 kHz to 20 MHz
  • User button: press to change LED patterns or enter Wi-Fi setup mode (additional external button can be connected via solder pads on the underside of the board)
  • Status LED: indicates a connection, setup, and power states.
  • Current draw: 72-145 mA in client mode, 150-172 mA in AP mode

The Pixelblaze Standard and Pico boards, along with the complete kits, are now available on Crowd Supply.

Infineon presents tailored sensor solutions for smart buildings and life in the future

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At the virtual electronica starting 10 November 2020, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) will present the company’s sensor portfolio with a focus on smart buildings and consumer life in the future. Products and application examples will be digitally presented and explained in detail, including presentations, e-learnings, infographics, videos, 360° views and useful downloads. After the live program ends on 12 November, all information on the sensor highlights will be available on demand.

Measure what matters – Fighting COVID-19 with reliable CO 2 detection

Due to the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the observation of indoor air quality has become more important. CO 2 is a key parameter for indoor air quality that correlates directly with the aerosols through which the virus is transmitted. Smart ventilation and warning systems equipped with the XENSIV™ PAS CO2 sensor from Infineon can help reduce the risk of an infection due to indoor airborne transmission. They warn of poor air quality or provide the necessary fresh air supply. But even regardless of the pandemic, the measurement of the sensor will improve the awareness for indoor air quality and thus increase well-being and productivity – whether in the office, at school or at home.

Based on photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS), the XENSIV PAS CO2 measures the CO 2 content in the room air extremely precisely. It uses a highly sensitive acoustic detector, designed especially for low frequencies. The PAS principle enables a significant reduction in size by up to 75 percent space compared to conventional CO 2 sensors. The directly emitted ppm values and the optimized design allow easy and fast integration, which is ideal for high-volume production applications.

Evaluation boards for the XENSIV PAS CO2 sensor are now available for main customers. They will be orderable via distributors starting in the first half of 2021. The XENSIV PAS CO2 sensor itself will be available via distributors by mid 2021. Evaluation boards (evaluation kit, Arduino-Shield2Go, Adafruit-Wingboard/Featherboard) as well as drivers and documentation including application notes are provided for comprehensive design-in support.

60 GHz radar sensor for precise motion detection

To control the various elements of a smart building optimally, such as ventilation, lighting systems, screens, automatic doors, smart home devices, or security systems including cameras, the devices must be able to detect motions in the surroundings accurately. For this, Infineon has developed a highly integrated autonomous 60 GHz radar sensor solution enhancing system control by sensitive motion detection.

The radar demo board with the XENSIV BGT60LTR11AIP from Infineon is a fully integrated microwave motion sensor with built-in antennas. The all-in-one solution comes in a size and cost-efficient package and does require neither RF expertise nor external signal processing when implemented. Therefore, it simplifies the design-in and shortens the time to market. The BGT60LTR11AIP offers numerous advantages over classic PIR-based motion sensors such as higher sensitivity, which enables to detect smallest movements and proximity direction. Radar also allows detection through non-metallic materials, allowing for design flexibility for the end product.

The radar demo kit BGT60LTR11AIP can be ordered now, the single chip will be available in spring 2021.

Predictive maintenance in cooperation with Klika Tech and Amazon Web Services

Sensor systems also play an important role in monitoring the condition of equipment in smart buildings to enable predictive maintenance. Mounted inside or outside the respective devices, they collect data on a variety of different parameters that reflect the operating status of the devices. Examples are airflow monitoring with barometric air pressure sensors in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) devices, current measurement in motor drives with current sensors or the detection of sound anomalies and vibration measurements with MEMS microphones.

This allows deviations from the defined, optimal condition to be detected early and in real time and maintenance to be triggered in time. Thus, unforeseen failures, which can lead to high costs, lower productivity, equipment downtime or even health problems for employees and customers, can be prevented.

With this in mind, Infineon has built a demonstrator for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance of HVAC systems. The demonstrator was developed in cooperation with Klika Tech and uses Amazon Web Services (AWS). It demonstrates the immense potential of sensors for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance of smart buildings.

In order to enable situation-dependent functions, these smart HVAC units also use the above-mentioned CO 2 and radar sensors, which create more contextual awareness. This can significantly improve energy efficiency by eliminating the need for unnecessary continuous operation.

Further information is available at www.infineon.com/CO2, www.infineon.com/60GHz, www.infineon.com/predictivemaintenance.

To register for Infineon’s virtual electronica 2020 please click here.

