STMicroelectronics and Soundchip Team to Revolutionize Sound Experience in the Ear
Posted: June 1, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Changing solution for personal audio combines unmatched sound performance with exciting new capabilities
New York - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of high-performance audio ICs, together with Soundchip SA, a Swiss-based innovator in audio-systems technology and originator of the High Definition Personal-Audio(TM) (HD-PA) Reference, today introduced technologies and components for the smart audio accessory - an exciting new concept in personal listening.
Worn like a pair of In-Ear Monitors (IEMs), the smart audio accessory features new means of controlling and personalizing the sound experience. Designed to be worn at all times, the smart audio accessory supports all use modes, including music, telephony and direct conversation, without requiring any reconfiguration of the apparatus in the ear. Furthermore, the smart audio accessory maintains a faithful reproduction of sound while providing a robust shield against unwanted background noise.
The smart audio accessory employs Soundchip's patented sound-processing technologies to provide a natural and comfortable sound experience when speaking, even with the accessory in place and physically sealing the ear. By electro-acoustically "opening" this seal, the smart audio accessory is able to pass ambient sound directly to the wearer, providing an ability to listen and converse naturally with the accessory still in place.
The smart audio accessory provides the ability to conveniently switch between different audio sources - voice, music or ambient sound - by simply pressing a button, making a pre-defined gesture or issuing a voice command. Various options are supported, including those that leverage ST's recognized leadership in MEMS motion sensors.
In addition, by connecting the smart audio accessory to a DSP or DSP-capable controller (such as the STM32 F4), and a smartphone or tablet computer, the sound experience can be further enhanced by taking advantage of custom-made apps, which individually process and mix sound sources to deliver innovative new features, such as augmented reality.
Comprising Soundchip's patented HD-PA Ready Electronic and Acoustic platforms combined with STMicroelectronics' best-in-class HD-PA Ready MEMS microphones, the smart audio accessory represents an exciting fusion of electronics, MEMS sensing technology and acoustics and provides a compelling example of the future of personal audio.
Mark Donaldson, Soundchip CEO, said, "The smart audio accessory combines the very best of Soundchip's unique audio-system technology for sound at the ear. We believe that the smart audio accessory represents a game changing solution that offers the users of smartphones, tablet computers and gaming devices a level of sound experience only dreamed of until now."
"As a global leader in the design and high-volume manufacturing of integrated circuits and MEMS, ST's collaboration with Soundchip aims to provide customers with the solutions they need to pioneer the audio products of the future," said Andrea Onetti, Audio and Sound Business Unit Leader at STMicroelectronics. "The smart audio accessory represents an exciting step forward made possible by the uncompromised quality and performance of our MEMS microphones combined with our expertise and experience in audio silicon design."
Soundchip and ST will be presenting examples of the smart audio accessory concept to customers throughout June.
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Success for Maltese Target Shooters in Italy
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MARPSC Target Shooters members of the Malta Shooting Sport Federation, this weekend participated at the 4th Gara Federale Regionale in Catania, Sicily with great success. Over two hundred shooters from all over Sicily took part in the various shooting events that were carried out over two weekends. A pistol shooting competition was also organised for disabled shooters during these championships.
The Maltese shooters did extremely well in this competition obtaining two first placings in both Prone Rifle 50m (Men) and Air-Rifle 10m (Men) by Lawrence Darmanin & Michael Xuereb respectively, and a 2nd placing in the Air-rifle 10m (Women) by Alison Vella in her first competition abroad. Moreover, the Air-Pistol shooters - Stephen Vassallo and Mario Mallia Milanes, having shot their personal best overseas scores, achieved good placings in the highly contested Air-Pistol events. In total 4 personal overseas best scores were achieved by the Maltese participants.
Dr Carlo Rossitto -President of TSN Catania exchanged memorable plaques with MSSF General Secretary - Mr Gino Galea and MARPSC President - Lawrence Darmanin. He thanked all the Maltese Shooting Team for their participation and success in the competitions and promised that they will be sending their best air-rifle and air-pistol shooting teams to participate in an Airgun Grand Prix to be held in Malta next October.
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An equation for success
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(NAPS)When looking for the best way to teach children about handling money, parents and teachers may benefit from a financial literacy program that really adds up.
Partnering with members of Congress, SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation offer a fun financial literacy program for students in 4th through 12th grades.
The SIFMA Foundation Stock Market GameCapitol Hill Challengehelps students develop the math, research and team-building skills that are critical in business and a global economy.
By increasing students understanding of personal finance, it can help them make more-informed decisions in their own lives. According to a recent study by Learning Point Associates, students who participate not only develop essential financial habits, but they also perform better on math, economics and personal finance tests than their nonparticipating peers.
This years challenge will run to May 14, with more than 3,000 teams competing, and the top five teams will visit Washington, D.C. to meet their congressional representatives and learn about public policy.
Learn more at http://www.sifma.org/2012chc.
