Saif bin Zayed Witnesses the Community Protection and Crime Prevention Workshop

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, October 4th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior attended a strategic planning workshop at the Directorate General of Community Protection and Crime Prevention, at the General Secretariat of the Office of His Highness.

In his speech during the workshop, Sheikh Saif said: “We have a shared duty to fight all types of crime, and stand firm against negative behaviors and tendentious rumors aimed at undermining the efforts of the country and its citizens.” His Highness stressed that the UAE government is working tirelessly to reinforce the rule of law and social justice to all members of society.

His Highness Sheikh Saif participated in the discussions of the workshop, and made some observations on the ideas and participations. His Highness gave his directives on the need to continue to serve the UAE and its citizens and residents, and to show the favorable aspect of the services provided to the public.

Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, gave a speech at the workshop. He highlighted the intended goals of the workshop in terms of establishing the strategic approach of the Directorate General of Community Protection and Crime Prevention; the participation of the departments and centers in setting the strategic vision; and setting the strategic objectives and initiatives of the Directorate General.

Major General Al Nuaimi spoke about crime and methods of prevention, as well as the role of proactive prevention. He presented examples of countries that have disregarded prevention in police work, which gave way to serious social and security issues. He emphasized that security and police work are an interoperable and integrated system, and that unifying police concepts falls in line with the priorities and strategic vision of the Ministry of Interior.

He also pointed to the important role played by the Community Police, and Social Support. He noted that the introduction of new departments of Community Protection and Crime Prevention are ongoing approaches to further drive the success achieved in the service of society; especially the family, which is the cornerstone of the community.

For his part, Colonel Mubarak Awadh Mubarak bin Muhairom Al Ameri, Director General of Community Protection and Crime Prevention, commended the directives of His Highness Sheikh Saif to encourage the workshop participants and achieve valuable suggestions and outcomes. In his speech, he also thanked Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, for his participation, and expressed his appreciation for his speech, which shed the light on the aspects and suggestions of the workshop.

Colonel Al Ameri also tackled the nature of work of every department, which includes diligent  work based on the scientific approach and communication with community members and institutions, in order to achieve the strategic  objectives.

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Al Ain Traffic ‎Delegation Visits Injured of Al Ain-Dubai Road accident at Tawam Hospital

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, October 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

A delegation from Al Ain Traffic Section at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police visited Tawam Hospital to check on the health condition of the injured in the Al Ain-Dubai Road accident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday and resulted in the death of three individuals and the injury of 23 others.

Lieutenant Colonel Matar Abdullah Al Muhairi who headed the delegation, said that the visit aims to check on the health condition of individuals who sustain injuries in traffic accidents. “Such visits fall in line with the humanitarian duty, and aim to enhance communication and interaction with community  members at all times and circumstances,” he noted; stressing that the injured are in stable condition and undergoing treatment.

The injured praised the kind humanitarian gesture by the Abu Dhabi Police Traffic and Patrols Directorate’s delegation, which touched their souls and brought happiness to their heart.

Major Saif Mohammed Nuaif Al Ameri, Al Ain Traffic Investigations Branch Manager; Captain Jaber Al Qasimi, Support Services Branch Manager; Captain Hamdan Hassan ben Zabian, Acting Public Relations Branch Manager; Captain Jumaah Khalfan Al Azizi, Serious Accidents Investigations Branch Manager; and a number of officers.

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Panasonic Develops World's First*1 Continuous Wave 4.5 W High-Power Blue-Violet Semiconductor Laser

OSAKA, Japan - Thursday, October 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has developed a blue-violet semiconductor laser operating at output power of 4.5 W, which is 1.5 times higher than that of the conventional one even at 60ºC, the maximum operating temperature for lasers in general.　 It can also oscillate with the high energy conversion efficiency, which is 1.2 times higher than that of conventional lasers. This has been made possible by Panasonic’s unique double heat flow packaging technology that improves the heat dissipation. This newly-developed laser will help laser application systems, such as vehicle and industrial lighting as well as laser machining equipment, to be made smaller and consume less power.

