3D Circuit to ramp up handset-use antenna modules Tweet

Taiwan-based 3D Circuit is ramping up its output of handset-use antenna modules, made with its in-house developed 3D LDS (laser direct structuring) process, to 4.2 million units in June from 3.3 million units currently, according to the company.

The company's antenna modules, featuring 3D circuit designs, have been adopted by branded handset vendors, including Nokia, Motorola and RIM (Research in Motion), said company president Chen Hui-Hsiung. In addition, 3D Circuit is now also waiting for the verification of the product from a smartphone vendor, Chen added.

For the projected capacity ramp, the company plans to increase the number of its LDS equipment at its plant in Kunshan, China from the current seven sets to 10-11 in June, Chen noted, adding the company currently is also operating four sets of LDS equipment in Taiwan.

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MediaTek 1Q10 guidance remains unchanged, says paper Tweet

MediaTek has said that its guidance for the first quarter of 2010 remains unchanged, expecting its consolidated revenues to reach NT$9.5-10.5 billion (US$299.07-330.55 million) in March and NT$32 billion for the first quarter of 2010, the Chinese-language Commercial Times quoted the company as indicating.

Shipments of handset chipsets by MediaTek are expected to top 130 million units in the first quarter, including 50 million units in January, 33 million units in February, and 45 million units in March, the paper quoted industry sources as saying.

MediaTek declined to reveal the actual handset chipset shipments for the first quarter, said the paper.

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Trend Micro, CHT to cooperate to tap cloud computing market Tweet

Trend Micro, a provider of Internet content security software solutions, on March 31 signed an MOU with Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) for providing cloud computing-based service in the Taiwan market as well as other Asian regions through cooperation with local telecom carriers, according to the companies.

For cloud computing, Trend Micro and the Taiwan-based telecom carrier said they will work to develop an operating system platform based on open source codes, data processing and analytical technologies, information security solutions and handset-based information protection solutions.

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IP PBX vendor DSG to reduce capital Tweet

DSG Technology, an IP PBX communication equipment supplier, has decided to reduce its capital by NT$161 million (US$5.07 million), or 27.18%, to NT$478 million. After the reduction, the company also plans to raise new funds of NT$800 million through a private placement.

DSG has bled in the red for four consecutive years, and the financial woes at the company have resulted in the handover of its management to Taiwan-based real estate development company, Kindland.

While still maintaining its core network equipment business, DSG may also venture real estate and the construction industry later, according to the company.

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China market: Mobile phone users increase to nearly 766 million in February, says MIIT Tweet

There were 765.97 million subscribers of mobile communication services in China as of the end of February 2010, up 1.24% on month and 16.10% on year, with a user density of 56.3%, according to statistics from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

Mobile phone subscribers in China sent 71.16 billion short messages, averaging 3.34 short messages per phone number a day during the month.

In February there were 310.26 million subscribers of fixed telecommunication networks in China with a user density of 23.6%.

MIIT: China's Internet-access user base, February 2010

Internet-access mode


Number of subscribers

Dial-up (narrow band)


7.28 million

Broadband


xDSL


87.56 million (Y/Y 23.97%)

Aggregate


106.82 million (Y/Y 23.51%)

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Motorola Introduces H17txt with MotoSpeak™: New Text-To-Speech Bluetooth Headset Available in April at Verizon Wireless Tweet

Motorola to deliver improved text-to-speech capabilities and encourage responsible driving with new headset.

LIBERTYVILLE, ILL. – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), the world leader in Bluetooth headsets, announced H17txt with MotoSpeak™, a Bluetooth® headset designed to keep you connected and responsible – on and off the road. The new headset was created to optimize the text-to-speech technology and experience, which, when paired with an application, reads text messages (SMS) into the headset, in real time. Plus, you have the added ability to customize an automated response and automatically enable text-to-speech when the headset is powered on. H17txt with MotoSpeak™ will be available starting April 1 through Verizon Wireless.

“Motorola continues to promote responsible driving, by helping users keep their hands on the wheels and eyes on the road, no matter what comes in on their mobile phone,” said Wayne White, corporate vice president, Companion Products, Motorola Mobile Devices. “H17txt with MotoSpeak™ reflects an enhancement in Bluetooth® connectivity where consumers are able to stay connected in a more responsible way.”

Customers can download the text-to-speech application to their smartphone from multiple application stores, including Android Market™, by simply searching for “MotoSpeak.” Users can enable the application on their cell phone and, when paired with H17txt with MotoSpeak™, automatically hear their text messages through their headset. In addition to quickly and clearly converting text-to-speech, additional features include:

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Easy on: Text messages will automatically be played over your H17txt with MotoSpeak™ every time your headset is activated.
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Incoming text message sender ID: Always be in the know about who in your phonebook is trying to text you without having to take your hands off the wheel with sender ID announcements.
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Auto-response message: Determine if you want to send an automated text message to callers informing them that you are driving and will call back when available or pick a more personalized message to send.
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Translates 150 text acronyms: Acronyms such as lol, btw and l8r are translated when the text message is read aloud, so you will never miss the meaning of a message.

When paired with any Bluetooth-compatible phone, such as DROID by Motorola, H17txt with MotoSpeak™ also allows for turn-by-turn directions to be heard only by the driver, not everyone else in the car. Plus, voice prompts audibly update you on battery level, mute status, how to connect for the first time and more. With this enhanced headset, you can even listen to streaming media, music, videos and games – all hands-free.

H17txt with MotoSpeak™ availability:

The Motorola H17txt with MotoSpeak™ Bluetooth® headset will be available in the U.S. beginning April 1 at Verizon Wireless Communications stores and online. For more information regarding H17txt with MotoSpeak™, please click here.

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