Mobile Phone Accessories Review

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world’s largest provider of thin-film transistor, liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels announced today that it has created the first LCD panel that can produce independent images on each side of a mobile LCD display. Samsung’s new double-sided LCD can show two entirely different pictures or sets of visual data simultaneously on the front and back of the same screen. Other conventional double-sided LCDs can only show a reverse image of the same video data.

This new development will replace two display panels with one, thereby reducing overall thickness of mobile products by at least 1mm.

Executive Vice President Yun Jin-hyuk, in charge of the Mobile Display Division of the Samsung Electronics LCD Business, says, “Our new double-sided mobile display underscores Samsung’s commitment to equip our customers with advanced display technology that accelerates the trend toward slimmer mobile products. We anticipate high demand when we commence mass production in the first half of 2007.” Read the rest of this entry »

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced the world’s first 3-megapixel (M-pixel) CMOS image sensor (CIS) with a 1/4-inch lens aperture that is well suited for ultra slim camera phones. “The rapidly evolving trend of user created content, blogs, and personal web pages is triggering demand for constant access to high-resolution images, bringing the consumer’s attention to high-resolution camera phones,” said Yong-Hee Lee, vice president of Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Division. “Our 1.75um-pixel, 1/4-inch lens aperture 3M-pixel CIS is a unique combination of Samsung’s high resolution sensor technology and high speed serial interface that brings digital still camera-level picture quality to mobile handsets.”  Samsung’s new 1.75um-size pixel enables the 1/4-inch lens aperture to drastically reduce the camera module size by 30 percent as opposed to a conventional 2.25um pixel 1/3-inch lens aperture 3M-pixel CIS. The small form factor allows the 1.75um-pixel, 1/4-inch lens aperture 3M-pixel CIS to immediately replace a 1/4-inch lens aperture 2M-pixel CIS module, as it shares the same physical measurements with the new 3M-pixel CIS.The 1.75um pixel, 1/4-inch lens aperture 3M-pixel CIS shows no degrading in the picture quality compared to a 2.25um pixel, 1/3-inch lens aperture 3M-pixel CIS. The new CIS chip provides a small form factor and high picture quality. Read the rest of this entry »

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced that Samsung’s OneNAND™ flash memory will be supported by new QUALCOMM Mobile Station Modem™ ( MSM ™) chipsets.Support for OneNAND flash, already available on a few MSM chipsets, will be extended to a much wider range of upcoming multimedia-rich products now being optimized to take full advantage of OneNAND’s high performance.

“OneNAND’s performance coupled with the versatility of QUALCOMM’s chipsets will help drive exciting new handset designs and applications,” said Mike Concannon, vice president of strategic products for QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies. “We are pleased to be working with Samsung in helping to drive commercialization of the most compelling 3G multimedia capabilities.” Read the rest of this entry »

Closed circuit television, this name is often heard. But do you know what it is? Well let us just try to find the same. It uses various video cameras through which signals are transmitted to a specified number of monitors. It is used in areas where lot of surveillance is required like airports, traffic and casino. It is quiet different from broadcast system because signal is not openly transmitted. There may be employment of point-to-point links.

The history of Closed circuit security camers dates back to 1942. It was first installed at Test Stand II in Peenemuende. It was first used to observe the launch of V2-rockets. These recording systems are often used to observe the activities related to take off of rockets. The main purpose of installing these video cameras is to watch the proper functioning. If there is any type of malfunctioning, it immediately comes into light by close monitoring done by the cameras. The use of film cameras is done for this purpose.
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Sagem Communication confirms their commitment to developing quality photo printers with high print speeds, (only 60 seconds1 per photo). And are proud to present, their new SAGEM PHOTO EASY ™ 110 and PHOTO EASY ™ 110 WIFI.

WIRELESS PRINTING READY

Connect your camera, mobile phone2 or PC wirelessly to your Photo Easy printer and experience the new WiFi*, Bluetooth* and Infrared wireless capabilities which make sharing and printing photos even more dynamic.

*WiFi or Bluetooth adapter in option
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Anyone who doesn’t want to lug around a chunky portable media player will appreciate the Toshiba OLED Multimedia Viewer. Small enough to fit in your pocket, this viewer offers a 3.5-inch OLED display, embedded Architecture, and an SD memory card slot. It supports MPEG 2/4 and WMV formats.

Sharp introduces the world’s smallest 0.11MP camera module with optics.

The Sharp LZ0P396D has a volume of only 0.07cc. The measurements are 5.5×5.5×2.43mm. Despite its small size it also supports 30fps enabling video capture.
The new Sharp camera module is aimed at mobile phones to be used as secondary camera.

The Epson P-4500 is a much needed upgrade to the P-4000 Photo viewer launched in September 05. Unlike it’s predecessor which was only a photoviewer the P-4500 can play a variety of audio and video formats thus making a fully functional PMP too. It can playback MP3 files, MPEG 1/2/4 video and Divx files. The 3.8 inch LCD is 1.5 times brighter than the P-4000. You can store all your favourite songs and a couple of videos in it’s huge 80GB hard drive. Files can easily be transferred via the SD and Compact Flash card slots. It connects to the host via USB 2.0 and comes with a remote controlled ear phone.