In general, the output power of semiconductor lasers decreases as the laser chip temperature rises. In addition, because the temperature is the determining factor for the laser reliability (because the laser function reliability is dependent on the laser chip temperature), the actual light output that can be used in practical applications is limited by the laser chip temperature. Conventional blue-violet lasers dissipate heat from only one side of the laser chip, causing the laser chip temperature to increase and limiting the output to approximately 3 W. Laser systems requiring an output of tens of watts would require a large number of lasers, causing more heat to be generated and requiring larger heatsinks. To solve this challenge, individual lasers require higher efficiency and larger output.

The newly-developed double heat flow packaging technology can suppress the temperature increase of laser chip that accompanies laser beam output. Consequently, the drop in laser light output caused by heat can also be prevented, enabling high-output and high-efficiency operation. As a result, in laser systems using multiple lasers, the number of lasers can be reduced to two-thirds of those using conventional lasers. Moreover, because the heatsinks can be smaller, the system itself can be made smaller and lighter.

This new development laser has the following features:

High output: Maximum light output of 4.5 W (1.5 times higher than existing product*2)

High power conversion efficiency: 33% (1.2 times higher than existing product*3)

High reliability: Reduced strain in blue-violet semiconductor laser chip, achieving stable output

This device has been made possible through the following technologies:

    Excellent heat dissipation structure realized by forming heat flow paths on both sides of the laser chip, thus increasing heat conduction from the laser-chip to 1.6 times that of the existing product (Thermal resistance: 6.6 K/W for new product, 10.5 K/W for existing product)
    Low-strain heat dissipation block structure using aluminum nitride, which has the almost same coefficient of thermal expansion as the laser chip

On the new high-output blue-violet semiconductor laser technology, Panasonic holds 23 patents in Japan and 31 patents overseas including pending applications.

Panasonic presented the research results at 2015 International Conference on Solid State Devices and Materials to be held in Sapporo, Japan on September 28.

This work is partially supported by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan, under the Strategic Innovation Program for Energy Conservation Technologies.


*1
         

Under a state of continuous wave operation at 60ºC with the practical operation. (as of September 29, 2015; Source: Panasonic)

*2
         

Compared with a Panasonic developed laser with a conventional structure (at operating temperature of 60ºC)

*3
         

At operating temperature of 60ºC, light output of 3 W


About Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, enterprise solutions and device industries. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded globally and now operates 468 subsidiaries and 94 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.715 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2015. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic: http://www.panasonic.com/global.

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The Qt Company Announces the Qt Automotive Suite

New ready-made automotive development offering enables solution providers to create stunning UIs at the fraction of time

HELSINKI - Friday, October 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, The Qt Company, creators of the Qt cross-platform development framework, together with its partners KDAB and Pelagicore announced the Qt Automotive Suite, a new product to support common In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) system development needs of automotive OEMs and Tier1’s.

Today’s automakers and suppliers want to deliver an in-car experience that keeps drivers connected and informed. An experience where they can leverage a range of devices, services and where drivers can extend their work and their home into their vehicle through the connected car. Software technology is shaping the future of automotive and the user experience is what is in focus.

By combining proven components and tools used in the industry into a single offering, The Qt Automotive Suite meets the needs of automotive software solution providers with a ready-made offering. The solution is built on the Qt toolkit which encompasses libraries, tools, hardware adaptation and ready-made components. Qt is already a tried and tested mature tool within the industry powering the IVI systems of millions of cars on the road today. This new automotive development product will make it even easier and faster for OEMs and Tier1’s go to market.

Built upon the need of the automotive industry to consolidate an ever growing and complex supply chain, the Qt Automotive Suite aims to unite and simplify the tools and software components needed to create stunning, highly-performing and quickly adaptable IVI user interfaces devices.

“When building IVI systems, we see that many automotive manufacturers and providers are facing similar challenges with managing their technical solutions. The Qt Automotive Suite provides readily available components promising productivity and a high level of quality through world-class tools. This solution promises to make automotive development effortless where the UX and hardware and operating system flexibility is at the core, in turn allowing OEMs and Tier1’s concentrate on adding end-user value instead of tackling technical details.” says Petteri Holländer, Head of Product Management for the Qt Company.

