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BROUGHT TO YOU BY NEWS RESOUND GIVING THE HEARING- IMPAIRED FULL CONNECTIVITY Technology opens up the connected world for people with hearing problems ABUS SHOWCASES SECURITY INNOVATIONS German premium security device manufacturer is embracing the digital future across a suite of newly connected products Among a broad slate of security innovations unveiled at IFA 2019, ABUS is presenting the wireless Wi-Fi Battery Cam. According to Florian Lauw from the ABUS Security Center, the compact device is “the first completely wireless surveillance camera” and “one of the most flexible surveillance cameras available.” Thanks to a long-term battery inside the camera and a base station that amplifies the Wi-Fi signal, the camera can be installed completely wirelessly almost anywhere - making the weatherproof camera suitable for monitoring both outdoor or indoor areas. A highquality Sony chip with low-light function, and a rechargeable battery capable of up to 13 months of operation, allow the Wi-Fi Battery Cam to be utilised for a wide variety of scenarios. ABUS also showcases its first biometric padlock at IFA, the ABUS Touch. The hardened, highsecurity bolt can be opened via a 360° fingerprint sensor that can recognise up to 10 different fingerprints. The padlock is pitched at a wide range of applications, whether for homes, sport clubs or small businesses. Another innovative ABUS security product rolling out at IFA is the HomeTec Pro Z-Wave, an electronic door lock drive that enables doors to be locked and unlocked using an app or remote control. Easily attached to the existing door lock on the inside of the door, the new HomeTec Pro version uses the Z-Wave radio standard so that it can be integrated into a smart home network and operated via smartphone or tablet. Showcased at the ABUS stand, these connected security devices promise to maintain the ABUS promise of “security at the heart,” said Lauw Hall 25 Stand 302 The latest range of digital hearing devices from ReSound, optimise Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users full access to streaming services on both IOS and Android, as well as GPS navigation and even instant translation. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates 466 million people live with disabling hearing loss, and that sufferers can have both their personal and professional lives greatly altered. But, like many others with medical issues, they are finding that technology is now able to address many problems, helping them participate fully in an increasingly connected world. But there are other issues hearing impaired face, says ReSound’s Martin Schaarschmidt.“People are concerned that a hearing aid can look ugly,” he explains, adding, “the latest models are tailored to fit inside a person’s ear, hence almost invisible and ReSounds devices are particularly discreet.” The units can adjust automatically to what is happening around the user, so noisy train stations or airports no longer present the challenge they may have in the past. “These products are made to the personal needs of each user and can be fully adjusted over the ReSound 3D app,” says Schaarschmidt. “The latest range also allows users to enjoy live concerts without experiencing the discomforts caused in older models, and battery life has been extended to 12 hours.” ReSound products allow people who may have retreated from public life because of hearing loss, to return feeling not only safer, but better equipped to face the challenges presented in daily life Hall 1.2 Stand 205 ReSound devices are particularly discreet 28
BROUGHT TO YOU BY NEWS MIELE UNVEILS WEALTH OF INNOVATIONS Miele has launched a new range of products including the company’s first rechargeable handstick vacuum cleaner, a 49-minute A-rated washing machine programme and a smart cooker hood. Executive Director and Co- Proprietor Dr Markus Miele said the company’s new Triflex HX1 was on a par with traditional cylinder vacuum cleaners because of its good suction performance. “The first Miele unit in this segment gives pride of place to versatility,” he said.” With the Triflex, we are convinced that we have the most versatile rechargeable handstick currently available on the market. A true Miele product, developed and manufactured at our Bielefeld plant in Germany.” The company said that an area of 125 sq m can be cleaned on a single charge. Dr Reinhard Zinkann, Executive Director and Co-Proprietor, Miele, underlined the increased s p e e d s o f n e w w a s h i n g machine and tumble dryer models, declaring: “49 minutes for a standard A-rated wash performance is a new milestone.” On the dryers, cycle times have been reduced by a total of 20 minutes, thanks to the use of a new, more environmentally friendly FC-free coolant. Wash2Dry is a new function where washers and dryers communicate, via Wi-Fi, allowing the dryer to select the most suitable drying programme on the basis of the wash cycle. Dr Zinkann also previewed Miele’s Aura 4.0 Ambient, a cooker hood with customisable ambient lighting that also regulates humidity, while Dr Axel Kniehl, Executive Director, Marketing and Sales, Miele, previewed the new #LifeBeyondOrdinary brand campaign, which will launch later this month, to support Generation 7000, the biggest product launch in Miele’s 120- year history Hall 2.1 Stand 101 Dr. Markus Miele Executive Director and Co-Proprietor, MIELE Dr. Markus Miele, Executive Director and Co-Proprietor, MIELE showcases the new Triflex HX1 www.ifa-international.org IFA International • Friday 6 th September 2019 29
