Sentences with phrase «for consumer electronic devices»

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To create digital photography for the iPhone, Jobs drew on existing categories, namely «his experience with consumer electronic domains, his experience with mobile wireless, and his experience with building really great user interfaces for computer devices» to produce what, when all the parts were combined, added up to be a device that was so much larger than the sum of its parts, Sculley says.

While Wang has already developed self - healing versions of lithium - ion batteries, artificial muscles for use in the robotics industry, electronic skins and soon a touch panel, he notes that his polymer has limited mechanical properties, lacking the necessary strength and impact resistance required by most consumer devices.

As corporations increasingly rely on contractors for core parts of their business, they are held responsible by ethically minded consumers for actions further back in the supply chain - even the provenance of the mineral tantalum in their electronic devices like smartphones.

Over the years, Amazon has developed and rolled out various consumer electronic devices, some of which have been winners, such as its Kindle e-reader and Echo smart speaker for the home, and some of which have been duds, such as its Fire smartphone.

Nanoengineering professor Darren Lipomi is developing new «molecularly stretchable» electronic materials for applications in energy, biomedical devices, wearable sensors and consumer electronics.

Researchers for the first time have used 3 - D printing to make a consumer electronic device, a loudspeaker ready for use almost as soon as it comes off the printer.

The Consumer Electronics Association, an Arlington, Va. — based trade group says that Americans owned some three billion electronic devices in 2005, the latest year for which data is available, despite tossing or recycling about 304 million electronic devices that same year.

For tailgaters, the cargo area also has a power - retained 12 - volt outlet, where the vehicle does not have to be turned on, for consumers who desire an outlet to plug in their portable electronic devicFor tailgaters, the cargo area also has a power - retained 12 - volt outlet, where the vehicle does not have to be turned on, for consumers who desire an outlet to plug in their portable electronic devicfor consumers who desire an outlet to plug in their portable electronic devices.

For the average consumer — content consumer, that is, who does more browsing and media playing than editing or creating on his or her electronic device — tablets are appealing for several reasoFor the average consumer — content consumer, that is, who does more browsing and media playing than editing or creating on his or her electronic device — tablets are appealing for several reasofor several reasons.

Some publishers, like Baen Books, do not use Amazon for e-books, and «force» consumers to buy electronic books exclusively through their own website, and then upload their books into your mobile device by hand.

Other apps that will be preloaded on the device include the newest version (2.0) of Chat - On, Samsung's cross-platform, cross-media group and direct messaging service; Reading Mode that modifies the screen brightness for reading; and Smart Remote, Samsung's universal remote control and electronic program guide, playing into the fact that nowadays a lot of consumers (80 % in the U.S., claims Samsung) use a second device like a tablet while watching TV.

«These products are an affirmation of what our focus will be for 2012 and beyond — smart and affordable consumer electronic devices and PCs,» said Randy Copeland, President and CEO of Velocity Micro.

The competition in the e-reader market isn't subsiding anytime soon as tech powerhouses both old and new realize consumers are still hungry for electronic reading devices and are willing to upgrade for new features.

The recent actions taken by the U.S. government relating to the issuance of entry visas, heightened security vetting, and restrictions on electronic devices in aircraft cabins, have had a direct impact on consumer interest and demand for air travel into the U.S.

Launched in November 2010, the Xbox 360 Kinect Sensor set a world record for the fastest selling consumer electronic device, selling ten million units in its first four months alone.

Starting today (and going through January 27), they're looking for designs that «seek to minimize the environmental impact of consumer electronic devices at any stage in the product lifecycle.»

PIER research on more energy efficient external power supplies for a wide range of consumer electronic devices led to their incorporation into the Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations which in turn supported incorporation of specifications into federal product standards that took effect in 2008.

The recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas had a $ 400 prototype standalone unit that could generate a significant amount of wattage to power laptops and other electronic devices for a number of hours.

As it becomes more expensive for manufacturers to see their devices through to end of life, will this lead to products that have a longer life span or are easier to recycle?The Hartford Courant reports, «The requirement for payment by manufacturers injects an important element of «producer responsibility,» Gov. M. Jodi Rell said in a statement, adding, «Connecticut is well on its way to implementing an innovative system for consumers to responsibly recycle electronic devices that is comprehensive, convenient and free.»»

identify the social, behavioral, and economic barriers to recycling and reuse for electronic devices and develop strategies to increase awareness, consumer acceptance, and the practice of responsible recycling and reuse for such devices.

to identify the social, behavioral, and economic barriers to recycling and reuse for electronic devices and develop strategies to increase awareness, consumer acceptance, and the practice of responsible recycling and reuse for those devices;

In an update on CASL from Osler Hoskin and Harcourt LLP, lawyers for the firm said: «While the bulletins bring clarity to what the CRTC expects businesses to do, the CRTC's interpretation of CASL will leave most organizations with no choice but to adopt expensive and disruptive changes to the processes they use now in respect of their use of electronic communications and their installation of computer programs on a consumer's device.»

When Amazon announced the device late last year, a lot of tech obsessives questioned its appeal, or just openly mocked Amazon for trying to introduce yet another consumer electronic.

Both Aircharge and Apple utilise the universal standard for wireless charging of smartphones and other consumer electronic devices, Qi.

NIR imaging devices have also attracted increasing interest for application in various consumer electronic technologies, such as pattern - based depth mapping,» the patent states.