A videophone is a telephone with a video screen, and is capable of full duplex (bi-directional) video and audio transmissions for communication between people in real-time. It is the earliest form of videotelephony.
At the dawn of the technology, videotelephony also included image phones which would exchange still images between units every few seconds over conventional POTS-type telephone lines, essentially the same as slow scan TV systems.
Currently videophones are particularly useful to the deaf and speech-impaired who can use them with sign language and with a video relay service, and also to those with mobility issues or those who are located in distant places and are in need of telemedical or tele-educational services.
Americans are finding new ways to watch entertainment and news, with people now simultaneously watching TV and surfing the Internet, according to Nielsen's latest study of viewing habits.
People surfed the Internet while looking at TV on average about 3 hours, 30 minutes in December, substantially more than the 2 hours, 40 minutes of simultaneous viewing in June, the company said.
The Nielsen Co. says it has found that people change their Internet habits while they watch TV. "We won't watch two videos at the same time, but we will social network," said Matt O'Grady, a Nielsen product leader who researches cross-platform viewing.
The five most popular Web sites for Internet users when they are not watching TV are Google, YouTube, Yahoo, MSN, and Facebook, O'Grady said.
When someone was simultaneously viewing the Internet and television, YouTube fell to fifth and Facebook rose to third. YouTube is the Internet's most popular online video site.
Other findings in the survey show that the typical American watches 35 hours of TV and 22 minutes of online video per week.
Mobile video - or video watched on a smart phone - holds a small share of the video market.
Nielsen says traditional TV viewing rose only 1 percent between 2008 and 2009.
Kempler & Strauss a world-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative mobile devices and wireless technology products, will showcase the world’s smallest GSM quad-band cell phone dress watch today at CTIA Wireless 2010 (booth 6721) with the unveiling of a gold version of its innovative W PhoneWatch. Designed for users who want to appear more chic than geek, the company will ship 1,000 limited-edition gold W PhoneWatches in Q3 2010 offering consumers the convenience and functionality of a cell phone in a wearable fashionable wristwatch form factor.
In addition, Kempler & Strauss today announced that the long-awaited W PhoneWatch, which is available in a variety of stylish colors, is now shipping and can be purchased through the company website at www.kemplerusa.com.
The W PhoneWatch was announced in October 2009 and ships with The Communicator, an innovative Bluetooth headset that allows users to place and receive phone calls and listen to their stored MP3 files in stereo. The wearable W PhoneWatch incorporates a robust set of features, including a GSM quad-band phone, wrist watch, touchscreen interface, still and video cameras, MP3 player, and useful applications including a calendar, address book and the ability to easily compose and send text messages. In response to the feedback from beta testers, Kempler & Strauss ships the W PhoneWatch with a 2GB Micro SD memory card and has included some feature enhancements in the shipping products including the ability to synchronize contacts with Outlook, and utilize the W PhoneWatch as a webcam and USB mass storage device when connected to the PC via the included USB cable.
“Interest and demand for our W PhoneWatch has been growing exponentially month-over-month since we first showed the product at the CTIA Wireless I.T. show last fall and now that the product has begun shipping, we’re very excited to get it into the hands and onto the wrists of our customers. We truly believe that the W PhoneWatch is going to revolutionize the way in which people communicate,” explained Isaac Calderon, President of Kempler & Strauss. “We know that W PhoneWatch will not replace Smartphones as the primary communications device for the majority of our customers. However, there is a very legitimate application for wearable cell phone technology, particularly among active individuals that require the safety and convenience of continuous cell phone service without the need or desire to carry a traditional cell phone handset. The W PhoneWatch comes in a variety of attractive sporty color combinations for active individuals while our new gold version is ideal for wear as a dress watch suitable for even the most formal of occasions.”
About the Kempler & Strauss W PhoneWatch
The W PhoneWatch, which at first glance appears to be an attractive digital wristwatch, is a full-function integrated advanced communications device. The W PhoneWatch incorporates a GSM phone that supports the 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 1900MHz bands. The 1.5-inch TFT LCD micro-touch touchscreen features a screen resolution of 128 x 128 and displays 260,000 colors. The watch measures a mere 57 x 45 x 18mm and weighs only 2.5 ounces.
Fully compatible with Bluetooth v2.0 headsets and hands-free devices, the W PhoneWatch incorporates a still camera that captures JPEG images at resolutions up to 640 x 480. The integrated video camera captures video in MPEG 4 (AVI) format at a resolution of 128 x 104. The W PhoneWatch supports video playback of MPEG4 files and music files including MP3, WMA, WAV, and AMR, and incorporates an impressive feature set includes: phonebook, SMS, call history, MP3 player, video player, video recorder, camera, utilities, games, and a file manager.
The W PhoneWatch, which can be charged by USB or via the included battery charger, provides up to 150 minutes talk time, up to 150 minutes of music playback, and up to 100 hours of standby time.
The Kempler & Strauss W PhoneWatch is backed by a one-year warranty and is available at a list price of $199 USD via authorized Kempler & Strauss distributors and value-added resellers worldwide. The new gold W PhoneWatch will be available in Q3 2010 . Additional information on the W PhoneWatch and other innovative products from Kempler & Strauss can be found at www.kemplerusa.com.
About Kempler & Strauss
Kempler & Strauss is a subsidiary of San Diego, Calif., based VNA Group, a conglomerate of companies that include transportation vehicles, fitness equipment, entertainment technology, and consumer products.
Kempler & Strauss designs and manufactures innovative mobile devices and wireless technology products that enable consumers and businesses to enjoy the growing array of advanced applications made possible by the convergence of the Internet and entertainment industries. Kempler & Strauss’ business philosophy is simple: to dedicate their talent and technologies to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better global society.
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