Upcoming 2009 Events

Abstract: This presentation discusses the drivers for consumer digital storage, the different mobile and static usage models for digital storage in consumer devices and the resulting consumer storage hierarchy. Important characteristics of consumer storage devices are shown and guidelines are given for how digital storage should be designed in consumer devices. Demand for higher resolution content and for capturing ever greater details of the life of family members will drive increases in commercial as well as personal content storage demand. Sharing of content within a home or over the Internet creates much greater demand for storage since a shared file can be multiplied many times through network sharing. Implementation of a virtualized integrated storage utility into most homes with appropriate ease of use, suitable for consumers, will benefit customers by providing greater access to data as well as enhanced content protection using local as well as remote storage.

User Centered Innovation for Tomorrow User Interfaces - In the digital era, innovative products and services are often characterized by an increased complexity in technology and functionality. This increase in complexity has resulted in a shift towards User Centered Design and research interests.  In this talk we will show through a number of examples how user centered design can provide deep insights into novel future product opportunities. We will also highlight a new remote control recently developed which has the potential  to disrupt the CE industry by providing a solution to the issue of overly complicated remote controllers with too many buttons.

Jean-Claude Junqua, Managing Director of Panasonic San Jose Laboratory

Masses to Marvell at Tiny Wall Plug Computer Marvell introduced its SheevaPlug, along with its Plug Computing initiative. Targeted toward developers and small businesses, the new plug computer is small and powerful – it’s the size of a normal plug and even connects via an electrical wall socket. But the real beauty of the plug computer is its internal components.  The plug is designed to manage multiple services and software partners.

Dr. Simon Milner, Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Business UnitDr. Simon Milner joined Marvell Semiconductor, Inc, in 2002, and is the Vice President and General Manager of the Enterprise Business Unit. 

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Digital 3D - From Theater to Home
Digital 3D is the talk of the town in multiple industries from theater, broadcast, consumer electronics and more.  Why now?  How does it work?  Who is doing what? What are some of the remaining challenges?

Gary Sasaki, President of DIGDIA, has been covering digital media and entertainment industries for over a dozen years.  He is a market analyst and strategic consultant with customers that include multinational corporations and startups.