The Qt Company, Pelagicore and KDAB have experience in delivering automotive UI software to over 20 automotive customers, and now they have joined their efforts in taking the Qt technology to the next level in the industry. Together, The Qt Company, KDAB and Pelagicore have created technology that elevates Qt from being a UI and application framework to being a full-fledged automotive UI software platform. Built on top of and aligned with the widely used GENIVI automotive platform architecture and leveraging the cross-platform nature of the Qt technology, there is a significant base of developers ready to take advantage of the new offering.

Qt Automotive Suite will be available under a dual-license scheme, both open source and commercial versions. The Qt Company also invites all interested parties to participate in defining related APIs under the Qt Project governance model.

“Qt Automotive Suite delivers a modern multi-process architecture enabling stunning fluid 2D and photo-realistic 3D user experiences in combination with cloud services. The dual licensing scheme enables car makers to develop an eco-system of innovation around their IVI offerings – from concept to production. We are proud to be a key contributor to Qt Automotive Suite.” says Alwin Bakkenes, CEO of Pelagicore.

“Platform-independent IVI and cluster software is a huge opportunity for the whole automotive industry. KDAB's and Pelagicore's experience with the leading industry platforms, together with the tried and true foundation that is the Qt framework, deliver an opportunity to unify the development of automotive applications, instead of doing them on a project-by-project basis,” says Kalle Dalheimer, CEO of KDAB.

More information about the Qt Automotive Suite will be presented at the Qt World Summit 2015 (Oct 6-7, Berlin) keynotes and in-depth technical strategy sessions. To register for the event, please visit www.qt.io.

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Art Meets Science to Inspire Innovation and Generate Amazing Experiences at Dolby’s New Headquarters

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee joins building dedication at 1275 Market Street

SAN FRANCISCO - Thursday, October 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) President and CEO Kevin Yeaman and San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee today dedicated Dolby’s new headquarters at 1275 Market Street. Located in the Mid-Market neighborhood, the building is a working lab, a vertical village and a place where art meets science in inspiring ways.

“San Francisco has been our home for more than four decades,” said Kevin Yeaman, President and CEO, Dolby Laboratories. “When we decided to build a new, bigger headquarters to accommodate our growth, we took the opportunity to create a space that embodies who we are and what we do and empowers our staff to do their best work. We’re proud to be a member of the San Francisco community and a part of revitalizing Mid-Market. From this neighborhood, we plan to transform audio, video and voice experiences for the world.”

“I’m excited to help dedicate this new chapter in Dolby’s history and celebrate the transformation that is happening in our Central Market neighborhood,” said Mayor Ed Lee. “Dolby is one of San Francisco’s pioneering technology companies, and they have shown their commitment to improve our city and help our residents succeed. I can’t wait to see what they develop next in their innovative new home in the heart of San Francisco.”

#DOLBYHQ

Dolby’s new headquarters is a state-of-the-art facility tailored to the needs of Dolby scientists and engineers. More than 100 laboratories encompassing 63,000 square feet help catalyze innovation in science, engineering and production. These spaces include:

    Labs for research into human perception, sensory immersion and other fields
    Mixing rooms for work in Dolby Audio™, Dolby Atmos® and Dolby Vision™
    A recording studio with a mixing room
    Playback rooms for quality assurance, content review and testing of audio and visual technologies, including laser projection
    Living room and small cinema theatre rooms to mimic real-world contexts for testing and research
    Support rooms, including facilities for prototyping, fabrication and assembly

The new Dolby headquarters features approximately 300,000 square feet of renovated space to house more than 750 employees and generate new opportunities for focus, exchange of ideas and work/life harmony. The building includes varied collaboration spaces with Dolby® Conference Phones and video conferencing, as well as sit/stand desks, a fitness center, a meditation room, a café and 18,000 square feet of open-air terraces.