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NEWS: One goal signs up 250 children
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A MAJOR new community sport and activity programme to benefit young people in Coventry has signed up 250 children from the local community.
One Goal is to be launched this summer through Coventry Sports Foundation after CCFC chief executive Tim Fisher and development director Steve Waggott made personal donations to help finance the project which will be matched by the Foundation.
The programme aims to provide activities which will help youngsters' personal development and will include a trip to Weymouth with their families to watch the 2012 Olympics sailing competition, and enjoy the beach.
Around 250children will be accessing the summer programme andthe official launch will take place at the Alan Higgs Centre, with a huge family fun day.
One Goal will be primarily run by Coventry Sports Foundation staff with support from Sky Blues in the Community and CCFC.
After receiving the news that all the places for the scheme has been filled, development director Waggott was delighted to help support the local community.
He commented: "This summer's programme is just the beginning. We wanted to get a project underway quickly and that is why Tim and I decided to put our own money forward.
"The response to the project has been absolutely fantastic and we are delighted that we can support such an important initiative in Coventry.
"We want the football club to be at the heart of the community and with schemes like these, and the fantastic work of Sky Blues in the Community, our role in the young people's development in Coventry will only increase.
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Sales Training Video: Courses, Ideas, Companies, Programs, Seminars, Jobs (1941)
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Learn to Minimize Safety Hazards in Outdoor Child Care Settings
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DULUTH, Ga., June 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), an IACET approved, nationally accredited, online child care and education training institution, offers new users the trial course CCEI110B: Outdoor Safety in the Early Childhood Setting at no cost in June in recognition of Great Outdoors Month.
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Outdoor play is essential for good health and should be a major part of any effective, high-quality early childhood program. Children need a chance to run, climb, and explore in the outside every day. CCEI110B promotes safe, secure outdoor learning through a comprehensive presentation of potential hazards on playgrounds and in other outdoor settings. Participants will learn basic policies and practices designed to prevent injury and exposure to pollutants or toxins, along with strategies for teaching children about safe conduct in the outdoor environment. This is a one-hour, beginner level, self-paced online course and certificates with documentation of 0.1 IACET CEU credit are available upon successful completion.
"Outdoor safety is always a concern for teachers and parents, as well as regulators," says Maria C. Taylor, President and CEO of CCEI. "While children must be encouraged to play and explore outdoors, adults are responsible for ensuring that the environment is free of unnecessary hazards and that children are guided in appropriate outdoor behaviors."
CCEI110B is available at no cost to new users who have never enrolled in a CCEI course and to account holders with an active, annual individual or center-based subscription. This course is also available for purchase through online enrollment.
About CCEI ChildCare Education Institute provides quality, affordable professional development programs for continuing education, including over 100 English and Spanish online child care training courses to meet annual state licensing and Head Start training requirements. In addition to online training, CCEI offers online certificate programs, such as the Online Child Development Associate (CDA), Online Director's Certificates, and several other options.CCEI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, approved by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training to award IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and authorized under the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990, license number 837.
For more information on CCEI, visit http://www.cceionline.eduor call 1.800.499.9907.
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ASU to launch online Master of Education program
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Augusta, Ga.- Augusta State University will begin offering the institutions first completeonline degreeprogram for K-12 education professionals this August the Master of Education in Educational Leadership. This will be made possible through a new partnership between ASU and Academic Partnerships.
The program, which was previously on campus only, provides educators with the latest technological innovations used in schools, corporations and government. Additionally, the program will allow ASU to expand access to more students, fulfilling its commitment to returning a skilled workforce to the community.
We are excited to offer ASUs first fully online degree program, said Carol Rychly, vice president for academic affairs. Working professionals will appreciate the flexibility of online learning delivered by the same great faculty who teach our traditional classes on campus.
TheMaster of Educationin Educational Leadership will soon be available to K-12 education professionals who need flexibility, affordability and convenience to continue their education and career advancement. The online program is an administration-focused masters degree for elementary and secondary school professionals who desire to increase their responsibility and supervisory roles.
The completion time for the masters degree is 12 months, and the online courses are taught by the same professors who teach on campus.
Augusta State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. All teacher education degree programs for elementary, special, secondary, and P-12 teacher, administrator, counselors and supervisors are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and accredited by the National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE).
Additionally, every course within this degree is developed based upon the nationally recognized Quality Matters (QM) Rubric for quality online instruction.
Online degree programs have emerged as the most rapidly developing trend in higher education with universities quickly converting traditional programs into an online format. Dallas-based, Academic Partnerships provides market research and analysis, curriculum conversion, faculty support services, marketing and information technology for select ASU online degree programs.
We, at Academic Partnerships, are proud to assist Augusta State University expand access to its top quality degree programs and extend the reach of its great brand. We are passionate about the positive impact higher education has on the lives of students, their families and on society as a whole, said Rob Ganji, president of Academic Partnerships.
The program has two upcoming session dates. The application deadline is July 20 for the Aug. 20 session and Sept. 14 for the Oct. 15 session.
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