Denso has developed the world's first refrigeration cycle system for passenger vehicles that uses an ejector. The system is used for both an air conditioner and cooler box (vehicle refrigerator). By using an ejector that rapidly injects and expands high-pressure refrigerant, the energy that previously was lost in the expansion valve is converted to pressure energy and reused, thus boosting energy efficiency. As a result, high cooling and refrigeration performances are both achieved even when the cooler box is used.

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NEC LCD Technologies today introduced two new 15-inch amorphous-silicon color thin-film-transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) modules with extended graphics array (XGA) resolution for industrial equipment such as factory automation controllers, measuring instruments, automatic teller machine (ATM) terminals, kiosks and point-of-sale (POS) systems. The NL10276BC30-32 is a standard product with brightness of 250 candelas per square meter (cd/m2), while the NL10276BC30-33 has brightness of 350 cd/m2. Both NEC 15-Inch LCD modules conform to the Panel Standardization Working Group (PSWG) standards for 15-inch LCD modules.

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The IS F is a Lexus "F" premium sports car based on the concept of proposing a new level of performance for Lexus through a refinement of basic performance with the addition of new cruising technology. The vehicle was developed to pursue, to the fullest extent possible, the "joy of driving" — which is one of the fundamental appeals of the automobile — by responding reliably and performing as intended. The hood, grille, front fenders and front and rear bumpers, rocker panel molding, rear spoiler and other elements of Lexus IS F were designed exclusively for the IS F based on the Lexus design philosophy "L-finesse". The exterior styling has a dynamic yet simple form that expresses the vehicle's cruising performance and functionality. Based on the IS series, the IS F boasts a completely new engine and transmission, an exclusive suspension and specially selected aluminum wheels and tires. The 8-Speed Sport Direct Shift transmission is based on the eight-speed automatic transmission used on the LS460 series, with electronic control technology that provides the benefits of both the smooth shifting of an automatic transmission for comfortable driving and a full-scale, sporty manual transmission that does not need a clutch — which is without precedent anywhere in the world for an eight-speed transmission.

The Lexus IS F premium sports car was tested extensively on race circuits in Japan and overseas, including Fuji Speedway, in order to demonstrate its full potential. The 14-speaker Mark Levinson premium surround-sound audio system has been tuned specifically for the IS F (optional on all vehicles in the series).

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Honda has developed a new automatic transmission system for motorcycles using Honda’s own infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical transmission- the Human-Friendly Transmission (HFT). Easy to operate, the HFT realizes outstanding relaxed riding comfort, riding feel with direct response and excellent transmission efficiency. The HFT also features the world’s first lockup mechanism for an infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical transmission. When cruising, this lockup mechanism works to minimize transmission efficiency losses, contributing to improved fuel economy.

With Honda's own infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical transmission, this HFT realizes the lightweight and compact configuration required for motorcycles. To meet the wide range of rider needs, HFT offers a selection from two fully automatic shifting modes—D mode for ordinary riding and S mode for a sporty riding experience—or the 6-speed manual mode, which gives riders the option of riding with a manual transmission feel. The HFT creates a unique riding feel through easy operation, ranging from relaxed and laid-back riding to nimble and sporty with direct throttle response.

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Microsoft has revamped its slow-selling Zune digital music player and created a MySpace-style social-networking site in its drive to compete with Apple's market-leading iPod player. The revamped Microsoft Zune digital music player will be available in black, pink, green and red. The introduction of a smaller, sleeker version of the Zune player and the planned Zune social Web site - reflect an attempt to build scale for a brand that so far has achieved only niche status.

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Epson Toyocom has developed a new pre-tilted gyro-sensor that can be installed in car navigation systems. As the latest addition to the XV-8000 series, the XV-8000LK is ideal for dead reckoning, a method used in car navigation to determine position. For the gyro-sensors in the XV-8000 series Epson Toyocom employed its unique crystal gyro-element design for outstanding stability. Gyro-sensors installed in in-dash car navigation systems for DR become tilted when the systems are mounted in inclined dashboards. DR software is used to compensate for this tilt and provide greater navigational accuracy. However, depending on the inclination of the dashboard, DR correction software is not always able to fully correct for this tilt, a fact that spurred market demand for gyro-sensors that are themselves pre-tilted. The XV-8000 sensor in the recently developed XV-8000LK is assembled with a pre-tilt angle in the package. This pre-tilt affords greater flexibility in determining the installation angle.

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Transcend announced its new 160GB StoreJet 2.5 SATA external hard drive. The StoreJet 2.5 uses a stylishly designed, polished aluminum case which houses a modern 2.5-inch SATA hard drive. The StoreJet 2.5 makes use of its Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface, which provides data transfer rates up to 480Mbits per second while maintaining full compatibility with older computers that only support USB 1.1.The Transcend StoreJet 2.5 SATA HDD features a convenient “OneTouch Auto-Backup” button, and comes bundled StoreJet elite 2.0 software, which offers a intelligent backup scheduling, security, and power saving functions.

