Philips Lighting introduces LiFi: broadband data through light

Philips Lighting, the world leader in lighting, is now offering Light Fidelity(LiFi), a technology in which high quality LED lighting provides a broadband Internet connection through light waves. As the lighting company for the Internet of Things, Philips Lighting is the first global lighting company to offer LiFi-enabled luminaires from its existing office lighting portfolio.

"LiFi has enormous potential for today's digital age and as the world's leading lighting company we are proud to pioneer new and innovative services for our customers," said Olivia Qiu, Chief Innovation Officer, Philips Lighting.

"While radio frequencies are becoming congested, the visible light spectrum is an untapped resource with a large bandwidth suitable for the stable simultaneous connection of a vast array of Internet of Things devices. Being a lighting company, we ensure that our customers benefit from the finest quality energy efficient light along with state-of-the-art connectivity," she added. 

Broadband Internet connection and quality illumination at the same time

LiFi is a two-way, high-speed wireless technology similar to WiFi but uses light waves instead of radio waves to transmit data. Philips Lighting's office luminaires enabled with LiFi technology provide broadband connection with a speed of 30 Mb per second (Mb/s) without compromising lighting quality. With 30Mb/s a user can stream simultaneously several HD quality videos while having video calls.

Icade, the French real estate investment company, is piloting the ground-breaking technology in its smart office in La Defense, Paris. "LiFi has the potential to be a real game changer in offices. As the leader in our market we wanted to explore the possibilities of this technology for existing and future clients. We plan to showcase the technology in our smart office in La Defense, so aside from stable connectivity, light quality is crucial to us," said Emmanuelle Baboulin, Head of the Commercial Property Investment Division at Icade.  

Benefits of LiFi

LiFi offers benefits over WiFi as it can be used in places where radio frequencies may interfere with equipment, such as in hospitals, or where WiFi signals cannot reach or are weak, such as underground. Other user cases include environments demanding high security; for example, the back office of a financial institution or government service. LiFi adds an extra layer of security as light cannot pass through solid walls and a line-of-sight to the light is needed to access the network. 

How does LiFi work?

Each luminaire is equipped with a built-in modem that modulates the light at speeds imperceptible to the human eye. The light is detected by a LiFi USB key/dongle plugged into the socket of a laptop or tablet (in the future such technology will be built into laptops and devices). The LiFi USB dongle returns data to the luminaire through an infrared link. With Philips LiFi-enabled luminaires, customers get the double benefit of quality, energy-efficient LED light and a highly secure, stable and robust connection as LiFi has 10,000 times the spectrum of WiFi.

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NSE and The Garage partnered to host NSE FutureTech 2018 Machine Learning Hackathon.

8 Problem Statements, 30-Hours, 165+ Developers

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) partnered with The Garage, a startup accelerator and co-working space in Mumbai, a business division of JetSynthesys, to host an exciting Machine Learning (M.L.) competition in India - NSE FutureTech 2018 Machine Learning Hackathon. This 30-hour live event held on March 17-18 challenged designers, coders and data scientists from across the country to tackle capital market challenges with machine learning.

The contestants of the event.

Partnering with NSE for the first time, The Garage provided a 170-seater venue and also made available WiFi and beverages for the Hackathon. With pre-registrations of more than 400 developers, the event saw participation from more than 165 creative minds from technological and non-technological backgrounds who worked on real-life problems and attempted to develop a Machine Learning solution within a timeframe of 24-hours.

A panel of distinguished judges including industry experts like Mr. Sankarson Banerjee, CTO, National Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Sumeet Vijaywargiya, Associate Director, IBM Watson and Mr. Karan Chaturvedi, Developer Advocate, IBM decided the winners’ basis their skill set and problem-solving ability. The criteria on which individuals and teams were judged was the solution, its technical simplicity, completeness and presentation.

The top three winners of Hackathon received INR 1,00,000, INR. 50,000 and INR. 25,000 in cash, an opportunity to intern at ICICI, complimentary seating at The Garage, along with a bagful of goodies. The winners of NSE FutureTech 2018 Machine Learning Hackathon were The Matrix (Nikhil Lobo, Manish K., Subhnesh Kumar & Prashant), 1^st Runner Ups Silicon Alpha (Sanket Shah & Priyank Shah) and 2^nd Runner Ups Drupple (Swastik Shrivastava, Anirudh Murali, Rajat Rawat, Shivam Singh & Rohan Chougule).

