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C o n s u m e r E l e c t r o n i c s D a i l y N e w s E v e n i n g E x t r a T h u r s d a y, J a n u a r y 7 , 2 0 1 6 1 4 THE CHARGEPOINT MOBILE APP: A NEW WAY TO FUEL YOUR CAR If you drive an electric vehicle (EV), you probably already know ChargePoint, the largest EV charging network in the world with over 26,000 charging spots. If you're not driving on electricity yet, you will be soon. EVs are simply a better car, with more torque, instant acceleration and no engine noise. Driving on electricity can save you $13,000 over the life of a vehi- cle – electricity is a fraction of the cost of gas and EVs require less maintenance. Plus, you can help clean our air – in the U.S., transportation is responsible for 30 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. The most important thing when you make the switch to electric is being able to find EV charging, and the easiest way to find an open charging spot is with the ChargePoint mobile app. It can help you find available EV charging stations, start a charging ses- sion, check your charging status and view your charging history. Most impor- tantly, the app shows the real-time status of the station so you can see if it's available or in use. With the ChargePoint mobile app, you can plug in wherever you go. Map: View over 35,000 charging spots with stations from all major charging networks. Real-time: Access the most real- time data of any network to ensure you don't navigate to a station that's in use. Charging: Simply start charging with a tap of a button, or if you have an Android, tap your phone on the station to use NFC. Filtering: Use map filters to see just the stations compatible with your car. Tracking: See miles added in your current session based on your car model, cost of your charging sessions, time that you've been plugged in and more. Integration: See all of your residential, public and workplace charging in one place and get rec- ommendations on the best time to charge based on your utility plan. Download the free ChargePoint mobile app on Google Play or the App Store. Visit www.chargepoint.com for more information or visit booth #3330 in the North Hall. LATEST INNOVATIONS FROM DEXCOM An interview with Jake Leach, Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Dexcom. CEDN: What's the latest innovation from Dexcom? JL: Dexcom G5™ Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system is the first and only FDA-approved device that transmits your glucose readings directly to your iPhone. For the first time, users can leave their display device at home and discreetly check their glucose levels on their phone throughout the day. Dexcom G5 Mobile provides trending glucose levels and readings every five minutes (Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, User's Guide, 2015), so users can see which direction their glucose is headed. Also, Dexcom G5 Mobile is approved for patients ages two years old and above. Dexcom is also leading the industry with using the cloud to share data between multiple devices and apps. Our focus is to protect all private health data, while at the same time allowing our users to access their data and share it to help them better manage their diabetes. CEDN: What can we expect to see from Dexcom in the future? JL: We are truly excited about our part- nership with Google. We plan to co- develop a product designed to provide glucose information for patients, as well as their healthcare providers. Our goal is to provide personalized tools to help make appropriate lifestyle and behavior choices to improve their diabetes man- agement. CEDN: How do you see precision medi- cine tying into diabetes care? JL: On a daily basis, we are pro- viding precision medicine for our patients who use Dexcom CGM. Our exceptional sensor accuracy provides readings every five min- utes that our users can trust (Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, User's Guide, 2015). With this data, we are able to show trends and alert the user to the speed that their glucose is rising or drop- ping. We provide patients with very per- sonalized tools to manage their diabetes – I can't think of everyday medicine that's more precise than that. CEDN: One of the topics at CES revolves around the business models for digital health and partnerships. How do you think companies can learn from Dexcom? JL: At Dexcom, we support the concept of patients making their own lifestyle choices in choosing different ways to manage their diabetes – whether that includes insulin pumps, CGM, injections, etc. We want to support further develop- ing products in those areas. We currently have partnerships with insulin pump manufacturers where we're integrating the next genera- tion of CGM into those pump products to help streamline the devices and manage- ment for patients. We are also actively working in the Artificial Pancreas project along with other research and clinical trials. Precise and reliable data is imperative for getting new products and procedures FDA approved. Our commitment and consis- tent delivery of exceptional sensor accu- racy is the reason why we are the sensor of choice among many researchers. For more information, visit www.dexcom .com, call 888.738.3646, email customer service@dexcom.com or stop by booth #73531 at Tech West, Sands Expo. BEM WIRELESS UNVEILS 2016 LINE OF PRODUCTS Bem Wireless LLC was conceptualized with Mike Nakamura and two other consumer electronics veterans, official- ly launching U.S. operations at CES 2013. While a very short time ago, the company has grown tremendously with a strong product portfolio and retail footprint. The company's founding principles remain today, such as time- less and borderless designs coupled with intuitive interfaces. Serving up wireless products that meet current and emerging technology is where the com- pany lives. The company is excited to unveil its 2016 multi category line of wireless products in its large suite at Caesars Palace. Some of the categories include portable audio, outdoor enter- tainment, video projectors and cameras. "It is important to remain nimble and opportunistic, yet at the same time temper the expectation of consumers embracing certain change with emerg- ing technologies," says President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Nakamura. "The industry is awash with WiFi solutions and products, yet the ease of integration for the main- stream consumer is just not there yet. That is the challenge as well as the opportunity." Bem Wireless is addressing the WiFi audio category with what it believes is the best way to lead the consumer migra- tion to this emerging category. At the same time, older wireless technologies can be very relevant or even find a new and repurposed use that fits the right con- sumer need. Bem Wireless launches a new brand centered around outdoor entertainment that has received stellar reviews from its retail partners. Nimble, creative and steadfast, Bem Wireless LLC has quickly garnered respect within the industry, and it is thankful for the wide trade and consumer acceptance thus far. "Where we are today is not where we will be tomorrow by any means," Nakamura said. For more information, visit www.bem wireless.com, call 815.337.0541 or email inquiries@bemwireless.com. Bem Wireless is exhibiting at Caesars Palace. STERN PINBALL DEBUTS SPIDER-MAN VAULT COMIC PREMIUM MACHINE Stern Pinball Inc., the world's oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball machines, announced the release of its new Spider-Man Vault Premium Edition pinball machine, available for Marvel fans and pinball collectors in one exclu- sive premium edition. Inspired by the Marvel Universe Comic series, the newest Stern machine, an update of world-renowned game designer Steve Ritchie and programmer Lyman Sheets classic, features an all- new, ultimate Spider-Man comic art package packed with features that pro- vide an irresistible challenge for Spider- Man to battle the forces of evil. It doesn't take superhuman strength to play Stern's Spider-Man Vault, but in order to maximize players' experience, players must bring their agility, reflexes and equilibrium to the table – having a Spidey sense that warns players of impending danger is also a way to score big points. "Spider-Man is one of Marvel's great characters, popular all around the world. Our goal is to take one of our most popular games and make it even better," said Gary Stern, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Stern Pinball Inc. "Stern Pinball and Marvel Studios share a love for the characters in the Spider-Man universe and have a long, successful history of working together. This new level of col- laboration is the perfect way to take Peter Parker's story into the future." To complete the ultimate package, the game features one of a kind, newly molded durable toys to maximize collec- tability and visual appeal. Highlights include: fast and furious game play, toys, new dots, and custom speech. The Ultimate Spider-Man is a super- hero comic book series published by Marvel Comics from 2000 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Spider-Man comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint. Pricing and Availability Premium Model: $7,595 MSRP. Spiderman Vault Edition is available through authorized Stern Pinball distrib- utors and dealers around the world and additional details are available upon request. To learn more, visit www.stern pinball.com or stop by booth #26421.