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Consumer Electronics Daily News 4 7 Tuesday, January 8, 2019 karaoke music or subscribing to a serv- ice, Singsation took a different approach, making the smartphone or tablet the music source through free YouTube karaoke videos. Literally millions of lyrical tracks are available, and it keeps Singsation customers from having to buy any CDs or download and transfer videos into the machine. Recently, Voxx announced a strategic partnership with Speak Music and the Melody app, which allows your voice to simply ask for the track or artist as it procures and plays it automatically from YouTube. The Melody app knows your phone is con- nected to a Singsation system and trig- gers the most popular karaoke version of your request. Now singers of any age can Singsation Karaoke (Cont'd. from p. 1) just say what they want to sing next, and it will play – no typing, browsing or delays in the fun. Ian Geise, President of Singsation, explains, "The Melody Karaoke App by Speak Music coupled with Singsation's second to none feature set of design, voice FX, Sound FX and multiple light shows will make Singsation the choice for all that are looking for the best and most feature- rich karaoke machines. We wanted to make it easier for the customer to enjoy and most importantly not force the cus- tomer to have to purchase music and videos that they either own or can access for free." Singsation is exhibiting in the Voxx booth in Central Hall, booth #13506. Learn more at www.singsationkaraoke.com. employs approximately 29,000 people worldwide, all dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a clean, energy effi- cient world. Nowhere is that more true than in the aftermarket, where BorgWarner has become the perfect choice. Not just because of the already legendary quality of its products, but also because of the selection, the range of services and the speed it offers its partners in the spare parts business. BorgWarner's suc- cess has come from a mindset that is pas- sionate about performance and obsessed with power. A culture that leaves the sta- tus quo behind. It lives this stuff. Its engi- neers have cut their teeth at the race track. They sit in the driver's seat. They spend hours under the hood. The end result is simple; their expertise has BorgWarner (Cont'd. from p. 1) sparked innovations for both racing and performance enthusiasts around the world. Experience the latest innovations that can help secure your success in the spare parts business. As a product leader in highly engineered com- ponents and propulsion systems around the world such as turbochargers, EGR valves, coolers, thermostats, as well as the REMAN range, BorgWarner offers you the products that have set the stan- dard – in technology, performance, qual- ity and fuel efficiency. BorgWarner is proud of its long history of pushing the limits of technology! BorgWarner product groups include the following: exhaust gas recirculation valves, exhaust gas turbochargers, ther- mostats and turbochargers. Learn more at www.borgwarner.com. systems, wireless connectivity, and power and energy devices. Following is a deeper look at several. 1: Real Time Locating System Creating our own simulation on the CES floor, we will track Murata team mem- bers or anyone who wants to test via the special tracking tags. Sensors placed strategically around our booth detect the wearers' movements and locations in real time. The technology can be used for myriad applications – from crowd man- agement to asset tracking. 2: Surgical Instrument Tracking Tag Murata developed a patented tag that identifies and tracks devices in critical hospital settings. When attached to med- ical instruments, detailed information is collected and tailored for specific processes or procedures. Solutions like this are enabling a new era of surgical innovation. 3: Structural Health Monitoring The aftermath of an earthquake leaves many uncertainties, one of which is building safety. With Murata's Structural Health Monitoring solution, our sensors detect and discern stress and potential vulnerabilities. Booth visitors will be able to manipulate a simulation and expe- rience the applicability. "Whether at home or work, connected Murata (Cont'd. from p. 1) technology is shaping the way we live. CES allows us to showcase our expert- ise in resolving some of the most pressing design challenges faced in realizing a fully connected and mobile world," says Gerry Hubers, Business Development Manager, Murata North America. "Visitors to our space will come away with a comprehensive understanding of how Murata's inno- vation is contributing to a smarter, more productive and efficient way of life." Established in Kyoto, Japan in 1944, Murata holds significant market share globally for its ceramic-based passive electronic components, communication modules and power supply modules. Our solutions are used in a wide range of applications and provide advanced func- tionality for mobile phones and con- sumer electronics devices, automotive electronics, wearables, healthcare devices, industrial equipment, energy management systems and data centers. We have over 100 offices and more than 75,000 employees worldwide. Murata's slogan, "Innovator in Electronics ® ," was selected because we are known for our commitment to developing advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional, high-density modules that help shape the future of the technol- ogy