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W e d n e sd a y, Ja n u a ry 8 , 2 0 1 4 C o n su m e r Ele c tro n ic D a ily N e ws AVOID COSTLY WATER DAMAGE WITH LA CROSSE ALERTS REMOTE MONITORING La Crosse Alerts™ environmental sensors are an easy-to-use, affordable solution for homeowners, business owners and travelers that want to keep an eye on their property while they're away. Insurance companies cite water damage from faulty plumbing connections and cracked pipes as the third most common cause of homeowner claims. While customers can't predict water leaks or mechanical failures, they can improve response time with a La Crosse Alerts Remote Water Detector to help them protect their property and minimize repair costs. The best defense against costly water damage is reaction time. The La Crosse Alerts Remote Water Detector monitors property 24/7 and sends customers early warning text and e-mail alerts so they can take action to prevent damage from frozen or bursting pipes, faulty plumbing and mold caused by high humidity. Alerts are sent if water is detected, if custom minimum/maximum temperature or humidity levels are exceeded, if the connection is lost (which could signify a power or Internet outage) or if the sensor batteries are low. Use a smartphone, tablet or computer to log in to www.lacrossealerts.com to check on sensor readings at any time. Simply place the wireless ambient WIRELESS INPUT INC. INTRODUCES THREE NEW PRODUCTS AT CES 2014 Wireless Input Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing connected home automation and home security solutions and products. Its Zigbee-based software platform solutions integrate home automation and home energy management that include lighting control, smart outlet switch for electronics control, motion sensors and home thermostats. Wireless Input Inc. has been an Apple authorized licensee since 2008, just after the first iPhone came to the market. Its mission is to create innovative smart home products that make people's lives easier, better and allow them to have more fun. The products being introduced at CES are going to reduce operation and energy costs for indoor and outdoor light- GO FROM FLAT TO CURVED WITH FLEXIBLE DISPLAY PANEL CONTROL By Austin Oh, CEO of SmartSound Case Incorporation While many companies are releasing flexible display smartphones, smartwatches and TVs, some industry experts says the flexible devices have a year or more until they become more mainstream. They also note that while flexible screens have lots of benefits to users, they also pose some challenges. One of the main reasons for the delay of flexible products in the mainstream is that most producers are trying to bend the main body, which contains the circuit board and batteries, along with the flexible display panel. At SmartSound Case Incorporation, the flexible display technology has been designed and applied to shape the industry by making it available to enter into the mainstream right now, without further delay. The main concept of our design is to apply flexible function not on the whole unit, but just on the flexible display panel while leaving the body of the unit in rigid shape. With the exception of some special devices that require the entire unit to bend, the main body of smartwatches, smartphones and TVs does not necessarily need to be bent. A rigid main body can be an advantage, as it provides better protection for its circuit board and batteries. Its rigid body will also provide better support for the flexible display panel so that it is safe and secure not only while being held, but also on flat surfaces. When it is applied in a smartwatch and smartphone unit, part of the flexible display panel can be either detached or EVERIK OFFERS LIFESAVER POWER PACKS Have you ever been stuck on the side of the road because you ran out of gas without cell power? Been out on a hiking trail and your cellphone went dead? Been late for a meeting and couldn't alert all parties because you had no power? Been walking the trade show and had to stop to go and re-charge your phone? Most people can answer 'yes' to one of the scenarios above or have a story to tell of a similar nature, but Everik's Lifesaver™ and Lifesaver II™ battery packs are coming to the rescue. Everik has entered this category of portable power packs with an understanding of what the consumer wants, which is faster charging, sleek style and quality without impacting the price. Everik International Inc. is using the CES show in Las Vegas to showcase its new portable power packs. It is keen to expand their sales and distribution to new markets and channels. temperature/humidity sensor in a covered location indoors or out, and place the water sensor in the preferred location to monitor for water leaks. Place up to five sensors around the property to monitor for frozen or broken pipes, faulty dishwasher hoses, water heater leaks, washing machine overflow, roof leaks, basement leaks, foundation leaks, plumbing leaks, sump pump overflow and leaks caused by weather events such as snow, rain or floods. The Wireless Remote Water Detector transmits data to the La Crosse Alerts Internet Gateway, which connects to an existing network router. The data is sent to the customer's online www.lacrossealerts.com account, which they can view at any time. If La Crosse Alerts detects a problem based on custom 15 pre-set temperature and humidity levels or detects the presence of water, it sends a text/email alert message so customers know to take action before small issues turn into expensive repair bills. Even when customers are away, La Crosse Alerts is there helping them to protect their property and avoid costly repairs. La Crosse Technology® USA has been a world leader in atomic time and digital weather instruments since 1991, offering a quality selection of wireless weather stations, atomic clocks and wireless remote monitors with early-warning alerts. Visit La Crosse Technology at booth 36041. For more information, visit www.lacrossetechnology.com, call 608782-1982 ext 2 or e-mail sales@lacrosse technology.com. ing, electronic device and appliance control. The products that will be introduced are an iOS/Android wi-fi, Zigbee controlled lighting automation system, and an iOS/Android controlled wi-fi, Zigbee home automation outlet switch with a gateway. People can control as many lights and electronic devices as they want from a smartphone via wi-fi, or 3G or 4G mobile internet from anywhere through the cloud technology. The company is also introducing an iOS/Android Bluetooth controlled color-changing LED bulb. It is officially certified by Apple Inc. and works with any smartphone or tablet with Bluetooth support. attached for viewing and touching in flat or curved screen. When the flexible display panel is detached from its body, support bars hold it up to prevent the screen from moving and bouncing. The flexibility of the display panel is beneficial to all three products. For a smartwatch, when the display panel is detached from the main body, it provides a full flat screen sizes view that is similar to the normal size of a smartphone, allowing the full function of the smartphone to be applied to the wrist independently and without Bluetooth connection. For a smartphone, when the display panel is detached from the main body, it is formed into a curved shape which improves the control of touching the screen with a thumb. For flexible display of the TV monitor, the display panel can be in either flat or curved positions con- trolled by remote control. When it is set to auto detection, the display panel automatically follows and faces the direction of the viewer. The flexible display panel for TV is designed for easy installation on the wall or to be put on a tabletop. The application of this technology will mark another innovative milestone for SmartSound Case. It will provide more choice and convenience in flexible displays for consumers. We strive to grow and advance in order to continue designing and inventing ways to create exciting new products. We are excited to expand our horizons and hope to come up with new ways to improve and invent products for the future. 2600mAh Lifesaver portable power pack key features include: fastest charging in its class with 2.1amp output, which can charge your smartphone in less than one hour and is capable of charging tablets up to 20 percent; highest quality Li-ion Samsung® cell; and lightweight design in fashionable black, silver, blue and pink. 4500mAh Lifesaver II sleek portable power pack key features include: fastest charging in its class with 2.4amp output, which can charge your smartphone in less than one hour and is capable of charging 10 inch tablets up to 50 percent; highest quality Li-polymer cell; and a unique, sleek and lightweight patented design available in blue and black, with camouflage color coming soon. Contact Everik if you are looking to be on the leading edge of this powerful, fast growing category and are looking to sell or distribute the Lifesaver series of products. For more information, visit booth 35988. Go online at www.wireless input.com, call 847-899-1628 or email ellie.sun@wirelessinput.com. For more information visit booth 49004, go online to www.smartsoundcase.com, call 855-410-7790 or email info@ smartsoundcase.com. Visit Everik at booth 49035. For more information, call 866-604-6966, email sales@everik.com or visit online at www.everik.com.