Speaking about the event, Sankarson Banerjee, CTO, National Stock Exchange (NSE) said, “Machine Learning is making a profound impact in the technology space. It’s diverse ability to learn and adapt to its surroundings allows M.L. to perform at levels similar to or even beyond human capabilities. With Hackathon, our goal was to challenge young minds to solve present day problems in a fun and pragmatic way and provide simple yet meaningful solutions using the latest machine learning tools. We were absolutely thrilled to see the turnout as well as the intelligent minds that are our future!”

Commenting on the same, Rajan Navani, Managing Director and CEO, JetSynthesys, said, “NSE’s FutureTech Machine Learning Hackathon is a great platform for developers to put their abilities to test and showcase their technical knowledge in an exciting M.L. challenge. A one of its kind event, it gave bright young minds the opportunity to learn and compete with the best talent in India. We, at The Garage, are extremely glad to partner with a body like the NSE and foster new talent in the technological space.”

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Vivo takes HDR to a new level with a dynamic range of 14 EV that adapts to complex lighting

Shenzhen, China, 13th March 2018 – Vivo announced its cutting-edge, AI-powered Super HDR at a media event in China. Following the previous breakthrough success in backlit photography, Vivo is taking mobile photography to new heights with Super HDR's auto scene detection to produce clearer photos, better colors, more details and better tones.

Super HDR follows the same principles as regular HDR but merges more frames to resolve the problems presented by contrasting strong dark and light tones in a photo. Super HDR captures more frames and intelligently merges them to cater to more extreme lighting scenarios.

Great Frames Great Flexibility     

Super HDR's dynamic range can reach up to 14 EV (Exposure Value). With just a single press of the shutter, Super HDR will capture up to 12 frames, significantly more frames than previously possible with existing HDR technology. This provides more image options for merging to perfectly light all the parts of the eventual photo.

Optimized Details Under Extreme Light

To reduce the unnaturally processed look of regular HDR, Super HDR adapts to different scenes and their dynamic range characteristics, selecting and merging frames to best render the image's highlights and shadow details. Super HDR then optimizes shadows to ensure the complex photo's highlights and shadows are balanced and natural.

Get Easy Yet Perfect People Shots

Regular HDR might sacrifice lighting for the person in focus for a better lit photo, but Super HDR ensures the person is clear and well-lit. Super HDR employs smart scene detection to balance the lighting of the person and the background to create a natural feel.

Advanced AI Improves Photos at All Stages

The Super HDR leverages complex AI algorithms to adapt to different scenarios. The moment the shutter is pressed, the AI will detect the scene to determine the ideal exposure strategy and accordingly select the frames for merging. This process ultimately delivers a natural looking shot which looks like it was captured by the human eye.

Advantages of Super HDR

1.      Highly adaptable: With a wider dynamic range of 14EV, Super HDR can ensure perfect shots in a broader range of lighting scenarios, even in adverse ones. This results in image that shows the details of the rock, grass, mountains and clouds despite the back lit, high contrast scenario.

2.      Accurate and smart exposure selection: At up to 12 frames, Super HDR has more lighting options for its smart frame selecting strategies to correctly expose all parts of the photo. This retains the natural contrast that is key to accent the features of this photo.

3.      Intelligent identification: AI-powered scene detection means that each part of the photo can be identified and isolated for processing to insure even complex photos are perfected. The AI can perfectly identify and expose the unique shapes of these rocks, moss, waves and clouds in this shot.

4.      Natural looking results: Super HDR produces more natural tones by reorganizing and optimizing the highlights and shadow portions of the scene when merging the frames and ensures the photo naturally matches the original scene as seen by human eye. This shows the couple clearly and naturally despite sun and umbrella creating such complex lighting.

5.      Perfectly lit portraits: Super HDR prioritizes the best lighting for the person in the photo and adjusts the background exposure to produce an optimal and natural portrait. Optimizing the lighting for the girl and creating complimentary lighting of the sky and flowers help accentuate her in the photo for a perfectly lit portrait.

Alex Feng, Senior Vice President at Vivo added that, "Vivo continues to push the boundaries and provide the ultimate camera experience for consumers. This goes beyond just adding powerful functions, but to developing innovations that our users can immediately enjoy. Today's showcase of Super HDR is an example of our continued commitment to mobile photography, to enable our consumers to shoot professional quality photos at the touch of a button. Using intelligent AI, Super HDR can capture more detail under any conditions, without additional demands on the user."