market. For more information, visit www.murata .com or stop by Murata's meeting space in booth #MP26161–South Hall 2. TDK Showcases Solutions for Automotive, AR/VR, IoT, Mobile and Wearables at Show TDK Corporation is presenting the indus- try's single source of innovative sensor, passive components and electronics solu- tions marketed under brands TDK, InvenSense, Micronas, Chirp, Tronics and EPCOS in booth #30306. To meet the growing industry demand to humanize the digital experience, TDK is advancing new materials, achieving pro- duction process control at nanometer lev- els, and manufacturing to zero defect stan- dards, to offer passive components, sen- sors, sensor solutions and platforms for mobile, wearable, AR/VR, automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), drone and indus- trial applications. At the forefront of pioneering six degrees of freedom (6DoF) solutions, TDK delivers InvenSense core competen- cies of 6-axis motion sensing with Chirp sonar and high-performance TMR magne- tometers in a single platform integrated with fusion software. TDK is launching several new InvenSense sensors, including a line of motion sensors optimized for head-mounted displays and another for handheld controllers. TDK will also unveil new sensors with unique 7-axis fusion technology, and the world's first high-pre- cision, inertial-aided positioning software solution for autonomous vehicles. OEMs are invited to learn about mar- ket advancements, developments and solu- tions to design concerns. Booth highlight demonstrations include: TDK PiezoHapt: TDK expands its portfolio of haptic components with the ultra-thin PiezoHap actuator featuring a very short response time. Available in two forms, as a single layer monolithic piezo ceramic disk and as a multilayer actuator with mechanical amplifiers, these new active haptic solutions with "button-like" feedback feature very low-insertion heights tailored for a comprehensive range of consumer/industrial displays as well as for automotive use. TDK PowerHap: The PowerHap piezo actuator with haptic feedback and integrated sensor functionality is a com- pact actuator that significantly enhances the sensory experience of the human- machine interface. PowerHap actuators feature high acceleration and force, low insertion height and a fast response time for use in automotive flat panel consoles, single button replacement and navigation systems; consumer electronics displays (e.g., flat panel TVs, smartphones and tablets, AR/VR, game controllers and wearables); smart appliances and industrial displays. TDK PiezoListen: World's first piezo- based, ultra-thin (thickness of 0.45 to 0.7mm), high-power actuator converts flexible surfaces into speakers in automo- tive infotainment systems and flat screens. Unlike typical miniature speakers that tend to have a metallic sound, PiezoListen pro- duces sound with dynamic range, volume and richness (midrange and high-end) that easily fills a room or vehicle. Micronas 3D Position Hall Sensor: New Hall sensor, HAL 39xy, fea- tures stray field compensation built on a flexible architecture for multidimensional magnetic field measurements. The sensor offers four measurement modes in a single device: 1) linear position detection, 2) rotary 360° angle detection, 3) rotary 180° angle detection with stray field compensa- tion including gradient fields, and 4) real 3D magnetic field measurement (BX, BY, BZ). Tronics High-Performance MEMS Inertial Sensors (Gyros and Accelerometers): New MEMS inertial sensors feature closed-loop electronics for superior linearity, increased signal-to-noise ratio and improved behavior under vibra- tion, shock and extreme temperature envi- ronments. Available in hermetically sealed ceramic packages for extended lifetimes in adverse environments. TDK CeraPlas HF: New CeraPlas HF is a compact cold plasma generator ele- ment based on a PZT (lead zirconate titanate) that is low weight, consumes little power and requires low input voltage. The cold plasma generator ionizes multiple gases – including air – under normal pres- sure. Ideal for battery-powered handheld devices, CeraPlas can be used to treat plas- tics for easier imprinting, disinfect wounds, sterilize devices or foods, and eliminate unpleasant odors. Chirp ToF Sensor: World's first MEMS ultrasonic time-of-flight (ToF) sen- sor consumes only microwatts while per- forming ultrasonic echolocation. The new inside-out 6DoF Ultrasonic Controller Tracking Solution for All-in-One VR is a tiny "sonar on a silicon chip" enabling ultrawide field-of-view, inside-out con- troller tracking for mobile VR/AR at 1/1000 power of other solutions. About TDK Corporation TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialize fer- rite, a key material in electronic and mag- netic products. TDK's comprehensive port- folio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-fre- quency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic and MEMS sen- sors. In addition, TDK provides power sup- plies and energy devices, magnetic heads and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics and TDK- Lambda. TDK focuses on demanding mar- kets in the areas of information and com- munication technology and automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. The company has a network of design and man- ufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2018, TDK posted total sales of USD 12 billion and employed about 103,000 people worldwide.