Economical SVA1075X 7.5GHz Spectrum / Vector Network Analyzer

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The SVA1075X is an economical tool for measuring signal distortion, modulation, spectrum purity, frequency stability, and crosstalk distortion signal parameters, for locating cable fault, and characterizing antenna networks and filters.  

Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the Siglent SVA1075X Spectrum / Vector Network Analyzer – a powerful tool with reliable automatic measurements for measuring the performance of RF circuits and networks such as amplifiers, filters, attenuators, cables, and antennas. With a wide frequency range from 9kHz to 7.5GHz, the SVA1015X analyzer delivers reliable automatic measurements with its built-in tracking generator and multiple modes of operation.  It can operate as a vector network analyzer, a frequency domain reflectometer for distance-to-fault location, and a modulation analyzer.  User-friendly operation is enhanced by the choice of its 10.1” (1024×600) multi-touch screen, mouse, or keyboard input.  Remote control is also possible via a web browser or a local PC (SCPI / Labview / IVI , based on USB-TMC / VXI-11 / Socket / Telnet).

The phase behavior of networks can be very important, especially in digital transmission systems. With its built-in preamplifier, the SVA1075X Vector Network Analyzer measures the signal magnitude and phase to quantify reflection coefficients or return loss.  Knowledge of the phase of the reflection coefficient is particularly important for matching systems like antennas in maximizing power transfer.  S-parameters are determined by measuring the magnitude and phase of the incident, reflected, and transmitted signals with the output terminated with a load that is equal to the characteristic impedance of the test system.  This technique can be used to measure the rise time of amplifiers, filters, and other networks.

Additional broadcast measurement functions are available, such as Channel Power (CHP), Occupied Bandwidth (OBW), Carrier-to-Noise Ratio (CNR), Harmonics, Third Order Intercept (TOI) and Spectrogram.  The optional Vector Signal Analysis offers detailed modulation analysis. Signal distortion and interference can easily be visualized within a constellation diagram. Phase or magnitude errors, as well as the error vector magnitude (EVM), can be determined for PSK, MSK or QAM modulated signals. These options together enable the analyzers to become powerful transceiver debugging tools. For electromagnetic pre-compliance testing, an EMI filter (200Hz, 9kHz, 120kHz and 1MHz) and quasi-peak detector package can simplify EMC pre-compliance measurements.  To address the needs of antenna installations, the optional Distance-to-Fault measurement function enables the user to detect defects on cables or improper connections.

Applications include broadcast monitoring/evaluation, site surveys, S parameter measurement, cable/ antenna testing, analog/digital modulation analysis, EMI pre-compliance test, R&D, education, production, etc. Made by Siglent Technologies, a leading high quality test equipment manufacturer, with a growing worldwide reputation, the SVA1075X is available now from Saelig.

Tiny USB C LiPo Charger

Posted on by Micael Coutinho

We have seen a lot of USB Type-C over the years. First, it started showing up on our computers, and its usefulness started to show up. Right now, even our phones are choosing it over the old Micro USB. But what about our devices? Well, they have also seen some changes in ports, to a point where even the new Arduino and ST boards are starting to launch with one, such as the Arduino Potenta H7. The USB Type-C is here, but there is still a lot to be done for the overlooked devices that we use on a daily basis, either in our projects or in the electronics lab. A great example is a LiPo charger. There are many Micro USB options, but what about USB Type-C? Well, now there is!

Looking at this issue, the makers over at Beast Devices decided to do something. A new LiPo battery charger with USB Type-C capabilities and they did so in great style, as they turned it into the smallest and most simplistic as they could, and it is amazing. By looking at it, you can appreciate its small size (which is 13.5 mm x 16 mm), where the front is dominated by the USB Type-C connector (a high-quality one from the company Amphenol) and two status LED’s (red – charging and green – charged), along with mounting cutouts designed for M2.5 and M3 screw sizes. On the back, there is a lot more going on: in the middle, there is the MCP73831T-2ATI/MC, a battery charger IC in the small DFN package, capable of delivering 500 mA charging current, surrounded by the necessary passive components and the two connectors for your battery. Overall, you can see that this PCB cannot fit anything else, and their efforts to make such a small board should be recognized!

There is a lot going on the back of this device
There is a lot going on the back of this device

Regarding where you can find this, the answer is simple: the USB Type-C charger is available on Tindie for $14.90. Now, you might be thinking that it is a salty price for a LiPo battery charger, and you might be right, the components are not very expensive, but that would be undermining their effort to make something so small, and that should be recognized. There are cheaper options, but usually, they come at small charging currents and definitely at a size ten times bigger! One example is the SparkFun LiPo Charger Plus, coming at around $9.95, offering also a battery connector, for a bigger size. The bottom line is, if you are not willing to compromise on size, you should definitely get the one from Beast Devices. If not, then you have cheaper options.

