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First introduced more than a year ago, Sony announced the commercialization of the new close proximity wireless transfer technology TransferJet with its ”CXD3267AGG” and “CXD3268AGW” chipset. TransferJet wireless technology enables a high speed data transmission rate of 560Mbps, while eliminating the need for complex setup and operation. Directly touching two compliant electronic products together allows files to be transferred automatically, without the need for an access point.

Sony has also integrated the wireless function, signal processing function and host interfaces necessary for high-speed communication into a single package using CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) processing.

In addition, Sony is further enhancing its lineup with the release of three modules incorporating these new LSIs: a compact module for use in mobile products, a PCI Express Mini Card module for use in notebook PCs, and a USB connection module.

Nokia, Samsung, Silicon Image, Sony and Toshiba today announced the formation of a Mobile High-Definition Interface Working Group that intends to create an industry standard for an audio/video interface to connect mobile phones or portable consumer electronics (CE) devices directly to high-definition televisions (HDTVs) and displays.  This new mobile connectivity standard, based on Silicon Image’s Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) technology, will be defined, promoted and marketed by the Working Group as an industry standard.

The Working Group’s vision for the next generation of mobile connectivity is to provide an easy and cost-effective implementation for manufacturers while offering consumers a simple and reliable mobile connectivity experience.  A single-cable with a low pin count interface will be able to support up to 1080p high-definition (HD) digital video and HD audio in addition to delivering power to a portable device.

Available now in europe, the new Sony SRS-GD50iP 2.1 channel speaker system is specially tailored for iPod and iPhone via its docking slot. Slip your iPod or iPhone into the stylish dock and charge your iPod’s battery while you are synchronising with iTunes Library on your Mac or PC. You can also easily switch between PC/Mac, iPod/iPhone or other connected sound sources.

The stylish dock features convenient controls for power, volume, bass, synchronisation with iTunes and switch between the connected audio sources. Connections include a stereo mini plug for an MP3 player or other audio sources. There’s also a headphone jack if you want to enjoy your favourite sounds in privacy without disturbing others.

Also included, the handy remote commander controls power, mute, play/pause, volume, bass, song browse and select from iPod/iPhone, next/previous track and switch between the connected audio sources (iPod/iPhone, PC/Mac, MP3 or other source).

Featuring Sony’s echo and noise cancelling technology, 2 new Bluetooth headphone DR-BT100CX and DR-BT101 have been introduced today. The new DR-BT100CX and DR-BT101 comes with easy to use finger-tip controls which make it straightforward to adjust the volume, play and skip music tracks, and accept or reject incoming calls at the touch of a button.

DR-BT100CX

DR-BT101

The DR-BT100CX supports USB charging, comes with three sizes of silicon ear bud and gives you up to eight hours of playback time. The DR-BT101 bluetooth headphone has a larger battery capacity to let you enjoy up to twelve hours of playback time. Both models support A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP Bluetooth profiles. They are available in europe now.

Sony today announced the commercialization of “IMX060PQ”, a new type 1/2.5 CMOS image sensor “Exmor” for use in camera enabled mobile phones which has a 12.25 effective megapixel resolution. Furthermore, Sony will also commercialize “IU060F”, a type 1/3.2 lens module with 12.25 effective megapixel resolution, and “IU046F”, a type 1/3.2 lens module with 8.11 effective megapixels. Equipped with lens and auto focus functions, the two modules claimed to be industry’s smallest and thinnest in their class. Does this also mean we are on the track to what Ericsson had predicted?

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Above: Lens modules (from left to right) “IU060F”*2 “IU046F”
Below: CMOS Image sensors “Exmor” (from left to right)”IMX060PQ” “IMX046PQ” “IMX045PQ”