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Consumer Electronics Daily News 5 3 Wednesday, January 4, 2017 in Energous and become the exclusive component supplier of the WattUp inte- grated circuits (ICs), while Energous is able to leverage Dialog's broad sales and distribution channels to accelerate mar- ket adoption. Energous' WattUp technology pro- vides a unique and more extensive wire- less charging experience compared to tra- ditional coil-based technologies. By sending energy safely through the air using radio frequencies, WattUp is able to deliver intelligent, scalable power in a similar way to a WiFi router. WattUp dif- fers from inductive or resonant wireless charging systems in that it delivers power at a distance, to multiple devices, in any orientation, resulting in a wire-free expe- rience that has the ability to transform the way consumers and industries charge and power electronic devices at home, in the office, in the car and beyond. The partnership combines Energous' uncoupled wireless charging technology and Dialog's power saving technologies to drive market expansion. Energous' WattUp technology uses Dialog's SmartBond ® Bluetooth low energy solu- tion as the out-of-band communications channel between the wireless transmitter and receiver. Dialog's power manage- ment technology is then used to distribute power from the WattUp receiver IC to the rest of the device while Dialog's AC/DC Rapid Charge™ power conversion tech- nology efficiently delivers power to the wireless transmitter. WattUp uses small form factor antennas that are formed using the exist- ing device's printed circuit board, remov- ing the need for larger, more expensive coils used in competing solutions today. This enables broader adoption of wire- less charging in a larger range of battery- powered devices, such as smartphones, tablets, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, small form factor wearables and Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR) devices. Accelerated sales growth will be achieved by leveraging Dialog's strength in delivering volume and tier one cus- tomer access. "This partnership brings two very complementary companies closer togeth- er, creating numerous benefits," said Stephen R. Rizzone, President and Chief Executive Officer, Energous. "Energous is pleased to be able to leverage Dialog's decades of experience in power-saving technologies as well as its robust sales channel, long-term strategic relationships and world-class fab and backend opera- tions. Working together, we will be able to accelerate the adoption of the WattUp technology and reshape the way electron- ic devices are charged." "Partnering with a top tier semicon- ductor company like Dialog also repre- sents a strong validation for Energous as we prepare to launch WattUp-enabled consumer products with our licensees in early 2017," added Rizzone. "Energous' WattUp technology can be thought of as wireless charging 2.0, and delivers a wireless charging experi- ence that is much closer to what con- sumers desire by charging devices close up and at a distance, while in use and Dialog Semiconductor (Cont'd. from p. 1) without compromising product design or adding excessive cost," said Mark Tyndall, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy, Dialog Semiconductor. "This alliance means that Dialog is able to more closely align our complementary technologies, supply chain and global sales resources to accel- erate the deployment of Energous' WattUp wireless transmitter and receiver technology while expanding our innova- tive use cases and market share." The strategic investment includes positive tactical and strategic implica- tions that will aggressively speed up cus- tomer adoption of WattUp-enabled prod- ucts and streamline chip production. Benefits of the agreement include joint marketing and sales operations, including access to Dialog's channel partners and access to Dialog's customer base to accelerate the adoption of WattUp in smartphone, automotive and emerging IoT applications. About Dialog Semiconductor Dialog Semiconductor is a leading provider of integrated circuits (ICs) that power the Internet of Things. Dialog solutions are integral to some of today's leading mobile devices and the enabling element for increasing performance and productivity on the go. From making smartphones more power efficient, enabling home appliances to be con- trolled from anywhere, to connecting the next generation of wearable devices, Dialog's decades of experience and world-class innovation help manufactur- ers get to what's next. Dialog operates a fabless business model and is a socially responsible employer pursuing many programs to benefit the employees, community, other stakeholders and the environment it oper- ates in. Dialog Semiconductor plc is headquartered in London with a global sales, R&D and marketing organization. In 2015, it had approximately $1.35 bil- lion in revenue and was one of the fastest growing European public semiconductor companies. It currently has approximate- ly 1,680 employees worldwide. The com- pany is listed on the Frankfurt (FWB: DLG) stock exchange (Regulated Market, Prime Standard, ISIN GB0059822006) and is a member of the German TecDax index. About Energous Corporation Energous Corporation is the developer of WattUp – an award-winning, wire-free charging technology that will transform the way consumers and industries charge and power electronic devices at home, in the office, in the car and beyond. WattUp is a revolutionary radio frequency (RF) based charging solution that delivers intelligent, scalable power via radio bands, similar to a WiFi router. WattUp differs from current wireless charging systems in that it delivers contained power, at a distance, to multiple devices, thus resulting in a wire-free experience that saves users from having to remember to plug in their devices. For more information, visit www .energous.com or www.dialog-semi conductor.com. FIBARO DEBUTS ONE-TOUCH BUTTON FOR SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL CONTROL OF YOUR SMART HOME FIBARO, a leading global manufacturer of wireless intelligent home automation and control devices, is now shipping The Button, a new wireless, battery-powered, Z-Wave Plus control device, in the United States. A 2017 CES Innovations Award Honoree, The Button is a univer- sal manual switch for connected devices and customized scenes that is perfect for the home or office. Less than two inches in size, The Button is one of the smallest and handiest home control devices of its kind. With its ergonomic design and wireless communi- cations, The Button can be conveniently mounted on any surface in your home or office where an additional switch is need- ed. Adding The Button to your FIBARO system is almost as simple as using it. Simply place The Button within range of your Z-Wave controller, set the main con- troller to (security/non-security) add mode and click The Button several times. Once synchronized, The Button can control any connected device in your home ecosystem. Recognizing up to six different actions, you can program The Button to turn off the lights with one click, activate the AC with two clicks, or trigger a cus- tomized scene by holding it down. "Scenes" are synchronized actions involving several devices, which can be customized and defined in your smart home hub. Mount it anywhere – on the wall, table top, in any room and easily active a scene, which could, for example, close the blinds, turn off electrical devices and set the alarm with one simple press. Or install The Button on your bed- side table and program it for morning and night scenes – a simple press can close the blinds and turn off the lights for the night, or vice versa in the morning. The Button can also be used as an emergency alert device for children, seniors and people with health conditions or impair- ments. Just install The Button where it can be easily accessed, program it for panic mode, and with a simple click it will trigger the emergency scene, sending mobile notifi- cations to any device of your choice. The Button is available in eight dif- ferent colors, allowing you to assign a button color for each member of the fam- ily or match it to your décor. About FIBARO Based in Poland, FIBARO is a leading manufacturer of residential IoT solutions and designs, engineers and manufactures innovative smart home devices that make up the advanced home intelligence plat- form known as the FIBARO System. Available in 100 countries, FIBARO opened its U.S. offices in September 2014, taking its modern minimalist designs and feature-rich platform to the growing U.S. smart home market. The company's FIBARO wireless Z- Wave smart home system can be con- trolled from anywhere in the world via smart phone, laptop and/or tablet. The system, along with a suite of FIBARO accessory devices and sensors allows users to create easy to access scenes, manage energy usage, and integrate hun- dreds of devices including cameras, lights, lock, shades and numerous house- hold systems, including entertainment. For more information on The Button or FIBARO, visit www.fibaro.com/us. PATENTED HIGH PERFORMANCE SMARTPHONE SOLAR CHARGING CASE iPowerUp, a smartphone power case design and manufacturing company, announces the release of the "Fusion," the first high performance solar integrat- ed multi-charging iPhone 6/6S/7 power case that delivers. The Fusion is a clev- erly designed semi-rugged form fitted smartphone power case design that pro- vides meaningful solar power, 2500 mA internal backup battery and an integrat- ed digital milliamp meter displaying "real time" performance that fits in your pocket. The smartphone today is the "all-in device" and running out of power is com- monplace. You now can have an addi- tional green backup power source to maintain your daily lifestyle and be pre- pared for any communication emergen- cies. The security and comfort of know- ing you have a highly convenient per- formance based alternative power resource on your phone to communicate is priceless. The Fusion Performance The Fusion has two 22.4 percent efficient solar modules, and provides faster per- formance than anything before it in this unique form factor. One hour solar charg- ing provides up to 500 mAs of power, equaling four hours of talk time or 1.8 hours of online time. In 3.6-3.8 hours, it can refill your iPhone 6/6S or 7s internal battery, or in 5.5-6 hours, you can refill the internal (2500 mAh) battery. It pro- vides the highest solar performance in the smallest design ever and is extremely useful when plugging in is not an option. It provides significant talk time in as lit- tle as 30 minutes from solar. The Fusion is available online at www.ipowerup.com or www.sharperim- age.com. iPowerUp develops designs and manufactures a series of slim tradi- tional and unique semi rugged hybrid smartphone multi-charging backup power cases for the current Apple and Samsung smartphones. The company was founded in 2007 as an R&D engi- neering product development firm. For more information, visit www.ipowerup.com.