Entertainment Delivered Anywhere

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1 Entertainment Delivered Anywhere CyWee Motion Solution May 2012

2 Contents CyWee Company Background CyWee Motion Technology CyWee Motion Product TV/STB Remote Solution Mobile Solution Appendix 2

3 CyWee Company Background Soft Bank China Venture Capital Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Cyber Wireless Entertainment Evolution CyWee Quick Facts Founded by ITRI and SBCVC as a joint technology/business alliance Motion processing application/algorithm development pioneered by ITRI in 2003 Wireless HDMI solution based on Wi-Fi standard developed in 2007 Number of CyWee patents held: 234 (99 granted) 3

4 CyWee Motion Technology 4

5 CyWee Motion Technology Overview CyWee s motion solutions can provide all kinds of motion-based applications based on sensor fusion technology of motion sensors. Motion Module G sensor Gyro sensor M sensor Sensor HUB Sensor Fusion Core Motion API/APK Application Processor(AP) MCU/DSP(algorithm) Product Motion Recognition Library Air Mouse Solution CyWee Core Technology 5

6 Comparison Table of Current Motion Sensing with/without Sensor Fusion G Sensor only (3-axis, no Sensor Fusion) G Sensor + Gyro (6-axis, no Sensor Fusion) G Sensor + Magnetic Sensor (6-axis, no Sensor Fusion) G Sensor + Magnetic Sensor + Gyro (9-axis, with Sensor Fusion) Wii (1 st ), iphone (2G/3G) Current Air Mouse iphone (3GS) CyWee solution (immunity to EMI) Delay issue Force interfusion Gyro temperature drift control issue Accumulated error Relative position issue Delay issue Magnetic disturbance Provides precise and zero latency orientation (Yaw, Pitch and Roll) No drift problem Real time 1:1 motion sensing. Provides absolute position solution. No singularity issue Pitch singularity 6

7 CyWee Sensor Fusion Technology Evolution 2007 Time Evolution axis Sensor Fusion Technology 9 - axis Sensor Fusion Technology 10 - axis Sensor Fusion Technology 3-axis G 3-axis Gyro 6-Axis Sensor Fusion Algorithm 3-axis G 3-axis Gyro 9-Axis Sensor Fusion Algorithm 3-axis G 3-axis Gyro 10-Axis Sensor Fusion Algorithm 3-axis Magnetic 3-axis Magnetic Pressure sensor Key Benefits: Provides precise and zero latency translation and orientation(roll, Yaw and Pitch) No singularity point issue of angle Remaining Issues: Relative position in Yaw direction Drifting issue of gyro in Yaw direction Key Benefits: Provides precise and zero latency translation and orientation(roll, Yaw and Pitch) No singularity point issue of angle Absolute position Real time 1:1 motion sensing Immunity to EMI Remaining Issues: Can not sense absolute altitude change Key Benefits: Provides precise and zero latency translation and orientation(roll, Yaw and Pitch) No singularity point issue of angle Absolute position Real time 1:1 motion sensing Immunity to EMI Absolute altitude change sensing Used for Indoor Navigation 7

8 Leader in Motion Processing Solutions CyWee s motion sensor offerings include software tools (drivers, libraries, and APIs/APKs) that are optimized for the Sensor Fusion Algorithm. 9-Axis Motion Solution Function Block CWGD (Gyro Sensor) CWMI (G+MI Sensor) I 2 C I 2 C Applications Processor CyWee Sensor Fusion (Drivers, APIs, Libraries, etc.) Features Sensor Fusion Algorithm CyWee Solution Key Benefits Patented algorithm for synergy of G-, MI-, and Gyro-Sensors Electromagnetic interference (EMI) immunity 9-axis output / Absolute position 1:1 real-time motion processing Eliminates optical bar Comprehensive software tools (drivers, APIs, motion libraries) Compatible with Android 2.3/3.0/4.0 8

9 CyWee Motion Product 9

10 Product Delivery Motion API / APK & Library Licensing 9/10-axis Sensor Fusion Library Motion-based API/APK for mobiles Air mouse Gesture control gallery Motion recognition libraries for game developers Anti-interference E-compass Gesture phone unlock Gesture phone call control Gesture control autodyne Motion Module Finished Goods & Service TV remote, Gaming Controller Solution Provider for Smart TV/STB Indoor Navigation Service for mobiles MEMS Sensors CWGD: 3-axis Gyro CWMI : 3-axis G & 3 axis Magnetic sensor Calibration tool for sensors 10

11 CyWee Motion Product - TV/STB Remote Solution 11

12 Traditional Remotes Not Meant for Smart TV/STB Traditional remotes are made for Dumb TVs to mainly change channels and adjust volume. (Traditional Remotes) Limited Utility with Smart TVs: Difficult to type messages Not appropriate for gaming content Made for changing volume and channels 12

