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Sharp at CEATEC Japan 2014
JCN Newswire - Thu Sep 18, 11:48PM CDT
Sharp Corporation will take part in CEATEC JAPAN 2014, a comprehensive annual exhibition showcasing the latest in IT and electronics, from October 7 to 11, 2014 at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture.
Investors' Radars Failed to Catch Sharp (SHCAY), Has Yours? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 12, 7:42AM CDT
Sharp is well-equipped to bounce down the road with solid estimate revisions and an impressive Zacks Rank and looks well positioned for a solid gain.
Television Market in China 2014
M2 - Tue Sep 09, 5:41AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n9rbzb/television_market) has announced the addition of the "Television Market in China 2014" report to their offering. The companies really needs to focus on new technologies to sustain themselves in the market. Growth in retail chain and extensive use of plastic money has favored the companies off late. Consumers can shop easily if they have internet at home. Government subsidies have encouraged both the companies and consumers. The television companies in China also face challenges due to changing lifestyles and rising labor costs. Rising penetration in low tier cities is a new trend that is coming up. Television in China has evolved through many stages due to technological innovation. Many companies are also looking forward to mergers and acquisition as new business possibilities. Television market research has proved that entry barriers in the industry is low so there is huge competition in the market. Along with the Chinese companies there are also other multinationals which have a huge amount of market share in China. China is considered as one of the main emerging economies of the world therefore, building brands in the emerging markets is very important for the companies. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - Macroeconomic Indicators - Introduction - Market Overview - Export and Import - Drivers & Challenges - Government Initiatives - Trends - Competitive Landscape - Market Opportunities - Strategic Recommendations Companies Mentioned - Hisense Electric Company Ltd. - Konka Group Company Ltd. - Shenzhen MTC Company Ltd. - Sichuan Changhong Electric Company Ltd. - TCL Corporation - LG Electronics (China) Co. Ltd. - Panasonic Corporation of China - Souzhou Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. - Sharp Corporation - Sony (China) Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n9...ion_market
Apple, Inc. Just Gained Another Competitor in the Smart Home Space
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 07, 8:00AM CDT
Companies are starting to pick sides in the home automation race, and Sony just made its choice. The company announced at the IFA conference in Berlin this week that it is joining Qualcomm 's AllSeen Alliance, a coalition of tech and consumer...
Philips, Sharp, 3M Help Investors Breathe Easy in Smoggy China
at The Street - Tue Sep 02, 8:49AM CDT
As demand for home air purifiers rises in polluted China, foreign appliance manufacturers and their investors are making money on consumer angst.
Sprint to exclusively offer Sharp's first AQUOS smartphone in US
M2 - Wed Aug 20, 8:55AM CDT
Communication services company Sprint (NYSE:S) announced on Tuesday that Sharp Corporation (OTC:SHCAY), a developer of products and core technologies for electronics, has selected it to launch its first AQUOS wireless phone available in the US, the Sharp AQUOS Crystal.
Acacia's subsidiary signs patent license with Sharp Corporation
M2 - Wed Aug 20, 8:14AM CDT
Patent licensing company Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that its subsidiary, ADAPTIX Inc, has entered into an agreement granting a limited term patent license to Sharp Corporation.
Acacia Subsidiary Enters into Agreement with Sharp Corporation
Business Wire - Wed Aug 20, 5:00AM CDT
Acacia Research Corporation announced today that its ADAPTIX, Inc. subsidiary has entered into an agreement granting a limited term patent license to Sharp Corporation.
