Bluetooth Special Interest Group

HKTDC Smart Lighting Expo debuts today alongside Spring Lighting Fair

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Sabato, Aprile 6, 2024

Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "As one of the partner events of the Business of Innovation & Technology Week (BITWeek), the inaugural Smart Lighting Expo and the 15th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) are organised under the theme Bright Lighting - Smart Living, drawing over 1,300 exhibitors.

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  • Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "As one of the partner events of the Business of Innovation & Technology Week (BITWeek), the inaugural Smart Lighting Expo and the 15th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) are organised under the theme Bright Lighting - Smart Living, drawing over 1,300 exhibitors.
  • The HKTDC elevated the highly acclaimed Connected and Smart Lighting zone in the Spring Lighting Fair to a full-fledged Smart Lighting Expo this year, empowering businesses to fully capitalise on growing opportunities across the smart lighting supply chain.
  • This inaugural expo showcases products and solutions ranging from connected lighting technologies such as chips, sensors, LED drivers and IoT lighting platforms, to smart lighting products and solutions like smart control systems and dimmers, smart luminaires, lighting applications and systems.
  • Other product zones include Commercial Lighting, Decorative Lighting, Residential Lighting, Technical Lighting and Lighting Accessories.

GN brings flagship product family ReSound Nexia to VA audiology clinics expanding hearing aid choices for U.S. veterans

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Mercoledì, Maggio 1, 2024

ReSound Nexia also is the world's first hearing aid to connect with AuracastTM broadcast devices, the new breakthrough in connective listening technology.

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  • ReSound Nexia also is the world's first hearing aid to connect with AuracastTM broadcast devices, the new breakthrough in connective listening technology.
  • BLOOMINGTON, Minn., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GN, a global leader in hearing aid innovation, today announces that the ReSound Nexia hearing aid portfolio is now available to U.S. veterans through audiologists and technicians of the Department of Veterans Affairs at more than 400 VA audiology clinics and sites of care nationwide .
  • The ReSound Nexia CROS transmitter is the smallest rechargeable aid on the market, and can be used with any of the ReSound Nexia hearing aids that use a disposable battery.
  • ReSound Nexia is leading the way as the first hearing aid to take advantage of Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio, the next generation of Bluetooth LE.

Quectel unveils its HCM511S high performance MCU Bluetooth module to power Low Energy compact connected devices

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Martedì, Aprile 9, 2024

Embedded World – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is pleased to announce the launch of the HCM511S high-performance MCU Bluetooth module for compact connected devices such as digital keys, portable devices and battery-operated motion sensors.

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  • Embedded World – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is pleased to announce the launch of the HCM511S high-performance MCU Bluetooth module for compact connected devices such as digital keys, portable devices and battery-operated motion sensors.
  • Utilizing Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4, the module accommodates an ARM Cortex-M33 processor and features built-in 32KB RAM and either 352KB or 512KB flash memory to deliver efficient performance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409992885/en/
    Quectel unveils its HCM511S high performance MCU Bluetooth module to power Low Energy compact connected devices (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The HCM511S module features excellent receiver sensitivity, a maximum transmit power of +6 dBm to achieve long distance transmission and has been designed to enable compact, low-power devices to connect cost effectively.
  • “We’re delighted to bring the compact, high-performance HCM511S Bluetooth Low Energy MCU module to the market,” says Norbert Muhrer, President and CSO, Quectel Wireless Solutions.

VeriSilicon’s complete Bluetooth Low Energy IP solution is fully compliant with LE Audio specification

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Giovedì, Marzo 28, 2024

VeriSilicon (688521.SH) today announced its complete Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) IP solution has achieved full compliance with LE Audio specification, including certifications for the LE Audio protocol stack and Low Complexity Communications Codec (LC3).

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  • VeriSilicon (688521.SH) today announced its complete Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) IP solution has achieved full compliance with LE Audio specification, including certifications for the LE Audio protocol stack and Low Complexity Communications Codec (LC3).
  • LE Audio is the new Bluetooth audio technology standard introduced by Bluetooth SIG based on Bluetooth 5.2 and above specifications, aiming to deliver a higher quality audio experience.
  • VeriSilicon’s complete BLE IP solution includes RF IP, baseband IP, software protocol stack, and has already passed the Bluetooth 5.3 certification.
  • Moreover, the solution also supports innovative Bluetooth capabilities of LE Audio such as Auracast™ broadcast audio and Multi-Stream Audio.

Ezurio Announces the Sona™ MT320: The First Industrial Grade Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth Module Powered by MediaTek Filogic 320 Technology

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Giovedì, Aprile 4, 2024

AKRON, Ohio, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ezurio, a global leader in connectivity, today announces the upcoming Sona™ MT320 , the latest addition to their growing Wi-Fi 6 module portfolio.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ezurio, a global leader in connectivity, today announces the upcoming Sona™ MT320 , the latest addition to their growing Wi-Fi 6 module portfolio.
  • The Sona MT320 is the first industrial grade Wi-Fi + Bluetooth module based on the segment leading MediaTek Filogic 320 (MT7921) Wi-Fi 6 chipset.
  • This embedded module series has been designed to work seamlessly with the MediaTek Genio processor family targeted at the industrial IoT sector.
  • The Sona MT320 provides a rugged, compact, and globally certified solution that ensures reliable connectivity and easy integration.

