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Wireless World 2 1 Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Full HD Monitoring Solution with Observer HD For consumers who are not tech savvy, but would like an easy-to-use, intuitive security solution around the house, look no further than the full high-definition monitoring solution, the Observer HD. Plug and Play There is absolutely no installation required for this system. Simply plug in the power for the 7-inch touchscreen monitor and the cameras, and the video will automatically pop onto the screen. Recording will initiate automatically once the camera senses motion. The sys- tem will be able to support up to four cameras. Full HD Resolution with Passive Infrared Sensors The weatherproof, metallic cameras are equipped with full high-definition sen- sors, allowing a clear and crisp video feed for both day and night. The cameras also come with passive infrared sensors, which give a more accurate reading to sensing motion in front of the camera. Internet Ready: Notifications and Remote Access via Phone or Tablet Users will be able to view live feeds and recordings via a free app from Google Play and iTunes. When notifica- tions are turned on and the camera detects move- ment, it will automatically notify the user by sending a notification to a phone or tablet. Secure 2.4 Ghz Frequency Hopping Technology ALC utilizes proprietary 2.4 Ghz fre- quency hopping technology to ensure video transmis- sions cannot be intercepted or hacked, as well as boost- ing the range up to 500 feet between the camera and monitor. Local Storage via SD or Hard Drive There are two types of stor- age mediums for this system – the moni- tor will be able to record files onto an SD card (up to 128 GB) or a USB external hard drive (up to 2 TB). For more information, go to www.alcwireless.com. Giraffic AVA Unlocks Seamless Virtual Reality Streaming for Apps and Mobile Devices Giraffic, the leader in Adaptive Video Acceleration (AVA) technologies for consumer electronics device manufactur- ers and content service providers, announced an extension of its AVA tech- nology that vastly improves the quality and stability of streaming virtual reality (VR) content. This tailored acceleration enhances VR streams, even over less than ideal Wi-Fi or cellular connections, allowing manufacturers and immersive content service providers and developers to provide flawless high-quality, unteth- ered VR experiences, in addition to Giraffic AVA video-on-demand (VOD) and live-streaming offerings. Giraffic AVA is a software solution that empowers content service providers, streaming platforms developers and CE device manufacturers to overcome unsta- ble cellular connections, Wi-Fi and net- work congestion challenges. The technol- ogy improves network throughput and adaptive bitrate (ABR) playback for video streaming requests up to 200 percent and reduces buffering pauses by up to 80 per- cent, to enable higher quality uninterrupt- ed viewing experience without network or server-side integration. The updated AVA offers customized multi-streaming capa- bilities to support VR and 360 degree video and can work across split streams for each angle of a video. In addition, AVA customizes the number of streams open during the acceleration process to opti- mize consumer experience. "VR revenues are expected grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 73 percent over the next five years, however, in order to achieve this VR must provide users with a quality experi- ence," says Michael Goodman, Director Digital Media at Strategy Analytics. "Video is a bandwidth hog in the best of circumstances, VR video is a several magnitudes worse. VR video that has banding, artifacts, starts and stops, or worst of all, induces motion sickness as a result of the compression necessary to deliver it will quickly turn off VR users." The immersive video of virtual real- ity content generates three to 10 times higher bitrates, which is nearly impossi- ble to stream on unreliable and inconsis- tent cellular or WiFi networks. By improving the resolution of content up to 200 percent over existing network con- nections and offering a 300 percent longer viewing period at the highest qual- ity, Giraffic AVA provides the best possi- bility to watch immersive VR content from start to finish. "In addition to smartphone-powered VR, we're starting to see the industry shift towards wireless standalone head- sets on the high-end devices," says Yoel Zanger, Chief Executive Officer of Giraffic. "To view VR the way it's intended, the experience must be uninter- rupted, untethered and incredibly high resolution like UHD 4K content offers. With the VR extension of our AVA solu- tion, we bridge this gap between the immersive app providers and the con- sumer's devices worldwide." AVA is available to content develop- ers through a simple SDK integration, and for consumer electronics manufac- turers with device-side