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ad:tech, New Delhi successfully concludes its 8th edition

The 2018 edition of ad:tech New Delhi, the biggest gallery of advertising and marketing community in the country successfully concludes its 8th edition of Digital Marketing & Advertising Conference & Exhibition in India which was held at The Leela Ambience Hotel, Gurugram. ad:tech 2018 delivered two action packed days with more than 90 companies from across the Globe including Google, Adobe, PepsiCo, Future Group, Nestle, Philips, Oath among others who actively participated. Ad tech also witnessed Advertising agencies, publishers and International players from Japan, China, Israel, Russia, US who showcased and discussed the technological innovations in the post advertising era.

The Keynote session on day 2 talked about amalgamation of Automation and Human Experiences Perhaps more than any other industries, marketing has been completely disrupted by technology. Marketers work tirelessly to track customers on their journey across new devices and platforms, and are looking to new and ever-evolving technologies to streamline the process. Prominent keynote speaker Sapna Chadha, Head of Marketing India and Sea, Google said “The biggest challenge today is the pace at which digital marketing is evolving in India is much faster than the architecture in place to support their creativity.” Rashi Goel, Head of Consumer Communications, Nestle shared her views on the topic stating that “The perfect balance between DATA and IDEA is of paramount importance for brands”

TNBT winner GetVidAI at adtech 2018

David Shing, VP and Digital Prophet, Oath in his key note session on ‘Innovation is out, Invention is in’ stated that “Today it’s all about packaging! To adopt a new habit we need to break one”. Mr. Shing further added “Creativity should reflect culture. Leveraging data is important. Without data there can’t be creativity and vice versa.”

Elated on the successful closure of 2018 Jaswant Singh, Country MD at Comexposium India said, “We are overwhelmed with the phenomenal response we have received for ad:tech this year. It is important for us to be relevant and to ensure that the platform brings latest trends and innovation for the industry to the forefront.

Jaswant further added, “We are excited to see ourself grow over these 8 years and plan to amplify our presence further in the Indian Market with the launch ad:tech Mumbai in November2018 ”.

Santosh Desai, Managing Director & CEO, Futurebrands in his Keynote session on ‘Towards A Digital Society’ stated that “People experience themselves as individuals on a minute-by-minute basis-liking, clicking, muting. Digital is helping individuals crystallize their sense of self and re-conceptualise their relationship with the world.”

The Next Big Thing Challenge

GetVidAI walked away with the coveted ‘The Next Big Thing’ title along with a fully funded pilot project with Nestlé. TNBT Challenge is a global initiative of Nestle in association with Ad Tech with the aim to build a platform that brings entrepreneurs and marketing leaders together and kick start collaborations. This proves to be a great platform for start-ups to prove their mettle by showcasing their indigenous ideas in front of Nestlé and digital media professionals.

Commenting on TNBT Mr. Jaswant Singh said “We are very pleased to provide this platform to budding entrepreneurs. We strongly believe that The Next Big Thing challenge is a great platform for start-ups to push the whole startup Ecosystem.”

The final day saw some of the key and exciting sessions on automation, innovation, integrating AI, Machine learning and building brands the Indian way by renowned brands like Nestle, Google, Oath, Philips, Hero Motor Corp among-st others.

Disclaimer: This post is not edited by Tech Siddhi staff, it is taken from syndicated feed.

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Bose Introduces Audio Augmented Reality Platform and glasses to hear