Global 3D TV Market 2014-2018: LG Corp, Samsung, Sony Corp & Toshiba Corp Dominates the Market
M2 - Wed Aug 20, 3:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v59tl7/global_3d_tv) has announced the addition of the "Global 3D TV Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global 3D TV market will grow at a CAGR of 35.85% over the period 2013-2018. 3D capability is a feature of a high-definition TV that enables three-dimensional display unlike traditional TVs that display only two dimensions. The 3D feature adds the perception of depth to an otherwise two-dimensional display. The first wave of 3D TVs appeared in households in 2010. In the wake of social media garnering a significant share of consumers' leisure time, all other forms of entertainment media are trying to retain their share of this time. This has forced TV manufacturers to come up with innovative models and provide a high-quality viewing experience to attract customers. With the incremental cost of adding the 3D feature to TVs coming down every year, it is expected that in a short time almost every TV will be 3D enabled. The Global 3D TV market can be divided into two segments: LCD and Plasma. These two types of display technology have their own strengths and limitations in terms of picture quality. The report, the Global 3D TV Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global 3D TV market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key Vendors - LG Corp. - Samsung - Sony Corp. - Toshiba Corp. Other Prominent Vendors - Hisense Co. Ltd. - Sharp Corp. - Videocon Industries Ltd. - Vizio Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the Key Market Trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v5...obal_3d_tv
Will Sharp (SHCAY) Stock Be Helped Today By Softbank (SFTBF), Sprint (S) Smartphone Deal?
at The Street - Mon Aug 18, 8:04AM CDT
Sharp (SHCAY) was selected by SoftBank (SFTBF) and its U.S. unit, Sprint (S), as their partner to develop low-cost smartphones.
Global Home Audio (DVD/Blu-ray Players, Home Theaters & Soundbars) Market 2014-2018
M2 - Mon Aug 11, 9:23AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lvq7vn/global_home_audio) has announced the addition of the "Global Home Audio Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Home Audio market will grow at a CAGR of 16.98% to 2018. Many homes in developed nations are being revamped into smart homes. In a smart home, consumer electronic devices, media and entertainment gadgets, and other smart electronics are connected to a network and can interact with each other. Home audio systems play a major role in a smart home. They replace the audio system in smart TVs and gaming consoles. For example, they can connect with a projector and provide the effect of a theater. The market for smart homes in developing countries is also growing because the spending capacity of consumers in these countries has increased. This, in turn, will fuel the growth of the Global Home Audio market. According to the report, wireless streaming of audio content is one of the major drivers. Most audio systems available in the market currently support wireless connectivity, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which enables the streaming of audio content from portable devices such as MP3 players, smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges hampering the market's growth is the high cost of advanced home audio systems. This restricts the sale of advanced home audio systems among price-conscious consumers. The Global Home Audio market is broadly classified into the following three segments based on device type: - DVD/Blu-ray Players - Home Theaters - Soundbars Key Vendors - Arcelik AS - Bose Corp. - CSR plc - Harman International Industries Inc. - JVC KENWOOD Corp. - Koninklijke Philips NV - LG Electronics Inc. - Panasonic Corp. - Pioneer Corp. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - Sharp Corp. - Sony Corp. - Toshiba Corp. - Yamaha Corp. Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the Key Market Trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lv...home_audio
Global 4K Display Resolution Market Report 2014
M2 - Thu Aug 07, 4:08AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/98jz75/4k_display) has announced the addition of the "4K Display Resolution Market by Product Types, by Resolution, by Application, and by Geography - Analysis & Forecast to 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. The Digital Cinema Initiatives (D.C.I.) group has setup standards for 4K digital cinema. DCI which was formed in March 2002 is a combined venture of Sony Picture Entertainment (Japan), The Walt Disney Company (U.S.), Paramount Pictures (U.S.), and Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. (U.S.). Many established companies such as Sony Corporation (Japan), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea), and LG Electronics (South Korea) are coming up with 4K products. Currently, North America is the region which has captured the 4K market and according to the forecast, the next emerging region which will move their position upwards up to 2020 will be APAC. Japan and Korea are primarily in broadcasting system industry. China and Brazil will also show growth and boost in profits. Currently, 4096x2160 resolutions is being employed in smart phones and computer devices having touch screen displays. So, it is expected that it will bring a widely used platform for 4K. Lot of companies are including 4096x2160 resolution in their devices like cameras, camcorders, TVs, smartphones, and broadcasting systems. The various formats of are H.284, H.286, VP9, and H.28. The main driver of 4K growth is the consumer interest towards big screen TVs with excellent image quality and resolution. This resolution provides around four times the resolution than that of High Definition (HD) which results in more meticulous videos, grand precise pictures, and clarity. People want home theatre-like experience with high quality pictures. 