Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Intel’s tiny button holds computer module – New Technology

Intel computer Curie is energy efficient and small as a button to suit Fitted technology in clothing and eyewear.

Intel's Brian Krzanich with Curie.


     Intel Brian Krzanich with Curie. Photo: Intel
     

On the big consumer electronics CES in Las Vegas showed Intel CEO Brian Krzanich off her new computer module Curie.

The module is small as a button and energy-efficient to be used in Fitted technology gadgets such as clothing , eyewear and watches.

Intel, which was never big on processors for phones and tablets, hoping to become a player to be reckoned with in gadgets for korppsnära technology, or wearables that stuff is called in English the media. It is still gadgets for fitness and wellness services that dominate the market for Fitted technology.

Curie based on a low-power version of Intel’s Quark Processor 32-bit, has a flash memory of 384 KB and support for accelerometer, gyro meter and a lågenergivariant Bluetooth. Curie module will begin during the second half of 2015. Somewhat price was not revealed.

Even a year ago, Intel showed that they were serious with emphasis on products for Fitted technology. At CES 2014 was launched computer module Edison, the size of an SD card, but also a smart watch, a baby monitor and a pair of earphones with built-in sensors that measure heart rate and speed. An unusual prank on a processor manufacturers, but Intel wanted to show the potential of their new venture.

ABI Research expects that it sold nearly 500 million gadgets a year Fitted technology within four years.

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