Unveils the Future of Mobile Sound in Eyewear Prototype This week at SXSW, Bose introduced Bose AR, the world's first audio augmented reality platform, and glasses to hear— a Bose AR prototype that launches the future of mobile sound.  Bose also announces its SDK schedule date for developers, manufacturers, and research institutions, along with collaborations currently under way, and venture funding for related start-ups. Unlike other augmented reality products and platforms, Bose AR doesn't change what you see, but knows what you're looking at— without an integrated lens or phone camera.  And rather than superimposing visual objects on the real world, Bose AR adds an audible layer of information and experiences, making every day better, easier, more meaningful, and more productive. Bose AR debuts a minuscule, wafer-thin acoustics package developed specifically for the platform, representing the future of mobile micro-sound with jaw-dropping power and clarity.  It can be seamlessly built into headphones, eyewear, helmets and more, with no compromise to their existing functionality.  And it allows simple head gestures, voice, or a tap on the wearable to control content— replacing the need to swipe, type, or tap a touchscreen for the same commands. "Bose AR represents a new kind of augmented reality— one that's made for anyone and every day," said John Gordon, vice president of the Consumer Electronics Division at Bose.  "It places audio in your surroundings, not digital images, so you can focus on the amazing world around you— rather than a tiny display.  It knows which way you're facing, and can instantly connect that place and time with endless possibilities for travel, learning, music and more. And it can be added to products and apps we already use and love, removing some of the big obstacles that have kept AR on the sidelines." BOSE PROTOTYPE GLASSES— AUGMENTING WHAT YOU HEAR, NOT WHAT YOU SEE The first Bose AR wearable— a prototype pair of glasses— was engineered and manufactured by Bose.  They're Bluetooth compatible with microphones for calls, Siri or Google Assistant.  And they debut a new proprietary technology that keeps audio private.  With an ultra-slim, ultra-light, ultra-miniaturized acoustic package embedded discreetly in each arm, they can fit, function and look like standard eyewear, but sound and function more like Bose headphones— delivering amazing, lifelike performance that no one can hear but you. THE BOSE AR PLATFORM The Bose AR platform is purposely straightforward, focused on improving daily life instead of extremes.  In addition to delivering stunning audio quality for listening to music, talking on the phone, or using VPAs, a Bose AR wearable uses sensors to track head motion, and the GPS from an iOS or Android device to track location.  The sensors send the motion and location data to a Bose AR-enabled app that aggregates the information, sending relevant, real-time content back to the user's ears instantly.  It's all done hands-free, heads-up, and wirelessly, so there's no need to grab, read or touch the phone. And it can be used for multiple applications. FOR TRAVEL Bose AR can make every trip easier and more meaningful, transforming sightseeing into sighthearing.  Like simulating historic events at landmarks as you view them— so voices and horses are heard charging in from your left, then passing right in front of you before riding off in the direction of their original route, fading as they go.  Or letting you listen to a renowned speech "pinned" precisely to the famous person in a monument's statue.  Or telling you which way to turn towards your departure gate while checking in at the airport.  FOR LEARNING Bose AR can make the world a classroom.  Like translating the sign you're reading.  Or telling you the word or phrase for what you're looking at in any language.  Or explaining the story behind the painting you've just approached. FOR MUSICBose AR can put playlists right in front of you, so you can control them with gestures as easily as voice or touch.  With your wearable on, you can choose or change your music with simple head nods indicating yes, no, or next. FOR EVERY DAY Bose AR doesn't interfere with a wearable's primary purpose— it adds useful information based on where you look.  Like the forecast when you look up, or the restaurants on the street you look down.  COLLABORATIONS The Bose AR platform is open to approved developers and manufacturers.  Collaborations underway include ASICS Studio, Strava, TripAdvisor, TuneIn, and Yelp. Bose is also collaborating with academic research institutions, including the MIT Media Lab to advance human interaction related to augmented audio reality, and the NYU Future Reality Lab. Additional agreements have non-disclosure terms and will be announced in the future. VENTURE FUNDING AVAILABLE Bose will invest up to $50 million in start-ups focused on apps, services, or technologies for the Bose AR platform.  SDK AND AVAILABILITY The Bose AR SDK, and limited quantities of a refined and updated version of the Bose AR glasses, will be available this summer.  Sign-up information and details can be found at Developer.Bose.com/Bose-AR.

                                                           

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Microsoft announces first renewable energy deal in India, will help power Microsoft’s Bangalore office with solar energy

Microsoft Corp. has announced the completion of its first renewable energy deal within the Karnataka state of India. The agreement will see Microsoft purchase 3 megawatts of solar-powered electricity from Atria Power to help power its new office building in Bangalore. This will meet 80 percent of the projected electricity needs at the new facility. This deal is part of a state government of Karnataka program to encourage investments in local solar energy operations, in line with the larger Indian government goal to ramp up solar power generation to 100 gigawatts by 2022, as part of India’s efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change.

“Investing in local solar energy to help power our new Bangalore office building is good for Microsoft, good for India and good for the environment,” said Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India. “We are proud to be deepening our long history of partnership and investment in India with this agreement. This deal will help us grow sustainably and supports the growth of the Indian solar energy industry, so that the entire country can more easily and reliably access clean electricity.”  