4K products are becoming less expensive so people are interested in buying them. The restraints are mainly the large bandwidth, mismatched resolution and signal reliability issues. 4K files are larger than High Definition (HD) so it requires more memory to store such files. Digital Cinema Industry is employing 4K cameras to improve the video quality and to give better experience to the viewers. Report Scope Product Types - Digital Camera - Monitor - Projectors - Smart TV - Smartphone - Tablets Resolution Application - Aerospace & Defense - Business & Education - Consumer Electronics - Entertainment Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Cover Story 4 Market Overview 5 4K Market By Product Type 5.2 Camcorders 6 4K Market By Resolution 7 4K By Formats 8 4K Market By Application 9 4K Market By Geography 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - Aja Video Systems - Au Optronics Corp. - Canon Inc. - Eizo Corporation - Innolux Corporation - Lg Electronics - Marseille Networks Inc. - Panasonic Corporation - Planar Systems Inc. - Pointgrab Ltd. - Red Digital Cinema Camera Company - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - Sharp Corporation - Sony Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/98jz75/4k_display
Skullcandy Beats Q2 Earnings, Revenue In-line, Ups Outlook - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 01, 10:50AM CDT
Skullcandy, Inc. (SKUL) reported better-than-expected results for second-quarter 2014. Earnings came in at 6 cents per share, improving over a loss of 2 cents per share recorded in the year-ago quarter. The bottom-line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of one cent.
Sharp Introduces SmartStorage Energy Management Solution
Business Wire - Tue Jul 29, 4:00PM CDT
Today, Sharp Electronics Corporation announced the launch of Sharp's SmartStorage energy solution, which is immediately available throughout California and will be expanded to other states in the second half of 2014. SmartStorage is a unique energy storage solution, which can dramatically cut utility demand charges for commercial and industrial buildings. It was developed in the U.S. at Camas, Wash.-based Sharp Laboratories of America.
Worldwide Home Energy Management Systems (Wi-Fi, ZigBee, HomePlug, Z-Wave, Insteon, Wavenis, Enocean and Ethernet) Market Report 2014-2019
M2 - Thu Jul 24, 10:23AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k2rpst/home_energy) has announced the addition of the "Home Energy Management Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019" report to their offering. This report provides strategic analysis of the global HEMS market, and the market growth forecast for the period 2013 to 2019. The scope of the report includes competitive analysis of various market segments based on the products, technologies and in-depth cross sectional scrutiny of the HEMS market across different geographic segments. To aid in strategic decision making, the report also includes competitive profiling of leading players in the industry, their market share and various business strategies adopted by them. The market attractiveness analysis and Porter's Five Forces analysis included in the report provide insight into market dynamics and industry competition. The report also provides breakdown and review of various factors affecting the market growth, which are appropriately described as market drivers, restraints, and opportunities. These factors determine various existing trends and their impact on market growth. In all, the report includes a holistic analysis of the global HEMS market, and provides an estimate of growth for the period 2013 to 2019, keeping in mind the various factors affecting the market. HEMS Market, by Integration type - Control devices - User Interface - Enabling technologies HEMS Market, by Technology - Wi-Fi - ZigBee - HomePlug - Z-Wave - Others (Insteon, Wavenis, Enocean and Ethernet) Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) Market Overview Chapter 4 Global Home Energy Management Systems Market, by Functionality Chapter 5 Global Home Energy Management Systems Market, by technology Chapter 6 Global Home Energy Management Systems Market, by Geography Chapter 7 Company Profiles - AlertMe. Com Ltd. - Cisco Systems Inc. - Freescale Semiconductor Inc. - General Electric Company - Honeywell International, Inc. - Intel Corporation - Panasonic Corporation - Schneider Electric SA - Sharp Corporation - Vivint Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k2...ome_energy
Introducing the Sharp Booth at PVJapan 2014
JCN Newswire - Wed Jul 23, 4:07AM CDT
Sharp Corporation will take part in PVJapan 2014, a comprehensive, international trade show for the solar-photovoltaic industry to be held by the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association from July 30 to August 1 at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center in Koto Ward, Tokyo. Sharp's exhibits will include energy-smart lifestyle solutions made possible by cloud storage battery systems and other technologies.