PartFinder component inventory manager Helps You Organize Your Inventories

Posted on by Tope Oluyemi

PartKeepr is one of the best known part invertory systems, and made it open source for anyone else to use. PartKeepr was developed with usability as its first priority. You can sort and filter by virtually any field, drag and drop parts into any category, hide and show additional fields as required and customize the layout of PartKeepr as you require.

CSV and Excel export as well as CSV import helps you to interface with external systems. Barcode Scanner support allows you to retrieve part data without touching the keyboard but daily backups take very long due to the thousands of folders and files the software creates. The installation files have over 113,000 folders.

So Brian Dorey decided to build his own Part inventory management system called Part Finder.

The development of the Part finder has reduced the timing of daily backups among other advantages. Part Finder is the most advanced fitment search app for BigCommerce stores. It helps your customers find what they’re looking for, then uses those search results to analyze & grow your business. The following are other benefits of Part Finder:

  • Helps customers find products faster & more accurately
  • Increase conversion & customer confidence
  • Reduces support staffing & product returns
  • Improves marketing efforts
  • Analyzes trends for inventory prediction

The Part Finder is an ASP.Net C# project and use SQL Server Express (or full) for the database and can also be run on a Windows desktop / laptop running Windows 10 Pro with the installation of the IIS services and SQL Server Express.

Now let’s take you through the installation process :

Installation

  • To install and setup PartFinder, download the files from Github https://github.com/briandorey/PartFinder and extract to a folder.
  • In SQL Manager, create a new database called PartFinder and run database.sql in partfinder/setup to create the database tables, views and add default data for footprints and part categories.
  • Create a new user for the database and give the following permissions: Connect, Select, Update, Delete, Execute.
  • Edit the web.config file in the PartFinder root and update the connection string MainConn with the username and password for your database.
  • In Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager, create a new website and set the folder path to the location you extracted the files.

If you are running this application on a public-facing connection or server, you need to create a login using an email address and password.

To add the first user, go to the /setup folder in your web browser and create your first user account to sign into Part Finder.

Delete the setup folder once the setup is completed.

The system can be used on an intranet or local machine without the login requirement by commenting out the following section in the web.config file:

<authentication mode="Forms">
<forms name=".ASPXAUTH" loginUrl="/login.aspx" path="/" timeout="30" defaultUrl="/default.aspx" />
</authentication> <authorization>
<deny users ="?" /> <allow users = "*" />
</authorization>

Images and File Manager Permissions :

The admin section contains a file manager that allows you to create directories/folders and add files within the “/docs” folder in the website root. This will need to add read/write permissions for the IIS/User account on your server/computer for this folder. The Dashboard gives you an overview of the system with totals for Parts, Manufacturers, Attachments, and Storage Locations. It also lists any parts which have less than your low stock level available. The Parts section is where you manage all your components/parts with a tree-view or list view to find your parts and a parts details page with your item’s main details, attachments, suppliers, and parameters. You can also duplicate a part if you are adding similar new items.

In the Storage section, you can add and edit your storage locations before adding new parts for each location. You can add storage locations one at a time or use the Storage Location Grid page to bulk add locations such as storage drawers etc. These can be edited in the admin section (cog icon). In the Manufacturers section, you can add and edit component manufacturers before adding new parts. These can be edited in the admin section (cog icon). In the Footprints section, you can add and edit your component footprints before adding new parts. These can be edited in the admin section (cog icon). The file manager allows you to view the /docs folder on your PartFinder website. You can add upload new files and create folders, view, and delete files.

Please note if you delete a folder or file which is linked to an existing part, it will not remove the database record for the file. The admin section has Add, Edit, and List pages for Users, Categories, Footprint Categories, Footprints, Storage Locations, Manufacturers, and the file manager.

You can visit Brian Dorey’s website for more information

Station P1 and M1 are Passively Cooled Mini PCs that run Media or Desktop Android OS

Posted on by Emmanuel Odunlade

T-Chip has recently introduced two fanless mini-PCs – Station P1 and M1 – that are similar in some sense and powered by Rockchip RK3399 hexa-core and RK3328 quad-core processors respectively.