“Microsoft, like India, has ambitious commitments to use more renewable energy,” said Rob Bernard, Chief Environmental Strategist, Microsoft. “By purchasing local solar power to meet some of our local electricity needs, we’re not only meeting our goals but also supporting the growth of local clean energy industries. This growth leads to more clean electricity capacity, which will help India meet its targets for the Paris Agreement, reduce carbon emissions and provide clean electricity to its growing population. We’re proud to play a small role in this Indian energy transformation.”

This is Microsoft’s first solar energy agreement in India, and one of the first in Asia — the company completed a new solar agreement in Singapore last week. Once completed, this project will bring Microsoft’s total global direct procurement in renewable energy projects to nearly 900 megawatts. The deals in Asia follow windprojects in Europe and a substantial portfolio in the United States, and mark continued momentum toward the corporate clean energy commitments set by the company in 2016. Microsoft’s goal is to rely on wind, solar and hydropower electricity for at least 50 percent of its energy usage worldwide by the end of 2018

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No more holding Selfie Sticks when you have Selfie Stick-It™ from inventors of The Selfie Stick™

Fromm Works, the father and daughter duo responsible for the invention of the selfie stick, is pleased to debut their latest product to the world. For those who have ever wished they could take a hands-free photo with their smartphone, their dreams have now come true. After appearing twice on "Dragon's Den" and finding success with their first product, inventors Sage and Wayne Fromm are back with Selfie Stick-It™, a device that magically converts any surface into a reusable instant photo booth.

Selfie Stick-it

As the inventors of the selfie stick, no one knows better than us the importance of a great selfie. However, we also realize that sometimes a selfie just won't cut it," said Adam Taub of Norlandam Marketing Inc. "As smartphones have become society's primary way of taking and storing pictures, things can get a bit tricky when someone wants to take a family photo or a solo shot that requires them to put the camera down or find someone else to take the picture. Understanding that smartphones aren't exactly conducive to these types of scenarios, we've come up with a remarkable solution to the problem, finally allowing anyone to take great hands-free photos without having to ask anyone to do it for them."

Apart from being a selfie stick-it , the product also works well for different use cases, like a phone stand to watch videos, follow recipe or makeup guide side by side by sticking phone on a surface etc. Below video explains such use cases for those interested.

Selfie Stick-It™ is the world's first hands-free smartphone mount with Bluetooth remote that can stick anywhere. A universal model that anyone can use, the remote works with both iOS and Android platforms. Selfie Stick-It™ fits any smartphone even when in a case, can be used in both portrait and landscape mode, is fully reusable (washable gel can be used over and over again), and works on almost any sealed or painted surface, including wood, glass, marble, and more. Weighing in at less than one ounce, the product has a strong yet temporary hold that won't leave any damage on the attached surface when mounted properly. Selfie Stick-It™ retails for $24.99 and is currently available at selfiestickit.ca as well as on Amazon.ca.

Selfie Stick-It™ is the world's first hands-free smartphone mount with Bluetooth remote that can stick anywhere. Company Founder Wayne Fromm has invented over 50 commercially successful products with companies including Disney®, Crayola® and Nestle® and holds dozens of patents..

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Doctor Insta App Review: Gets doctor teleported to you instantly

I got my first Android phone in 2010, back then Nokia was still the boss and 3.2 MP camera was something to boast on a phone's rear. My first Android was a Samsung Galaxy Ace which not only had a 5 MP rear camera but also a VGA camera on the front. I was more than happy with the phone but couldn't actually found a use case for the front camera. Fast forward to today the technology has changed a lot, the devices are more smarter, than ever. The tech we see on phones today has a lot new use cases to be applied on in day to day life, no I am not talking about taking tons of selfies and uploading them to social media, but more meaningful things which are supposed to be done to make use of these technological advances.

I was recently introduced to an app called Doctor Insta, which fits the vision of being more meaningful and helpful towards the society using the some of the tech stack we discussed above. As the name suggests Doctor Insta is your go to app to get a doctor instantly. I had this conversations with one of the team members that I have to be sick to review it because there is no other way to find out how would it go in real time and I was heard by higher authorities I guess. I got my chance to actually use the app before writing a word about it.

User Experience:

The look and feel of UI is pretty smooth, it has all the details without being too fancy. When you fire the app you can select from one of the below options.

In one tap you have the doctor's appointment ready, I tried the app in night at 9:50 PM , I was given option for 10:00 , 10:15 and 10:30 PM appointment. 