13 Content is Becoming Increasingly Interactive An advanced input device is required for the abundance of games, apps, and services available on interactive TV. Games Social Networking Video Conferencing Music Fruit Ninja Cut the Rope 13

14 Apps, Games, and Communications New TV interfaces require an intuitive device that can use popular apps, games, and communication applications. Desired Functionality for Smart TV Interaction: A microphone for video conferencing and apps like Skype. QWERTY keyboard for internet browsing, social networks, s. Motion gaming control, and air mouse navigation for pointing at icons. 14

15 CyWee Total Solution for Smart TV/STB Remotes CyWee s TV Remote offers consumers exceptional functionality for smart TV/STB interaction. Expanded Functionality Features 9-Axis Motion Control (Compatible with Android gaming) Air Mouse Functionality (Including Relative and Absolute pointing function) Voice Control Gesture Control Qwerty Keyboard 9-Axis Motion Gaming Voice Control Air Mouse Gesture Control 15

16 9-Axis Technology Motion Control CyWee TV Remotes use 9-axis sensor fusion for accurate and precise motion control. 3-Axis G sensor 3-Axis Gyro sensor 3-Axis MI Sensor 9-Axis Sensor Fusion Algorithm No Latency Relative / Absolute mouse cursor output Key Benefits: Patented algorithm for synergy of G-, MI-, and Gyro-Sensors 9-axis output / Absolute position 1:1 real-time motion processing Eliminates optical bar Compatible with Google TV 16

17 Details of Air Mouse - 6-Axis/9-Axis Solution For air mouse application, algorithms based on 6-axis sensor fusion will obtain relative position in horizontal direction. While with 9-axis it can obtain absolute position. Mouse cursor Pointing direction 6-axis Air mouse (working scenario) Position error due to relative positioning by G + Gyro 9-axis Air mouse (working scenario) No position error due to absolute positioning by G + Gyro + M sensor 17

18 Absolute Position without an Optical Bar CyWee s TV Remote uses RF protocol and achieves absolute position through our Sensor Fusion Algorithms. Infrared Sensor Camera RF Protocol with Sensor Fusion IR Sensor Bar No IR Sensor Bar Drawbacks: Requires IR sensor bar Line of sight limitations Adds clutter next to TV Benefits: No optical (IR) bar No line of sight limitations Full absolute position 18

19 Compatible with Android Games Multi-function Remote Mouse mode can simulate touch function to do website browsing and play all Android touch games as well. Ideal for playing Android games on TV with a set-top box. 19

20 Make Calls from the Sofa Built-in microphone enables voice communication apps like Skype to be made easily from your couch. Make clear and crisp video calls Microphone is contained within the remote 20

21 QWERTY Keyboard A full keyboard allows you to effortlessly create messages, browse the Web, and search for content. Search for content easily using a QWERTY keyboard Connect with friends on Facebook and Twitter through your TV Check and write s from the comforts of your couch 21

22 CyWee Motion Library Game developers can directly access Motion Library to obtain motion recognition results for every motion games without any effort on motion recognition. CyWee Motion library Game Developer Motion data (In) - Tennis - Baseball - Golf Motion recognition Motion Type -. EX: Tennis game Motion type (Out) Create Perfect Motion Games 22

23 CyWee Light-version for Smart TV/STB Remotes CyWee s TV Remote offers consumers exceptional precision for immersive gaming and menu navigation. 9-Axis Motion Gaming Features 9-Axis Motion Control (Compatible with Android gaming) Air Mouse Functionality (Including Relative and Absolute pointing function) Air Mouse 23

24 CyWee Motion Product - Mobile Solution 24

25 Endorsed by the Four Major Operators Designated motion sensor provider for JIL gaming handsets CyWee Motion Module CyWee s motion module supports various types of games, allows for 9-axis motion recognition, and 1:1 motion capture Wx, Wy, Wz axis gyro Processing chip (on-board chips) MR Sensor X, Y, Z-axis G sensor Key advantages: - Proprietary algorithms provide accurate motion recognition - Provides 9-axis sensor fusion(industry first) - Full 3D depth sensing for next generation motion gaming

26 CyWee 9-Axis Motion Solution CyWee s Motion API s offer a motion database to take advantage of 9-axis motion capabilities. G+MI sensor I 2 C Applications Processor CWGD (gyro sensor): The gyro sensor is a low power-three-axis angular rate sensor. CWMI (G+MI sensor): The G+MI sensor is a Gyro sensor I 2 C CyWee Motion Sensor Fusion Unit system-in-package featuring a 3D linear acceleration sensor and a 3D digital magnetic sensor. 1. Integrated 16-bit ADCs 3-axis accel, 3-axis gyro, 3-axis MI sensor 2. Patented 9-axis Sensor Fusion Algorithm 3. Advanced motion processing API s: Air Mouse API(Relative/Absolute Position air mouse API), drift calibration, Anti-interference E-compass API, One touch Zoom in/out API, gesture recognition mapping tool 4. Low computing power usage (<<1% AP usage) 26