integration. About Giraffic Giraffic is the inventor of Adaptive Video Acceleration (AVA) – a patented client-side video experience technology that complements the existing video delivery ecosystem. AVA network throughput optimization and video play- back shaping technology enables con- sumer electronic devices and content providers' apps to deliver high defini- tion video, 4K and VR, without re- buffering pauses or streaming resolution reduction. With 10s of millions of devices in over 150 countries, Giraffic ground breaking AVA technology has become the de-facto standard on Smart TVs – in one of three Smart TVs that were shipped in 2015, and validated and adopted by the world's leading manu- facturers, such as LG and Samsung. Giraffic technology is now making ways into mobile devices, VR and apps, and is available in the next generation of CE devices, including Smart TVs, set-top- boxes, tablets and smartphones, as well as an SDK that is interoperable with content providers' apps. Giraffic was featured in Deloitte's 2016 Technology Fast 50, a list of the fastest growing technology companies in Israel, as one of the Top 10 Rising Stars. For more information, visit www .giraffic.com. IOGEAR Launches Industry-First Thunderbolt 2 KVM/Docking Station IOGEAR, a manufacturer of innovative information technology products for con- sumers and small- to medium-sized busi- nesses, today announced the launch of the IOGEAR Thunderbolt 2 KVM/Docking Station (GTD732). The GTD732 is the industry's first product to combine a Thunderbolt 2 docking station and a KVM switch and enables users to easily establish and share a complete, full-featured workstation between two Thunderbolt 2-enabled computers. The GTD732, which was named a CES 2017 Innovations Award Honoree, enables users to enjoy the flexibility and mobility of laptop computing and the performance and convenience of a full workstation. With the simple push of a button, the GTD732 enables two Thunderbolt 2-enabled computers to share peripherals and Thunderbolt 2 devices, minimizing required desktop space and reducing capital expenses. In addition to the ability to daisy chain up to four additional Thunderbolt devices, the GTD732 enables users to connect up to 11 devices and peripherals, such as exter- nal monitors, USB drives, printers, IP cameras, and a keyboard and mouse. The product is TAA compliant making it suit- able for use by government agencies. Key Features of the Thunderbolt 2 KVM/Docking Station Sleek Full-Featured Docking Station – integrated three-port USB 3.0 and two- port USB 2.0 hub for external USB drives, cameras and phones; supports dual displays with HDMI and Thunderbolt 2 monitors with support for 4k (UHD) resolution; optical audio-in and audio-out ports provide 5.1 digital audio; eSATA interface; and a RJ-45 Gigabit LAN port. Share Peripherals Between Two Computers – the integrated KVM switch enables two Thunderbolt-enabled com- puters to easily share connected resources with the push of a button, sav- ing money and desktop space required by duplicate peripherals and resources. Blazing-Fast Speed – data transfer rate of up to 20Gbps is four times faster than USB 3.0 and 40 times faster than USB 2.0; Gigabit Ethernet port enables computers to share reliable, wired Gigabit connectivity to the network. Unparalleled Expandability – utilizing one Thunderbolt 2 port on the docking sta- tion, users can connect up to a total of four additional Thunderbolt-enabled devices such as an external disk array, video cap- ture appliance, or Thunderbolt monitor. "The GTD732 gives mobile profes- sionals the best of both worlds, enabling them to enjoy the flexibility and conven- ience of mobile computing, without hav- ing to sacrifice the performance and capabilities of a full workstation," explained David Lin, Product Manager at IOGEAR. "This product is ideal for organizations in industries such as video production, finance and graphic design which often require the use of multiple computers and can benefit by sharing resources and peripherals to maximize limited desktop space and reduce capital expenditures." The IOGEAR Thunderbolt 2 KVM/Docking Station carries a limited one-year warranty and is available now at a MSRP of $399.95. About IOGEAR IOGEAR, an ATEN Technology Company headquartered in Irvine, California, manufactures innovative information technology products for con- sumers and small- to medium-sized busi- nesses that are designed to help integrate technologies in everyday life, share resources and decrease clutter at home, at work and on-the-go. IOGEAR provides consumers, small office/home office (SOHO) users, and small and medium sized business (SMB) customers with attractive, reliable, high- performance products and solutions that help them connect their devices to improve productivity and efficiency. IOGEAR distributes throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. For more information on IOGEAR solu- tions, visit www.iogear.com.