Once selected your appointment time you will be prompted for payment which is 400 Rs + 40 Rs internet handling charges. 

The app has a list of symptoms preloaded for each category which you can select prior to your appointment so that doctor can also understand the issue easily and faster. 

At the said time, you have the option to call, video call or text the doctor. I used a phone call and it went well.

Within minutes I had the prescription with me in my visit history. 

Verdict:

I liked how easy it is to get in touch with a doctor from wherever you are, I mean in your hometown or with your family doctor (if you have one) it can be in reach, but at times when you need someone right away to consult Doctor Insta is the best alternative. The pricing is also as good for now, when compared to the OPD fees of most of the doctors.

My suggestion - Its a must have in your phone. :)

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OPPO Launches New F5 Sidharth Limited Edition in Blue color

OPPO, The Selfie Expert and leader, unveiled a dashing blue edition of OPPO F5 in collaboration with its brand ambassador - Sidharth Malhotra: OPPO F5 Sidharth Limited Edition. This striking new color edition continues the success of the F5 series, OPPO's first full-screen model featuring groundbreaking A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology designed to personalize beautification. Priced at INR 19,990 and just in time for Valentine's Day, the OPPO F5 Sidharth Limited Edition will go on sale online on Feb. 8^th on Amazon. The offline sales start from 9th and will be available across all offline stores.

OPPO also revealed a brand new micro film (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcE66e0VlPI&t=9s) starring Sidharth Malhotra and directed by critically-acclaimed film director - Mohit Suri, who has many commercial successes like Kalyug, Awarapan, Raaz - The Mystery Continues, Ek Villainin his kitty. The micro film captures a special story of a young girl and how she achieves her dream. The new OPPO F5 Sidharth Limited Edition is a very integral part of her journey.

Commenting on this new launch, Will Yang, Brand Director, OPPO India, said, "It brings us immense pleasure to offer our consumers another special that will enable them to capture special moments spent with loved ones. OPPO as a brand is focused on the youth and always innovates its marketing and product strategies to offer unique experiences. The OPPO F5 Sidharth Limited Edition, a blend of innovation and technology, is an effort in that direction. We are extremely happy to collaborate with Sidharth Malhotra and bring the youth something unique, stylish and fun."

A Classic and Bold Color 

As a brand for young people around the world, OPPO F5 Sidharth Limited Edition symbolizes OPPO's passion for fashion, beauty, and romance. Perfectly capturing the light with an eye-catching effect on the rear of the body, this special edition is finished with a glossy blue effect, above which streaks of light appear gleaming and flashing when held to the light. With a classic and bold color, OPPO F5 Sidharth Limited Edition stands out in the crowd or indeed can blend in with your fashion style.

A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology 

As with OPPO's other F5 series models, OPPO F5 Sidharth Limited Edition features A.I. Beauty Recognition Technology for personalized beauty. The A.I. gathers information and learns the specific facial features of different people from its centralized image database. Several professional photographers and make-up artists were consulted during the R&D process to improve the functioning of this technology. The resulting A.I. beauty recognition helps people capture more beautiful pictures.

Higher Resolution, Better Results 

OPPO F5 Sidharth Limited Edition features a 20MP front camera with an f/2.0 aperture and a 16MP rear camera with F1.8 aperture. Compared with other competitors' 13MP or 16MP camera in the same price range, the device has a higher resolution (2160x1080) and better photo quality. The front camera can deliver Bokeh effect, and the front HDR solves any over-exposure issues.

Full-Screen and Graceful Design 

OPPO F5 Sidharth Limited Edition features a 6.0-inch full-screen FHD+ display, giving the user a vivid visual enjoyment without the need to increase the size of the phone. It offers a high-resolution screen with 18:9 aspect ratio while the sleek unibody offers a visually slim appearance without any cut-offs. The gracefully curved body fits well in the palm, expressing a simple and elegant look. Also featured is Facial Unlock, the new face recognition Technology that will recognize its user and unlock the phone in an instant. 

Color OS - Smoothest To-Date 

OPPO's Color OS 3.2, together with 4G RAM + 32GB ROM memory gives the operating system much smoother user experience; The O-share file sharing Technology is 100 times faster than Bluetooth - 8 to 10 pictures (3MB each) can be transferred between OPPO phones within seconds.