27 CyWee Motion Solution Advantage CyWee Motion Solution Competitor Solution System architecture Simple system architecture Complex system architecture Platforms independent Hardware independent Software independent Specific hardware requirement Software dependent Software integration Flexible programming and easy to integrate Limited programming Sensor Fusion Algorithm Low latency, High accuracy High latency, Low accuracy Anti-interference E-compass API/APK BT HID Client API Yes No Yes No Air Mouse/Air Keyboard API/APK Yes No One touch Zoom in/out API Yes (Patented) Yes (Non-patented) Gesture recognition API Specific Simple Indoor navigation Advanced Simple (Pedometer function) 27

28 CyWee Solution for Mobiles - API/APK Items Sensor Fusion Algorithm Calibrator Anti-interference E-compass CyWee Gallery Air mouse/ Air keyboard Next Photo, Previous Photo One Finger Zoom In/Out Flowing View (Left/Right Tilt) Photo Orientation CyWee Motion Solution Provides precise, absolute, and low latency orientation (Yaw, Pitch and Roll) Calibrate Gyroscopes, G-sensor & Magnetic sensor. CyWee E-compass with capability of anti-magnetic field interference and allows users to see various magnetic level Output mouse cursor displacement calculated from motion sensor in vertical and horizontal plane Viewing photos in Gallery, tilt handset to the right to view the next photo. To view the previous photo, tilt the handset to the left. To zoom in, touch (long press) the image. Moving your device away from your body or close to your body to see zoom-in / out effects. When viewing photos in the cover flow mode, a user can scan through photos in the gallery by titling the handset. To change between portrait and landscape views on a flat surface. With the handset placed on a flat surface, slightly rotate the phone in any direction to change between portrait and landscape views. 28

29 Phone Screen Unlock Issue - Slide-to-Unlock Patent Infringement by Android Device Slide-to-unlock forbidden on Android device Apple s patent: Slide to unlock 29

30 CyWee Screen Unlock API/APK (Patented) Type 1: Simple gesture - One step motion for unlock - Easy to use - No need to touch any icons on screen Screen locked Touch the screen Touch the screen and rotate the wrist simultaneously Screen unlocked Type 2: User-defined motion Motion 1 Motion 2 - User-specific motion pattern - Higher security level for unlock Screen locked Motion N Touch the screen User-predefined motion input Screen unlocked 30

31 Details of Indoor Navigation Service CyWee s solution consists of six positioning technologies which can provide significant robustness for indoor navigation. 31

32 Functions and Accuracy of CyWee Indoor Navigation Operation environment Sparse node obstacle environment Indoor / Outdoor Orientation 3D Attitude (error <1 ) Augmented reality Principle Yes Pedometer + Compass based on 10-axis motion sensor fusion (G + Gyro + Magnetic + Pressure sensor) + WiFi + Map matching Indoor positioning, AR information and navigation 2011 CyWee Group Ltd. All rights reserved. 32

33 Indoor Navigation Solution The following shows how CyWee s Sensor Fusion results in a more accurate route to the destination => Provide Turn-by-Turn route A 4-Wireless hot spots Shopping mall s counter : user s desired real path : Wi-Fi positioning : sensor fusion position(motion + WiFi + Map matching) : position accuracy : position accuracy B CyWee Sensor Fusion provides a direct route to the destination with 100% coverage, using a limited Wi-Fi network and much lower power consumption on a mobile device. 33

34 CyWee Indoor Navigation Conclusions Robust positioning solution Inertial sensor based solution with external position inputs provides cleaner solution Inertial sensors are only sensors native to mobile device Lowers infrastructure cost and power consumption Fewer Wi-Fi nodes required Constant Wi-Fi triangulation requires more power than sensor fusion with occasional position updates Motion sensor based algorithm can coast thru dead zones Keep the system alive with sparse Wi-Fi signal Enhance GPS / AGPS position while the signal is weak Indoor / outdoor seamless position transition Sensor Fusion can be used and reliable in more areas Sensor Fusion API s integrate external position reference Standard GPS/Wi-Fi interface makes the integration fast and easy Flexible design incorporates current and future sensors 34

35 Appendix 35

36 Growing Intellectual Property and Assets CyWee currently holds 234 patents (99 granted) related to wireless video streaming, motion processing, and cloud computing development. Motion Image Recognition G-Sensor Wireless HDMI Codec G-Sensor, Gyro Service Providing G-Sensor, Gyro, Magnetics Gaming Cloud Computing Mechanism Video Codec Pointing MPAD Data Mining Navigation Dongle Notes: Patent filings include China, Europe, Japan, Taiwan and the USA. 36