Global Interactive Whiteboard Market (IWB) 2014-2018
M2 - Mon Jul 21, 8:51AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/svctk6/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Interactive Whiteboard Market (IWB) 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Interactive Whiteboard market by revenue will grow at a CAGR of 15.95% over the period 2014-2018. An IWB is an interactive display system that projects images stored in a computer and allows users to control screen activities using a pen, stylus, or finger. The IWB was introduced to facilitate the teachers in the classrooms for delivering the content. The growing popularity and the efforts from the vendors have also helped in its penetration in the Corporate and Government sectors. Furthermore, IWBs are widely used in education as they enable teachers to demonstrate with alternative modes, and also make teaching easy by integrating quality materials lessons with images from the internet and graphs. The IWB creates file types, PDFs, PPT, and HTML images, which are widely used in corporates in a seminar and are simultaneously helpful to mail copies or post on websites. It is a portable device, which makes it more convenient to use and carry. The Global Interactive Whiteboard market can be segmented into three divisions, namely: - Education Sector - Corporate Sector - Government Sector These are the types of sector that install and utilize the products depending on the applications and usage. The report, the Global Interactive Whiteboard Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the APAC and the EMEA regions, and the Americas; it also covers the Global Whiteboard market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key Vendors - BenQ Corp. - Hitachi Ltd. - Promethean World plc - Seiko Epson Corp. - Sharp Corp. - Smart Technologies Inc. Other Prominent Vendors - LG Electronics Ltd. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - Panasonic Corp. - Fuzhou Return star Technology Co. Ltd - Qomo HiteVision LLC - PolyVision Corp - Vestel Group - Julong Educational Technology Co. Ltd. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by End-Users - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Product Lifecycle - Other Vendors - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/svctk6/global
Sharp at CEATEC Japan 2014
JCN Newswire - Thu Sep 18, 11:48PM CDT
Sharp Corporation will take part in CEATEC JAPAN 2014, a comprehensive annual exhibition showcasing the latest in IT and electronics, from October 7 to 11, 2014 at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture.
Investors' Radars Failed to Catch Sharp (SHCAY), Has Yours? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 12, 7:42AM CDT
Sharp is well-equipped to bounce down the road with solid estimate revisions and an impressive Zacks Rank and looks well positioned for a solid gain.
Television Market in China 2014
M2 - Tue Sep 09, 5:41AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n9rbzb/television_market) has announced the addition of the "Television Market in China 2014" report to their offering. The companies really needs to focus on new technologies to sustain themselves in the market. Growth in retail chain and extensive use of plastic money has favored the companies off late. Consumers can shop easily if they have internet at home. Government subsidies have encouraged both the companies and consumers. The television companies in China also face challenges due to changing lifestyles and rising labor costs. Rising penetration in low tier cities is a new trend that is coming up. Television in China has evolved through many stages due to technological innovation. Many companies are also looking forward to mergers and acquisition as new business possibilities. Television market research has proved that entry barriers in the industry is low so there is huge competition in the market. Along with the Chinese companies there are also other multinationals which have a huge amount of market share in China. China is considered as one of the main emerging economies of the world therefore, building brands in the emerging markets is very important for the companies. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - Macroeconomic Indicators - Introduction - Market Overview - Export and Import - Drivers & Challenges - Government Initiatives - Trends - Competitive Landscape - Market Opportunities - Strategic Recommendations Companies Mentioned - Hisense Electric Company Ltd. - Konka Group Company Ltd. - Shenzhen MTC Company Ltd. - Sichuan Changhong Electric Company Ltd. - TCL Corporation - LG Electronics (China) Co. Ltd. - Panasonic Corporation of China - Souzhou Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. - Sharp Corporation - Sony (China) Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n9...ion_market
Apple, Inc. Just Gained Another Competitor in the Smart Home Space
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Sep 07, 8:00AM CDT
Companies are starting to pick sides in the home automation race, and Sony just made its choice. The company announced at the IFA conference in Berlin this week that it is joining Qualcomm 's AllSeen Alliance, a coalition of tech and consumer...
