London, December 17 (ANI): It can cost you a lot if your mobilephone screen cracks after you accidentally dropped it, but help is at hand. Amazon has invented an airbag for smartphones. The innovative technology makes use of the motion-sensors that are now built into most smartphones to detect when it has entered an airborne state, so that a mini-airbag can be deployed to cushion its fall. Amazon has won a patent for the protective system this week. As well as mobile phones, the technology could be used on electronic readers, including the online retailer's own Kindle, as well as computer tablets and cameras. Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, filed the application for a patent himself. The application reads "Prior to impact between a surface and a device, a determination of a risk of damage to the device is made. If the risk of damage to the device exceeds a threshold, a protection system is activated to reduce or eliminate damage to the device." The airbag would draw on data from a mobile phone's built-in gyroscope, camera, accelerometers and other such sensors, according to the patent. Then, if it is determined that the gadget has been dropped, the technology will trigger the release of airbags and could even include air-jets to change its trajectory in mid-air. (ANI). Source: NewsTrackIndia, Image: flickr.com
Smartphone airbags could make 'cracked screens' a thing of the past
London, December 17 (ANI): It can cost you a lot if your mobilephone screen cracks after you accidentally dropped it, but help is at hand. Amazon has invented an airbag for smartphones. The innovative technology makes use of the motion-sensors that are now built into most smartphones to detect when it has entered an airborne state, so that a mini-airbag can be deployed to cushion its fall. Amazon has won a patent for the protective system this week. As well as mobile phones, the technology could be used on electronic readers, including the online retailer's own Kindle, as well as computer tablets and cameras. Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, filed the application for a patent himself. The application reads "Prior to impact between a surface and a device, a determination of a risk of damage to the device is made. If the risk of damage to the device exceeds a threshold, a protection system is activated to reduce or eliminate damage to the device." The airbag would draw on data from a mobile phone's built-in gyroscope, camera, accelerometers and other such sensors, according to the patent. Then, if it is determined that the gadget has been dropped, the technology will trigger the release of airbags and could even include air-jets to change its trajectory in mid-air. (ANI). Source: NewsTrackIndia, Image: flickr.com
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Nokia unveils 41 megapixel phone that outperforms most SLR cameras
41 mega pixel camera phone of Nokia
Nokia has unveiled a 41 megapixel camera-phone - designed so phone users can 'zoom in' without a bulky lens. The 41-megapixel sensor is around three times more powerful than the ones in any existing handsets. A Nokia executive says, 'It shows what we can do.' The phone will be launched in May and cost 480 Euros. Nokia says the technology is designed so users can zoom in quickly and easily without losing
Smart Phones Xperia GX & Xperia SX: Sony Unveils LTE Running On Android ICS
Sony Mobile Communications has proclaimed two new Xperia smartphones – Xperia GX and Xperia SX – both operated on the Android operating system. Both soon usable in Japan in the few months but in India launch date has not been announced yet. The devices are the first Sony-branded LTE mobile phones launched in Japan and will ensure download speed of up to 75mbps. Let’s take a look at the devices. Xperia GX: This one has a 4.6 inch capacitive touchscreen Reality Display (720×1280 pixel resolution), powered by the Mobile BRAVIA Engine, and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS (right out of the box). It is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor (no Quad-core here) and has 1 GB of RAM. The internal memory of the device is 16 GB. The phone has a mammoth 13MP rear camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile that can also record full high definition (HD) videos (1080p) at 30 frames per second. And the rear camera is also capable of taking 3D panoramic still images. Sony has also provided a 1.3MP front-facing camera for video-calling. On the connectivity front, the device has Bluetooth4.0, Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G (depending on the region). It also comes with a micro USB port and a micro HDMI port. It has a 1700 mAh battery, weighs 127 gram and the dimensions measure 131mm x 69mm x 10.5mm. The device features a matte texture, slim-line body and will be available in white and black colours. Xperia SX: This handset has a 3.7 inch capacitive touchscreen Reality Display (540×960 pixel resolution) with Mobile BRAVIA Engine and it also runs on Android ICS OS. Xperia SX is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor (again, no Quad-core) and has 1 GB of RAM, but the internal memory of the device has been brought down to half (8 GB), compared to its big brother Xperia GX. The rear camera is also a toned down version of GX, with only 8MP (GX has a 13MP camera). But it also comes with Sony Exmor R for mobile, can record full HD videos (1080p) at 30 fps and is capable of taking 3D panoramic still images. A 1.3MP front-facing camera is also there for video-calling. On the connectivity front, it has Bluetooth4.0, Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G (depending on the region), and also comes with a micro USB port and a micro HDMI port. It weighs 95 gram (a sleek one, if you like) and the dimensions are 115mm x 54mm x 9.4mm. In fact, the company is claiming that it is the lightest LTE smartphone in the world. The device will be available in white and black colours. Sony has also introduced three New Media applications in the device. Here, you will find the Walkman app that integrates high quality audio technologies, such as clear stereo, clear bass, VPT surround sound, manual equaliser and xLOUD, with new ways to play, discover and recommend music; the Album app that allows the user to sort and browse high quality photos and videos, and also provides instant viewing, commenting and photo-sharing on Facebook and other such sites; and finally, there is the Movies app that allows playback and movie-viewing in high quality audio and video, along with database search to discover more info about the movies. The prices of the smart phones are not available yet but when (and if) the devices are launched in India; they might be competing with the new range of HTC One series of smart phones. Source: Medley News
Japanese unveil iPhone-controlled battle robot
A Japanese electronics company has unveiled a cutting-edge battle robot Kuratas, signifying a new era in military industry. The battle mech, designed by Suidobashi Heavy Industry, stands at four meters and weighs over four tons. It can be controlled both from inside the cockpit and from the safety of your smartphone connected to a 3G network.Kuratas is fitted out with a set of futuristic weapons, including a Gatling gun capable of firing 6000 rounds a minute and activated when the pilot smiles – its designers therefore asked to be less smiley when inside the robot. Tags: World, robot, News, Sci-Tech, military hardware, Читать далее, Source: Voice of Russia.
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