Less Heat and More Powerful 

The flagship Octa-core CPU processor uses less energy, produces less heat while giving a higher performance speed (40% increased performance compared to the previous Color OS versions). With such powerful processing power, the transition between apps is smooth and gives an unprecedented mobile gaming experience. Split Screen allows two applications (e.g. Whatsapp and YouTube) can run on one screen at the same time.

Enjoy Life's Moments for Longer 

The OPPO F5 Sidharth Limited Edition battery life is longer thanks to the 3200Ah battery and the Continuous Optimizing Technology which manages the apps running on the device, allowing the user up to 12 hours of continuous use (simulated test). The Do Not Disturb function for gaming will display an incoming call in the form of a banner. Users' gameplay will not be interrupted while ensuring that they don't miss any important calls.

Pricing and Availability 

Perfect for that Valentine's Day gift, the OPPO F5 Sidharth Limited Edition will go on sale online on Feb. 8^th on Amazon. The Off-line sales start from 9th and will be available across all offline stores.

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Honeywell introduces indoor navigation to Connected Building Occupant App

Honeywell (NYSE: HON), a global leader in Connected Buildings, today announced it has added new capabilities to the Honeywell Vector Occupant App that give occupants more control over their experiences within a building with the swipe of a screen. The most significant new feature is indoor navigation, which uses GPS-like technology to help users find their way around complex buildings that are difficult to navigate without directions.

The benefits of the indoor navigation feature have been demonstrated in the Minneapolis Skyway System, a complex interlinked network of enclosed pedestrian walkways spanning 80 city blocks. The walkways protect Minnesotans from the harsh winter elements and summer humidity, allowing them to comfortably walk between more than 30 buildings in downtown Minneapolis. “For anyone who’s not a local, and for even some who are, finding your way around the skyway system can be a big challenge,” said Steve Cramer, president and CEO, Minneapolis Downtown Council. “With our initial use of the Honeywell Vector Occupant App, we’ve seen an immediate impact. The interactive map makes it really easy and intuitive to know exactly where you’re going, and how to get there.”

In addition to the indoor navigation feature, the app also now includes a location-based feature to rate spaces, allowing those within a building to highlight comfort issues to building staff for quick resolution. Both features combine the convenience of today’s mobile devices with Internet of Things (IoT) building connectivity to help improve a user’s experience inside a building.

“Much of a building’s success hinges on how happy and satisfied its occupants are. They’re the lifeblood of an organization, and their experience within a building is what keeps them coming back,” said Aseem Joshi, Country General Manager, Honeywell Building Solutions, India. “The Honeywell Vector Occupant App has given users more power to shape their building experiences from their smartphones. Now, we’re adding even more features to deepen the connections between occupants and the spaces around them so they can be as comfortable as possible, and can more easily and efficiently move about a building.”

 Indoor Navigation

Enabled by strategic partner Insiteo’s indoor location solution for smart buildings, the indoor navigation feature offers accurate indoor location, mapping, routing, presence, proximity notifications and analytics — all embedded into an integrated platform.

·        Backed by location technology installed within a facility and software, the app’s indoor navigation provides easy-to-use wayfinding, with turn-by-turn voice assistance and location accuracy up to five feet. The app promotes better collaboration and improved safety via its “share my location” feature, which gives users a way to more easily find each other in a building.

·        For building owners and managers, in addition to promoting occupant satisfaction, the app also provides insights into foot traffic patterns, which building personnel can use to better inform measures like messaging placement to better serve their occupants.

Location-Based Space Rating

·        The rating feature builds on the app’s original one-click hot/cold call capability, which lets users raise comfort issues with building personnel for resolution. Building owners and managers can view ratings and feedback on dashboards to pinpoint where building spaces need attention and improvements. They can also visualize longer-term trends and space rankings to uncover patterns and improvement opportunities to promote occupant comfort, satisfaction and productivity.

Vector Occupant App Capabilities

·        The new capabilities build on the Honeywell Vector Occupant App’s base functionality, which includes digital identification, mobile access control and the ability to communicate temperature discomfort to prompt adjustments by facility teams.

The Honeywell Vector Occupant App is part of Honeywell’s Connected Services portfolio, which leverages the connectivity of buildings to improve how they operate and the experiences they offer for those who visit and work within them. The Honeywell Vector Occupant App works with Apple and Android products. To access the Minneapolis Skyway System specific app, visit iTunes® https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minneapolis-skyway-maps/id1336002395?ls=1&mt=8 or Google Play™https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.honeywell.hbs.cserv.skyway&hl=en.

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