Smart trackers are one of the latest innovations in the growing market of wearable and highly portable devices. Intended to help the user track or find items such as keys, critical features include multi-standard wireless connectivity — such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and near field communication (NFC) — as well as reliable sensing and feedback to communicate the devices location. These high levels...

Gaming controllers and peripherals are expected to have fast, accurate controls, reliable haptic feedback, and a long battery life. The nature of these devices means they must also be lightweight, comfortable to hold, and fairly durable. Connectivity options include RF signals, WiFi, Bluetooth, and near field control (NFC), and many controllers and peripherals integrate more than one of these. Oth...

Electronic smart locks are increasing in popularity with the rise of IoT and smart homes, as they provide convenience and a sense of security to consumers. Because they are typically battery-powered, energy efficiency to maximize battery life is crucial. The nature of these devices means they must also offer ease-of-use, stable operation, and the ability to withstand wide temperature ranges and ex...

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets and glasses are an increasingly popular wearable application that allows users to immerse themselves in a holistic audiovisual experience. The nature of these wearable devices means they must be lightweight, comfortable, and fairly durable as well as responsive to multi-sensory feedback and haptics. New designs are expected to offer longer b...

RF remote controls are being used for more and more control systems, including televisions, sound systems, lighting, and other home environment controls. Because these remotes transmit their signals using radio frequency (RF), they do not need to be operated within line of sight of the device they are controlling. Other advanced features — such as voice control, capacitive touch and haptic feedbac...

Headphones and earbuds are following the trend of other portable electronics adding more features and increased connectivity into smaller solution sizes. New headphone and earbud designs prioritize wireless connectivity and smart features, along with long battery life for maximum use time. Next-generation hearables are gaining mass market appeal offer exceptionally complex features, such as biosen...

Video doorbells have become a popular element within many smart home systems, and provide convenience and a sense of security to consumers. As both home systems and video doorbell designs get smarter and more advanced, new features are being incorporated. Innovative video doorbells now include high-quality audio and video streaming, wireless connectivity, multiple-device interface capability, adva...

Portable media players — such as DVD/Blu-Ray players, MP3 players, and more — are a popular market that requires high-quality audio and video playback combined with a convenient user interface. Consumers have come to expect long battery life, and a broad range of input and connectivity options as part of a satisfying portable media experience. Visual displays are trending toward increasingly high ...

Smartwatches are one of the leading products in the rapidly growing wearables market, and offer consumers a highly convenient option to track and monitor health information, send and receive messages or other notifications, run various apps, quickly tell time, and more. High-resolution displays on compact screens, audio quality, and sensor accuracy are integrated into these increasingly popular, h...

Wearables include a growing number of innovative devices designed to deliver convenient, high-quality functionality to consumers across a variety of use cases. These devices include smartwatches, virtual reality and augmented reality glasses and headsets, fitness trackers, and more. These devices typically offer multi-standard wireless connectivity — from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to cellular baseband —...