#DOLBYART

Dolby’s new headquarters features 36 art pieces throughout the building that are both inspired by our work and inspiring to our work. Artists were given three principles to guide their process: celebrate Dolby’s past, look toward the future and reflect on Dolby’s globally diverse culture. Each artist created a unique interpretation of this request, working in an artistic medium of choice to create stunning and thought-provoking installations. The installations vary from a literal interpretation of an early Dolby circuit board rendered in neon to an abstract expression of how musicians layer sound and an interactive piece that responds to the movement around it.

Dolby has documented the art installation process on the Dolby Lab Notes blog, and artists have shared their work on social media using #DolbyArt.

#DOLBYCARES

Dolby reaffirmed its commitment to the city of San Francisco with its community relations program dubbed Dolby Cares. Dolby Cares encourages and supports employee volunteerism and drives the company’s overall giving and community involvement. The program has two areas of focus:

    Educational efforts that inspire passion, excellence, and innovation in science and art
    Collaborative efforts that address critical needs in the city of San Francisco and in Dolby’s local communities around world

In the past year, Dolby’s community engagement effort has provided grants to multiple San Francisco nonprofit organizations. In addition, Dolby volunteers have provided more than 2,000 hours of community service. Nearly 40 percent of Dolby employees have volunteered in at least one company-sponsored volunteer project.

In addition, to celebrate the dedication of 1275 Market Street, more than 400 Dolby employees volunteered 1,200 hours of service to 20 local organizations as part of Dolby’s Care to Share Day on September 28.

“Dolby has been a great partner for us and is clearly committed to inspiring girls and young women to explore fields in science, technology, engineering and math,” said Terri Winston, founder and executive director of Women’s Audio Mission, a nonprofit group dedicated to advancing women and girls in music production and the recording arts. “Not only have they provided support for our program for middle school girls and for our new recording studio, they have also hired WAM students for positions in their labs.”

ABOUT DOLBY LABORATORIES

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) creates audio, video and voice technologies that transform entertainment and communications in mobile devices, at the cinema, at home and at work. For more than 50 years, sight and sound experiences have become more vibrant, clear and powerful in Dolby®. For more information, please visit www.dolby.com.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Cinema, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DLB-G

About Dolby’s New Headquarters

A working lab, a vertical village and a place where art meets science in inspiring ways, 1275 Market Street embodies our purpose and powers our mission: to advance the science of sight and sound to create and enable spectacular experiences.

More than 100 labs encompass 63,000 square feet:

    Critical labs for research into human perception, sensory immersion, neuroscience and other fields
    Mixing rooms for work in Dolby Audio™, Dolby Atmos® and Dolby Vision™
    Recording studio with a mixing room, and voice and drum isolation booths
    Playback rooms for quality assurance, content review and testing of audio and visual technologies, including laser projection
    Living room and small cinema theatre rooms to mimic real-world contexts for testing and research
    Support rooms including facilities for prototyping, fabrication and assembly

Collaboration is enhanced among employees brought together in approximately 300,000 square feet of renovated space:

    More than 750 employees in a single place, with floors organized by group
    Work spaces to welcome global employees to the headquarters
    Varied collaboration spaces with Dolby® Conference Phones and video conferencing

The innovative work environment is based on workplace science:

    Sit/stand desks, fitness center, and yoga and meditation room
    Café and healthy snacks
    Full life programs for health, finance, career and more
    18,000 square feet of open-air terraces

The building is located in the center of San Francisco, where the city’s vibrant art and technology communities come together.

The 36 art pieces throughout the building are inspired by our work and inspiring to our work:

    The works present creative approaches to perception and to Dolby engineering.
    The art project will be taken to global offices as well.

The 1275 Gallery, a dynamic lobby area, showcases our captivating experiences to the city and to visitors.

A new Dolby Cinema™, featuring Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision technologies, is being built with more than 200 seats. While not a commercial theatre, it will serve as a working lab to host local film events and to showcase our work.

About Dolby Art

Dolby’s new headquarters at 1275 Market Street features artwork throughout the workspaces, including new pieces commissioned from artists from the Bay Area and around the world, and archival images from Dolby’s past. The 36 art pieces are inspired by our work and are an inspiration for innovations to come.

