CEATEC 2016 sees Panasonic present a new kind of switch ideal for both residential and commercial applications-- one the company says is doubly convenient by being both wireless and batteryless.
The switch is a simple enough device. It uses a power generator to turn motion (such as a button press) into enough power to activate a wireless signal. It also can be integrated into furniture, as seen in a Panasonic video demo where sitting on a chair triggers lights, fans, computers and music at a desk.
The gXP12 has an 11.6-inch 16:9 display offering 1920 x 1080 resolution together with a 5MP camera. Designed for ELAN Intercom, the touchpanel provides high-fidelity audio for clear conversations and notification chimes, as well as a digital MEMS microphone with echo and noise cancellation.
DemoPad announces a smaller version of the Centro-8 control processor-- the Centro-8M, a device small enough to fit behind a wall-mounted TV ideal for smaller installations or single room projects.
The PS4 Pro is designed for use with the latest TVs, and as such it outputs both 4K and HDR video. However it is not meant to be a next generation console, at least according to Sony. "PS4 Pro is not intended to blur the line between console generations," chief architect Mark Cerny says. "Instead, the vision is to take the PS4 experience to extraordinary new levels."
The KX10 features a 10.1-inch 1280x800 WXGA resolution display, and is programmable to the finest detail using RTI's Integration Designer software. Connectivity to local devices comes through IR and RS-232, while further features include built-in intercom support, proximity sensors and an ambient light sensor.
The Surface Mount bezel features 6 or 10 individually programmable backlit buttons, with engraved icons representing key control system functions. Installers can customise button brightness and colour according to application, and a single button can accommodate a raise/lower multi-function button as well as a single button.
“Commercial installers have been asking for Harmony products that are tailored to their needs,” the company says. “Harmony Pro is the first example of our efforts to meet their special requirements, and we have several more planned over the coming months to address the commercial channel.”
