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Wireless World 1 3 Wednesday, September 13, 2017 MagicMount CHARGE Wireless Charging Magnetic Mount for the Home and Car Scosche Industries, innovators of award- winning consumer technology and car audio products and accessories, has com- bined the latest in advanced wireless charging technology with its award-win- ning MagicMount™ system of magnetic, cradle-free, mobile device mounts and announced a major new addition to the MagicMount line-up – MagicMount CHARGE. MagicMount CHARGE will be available in two models – for vehicles and for home/office. Touted as the No. 1 Mount Brand in the U.S., Scosche's MagicMount now integrates the latest in Qi wireless charging technology and per- formance with its multi-award-winning mounts line, providing Qi-Certified 15W of charging power (the unit is backwards compatible for phones that charge at less than a 15W rate), three times the charge power of most wireless charging prod- ucts. MagicMount CHARGE is designed to work with an array of Qi-enabled devices, including phones, cases, receivers and battery covers. MagicMount CHARGE for vehicles uses Scosche's stickGRIP™ suction base to secures drivers' mobile devices to their vehicles' window or dash, allowing them to keep both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road while making hands-free calls, activating Siri ® or Cortana ® and carefully navigating via GPS. Equipped with the latest Qi 15W wireless charging technology, the mount eliminates the need to plug a mobile device into a car charger or to use a USB cable. MagicMount CHARGE features an open design for full access to all mobile device controls and ports and a four-axis adjustable angle with lock-nut for secure positioning, allowing for almost limitless viewing angles. The versatile mount enables drivers to select the optimum location to securely mount virtually any mobile device for maximum visibility and significantly enhanced safety on the road. The MagicMount CHARGE for vehicles includes a MagicPlate™ non- magnetic metal plate with 3M adhesive plus you get a free, interchangeable, low- profile dash mount option. Ideal for a wide variety of home and office uses by those who crave less wires in their space, the MagicMount CHARGE for home/office offers quick and easy magnetic mounting and rapid wireless charging. The stickGRIP suction base provides a strong hold to any desk or kitchen table and boasts an open design for full access to all mobile device controls and ports. The four-axis adjustable angle conveniently allows for different viewing angles, and its lock-nut keeps users' mobile devices securely positioned. The MagicMount CHARGE for home/office includes a MagicPlate non-magnetic metal plate with 3M adhe- sive and is backwards compatible for phones that charge at less than a 15W rate. Both models of the MagicMount CHARGE are Qi Certified to ensure maximum safety and Qi-enabled devices compatibility. They include important safety features like built-in Foreign Object Detection. The powerful rare earth neodymium magnets are 100 per- cent mobile device safe. MagicMount CHARGE works with Qi-enabled smart- phones from manu- facturers like Samsung, Google, Microsoft, LG, HTC and Motorola. They also work with Qi- enabled cases, receivers and battery covers. StrikeLine™ Adapter (Part # i3AAP) This headphone and charging adapter allows you to plug your existing head- phones into the newest iPhone models that do not come equipped with a head- phone jack via the phone's Lightning port without losing the ability to also charge your device. With the StrikeLine Adapter, you can still use your current wired headphones and enjoy an enhanced overall listening experience. Or grab your aux cable to plug your iPhone into any aux-in device, such as speakers, home stereo systems, car stereo and more! The adapter conveniently features built-in volume and play/pause music controls. While you enjoy your favorite audio, you can also use the charging port to charge your device. $39.99 MSRP. Learn more at booth #N.1142. After the show, visit www.scosche.com. New Crystal Unit Solutions for IoT Applications Developed by Murata Murata Americas introduced several miniaturized, highly advanced crystal units developed specifically for the IoT market. The company used its propri- etary technology and volume produc- tion capability to design a product line that excels in quality and reliability, while also providing a cost-effective solution. The series features a compact package that allows for higher-density mounting and use in lower profile devices. Target applications include IoT, mobile devices, wireless communi- cation protocols, and medical and healthcare products. The ubiquity of wireless communi- cation-enabled devices has driven the growth of