From its earliest days, Dolby has been a place where science and art meet. Our mission is to advance the science of sight and sound to create and enable spectacular experiences, and artists have always been important partners in that work. Because of that heritage, it made sense to have beautiful and thought-provoking works of art next to cutting-edge research labs in our new headquarters.

The Dolby art collaboration has three guiding principles: to celebrate our past, look toward the future and reflect our company’s globally diverse culture. Twenty artists created new installations that reflect their interpretations of sight and sound and of Dolby’s history and technology. The artwork also features historical imagery from the Dolby archives and inspirational quotes and stories from our company’s history. The ribbon wall of digital displays in the first-floor 1275 Gallery will showcase new artists throughout the year.

Among the new art installations are these unique pieces:

    An early Dolby circuit board rendered in neon by Oakland artist Shawna Peterson
    A famous quote from the music mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap: “You don’t do heavy metal in Dobly,” colorfully reproduced by Atlanta graphic artist Stefán Kjartansson
    An interactive work from Studio Studio of Brooklyn that changes color based on the movement of people around it

Featured Artists
               
                 

Because We Can (Oakland, CA)
               

Rob Lowe (London, United Kingdom)

Kate Bingaman-Burt (Portland, OR)
               

Brett MacFadden (San Francisco, CA)

Derek Bruno (Atlanta, GA)
               

Trek Matthews (Chicago, IL)

Kevin Byrd (San Francisco, CA)
               

Shawna Peterson (Oakland, CA)

Siggi Eggertson (Berlin, Germany)
               

Paolo Salvagione (San Francisco, CA)

Amos Goldbaum (San Francisco, CA)
               

Taylor Lee Shepherd (New Orleans, LA)

Staci Janik (Atlanta, GA)
               

Spencer Sloan (Atlanta, GA)

Stefán Kjartansson (Atlanta, GA)
               

Nikki Starz (Atlanta, GA)

Jason Kofke (Atlanta, GA)
               

Studio Studio (Brooklyn, NY)

Farbod Kokabi (Atlanta, GA)
               

Drew Tyndell (Portland, OR)
                 

About Dolby Cares

Through the Dolby Cares program, we strive to inspire the next generation of innovators in science and art, and we actively engage with our neighbors to address the most critical needs in our community.

Dolby Cares focuses on areas that are tied to our corporate mission and critical to our neighborhood:

    Science, art and innovation—educational efforts that inspire the next generation of innovators in science and art, focusing on untapped groups
    Critical community needs—neighborhood outreach that helps break the cycle of poverty through educational opportunities and job training, especially in the Tenderloin and Mid-Market neighborhoods

During the past year, Dolby and Dolby employees have made significant contributions to improving the local community:

    Dolby funded more than half a million dollars in grants to San Francisco nonprofits.
    Dolby volunteers provided more than 2,000 hours of service.
    Nearly 40 percent of employees volunteered in at least one company-sponsored volunteer project.
    To celebrate our new headquarters, more than 400 Dolby employees volunteered for nearly 20 local organizations during Dolby’s Care to Share Day, September 28.

Dolby works with many outstanding philanthropic partners, including:

    Women’s Audio Mission: advances women and girls in music production and the recording arts
    St. Anthony Foundation: feeds, heals, shelters, clothes and lifts the spirits of those in need
    Bay Area Women’s and Children’s Center: addresses the needs and issues of low-income families, children and women in the Tenderloin
    Tenderloin Community School: combines kindergarten through fifth grade in a public elementary school, with community resources located right on the school complex
    826 Valencia: supports underresourced students ages 6 to 18 with their writing skills
    Alzheimer’s Association: works to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through advancing research; provides and enhances care for all affected
    Family Giving Tree: fulfills holiday wishes and provides backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need
    Curry Senior Center: helps meet seniors’ essential needs for health care, meals, housing and social connections
    Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation: provides affordable housing and services for low-income people in the Tenderloin and throughout San Francisco
    Code Tenderloin: provides job search, interview training and resources to young adult members of the Tenderloin community

