SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 7 (Reuters) - The general manager of Intel introduced Tuesday night an encapsulated computer in a jacket button and a strap that can turn into miniature drone capable of taking pictures.
Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the largest trade fair for consumer electronics, Brian Krzanich stressed Intel efforts to achieve miniaturization of electronic components and other computer sensors to create a new market.
Giant American semiconductor and other technology companies hope that the market for connected devices will support future demand while growth in sales of smartphones and tablets is slowing.
The computer the size of a vest button presented by the group is named Curia. It incorporates a wireless Bluetooth chip and the new Intel processor, reduced size and low power consumption, based on Quark technology. Curie should be launched on the market late 2015.
Intel's chips have so far not achieved significant market penetration of connected objects such as fitness bracelets or "smart" watches.
"With this product, they (manufacturers) may propose items connected in a variety of different forms," said Brian Krzanich, citing rings, bags, bracelets, pendants, and even buttons jackets.
Intel is working with Oakley to launch by the end of the year a connected object to athletes, added the CEO of Intel. In December, the company had already announced the development of glasses connected in partnership with Luxottica, owner of the Oakley brand.
Brian Krzanich also presented at CES a miniature drone that is worn on the wrist like a bracelet. The device, called Nixie, has a camera for performing such self-portraits (selfies). (Christmas Randewich; Claude Chendjou for the French service, edited by Benoit Van Overstraeten)
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