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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 4 7 Tu e s d a y, J a n u a r y 5 , 2 0 1 6 ADD WINDOWS TO YOUR HOME ROBOTICS CATEGORY ECOVACS Robotics, the premier developer and manufacturer of home service robots, is changing the home robotics category by moving from floors to windows. DEEBOT, a line of floor cleaning robots, continues to be successful, but WINBOT, a family of window cleaning robots, is the compa- ny show stopper sparking media atten- tion, industry awards and retailer inter- est. "The home service robotics cate- gory has grown exponentially in the last several years and is on track to continue. Retailers are looking for fresh ideas to bring in these new con- sumers and establish themselves as the expert in the category. ECOVACS can help. WINBOT, our line of window cleaning robots, is so unique retailers are sometimes stumped as to where to place them, but no matter where they are displayed, consumers are always mesmerized. That means opportunity to capture that consumer and turn them into a lifetime customer," says Mike Hecht, Executive Director of ECOV- ACS Robotics Inc. New price points, innovation and technological advancements are fea- tured on the newly introduced WIN- BOT models, creating new revenue streams and new demand within the robotics category. WINBOT 7 made a splash with its mass market introduction at CES 2013. Response was overwhelming and demonstrations drew crowds and ques- tions; "How does it stick to the win- dow?" "How does it clean?" The award-winning introduction focused on ease of use. Affix the microfiber cleaning pads, spritz the front pad, plug in, switch it on, place it on the window and press start. Pathfinder Technology automatically scans and calculates the size of the window, then programs a cleaning path for maximum efficiency. Its advanced technology and multiple sensors help it intelligent- ly avoid edges and obstacles while leaving windows shining. The recently released WINBOT 830 is full of innovative features to clean quickly and easily. Its smart suc- tion fan, light weight and re-designed cleaning pad system allow WINBOT 830 to clean more surfaces including vertical glass, framed or frameless glass, frosted or filmed glass, horizon- tally mounted glass and more. WIN- BOT 830 is still simple to use with one-touch operation and now automat- ically chooses an "N" or "Z" cleaning paths based on window shape. Its smart sensors stop it from crossing window frames and intelligently clean up to frameless glass edges, and around door handles and locks. Another ECOVACS product creat- ing new demand is the advanced WINBOT 930 with its proprietary SmartMove System of navigation and cleaning. SmartMove separates robot navigation from robot cleaning. These independent systems enable WINBOT 930 to provide a four-sided, four- stage cleaning process in any direction the robot travels. SmartMove also increases cleaning speed and ensures complete coverage even in hard-to-reach corners, while the sophisticated on-board operating sys- tem and multiple sensors help avoid edges and obstacles during cleaning. The next generation of WINBOT has arrived! Come preview the very quiet WINBOT 850 before its release to the market. It has an updated ergonomic design, added sensors and improved bumpers with the same time- saving, effective cleaning. Add sales to your robotics catego- ry with ECOVACS Robotics products. For more information, go inside the Sands' Robotics Marketplace, booth #72545. GROWING YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH IOT By Dyon Agnew, Vice President of Communications Services at Ericsson North America Industry analyst firm Gartner estimates that the world will see 25 billion Internet connected "things" by 2020, while IoT specialist analyst Machina Research pegged the global IoT market opportunity at USD 4.3 trillion by 2024. Whether you look at IoT from a connectivity, solution or new revenue point of view, it's clearly going to be big. IoT represents a slew of new and diverse connected services for con- sumers and industry, and new growth opportunities for your business. The challenge is to create productive and profitable IoT solutions that leverage these tremendous opportunities, while continuing to operate your existing business. This means recognizing and addressing several key aspects of a suc- cessful IoT program, without it becom- ing a costly education in the process. Start with understanding that IoT is about the eco-system required to make your business idea and solution become a reality, and that there are no "one size fits all" solutions, even when the pro- grams are similar. Instead, approach it as a new program, but leverage the experiences and key learnings from IoT pioneers. Some things to consider as you select the various components of your program include: scope and requirements – do you have an experi- enced advisor who can help you avoid common pitfalls and accelerate the program's deployment?; technology – does your trusted advisor understand your require- ments, as well as have a deep knowledge of the platform and network options that best meet those needs?; security – does your advisor understand that every IoT device provides a poten- tial vulnerability to your business net- work, and know how to protect it?; part- ners – do you have access to a robust set of partners that can form an eco-system around your business idea with proven, integrated solutions and established business relationships?; and customiza- tion – do you have the ability to identi- fy the relevant data and apply appropri- ate analytics to make your IoT solution highly meaningful to your business, and the services needed to tie the compo- nents to meet your customers' unique requirements? Ericsson is driving IoT innovation, adoption and opti- mization the world over. Our broad portfolio of products and services – combined with our global experience, recognized mobility leadership, and a vast array of partners – provide an unrivalled suite of solutions to help operators and enterprises develop a profitable IoT business. As leaders in the development of 5G and cloud tech- nology, we not only understand how companies can leverage IoT technology today, we have clear insights into how they will leverage this technology tomorrow to compete and win in the Networked Society. For more information, visit www .ericsson.com, call 972.583.4998 or stop by booth #10433. PRIME REAL ESTATE DRESSED UP IN A FOUR-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER XFIRE AUDIO, exhibiting at booth #700, has an ace in the hole that is making waves while flying under the radar with its EFX Series of ampli- fiers. Most notable is a vicious full- range class D four-channel amplifier cloaked in a sleek blacked out slab of aluminum with brushed aluminum accents. It is small in size, but it's swank on character and sonic sculpting features. Enter the EFX1200.4. It's not just any four-channel amplifier, but a mas- terpiece of elegant design, technology and power capable of a multitude of complex audio configurations for today's audio enthusiast. In addition to its full-range class D design, the EFX1200.4 is an ultra effi- cient device with a signal-to-noise ratio greater than 90dB with an encom- passing frequency response of 10Hz to 60Khz. The input stage handles volt- ages from 0.2-5V, easily adapting to OEM of aftermarket systems. The standout of the EFX1200.4 – and where it really shines – is the crossover section and its labyrinth of possibilities. In full range mode, the amplifier performs full throttle. High pass mode allows the end user to tweak frequencies from 20Hz to 5Khz. 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