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Nest Introduces Nest Weave, Creating Most Comprehensive Developer Platform for the Home

Nest Weave Enables Direct Communication Between Devices; Yale Reinvents Door Lock Using Nest Weave

PALO ALTO, Calif - Friday, October 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

New Camera API Lets Developers Work with Nest Cam; August, Mimo, Petnet, Philips hue and Skybell Launch First Nest Cam Integrations

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nest Labs, Inc. (www.nest.com), architect of the thoughtful home, today announced a number of updates to the Works with Nest program, making it the most comprehensive platform for developers building connected home products. Specific updates include:

    Nest Weave – Developed by Nest and previously used in only Nest products, this communication protocol lets devices talk directly to each other and to Nest products. Nest Weave solves many issues associated with connecting products in the home, including the ability to connect power-constrained devices as well as devices that require low latency and redundancy. The Linus lock by Yale is the first Works with Nest product to use Nest Weave.
    Nest Cam API – The new camera API lets developers connect their products to Nest Cam for the first time. August, Mimo, Petnet, Philips hue and Skybell are the first third-party products to launch Nest Cam integrations providing improved safety and awareness in the home.
    Works with Nest Store – The Works with Nest Store is an online catalog of all Works with Nest products. Nest developers can apply to have their products featured in the store so that customers can easily find and use them.

More than 11,000 developers have accessed Nest’s APIs to connect with Nest products, through the cloud – and 1 in 8 Nest homes are using a Works with Nest integration. Developers have built everything from appliances that know not to run when energy prices are high – to light bulbs that flash when there’s smoke in the house. Now, Nest Weave gives developers an entirely new way to work with Nest.

With the addition of Nest Weave to the Works with Nest program, any product – even power-constrained ones – can connect with Nest. Through Nest Weave or Nest’s cloud APIs, developers can access Home and Away states, smoke and carbon monoxide alerts, motion and sound alerts, and peak energy rush hour events to create interesting and meaningful integrations across iOS, Android and the Web, while still maintaining control of their own user experiences.

In addition, developers can integrate their products with the Nest app and apply to have them included in the Works with Nest Store. And to help grow their businesses, developers can leverage Nest’s relationships with more than 40 retailers across 8,000 stores, professional installers, and energy companies around the world. Developers can visit developer.nest.com to get started.

“Building a connected product is hard,” said Matt Rogers, vice president of engineering, Nest. “We’ve been doing it for the past five years and have first-hand experience with the challenges. That’s why we want to make it easier for developers. We’re offering proven technologies like Nest Weave, along with cloud services and the ability to integrate with the Nest app. Developers have an end-to-end solution when they work with Nest, and can use only the parts of the program that meet their needs.”

Nest Weave: Secure, robust, reliable communications for the home

Nest Weave provides direct device-to-device communication securely and reliably across networks in the home, including Wi-Fi and Thread. Unlike existing communication protocols, Nest Weave is reliable, compact, secure and scalable. With a simple software update, devices can use Nest Weave to talk directly to Nest devices.

    Reliability – Nest Weave delivers reliable messaging across multiple networks. And because it runs over Thread, it can work with a secure, self-healing mesh network. So even if one device crashes or Wi-Fi goes down, other devices on the network will keep working. This is especially important for safety and security products, like smoke alarms or security systems.
    Latency – Nobody wants lag time when switching on the lights or unlocking the door. Nest Weave allows devices to talk directly to other devices so they can interact with end-to-end latencies of less than 100ms, even over a large mesh network.
    Range – When Nest Weave runs over Thread, each powered device acts as a wireless extender to route information. That’s critical when Wi-Fi doesn’t reach every corner of the house.
    Power and size – The Nest Weave communications protocol is compact and runs on single MCU devices with as little as 64KB of RAM. And a device using Thread and Weave can run on a single battery for many years. This solves many problems for small, low-powered products.
    Security – Rather than rely on only network security, Nest Weave provides its own, independent, end-to-end application layer security. The Nest Weave security stack also has application-specific encryption keys, so a hacker can’t unlock the front door by compromising the patio lights.
    Simple setup – Pairing connected devices can be tricky. Nest Weave lets people get connected right from their smartphones using the Nest app.