 Oticon Unveils Oticon Intent: The World’s First Hearing Aid with User-Intent Sensors

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Giovedì, Febbraio 22, 2024

To address this issue, today Oticon, Inc. launches Oticon Intent ™, the world's first hearing aid equipped with user-intent sensors that understand and adapt to what individuals want to hear.

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  • To address this issue, today Oticon, Inc. launches Oticon Intent ™, the world's first hearing aid equipped with user-intent sensors that understand and adapt to what individuals want to hear.
  • Oticon Intent provides access to 360 degrees of sound while prioritizing each individual’s listening need — all in Oticon’s smallest, most discreet rechargeable hearing aid to date.
  • The hearing aid features up to 20 hours of battery life, as well as faster charging time than ever before.
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    Oticon Intent is compatible with the Oticon Companion app, allowing users to manage their hearing experience conveniently from their smartphone or Apple Watch®.

Beltone Serene Hearing Aid Technology Available in Full Range of Popular Styles to Suit All Hearing Needs

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Martedì, Febbraio 6, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beltone, named one of America's Best Retailers and Customer Service for Hearing Care by Newsweek, announced today that its innovative Beltone Serene™ hearing aid technology will be available in a full range of popular styles to meet the diverse needs of individuals with hearing loss. Beltone Serene hearing aids, Beltone's smallest devices yet, come highly recommended for hearing in noisy situations,1 and are packed with all the features users need to hear their best in any situation, while embracing the next generation of Bluetooth® connectivity.

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  • David Molella, President of Beltone North America, shares his enthusiasm, "We are thrilled to be pioneers in offering Auracast technology with our Beltone Serene hearing aids as it will significantly improve accessibility in public spaces for individuals with hearing loss.
  • The expanded product line also offers individuals a wider range of options to best suit their needs and preferences, complementing Beltone Serene's cutting-edge next generation of hearing and connectivity."
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    Plus, all Beltone Serene styles are discreetly designed for all-day comfort, weatherproof, sweatproof, and available in a diverse range of color options to match individuals' unique styles.
  • The Beltone Serene extended family of hearing aids will be available at Beltone locations nationwide starting February 22, 2024.

SKAIChips License Ceva Bluetooth IP for Electronic Shelf Label IC

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Martedì, Febbraio 6, 2024

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, announced today that SKAIChips Co. Ltd., a leading innovator in low power wireless technologies for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, has licensed the RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.4 IP for the development of an Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) IC. Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research forecasts that the ESL market will grow from nearly 185 million annual shipments in 2022 to nearly 560 million units by 2027, with Bluetooth-enabled ESLs accounting for a growing portion of the overall market.

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  • IC combines RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.4 IP with SKAIChips inhouse RF/Power/Analog/AI expertise to achieve lowest power draw, critical for ESL tags and related industrial applications
    ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, announced today that SKAIChips Co. Ltd., a leading innovator in low power wireless technologies for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, has licensed the RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.4 IP for the development of an Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) IC.
  • By leveraging Ceva's Bluetooth SIG qualified Bluetooth 5.4 IP to expedite its time to market, SKAIChips can develop a cost-efficient, feature-rich ESL IC with minimal power draw.
  • "SKAIChips is an innovative and exciting company that brings considerable expertise in low power RF that perfectly complements our Bluetooth IP.
  • The ESL space offers enormous potential and we look forward to monitoring SKAIChips progress as they enter this market enabled by our best-in-class Bluetooth 5.4 IP."

GN expands its most advanced hearing aid family ReSound Nexia into new range of styles all offering the next era of connectivity

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Martedì, Febbraio 6, 2024

More style options mean more people with different hearing needs can now experience the “next era” of hearing and connectivity.

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  • More style options mean more people with different hearing needs can now experience the “next era” of hearing and connectivity.
  • BALLERUP, Denmark, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GN, the global leader in hearing aid innovation, today announces the expansion of its ReSound Nexia family, giving more options for people with hearing loss to benefit from advanced hearing technology while joining the “next era” of Bluetooth connectivity.
  • It is an improved and more power-efficient way of wirelessly transmitting audio from one device (like a smartphone) to another (ear buds, headsets, hearing aids).
  • Bluetooth LE Audio is built with audio in mind, offering crystal clear sound and reducing latency and battery consumption for all-day streaming.

Tuya Developer Day at CES 2024 Features Inspiring Panel on Jointly Driving Smart, Secure, Connected Future

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Venerdì, Gennaio 12, 2024

Building on the main theme of CES 2024, "All Together, All On", Tuya remains committed to fostering collaborative innovation.

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  • Building on the main theme of CES 2024, "All Together, All On", Tuya remains committed to fostering collaborative innovation.
  • Through an immersive showroom and by hosting "Tuya Developer Day", the company not only showcases its technological prowess but also exemplifies its confidence in collaborating with global developers.
  • Ross Luo, General Manager of Tuya Smart's Asia Pacific Region, led the first panel discussion on "What's New on Wireless Connectivity."
  • The Tuya Developer Day at CES 2024 showcased Tuya's open approach, fostering closer collaboration with industry chain partners, including telecommunications technology, connectivity protocols, consumer electronics, and product security certification.