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Consumer Electronics Daily News Tuesday, January 9, 2018 8 Matias Releases Worthy Successor to Computer Manufacturer's Recently Discontinued Wired Keyboard The Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard for Mac has a built-in USB 2.0 hub and precision volume dial. "The new volume dial is perfect for users with external speakers, giving you four times finer control over the volume. That's 64 vol- ume levels, compared to the 16 levels you get from the volume keys," said Chief Executive Officer Edgar Matias. The keyboard is available in a wide range of international layouts (US, EU, Asian) and can be ordered now. The Matias Wired Aluminum Keyboard is available for $59 (US) from Matias and authorized resellers. Matias makes other keyboards as well, and has been manufacturing key- boards for over 15 years. The Matias Backlit Wireless Aluminum Keyboard, which comes in silver or space gray, is a high-end slim aluminum key- board with number pad. It has the abil- ity to pair to four different devices and easily switch between them. It features backlight- ing, with 10 levels of brightness control. The keyboard has two rechargeable bat- teries: one for the keyboard operation itself that lasts up to a year before need- ing to be recharged, and a separate one for the backlighting that lasts up to two weeks before needing to be recharged. This ensures that you can keep typing even if your backlight battery gets drained. Matias is also known for its high per- formance mechanical keyboards, made with its own mechanical switches. Mechanical keyboards made by Matias include the classic Tactile Pro Keyboard for Mac, the Quiet Pro Keyboard (which gives you mechanical typing without the noise nor- mally associated with mechanical key- boards) and the separated Ergo Pro Keyboard, for the ultimate in ergonomic typing and comfort. For more information, go to www.matias.ca or stop by booth #36817. SecuRam SmartEntry with Waterproof Finger Vein ID Technology SecuRam Systems, a leader in electronic security, is pleased to introduce SecuRam SmartEntry front door lock incorporating the latest biometric authentication – Finger Vein ID. Finger Vein ID technology goes well beyond fingerprint scanning – it analyzes the blood vessel or vascular pattern below the epidermal layer of your finger and then using its unique matching algo- rithm, validates entry to only enrolled users. One of the great deficiencies associ- ated with fingerprint biometrics has been its inability to work in outdoor condi- tions. With its invention of waterproof Finger Vein ID, SecuRam has delivered the absolute security of advanced bio- metric access to virtually any installation condition. Finger Vein ID was already a remarkable advance; SecuRam has per- fected it even further. With customers and applications ranging from home access to banking and automotive securi- ty, SecuRam remains the reference stan- dard in authentication technology. Blood vessel patterns are unique to each individual, as are other biometric data such as fingerprints or the patterns of the iris. However, unlike some biomet- ric systems, blood vessel patterns are almost impossible to counterfeit because they are located beneath the skin's surface. Biometric systems based on fingerprints, depending upon the technology, can be fooled with a dummy finger fitted with a copied fingerprint. The Finger Vein ID system is much harder to fool and it requires the finger of a liv- ing person to authenticate. SmartEntry represents a break- through in high security authentication for home or office use. This technology was once only available on high-end security equipment used by high tech companies. SecuRam Systems is the first security company to successfully incor- porate this very secure biometric authen- tication system into access control prod- ucts for everyday use. Simply touch the SmartEntry scanner and then the science goes to work to determine if you are an enrolled user. A pos- itive match sends a signal to the SmartEntry door lock to open immediately, allowing fast and secure access to your home or office. With optional Wi-Fi connectivity, you can manage and monitor your SmartEntry from your smartphone. SecuRam SmartEntry: Highly secure, easy-to-use biometric technology to protect those most precious to you. For more information, stop by booth #42358 or go to www.securamsys.com. Blaupunkt True Wireless Earbuds Blaupunkt, the iconic consumer electron- ics brand is back in the USA for the first time since 1996. A company once renowned for its car audio technology brings a great selection of speakers and headphones for any occasion. Say good- bye to annoying earbud cables with the new Blaupunkt Wireless Earbuds with microphone. No strings attached, these earbuds are actually wireless and sound awesome. Bluetooth 4.1 streaming tech- nology allows you up to 60 feet of range and offers quality sound without a single cable between the earbuds or the device to create a genuine feeling of freedom and flexibility. Other features and specifications include: storage case to hold and charge the earbuds; 10 hours of talk time and music time; hands-free calling; enhanced bass for great sound, Bluetooth version: V4.1; drive: 8mm; battery: 500Mah; impedance: 16ohms; product weight: 68g; working voltage: 3.2V- 4.2V; sensitivity: - 42db±2db; frequency range: 2.4-2.48Ghz; and distance: <10m. On www.back-in-usa.com you can regis- ter for a VIP meeting with the Blaupunkt licensing specialists, audio- sales or car audio sales. Everybody registering for a Blaupunkt meeting is eligi- ble for a free VIP Pick Up Service with the Blaupunkt shuttle. See the Blaupunkt Audio and Accessories Portfolio in the Worldwide Accessories booth and the Blaupunkt Lounge in South Hall 3, Upper Level, booth #30742.