Some of the biggest and most important brands in the home have committed to using Nest Weave in their products. The initial list of companies includes Big Ass Solutions, Daikin North America, GE branded lighting controls, Hunter Douglas, iHome, Legrand, LIFX, Lutron Electronics, P&G, Philips hue, Rachio, Somfy, SkyBell, Tyco, and WeMo. In addition, Google’s OnHub router will work with Nest Weave in the future. To facilitate development, Dialog, Freescale, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated and Silicon Labs will provide Nest Weave-certified kits and support to ensure that Works with Nest developers can be up and running as quickly as possible with their Nest Weave products.

The Linus lock by Yale: A lock built for the Nest Home

Using Nest Weave over Thread, the Linus lock by Yale is the first connected residential door lock to let people check if the door is open or closed, set up passcodes providing different levels of access for family members and guests, and see when they came and left – all from the Nest app. In addition, the ability to remotely check, lock and unlock the door means people will never have to worry about leaving their home unlocked again. Linus can also send safety and security alerts as well as daily, weekly and monthly home access history reports. By working with Nest, Linus can offer customers more security, convenience and insight than any other lock on the market.

“Named after our founder Linus Yale, who invented the original cylinder pin-tumbler lock in 1843, the Linus lock was created with the Nest home in mind,” said Jason Williams, general manager, Yale Locks & Hardware. “By working with Nest and taking advantage of Nest Weave, Nest cloud services and the Nest app, we were able to build the most thoughtful, innovative connected lock on the market.”

New camera API + products that work with Nest Cam

Nest Cam is an easy-to-use cloud-based video monitoring camera and cloud service that lets people stay aware of what’s happening at home, no matter where they are. Nest Cam can already work with other Nest products – for example, it can automatically start recording when Nest Protect detects smoke. Now with Nest’s new camera API, developers can also build integrations that allow their products to connect with Nest Cam to provide improved safety and awareness in the home. The ability to work with both Nest and third-party products means Nest Cam can do more for people than any other connected camera on the market. The first developers to introduce integrations with Nest Cam include:

    August – When someone unlocks the door, Nest Cam will show a short animation that can be viewed right from the August app.
    Skybell – Turn the Nest Cam on or off from the SkyBell app, and if Nest Cam senses motion when everyone is away, it will tell SkyBell to start recording.
    Mimo – The Mimo onesie and baby monitor can keep an eye on things while the baby sleeps. And when baby stirs, Mimo can work with Nest Cam to show parents what's happening in the nursery.
    Petnet – Petnet can work with Nest Cam to send a snapshot to the Petnet app, showing people when their pets are eating.
    Philips hue – When Nest Cam senses motion when everyone’s away, Philips hue lights can turn on as if someone were home.

Additional new Works with Nest products including those from Hayward, Heatworks and WeatherBug can be found at https://nest.com/works-with-nest/.

Availability

    The camera API is available to developers now. New Works with Nest integrations from August, Mimo, Petnet, Philips hue and Skybell are available this month.
    Developers can apply to have their certified products appear in the Works with Nest Store now at developer.nest.com. The Store will be available to customers later this year.
    Nest Weave, Nest cloud services and the Nest app integration will be available to developers in 2016.
    The Linus lock by Yale will be available in 2016. For more information, visit www.yale2you.com/linuslock.

About Nest

Nest's mission is to create a home that's thoughtful – one that takes care of itself and the people inside it. The company focuses on simple, beautiful and delightful hardware, software and services. The Nest Learning Thermostat™ and Nest Energy Services keep you comfortable and address home energy consumption. The Nest Protect™ smoke and carbon monoxide alarm helps keep you safe and Nest Safety Rewards lets you save money through participating home insurance providers, while Nest Cam™ keeps an eye on what matters most in your home. Nest products are sold in the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands and are installed in more than 190 countries. The Nest Learning Thermostat has helped save approximately four billion kWh of energy to date. Through the Works with Nest program, third-party products can securely connect with Nest devices to make homes safer, more energy efficient, and more aware. For more information, visit www.nest.com.