Philips, Sharp, 3M Help Investors Breathe Easy in Smoggy China
at The Street - Tue Sep 02, 8:49AM CDT
As demand for home air purifiers rises in polluted China, foreign appliance manufacturers and their investors are making money on consumer angst.
Sprint to exclusively offer Sharp's first AQUOS smartphone in US
M2 - Wed Aug 20, 8:55AM CDT
Communication services company Sprint (NYSE:S) announced on Tuesday that Sharp Corporation (OTC:SHCAY), a developer of products and core technologies for electronics, has selected it to launch its first AQUOS wireless phone available in the US, the Sharp AQUOS Crystal.
Acacia's subsidiary signs patent license with Sharp Corporation
M2 - Wed Aug 20, 8:14AM CDT
Patent licensing company Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that its subsidiary, ADAPTIX Inc, has entered into an agreement granting a limited term patent license to Sharp Corporation.
Acacia Subsidiary Enters into Agreement with Sharp Corporation
Business Wire - Wed Aug 20, 5:00AM CDT
Acacia Research Corporation announced today that its ADAPTIX, Inc. subsidiary has entered into an agreement granting a limited term patent license to Sharp Corporation.
Global 3D TV Market 2014-2018: LG Corp, Samsung, Sony Corp & Toshiba Corp Dominates the Market
M2 - Wed Aug 20, 3:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v59tl7/global_3d_tv) has announced the addition of the "Global 3D TV Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global 3D TV market will grow at a CAGR of 35.85% over the period 2013-2018. 3D capability is a feature of a high-definition TV that enables three-dimensional display unlike traditional TVs that display only two dimensions. The 3D feature adds the perception of depth to an otherwise two-dimensional display. The first wave of 3D TVs appeared in households in 2010. In the wake of social media garnering a significant share of consumers' leisure time, all other forms of entertainment media are trying to retain their share of this time. This has forced TV manufacturers to come up with innovative models and provide a high-quality viewing experience to attract customers. With the incremental cost of adding the 3D feature to TVs coming down every year, it is expected that in a short time almost every TV will be 3D enabled. The Global 3D TV market can be divided into two segments: LCD and Plasma. These two types of display technology have their own strengths and limitations in terms of picture quality. The report, the Global 3D TV Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global 3D TV market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key Vendors - LG Corp. - Samsung - Sony Corp. - Toshiba Corp. Other Prominent Vendors - Hisense Co. Ltd. - Sharp Corp. - Videocon Industries Ltd. - Vizio Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the Key Market Trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v5...obal_3d_tv
Will Sharp (SHCAY) Stock Be Helped Today By Softbank (SFTBF), Sprint (S) Smartphone Deal?
at The Street - Mon Aug 18, 8:04AM CDT
Sharp (SHCAY) was selected by SoftBank (SFTBF) and its U.S. unit, Sprint (S), as their partner to develop low-cost smartphones.