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Transcend today announced a new Ultra Speed version of its successful Industrial CompactFlash memory card lineup with capacities up to 8GB.The Transcend Ultra Speed card supports Ultra-DMA modes 0-4 and dual channel operation to ensure maximum compatibility at the highest speeds possible. Transcend’s Industrial CF cards achieve extraordinary average read/write speeds of up to 42MB/30MB per second while maintaining industrial-grade stability. With its built-in Error Correction Code (ECC) to ensure data accuracy, resistance to severe conditions and superb transfer performance, the Ultra Speed Industrial CF card clearly lives up to its name.

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InvenSense today announced that its IDG-1000 series dual-axis gyroscope, which enables image stabilization systems in digital cameras, has been chosen by Hitachi, Ltd. for use in two models of its Blu-ray disc camcorders- DZ-BD70A and DZ-BD7HA. The Hitachi camcorders are the world’s first camcorders to support Blu-ray disc technology with full high definition (1920x1080) video capture.. With such high resolution, even the smallest amount of natural hand shake will make a major impact on the overall quality and smoothness of the video, and will be amplified further with high zoom rate lenses. Eliminating the effects of hand shake requires electronic image stabilization using a dual-axis gyroscope. The InvenSense IDG-1000 series gyroscope, found in many popular digital still camera models, provides added benefits for camcorders that have video disc recorders and hard disk drives.

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Featuring 12 megapixels, the compact and stylish Pentax Optio A40 offers three types of Shake Reduction including mechanical, digital and movie. Each version helps deliver sharp, blur-free shots where camera shake is an issue such as action photography or in low light conditions at dawn, dusk or at night. This Optio also features the newest Face Recognition technology including a Natural Skin Tone mode and a Half-length Portrait mode, which automatically takes a head and shoulder photograph of subjects.

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Pentax announce the smc Pentax DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] interchangeable zoom lens designed for exclusive use with Pentax digital SLR cameras. With an approximate 14X zoom ratio that covers the range from 27.5mm wide angle to 383mm super-telephoto in the 35mm format. Pentax DA 18-250mm F3.5-6.3ED AL [IF] lens handles a great variety of applications from wide-angle landscapes to close-up sporting events and wildlife photography. Since the coating, curvature and position of all optical elements are optimized for the characteristics of digital images, the lens effectively minimizes annoying flare and ghost images in the resulting images.

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The new Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid will be revealed at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in October 2007. The new Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid yields 40% better output, resulting in enhanced acceleration performance and an extended hydrogen-fueled range of about 200km, or twice that of the RX-8 Hydrogen RE. The hydrogen rotary engine is changed from a longitudinal to a transverse layout. Seating capacity is also increased to give accommodation for five adults along with greater luggage space. The hybrid system employed for the hydrogen rotary engine efficiently converts energy from hydrogen combustion into electricity that powers the electric motor.

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The all-new Mazda Atenza - soon to be introduced in Japan will be revealed at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in October 2007. All-new Mazda Atenza embodies Mazda’s latest car-making philosophy: Zoom-Zoom Evolution. Along with enhanced environmental and safety performance, the all-new Mazda Atenza has a more emphatic Mazda character in its design, dynamic performance, packaging and craftsmanship. Three body types are offered: 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback (Sport), and station wagon (Sport Wagon). The new MZR2.5L gasoline engine—developed from the current MZR2.3L gasoline unit—yields more torque in the frequently-used range, more linear response and acceleration feel, as well as more economical operation. Exterior and interior design create a sporty character along with an emotion–pleasing, premium feel. For the first time a bold new sportier version with large front and rear aero bumpers, sporty grille and side spoilers will be displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show.

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The fourth concept car in the Nagare design series, Mazda Taiki further evolves the “flow” theme to establish a breathtaking presence that clearly distinguishes it as the next in the series, and which visually expresses the atmosphere – called taiki in Japanese – that wraps the Earth in its protective mantle. The basic proportions begin with the stretched coupe form of a front-engine rear-wheel-drive layout, the short overhangs, and the liberating feel of an all-glass canopy. The challenge to create “a design that visually expresses the flow of air” was inspired by the image of a pair of Hagoromo – the flowing robes that enable a celestial maiden to fly in Japanese legend – floating down from the sky.

Inspired by Japanese koinobori – the decorative “climbing carp streamers”– the notion of creating an Air-tube became the concept word for the interior design. In accordance, from the dashboard and seats down to the door trim, the interior space creates the dynamic sensation that the flow of the wind is being visually depicted.

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NTT DoCoMo, Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries announced that subscribers to DoCoMo's 3G FOMA service surpassed 40 million on September 29, 2007 in Japan, 11 months after topping 30 million in November 2006 and six years since the service's launch in October 2001. DoCoMo, the world's largest operator of 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA technology, attributes the strong popularity of its 3G high-speed, large-capacity data transmission service to a wide variety of discounts, such as "Pake-hodai" and "Pake-hodai Full" flat-rate data-communication billing plans, diverse content and services, such as "Deco-mail e-mails decorated with pictograms and other formatting and intuitive-motion "Chokkan Games", as well as FOMA's large lineup of handsets, broad coverage area and high-quality calls.

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