The Station P1 and M1 are affordable and compact mini PCs designed for ease and convenience of users. They are about the size of a credit card, so they are small and portable enough to be carried everywhere around in the pocket. They also have a good airflow design that allows for effective heat dissipation as well as support for various operating systems, multiple bootup ways, powerful hardware decoding, and a variety of expansion interfaces for more possibilities.

The two mini PCs can run the company’s Station OS in both desktop and media modes, as well as Android 7.1.2 and Ubuntu 18.04, enabling users to operate multiple systems freely.

Key Features and Specifications of Station P1:

  • Rockchip RK3399 hexa-core processor with two Cortex A72 cores @ up to 1.8 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores
  • Mali-T860 MP4 GPU that supports up to 4K H.265 10-bit 60fps video decoding
  • 4GB LPDDR4 dual-channel 64-bit RAM
  • 32GB eMMC flash (with optional 16GB/64GB/128GB)
  • 16MB SPI flash
  • 1x MicroSD card slot
  • HDMI 2.0a up to 4Kp60
  • DisplayPort 1.2 up to 4Kp60 (via USB Type-C port)
  • Dual display support up to 4K + 2K
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • Digital audio via HDMI
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n WiFi 4
  • Bluetooth 4.2 (BLE)
  • 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 and 1x USB 3.0 Type-C OTG ports
  • IR receiver
  • 12V/2A power supply via 5.5/2.1mm power jack
  • Dimensions – 124.4 mm x 79 mm x 31.6 mm

Key Features and Specifications of Station M1:

  • Rockchip RK3328 quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz
  • ARM Mali-450 MP2 GPU that supports 4K UHD VPU for H.265, H.264, VP9 video decoding.
  • 2 GB or 4 GB of DDR3 RAM
  • eMMC 5.1 flash (8GB to 128GB)
  • 1x MicroSD card slot
  • 1x HDMI 2.0a up to 4Kp60, HDCP 1.4/2.2
  • 1x 3.5mm AV port with CVBS + stereo audio output
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet
  • 2.4GHz 802.11a/b/g/n WiFI 4
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • 1x USB 2.0 host port
  • 1x USB 3.0 port
  • 1x micro USB Type-C OTG port
  • Recovery button, Power key and IR receiver
  • 5V power supply via USB Type-C port
  • Dimensions: 93.8 mm x 65 mm x 15.8 mm

P1 sells for $120 while M1 goes for $75. Both are shipped with power supply, remote control, and USB & HDMI cables, but the M1 adds an external antenna.

The company also offers a basic pack of the Station P1 mini PC that adds a 15.6-inch Type-C display for $289 (4GB RAM / 32GB storage) or $339 (4GB RAM / 128GB storage).

MIT Researchers develop a $10 Wearable Patch to help people suffering from ALS communicate better

Posted on by Emmanuel Odunlade

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a chronic disease that affects the nervous system and causes a decline in muscle control. Symptoms of ALS may be minor in the early stages of the disease but get dramatically worse with time as people with ALS find it more and more difficult to control the muscles necessary to speak or move limbs. It gets so bad that they lose their power to communicate with others around them.

That is why a team of researchers from MIT who hope that their new device would help patients to communicate in a more natural way without having to deal with much weight, has taken it upon themselves to develop a wearable patch equipped with sensors to help people suffering from ALS communicate better.

The patch is attached to a patient’s face and used to capture even the smallest facial movements such as a twitch or a smile. The device consists of four piezoelectric sensors made of aluminum nitride which are able to detect mechanical deformation of the skin and converted into an electric voltage that can be easily measured. So, with small movements that are measured and interpreted by the device, patients can communicate a number of sentiments, like “I’ hungry”, “I love you”, etc.

The wearable sensor is comfortable on the skin and can be worn for extended periods of time.

“You can camouflage it with makeup to match your skin tone and nobody would think that you have something on your skin”,

says Canan Dagdeviren, MIT’s LG Electronics Career Development Assistant Professor of Media Arts and Sciences.

The team was able to create a machine learning model that could differentiate between three unique expressions: a smile, an open mouth, and pursed lips.  They used the algorithm to test the device on two patients and achieved about 75 percent accuracy in distinguishing between these different movements. So they have gone ahead filed for a patent on this technology and they now plan to test it with additional patients.

Apart from helping patients communicate, the device according to the researchers, could also be used to track the progression of a patient’s disease or know the extent to which the treatments they are receiving are effective.

“Instead of just relying on the patients to report that they feel better or they feel stronger, this device could give a quantitative measure to track the effectiveness,” they said.

This patch would be very affordable, costing only about $10, so it will become much more accessible than other technologies designed for similar purposes.

More details may be found here.

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