Contacts

Nest Labs, Inc.

Ha Thai, 408-832-0823

press@nest.com









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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Launches New Brand Aligned With International Growth and Greater Focus on Customers

 “Travel. Transformed.” Reflects DFW’s Aim of Inviting Customers to What’s Next on Their Journey to Discover, Connect and Grow
DFW AIRPORT, Texas - Friday, October 2nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport revealed its new brand, capturing the welcoming spirit of DFW as a global superhub and inviting customers to experience travel in new ways. The new DFW brand and its tagline “Travel. Transformed.” were unveiled today at the Airport Headquarters to employees and community members.

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Participating in the brand launch were Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, DFW Board Chair Lillie Biggins, members of the Board of Directors and CEO Sean Donohue.

DFW Airport's current brand was introduced nearly 15 years ago. Since then, DFW has opened its world-class international Terminal D, Grand Hyatt and Skylink people mover, added over a dozen new airlines and new air service to five continents and has evolved from a national hub to a world-class global superhub.

"DFW is a very different airport than it was 14 years ago. With our dynamic international growth, customers’ expectations are different today than they were in 2001,” said Sean Donohue, CEO of DFW Airport. “We recognized that our brand needed to evolve and match the responsibility we have as a global hub that drives global business and contributes $32 billion annually to the local economy. The new brand signifies our commitment to our customers, positions us for the future and helps communicate our story of transformation.”

Today, DFW is the fourth busiest airport in the world in operations providing nonstop flights to 200+ destinations. DFW serves nearly 64 million passengers a year, nine million more than in 2001. Seventeen cargo airlines provide service to the world’s major cargo hubs from DFW.

The new brand encompasses the Airport’s renewed commitment to elevating the customer experience and includes a visual identity and logo that is simple, clear and bold with the DFW letters prominent. A key element of the brand design is the “journey line” which moves through the logo, representing the role DFW plays in the journey of its customers.

"Our new brand represents that DFW Airport will always move forward with confidence and optimism, continuously introducing the world to what’s next,” said Donohue. “The brand gives us a way to differentiate ourselves, communicate our story of transformation and excite others with our vision of the future and of connecting the world.”

Orange is the primary color of the new DFW Airport logo drawing inspiration from the color of the sunrise and marking the new beginning that travel brings.

“The new color resonates very well globally and reflects the spirit of DFW which is warm, welcoming and optimistic,” said Donohue. “The color helps DFW stand out and convey the energy, stature and enthusiasm of a global superhub.”

Development of the brand was based on research and a creative design process, culminating in the final concept unveiled today. DFW contracted with the internationally renowned firm Interbrand for consultation services in developing and implementing the new brand.

The new DFW brand will be rolled out over the next three years. Components introduced today include employee attire, Skylink trains, transportation vehicles, signage and redesigned website and social media platforms.

Two Skylink train cars and four DFW buses were rebranded in time for the launch event. DFW also dedicated a large logo sculpture sign in front of its new headquarters, flew its new flag and unveiled a banner of the Tokyo skyline from the top floor of the headquarters building commemorating the most recent international announcement – the return of Japan Airlines to DFW with new flights to Tokyo Narita.

About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport:

Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport warmly welcomes more than 63 million customers along their journey every year, elevating DFW to a status as one of the most frequently visited superhub airports in the world. DFW Airport customers can choose among 149 domestic and 57 international nonstop destinations worldwide. DFW is elevating the customer experience with modernized facilities and updated amenities, as well as through a $2.7 billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program to renovate its four original terminal buildings. Centered between its owner cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW Airport also serves as a major economic generator for the North Texas region, producing over $32 billion in economic impact each year by connecting people through business and leisure travel. For current information about DFW International Airport, visit the DFW Airport web site, download the Official DFW Airport Mobile App for mobile devices, or follow DFW on social media.

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Twitter.com | Youtube.com | Facebook.com

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Contacts

Pavlov Agency

Claire Bloxom Armstrong, 817-336-6824

cba@pavlovagency.com









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