Global Home Audio (DVD/Blu-ray Players, Home Theaters & Soundbars) Market 2014-2018
M2 - Mon Aug 11, 9:23AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lvq7vn/global_home_audio) has announced the addition of the "Global Home Audio Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Home Audio market will grow at a CAGR of 16.98% to 2018. Many homes in developed nations are being revamped into smart homes. In a smart home, consumer electronic devices, media and entertainment gadgets, and other smart electronics are connected to a network and can interact with each other. Home audio systems play a major role in a smart home. They replace the audio system in smart TVs and gaming consoles. For example, they can connect with a projector and provide the effect of a theater. The market for smart homes in developing countries is also growing because the spending capacity of consumers in these countries has increased. This, in turn, will fuel the growth of the Global Home Audio market. According to the report, wireless streaming of audio content is one of the major drivers. Most audio systems available in the market currently support wireless connectivity, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which enables the streaming of audio content from portable devices such as MP3 players, smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges hampering the market's growth is the high cost of advanced home audio systems. This restricts the sale of advanced home audio systems among price-conscious consumers. The Global Home Audio market is broadly classified into the following three segments based on device type: - DVD/Blu-ray Players - Home Theaters - Soundbars Key Vendors - Arcelik AS - Bose Corp. - CSR plc - Harman International Industries Inc. - JVC KENWOOD Corp. - Koninklijke Philips NV - LG Electronics Inc. - Panasonic Corp. - Pioneer Corp. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - Sharp Corp. - Sony Corp. - Toshiba Corp. - Yamaha Corp. Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the Key Market Trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lv...home_audio
Global 4K Display Resolution Market Report 2014
M2 - Thu Aug 07, 4:08AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/98jz75/4k_display) has announced the addition of the "4K Display Resolution Market by Product Types, by Resolution, by Application, and by Geography - Analysis & Forecast to 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. The Digital Cinema Initiatives (D.C.I.) group has setup standards for 4K digital cinema. DCI which was formed in March 2002 is a combined venture of Sony Picture Entertainment (Japan), The Walt Disney Company (U.S.), Paramount Pictures (U.S.), and Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. (U.S.). Many established companies such as Sony Corporation (Japan), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea), and LG Electronics (South Korea) are coming up with 4K products. Currently, North America is the region which has captured the 4K market and according to the forecast, the next emerging region which will move their position upwards up to 2020 will be APAC. Japan and Korea are primarily in broadcasting system industry. China and Brazil will also show growth and boost in profits. Currently, 4096x2160 resolutions is being employed in smart phones and computer devices having touch screen displays. So, it is expected that it will bring a widely used platform for 4K. Lot of companies are including 4096x2160 resolution in their devices like cameras, camcorders, TVs, smartphones, and broadcasting systems. The various formats of are H.284, H.286, VP9, and H.28. The main driver of 4K growth is the consumer interest towards big screen TVs with excellent image quality and resolution. This resolution provides around four times the resolution than that of High Definition (HD) which results in more meticulous videos, grand precise pictures, and clarity. People want home theatre-like experience with high quality pictures. 4K products are becoming less expensive so people are interested in buying them. The restraints are mainly the large bandwidth, mismatched resolution and signal reliability issues. 4K files are larger than High Definition (HD) so it requires more memory to store such files. Digital Cinema Industry is employing 4K cameras to improve the video quality and to give better experience to the viewers. Report Scope Product Types - Digital Camera - Monitor - Projectors - Smart TV - Smartphone - Tablets Resolution Application - Aerospace & Defense - Business & Education - Consumer Electronics - Entertainment Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Cover Story 4 Market Overview 5 4K Market By Product Type 5.2 Camcorders 6 4K Market By Resolution 7 4K By Formats 8 4K Market By Application 9 4K Market By Geography 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles - Aja Video Systems - Au Optronics Corp. - Canon Inc. - Eizo Corporation - Innolux Corporation - Lg Electronics - Marseille Networks Inc. - Panasonic Corporation - Planar Systems Inc. - Pointgrab Ltd. - Red Digital Cinema Camera Company - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - Sharp Corporation - Sony Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/98jz75/4k_display
Skullcandy Beats Q2 Earnings, Revenue In-line, Ups Outlook - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 01, 10:50AM CDT
Skullcandy, Inc. (SKUL) reported better-than-expected results for second-quarter 2014. Earnings came in at 6 cents per share, improving over a loss of 2 cents per share recorded in the year-ago quarter. The bottom-line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of one cent.
Sharp Introduces SmartStorage Energy Management Solution
Business Wire - Tue Jul 29, 4:00PM CDT
Today, Sharp Electronics Corporation announced the launch of Sharp's SmartStorage energy solution, which is immediately available throughout California and will be expanded to other states in the second half of 2014. SmartStorage is a unique energy storage solution, which can dramatically cut utility demand charges for commercial and industrial buildings. It was developed in the U.S. at Camas, Wash.-based Sharp Laboratories of America.
