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[CES Asis 2016] EDO, Accelerates Its Wearable Market…Reveals AMOLED Equipped VR

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EDO`s VR Device

EverDisplay `s VR Device

Shanghai=Hyunjoo Kang / jjoo@olednet.com

EverDisplay (EDO), whose main force is mobile AMOLED, is accelerating its wearable market target.

In CES Asia 2016 (11-13 May) held in Shanghai, China, EDO presented VR (virtual reality) device equipped with their own AMOLED and revealed their roadmap in this market. The company displayed the VR device at the exhibition booth allowing the visitors to experience it. EDO explained that the device is a beta version, and although it has not been released, the picture quality is superior compared to LCD or LED equipped VR.

According to EDO, the company is planning to produce 3.2 inch 1K 400 ppi AMOLED for VR this year, and 3.5 inch 1.5K 600 ppi panel in 2017. Following this, the panel is to be improved to 2K 750 ppi in 2018, and EDO is planning produce flexible based 800 ppi panel in 2019.

EDO also revealed new AMOLED product in smartphone sector. In this exhibition, EDO showed 5.5 inch FHD panel that is already being mass produced, and flexible 6 inch panel to be mass produced in future.

Furthermore, the company exhibited new AMOLED panel in 3 types, 1.2 inch, 1.4 inch, and 1.41 inch, for smartwatch that will be consecutively launched from July. Of these, the 1.2 inch panel is expected to be used for Huawei’s smartwatch for women to be released in September.

CES Asia 2016’s participants greatly increased compared to last year, and 375 companies from 23 countries are taking part. Major companies such as Intel, Twitter, and BMW discuss wearable, VR, driverless cars, future of TV, etc. though conference.

 

 

[CES 아시아 2016] 상하이 개막…화웨이 신제품, 자동차+IT, VR 등 주목

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CES ASIA 2016(출처=CTA)

상하이=강현주 /jjoo@olednet.com

글로벌 IT 및 가전 업체들이 아시아시장을 타깃으로 향연을 벌이는 ‘CES 아시아 2016’이 11일 상하이 뉴 인터내셔널 엑스포센터에서 개막했다.

‘연결, 혁신, 사물인터넷(IoT)이 주제인 이번 CES 아시아에서는 글로벌 스마트폰 시장에서 존재감이 점점 커지는 중국 스마트폰 및 TV 등 가전 업체들의 신제품, 자동차와 IT의 융합 가속화, 가상현실(VR) 등이 화두가 될 예정이다.

이번 행사에서는 화웨이가 신제품을 선보일지 여부가 관심사다. 화웨이는 최근 런던에서 주력 제품 새모델인 ‘P9’을 공개한 데 이어 이번 ‘CES 아시아’에서도 선보일 예정이다.

또다른 중국 스마트폰 업체인 러스도 커브드 디스플레이를 장착한 ‘러맥스’ 시리즈 신제품을 공개할 것인지 기대된다. 360이라는 업체도 Q시리즈 및 N시리즈를 공개할지 관심을 모은다.

이번 행사에서는 BMW, 벤츠, 볼보 등 글로벌 자동차 업체들이 참가해 자율주행차, 차량 인터넷 등을 선보일 계획이다. 이와 함께 바이두도 자동차와 IT의 융합을 선보일 예정이라 기대가 모아진다.

이와 함께 하이센스 등이 TV 신제품 등 스마트 가전들을 선보인다.

한편 이번 CES 아시아 2016에는 참가 기업이 지난해에 비해 크게 늘어 23개 나라에서 375개  기업이 전시에 참여하며 인텔, 트위터, BMW 등이 컨퍼런스를 통해 웨어러블, VR, 자율주행, TV의 미래 등을 논한다

 

 

BMW’s Olaf Kastner to Deliver Keynote at CES Asia 2016

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Source : BMW

Hyunjoo Kang / Reporter / jjoo@olednet.com

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ today announced that Olaf Kastner, president and CEO, BMW Group Region China, will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming CES Asia™ 2016, Asia’s premier technology event. Owned and produced by CTA, and co-produced by Intex Shanghai, the second annual CES Asia will run May 11-13, 2016 in Shanghai, China.

Kastner’s keynote will take place at 10 AM, Thursday, May 12 in the Kerry Hotel, Shanghai Ballrooms 2-3. He will illustrate BMW’s vision about a new eco-system for individual mobility, which is characterized by sustainability, connectivity and automated driving.

“BMW is a driving force in the automotive industry, combining cutting-edge engineering with the latest technology innovation that makes cars safer, more efficient and fun to drive,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association. “As a global automaker and champion of innovation, congratulations on a successful 100 years and we look forward to Olaf Kastner sharing BMW’s plans for the future.”

Olaf Kastner, president and CEO, BMW Group Region China, previously served as the president and CEO, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd., China and the finance director for BMW (UK) Ltd. In 2014, Mr. Kastner was granted the National Friendship Award of China. Mr. Kastner holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Hamburg, Germany.

The relationship between technology and cars is reaching new heights and the latest in-vehicle innovations will be on display at CES Asia 2016, including advancements in driverless vehicles, connectivity and display technology. More than 25 automotive and vehicle technology companies will exhibit at the show, including Baidu, BMW, Cobra Electronics, Continental Automotive Holding, Mercedes-Benz, NavInfo, Peiker, Pioneer, Sogou Technology Development, OnStar/Chevrolet, TE Connectivity and Volvo.

“Today’s consumers want their cars to be as technologically innovative and integrated as the rest of their lives,” noted Shapiro. “Automotive companies recognize that CES Asia is a highly effective and visible platform to introduce their latest innovations into the Asian market and meet this growing demand.”

CES Asia will feature two vehicle technology conference sessions in the Kerry Hotel.

Breakthroughs in Autonomous Vehicles:  Features a panel discussion focused on the challenges associated with autonomous driving regulations in China.
Connected Car: Explores the profound impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on the driving experience. How do these new technologies affect the Asian marketplace and what automotive innovations can consumers look forward to?

Returning to Shanghai for its second year, CES Asia 2016 is expanding from two exhibit halls in 2015 to four with a show floor that will span 32,000 gross square meters (16,000 net square meters). Featuring more than 300 exhibiting companies , the entire global technology industry will be represented at CES Asia across 15 product categories from 3D printing and smart home to vehicle technology and wearables.