CeBIT 2006 showcased the latest innovative concept by Parrot where one can view their precious images stored in a Bluetooth camera phone via a LCD photo frame USING Bluetooth connectivity. So how does it work? The Parrot PHOTO VIEWER can be selected from the list of Bluetooth devices and then the image to be sent is instantly moved to the frame. Looks something straight from Steven Spielberg movie if you ask me.

The Parrot Photo Viewer can convert the image to the size of the screen and users also have an option to choose between modes like portrait or landscape format depending on its position (vertical or horizontal).Another cool feature is that on changing the frame position the frame automatically adjusts the image for perfect proportions. The photo Viewer sports a very elegant design and comes in colures like leather and bleached oak among others.

Benefits of the Parrot PHOTO VIEWER include:

• Wireless Bluetooth transfer of photos
• Universal compatibility with Bluetooth-enabled phone
• Pictures instantly converted to the size of the screen
• Pictures instantly adjusted to the position of the frame (horizontal/vertical)
• Automatic adjustment of the LCD screen luminosity
• Ultra-simplified use
• Contemporary elegant and design

Technical characteristics:

• Bluetooth digital photo frame
• TFT screen with 320*234 pixels
• 262,144 colour display
• Bluetooth 1.2
• Bluetooth BIP, OPP and FTP profiles
• 32 MB internal memory for storing over 100 JPEG images
• Software-controlled image resizing
• Accepts JPEG images from 700 K to 7M pixels
• Portrait or landscape position sensor
• Light sensor
• Fixed display and slideshow functions
• Size of the frame in leather or white-leaded oak: height:13 cm x width: 15,2 cm x depth: 2,8 cm

Good things come in small packages, like this digital VGA camera and headset in one small device.

• Digital VGA camera and headset that connects directly to your phone
• Easily fits in your pocket
• Snap pictures, view on the display of your phone and send them as multimedia messages

Compatible Models:  Nokia 7210, 6800, 6610, 6585, 6200, 6100, 5100, 3120, 3100

• Monitor remote business or personal assets almost anywhere in the GSM coverage area - can be activated by motion-detection sensor.1,19
• Still images, audio and temperature data can be sent to MMS phones or e-mail addresses.1,19
• Can generate images on demand, or be set up to operate at timed intervals.
• Features motion-detection and temperature-alert functions.

You Can’t Be Everywhere at Once

With the Nokia Observation Camera (PT-2U) you can keep your eyes on places that are important to you, even when you’re not there. Install it at your home or office, inside a warehouse, garage, in your boat, or summer home. Simply request a picture via MMS message, and keep your eyes open!

Compatible Models: Nokia 9500, 9290, 7610, 7270, 7210, 6820, 6800, 6651, 6620, 6610, 6600, 6230, 6200, 6100, 3660, 3650, 3620, 3600, 3595, 3300, 3200, 3120, 3100
Multiple Uses
1) Time Interval Reports
Want a regular update from a remote location? The Nokia Observation Camera can be programmed to take images automatically at a designated time interval and send them as multimedia messages to your mobile phone or e-mail addresses.^19,20

2) A Moving Experience
The Nokia Observation Camera can also capture and send images when triggered by a motion sensor. When this mode is selected, a picture is taken when an object moves within the camera’s frame. The image is then automatically sent as an MMS message to your MMS-capable mobile phone or e-mail address. You can select to receive as many as three motion-detected images in one MMS message, depending on which image resolution mode you select. ^19,20

3) One Way Audio
See what’s happening - and HEAR what’s happening, too! By initiating a voice call the Observation Camera’s authorized users can hear voices and other sounds in the vicinity of the Nokia Observation Camera.

4) Temperature Updates and Alerts
Great skiing? Pipes in danger of freezing? Find out. The Nokia Observation Camera features a thermometer that can be set to automatically notify you if the temperature goes beyond a predefined range. Any authorized user can monitor the temperature in the vicinity of the Nokia Observation Camera simply by sending it an SMS request. ^20,21

5) Innovative Advertising
How busy is your restaurant? How’s the weather at your resort? How about parking? Shouldn’t your customers be the first to know? When configured for general access, the Nokia Observation Camera can provide your valued customers with e-mail and MMS access to up-to-date information.

• Transfer images using the Pop-Port™ interface or an MMC card
• Use MMC card for Nokia 9290, 6600, 3660, 3650, 3620, 3600 phones
• Display your photos on your compatible TV or video projector
• View either single image or slideshow mode
• Use compatible Nokia charger or battery
• Includes 4 AAA batteries

Compatible Models: Nokia N90, 9500, 9290, 7610, 7270, 7250i, 7210, 6820, 6800, 6670, 6651, 6610, 6600, 6230, 6225, 6200, 6102, 6101, 6100, 5140, 3660, 3650, 3620, 3600, 3220, 3200, 3100