Worldwide Home Energy Management Systems (Wi-Fi, ZigBee, HomePlug, Z-Wave, Insteon, Wavenis, Enocean and Ethernet) Market Report 2014-2019
M2 - Thu Jul 24, 10:23AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k2rpst/home_energy) has announced the addition of the "Home Energy Management Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019" report to their offering. This report provides strategic analysis of the global HEMS market, and the market growth forecast for the period 2013 to 2019. The scope of the report includes competitive analysis of various market segments based on the products, technologies and in-depth cross sectional scrutiny of the HEMS market across different geographic segments. To aid in strategic decision making, the report also includes competitive profiling of leading players in the industry, their market share and various business strategies adopted by them. The market attractiveness analysis and Porter's Five Forces analysis included in the report provide insight into market dynamics and industry competition. The report also provides breakdown and review of various factors affecting the market growth, which are appropriately described as market drivers, restraints, and opportunities. These factors determine various existing trends and their impact on market growth. In all, the report includes a holistic analysis of the global HEMS market, and provides an estimate of growth for the period 2013 to 2019, keeping in mind the various factors affecting the market. HEMS Market, by Integration type - Control devices - User Interface - Enabling technologies HEMS Market, by Technology - Wi-Fi - ZigBee - HomePlug - Z-Wave - Others (Insteon, Wavenis, Enocean and Ethernet) Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) Market Overview Chapter 4 Global Home Energy Management Systems Market, by Functionality Chapter 5 Global Home Energy Management Systems Market, by technology Chapter 6 Global Home Energy Management Systems Market, by Geography Chapter 7 Company Profiles - AlertMe. Com Ltd. - Cisco Systems Inc. - Freescale Semiconductor Inc. - General Electric Company - Honeywell International, Inc. - Intel Corporation - Panasonic Corporation - Schneider Electric SA - Sharp Corporation - Vivint Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k2...ome_energy
Introducing the Sharp Booth at PVJapan 2014
JCN Newswire - Wed Jul 23, 4:07AM CDT
Sharp Corporation will take part in PVJapan 2014, a comprehensive, international trade show for the solar-photovoltaic industry to be held by the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association from July 30 to August 1 at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center in Koto Ward, Tokyo. Sharp's exhibits will include energy-smart lifestyle solutions made possible by cloud storage battery systems and other technologies.
Global Interactive Whiteboard Market (IWB) 2014-2018
M2 - Mon Jul 21, 8:51AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/svctk6/global) has announced the addition of the "Global Interactive Whiteboard Market (IWB) 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Global Interactive Whiteboard market by revenue will grow at a CAGR of 15.95% over the period 2014-2018. An IWB is an interactive display system that projects images stored in a computer and allows users to control screen activities using a pen, stylus, or finger. The IWB was introduced to facilitate the teachers in the classrooms for delivering the content. The growing popularity and the efforts from the vendors have also helped in its penetration in the Corporate and Government sectors. Furthermore, IWBs are widely used in education as they enable teachers to demonstrate with alternative modes, and also make teaching easy by integrating quality materials lessons with images from the internet and graphs. The IWB creates file types, PDFs, PPT, and HTML images, which are widely used in corporates in a seminar and are simultaneously helpful to mail copies or post on websites. It is a portable device, which makes it more convenient to use and carry. The Global Interactive Whiteboard market can be segmented into three divisions, namely: - Education Sector - Corporate Sector - Government Sector These are the types of sector that install and utilize the products depending on the applications and usage. The report, the Global Interactive Whiteboard Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the APAC and the EMEA regions, and the Americas; it also covers the Global Whiteboard market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. Key Vendors - BenQ Corp. - Hitachi Ltd. - Promethean World plc - Seiko Epson Corp. - Sharp Corp. - Smart Technologies Inc. Other Prominent Vendors - LG Electronics Ltd. - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. - Panasonic Corp. - Fuzhou Return star Technology Co. Ltd - Qomo HiteVision LLC - PolyVision Corp - Vestel Group - Julong Educational Technology Co. Ltd. Key Topics Covered: - Executive Summary - List of Abbreviations - Scope of the Report - Market Research Methodology - Introduction - Market Landscape - Market Segmentation by End-Users - Geographical Segmentation - Key Leading Countries - Buying Criteria - Market Growth Drivers - Drivers and their Impact - Market Challenges - Impact of Drivers and Challenges - Market Trends - Trends and their Impact - Product Lifecycle - Other Vendors - Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/svctk6/global