products equipped with advanced functionality. This has been accompanied by the demand to down- size mobile devices and wireless com- munication modules. Further, there is a need for products to be RoHS-compli- ant and to be able to accommodate lead- free solder mounting. These crystal units meet all of the aforementioned requirements. The line-up includes the XRCED series, the world's smallest packaged crystal unit measuring just 1.2 by 1.0 by 0.33 mm. The XRCGB-F- H achieves +/-10ppm ini- tial frequency tolerance to enable Bluetooth ® tech- nology and meets the requirements for RF applications in a compact size, a feature that existing product lines could not deliver. Finally, the XRCMD and XRCFD offer a range of operating frequencies, temperatures and tolerance ranges that design engineers require today to produce tomorrow's products. "Murata is unsurpassed when it comes to leveraging our proprietary tech- nologies to reach new levels in the con- sumer electronics market. Our commit- ment to innovation and meeting the needs of this industry will only further future advancements," said Jonathan Davis, Timing and New Products General Manager, Murata Americas. About Murata Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components and solutions, communica- tion modules and power supply modules. Murata is committed to the development of advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional, high-den- sity modules. The company has employ- ees and manufacturing facilities through- out the world. For more information, visit www .murata.com. Connected Vehicle Cameras Keep Risks Low and Profits High for Fleet Operators Real-time information from combined video-telematics technology is helping fleet managers and drivers transform data into unique insights to empower profes- sional driving today. This helps business- es get smarter about how they approach their fleet operations. Unconnected vehicle cameras, which rely on SD card recording, are playing a crucial role in minimizing insurance claims, with some fleet opera- tors already achieving claim cost reduc- tion savings of up to 50 percent. But, it is the growing use of video-telematics tech- nology that offers the most potential to vastly improve the efficiency and safety of fleets. Not only does the combination of in- vehicle camera systems and telematics have the potential to make a real differ- ence to driver behavior in the future (dri- ver training is the single largest element in any risk management crash reduction program), but being alerted and having access to immediate video footage of an incident along with supporting telematics data also unlocks the potential for rapid liability assessment and third-party inter- vention, which are also essential when reducing claims costs. It is this real-time information that is contributing to reduced insurance costs, while providing fleet operators with insight into driver behavior to support risk management and road safety strate- gies. These, in turn, contribute to fewer accidents, improvements to fuel econo- my and less wear and tear on the vehicle. The consensus among fleet and insurance professionals is that video telematics offers the biggest opportunity with its ability to pro- vide specific informa- tion about a driver's behavior, which is why connected in- vehicle telematics cameras seem to be increasingly coming into favor – quite possibly the beginning of a paradigm shift in fleet safety analy- sis and action. Of course, fleet operators are increasingly using data from telematics to deliver training to the individuals or driver groups that need it most. But when telematics is used in conjunction with other emerging technologies, such as in- vehicle cameras, its potential to improve drivers' behavior becomes even greater. Meanwhile, the latest developments in connected vehicle camera technology, such as the Smart Witness KP2 – an "all- in-one" connected camera, tracker, telematics and advanced driver-assis- tance systems (ADAS) device – promise to further empower pro- fessional driving, enabling fleets to plan, monitor, manage and assess their operations for even better decisions and results. On-board ADAS features, for example, allow an additional layer of intelligence and data that can be used to aid the driver and deliver vital infor- mation that can assist with driver train- ing. Fleets should use all the tools at their disposal to minimize accidents, gathering as much data as possible and then acting on it. Find out how you can help fleets easily use real-time information from combined video telematics technology to keep risks low and profits high while let- ting drivers experience the journey in a whole new way with SmartWitness. For more information, visit www.smartwitness.com, call 312.981.8774 or stop by booth #N.320.