6th January, 2019 (PST) –

The Sixth Product for its XON Smart Sports Brand
A collaboration with Reine Deer, blending traditionally crafted Japanese wooden skis with the latest IoT technology

Cerevo Inc., an Internet connected consumer electronics manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan, announces that it has developed a ski-specific module “SKI-1”, equipped with built-in sensors and data communication functions. SKI-1, the sixth product of Cerevo’s XON smart sports brand, is also connectable to smartphones for linking to the cloud.

Cerevo is collaborating with the first Japanese luxury ski brand Reine Deer, which sells luxury ski-related items such as wooden skis incorporating traditional Japanese craftsmanship produced by Snow Snow Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, CEO: Mika Takagi), by providing them with SKI-1 as a sensor module.

Cerevo will exhibit SKI-1 and Reine Deer skis at its own booth at CES 2019 to be held from January 8th 2019. The product is scheduled for release next winter.

XON SKI-1
https://ski1.cerevo.com/

SKI-1 is a sensor module for skis equipped with an LTE module and multiple sensors. The sensor data is measured by SKI-1 and recorded via your smartphone to the cloud, using the same system which debuted in the first XON series product SNOW-1.
Users can check their performance data in real time with the companion smartphone application, by graphically visualizing their skiing they can look back on their own runs and improve techniques.
In addition, since SKI-1 is equipped with a GPS and LTE module, if your skis are lost, the location information of the skis is periodically transmitted by SKI-1 allowing you to easily locate them.

Cerevo launched the first product in XON series, SNOW-1, in 2015 and selected skiing as a new winter sport to develop the next XON series product for. The reason for choosing skiing was that Cerevo felt the market requirements matched the those of the original SNOW-1. SNOW-1’s function to measure in real time objective information such as the center of gravity, load and bend etc., and to visualize this information to combine with video shot in real time are features that both amatuer and professional skiers also desire.
As a result of consulting with Snow Snow, a manufacturer of winter sports equipment, we felt that we could use the leading technology from SNOW-1 for skis. We then began model development collaboration with Reine Deer to respond to user needs to improve skiing skills using IoT.

Reine Deer skis in one of the finest ski resorts of France, Courchevel,
The ski on the right features Fujin, the god of wind and Raijin, the god of thunder in gold leaf, the lion’s design on the left uses the techniques of Makie, Mother-of-pearl, and Japanese Lacquer.
Price: 112 million yen / set (tax excluded)
©2018 Reine Deer

Ms. Mika Takagi, CEO of Snow Snow Co., Ltd. discusses this collaboration,
“When the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake occurred, I learned the shocking news from overseas and tried to find something that I could do for the affected area, during that time I learned about the excellent traditional crafts in the Tohoku region. Currently, I am developing skis and ski wear using traditional crafts and I am convinced that sports with common rules around the world such as skiing are a key to overcoming cultural differences.
This collaboration between the skis of the ski equipment brand Reine Deer and Cerevo’s SKI-1 makes for a thrilling item that merges traditional Japanese crafting techniques and the latest IoT sensor technology from Japan.
It is a product that can be fully enjoyed all over the world, combining technology which visualizes the skill and movement of traditionally crafted skis. At the same time, it is a product that can protect against theft or loss which is a concern, so I am very excited to see this product come to fruition.

XON SKI- Specifications (Subject to change during development)

Cerevo @CES 2019 Booth Information:

Exhibition Period: 9th to 12th January 2019
Cerevo USA LLC Booth: Sands Expo, Level 2, Halls A-D – 434101
Official Show Locations: https://www.ces.tech/Show-Floor/Locations
CES 2019 Details: https://www.ces.tech/

Press Images
A selection of high-resolution images can be found at the link below.
http://cerevo.com/ces2019

About Cerevo’s Other Two More XON Products Announced, please see;
Press Release: https://info-en-blog.cerevo.com/

About Ms. Mika Takagi, CEO of Snow Snow Ltd. Ms. Mika Takagi studied at Sotheby’s Institute of Art (London) and Christie’s Education (Paris) after graduating from the University of Tokyo, Art History department and became the first Asian person to be in charge of the 18th century furniture department at Sotheby’s France. After running a haute couture brand in Paris, she took office as a representative director of the General Art Institute of Traditional Arts and Crafts Association forming part of the reconstruction support after the Great East Japan Earthquake. In 2016, she set up a comprehensive ski accessory company “Snow Snow”. In 2018, she received the first ever certification of new business creation support (I-Port) from Iida City, Nagano Prefecture and is aiming to create a comprehensive luxury brand like Hermes and LVMH. She is currently developing a brand “Reine Deer” which is based on the concept of “traditional arts x skis”.  http://www.reinedeer.com/

About Cerevo
Cerevo Inc. was founded in 2008 and is located in Tokyo, Japan with a branch office in Redmond, WA, USA. Cerevo is a small batch company focusing on making unique networked devices and connected solutions for both consumer and professional users based on its “Global Niche” concept. Cerevo’s products have been recognized globally and are sold in more than 70 countries.

Over 25 products have been released including, the LiveShell series – devices to enable live streaming on Ustream and YouTube Live using only a video camera, LiveWedge – a 4 input HDMI switcher with live streaming capabilities, Tipron – a smart robot projector for homes or businesses, and the XON series of smart sports products. For more information, please visit – http://cerevo.com

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Press Contact:
Chitose Nii, Global Communications,
Cerevo Inc.
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6th January 2019 (PST) –

Cerevo Introduces ZECH-1 – A Sensor Device for Motor Sports with Full HD Streaming
Capture the race with sensor data, visualize in real time,　and share to team members instantly

Cerevo Inc., an Internet connected consumer electronics manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan, announces a new addition to its XON sports equipment brand.

Cerevo has developed a sensor device with streaming function, ZECH-1, that captures driving conditions with multiple integrated sensors, synthesizes visualized data and camera images in real time, and can live stream video in Full HD.

Cerevo will exhibit ZECH-1 at CES 2019 to be held from January 8, 2019 in Las Vegas. The release of ZECH-1 is scheduled for the summer of 2019 and will cost 999 US dollars. (tax excluded).

XON ZECH-1
https://zech1.cerevo.com/

ZECH-1 is the fifth product from Cerevo’s XON smart sports brand. Designed for race teams and participants, it is the first XON product to be equipped with a live streaming function, in addition to sensors which measure the performance data of a
four-wheel race vehicle.

This product is can be attached to a four-wheel race vehicle and connected via the vehicle’s OBD-II connector. Unlike other general data loggers that only record traveling data, visualization information is generated by ZECH-1 in real time and can be live streamed directly, allowing team members to analyze a wealth of data while the vehicle is still on the track.

Moreover, the data from ZECH-1’s built-in 6-axis sensor and GPS, such as position and speed, acceleration, angular velocity, vehicle condition etc can be instantly live　streamed from ZECH-1. It is also possible to record to a microSD card. All of this data is displayed in a graphical overlay to accompany the race video.

ZECH-1 Overlaid Video

Live Telemetry Function

Live data can be streamed in real time, using a 4G/ 3G communication network. You can use the data for creating new race strategies ^(*1) and improve your team’s performance by sharing data such as the position of the race vehicle and current fuel and water temperature to team members in the pit.

(*)Please check the regulations of each circuit and race before using ZECH-1.

Live Streaming Function

With ZECH-1, it is possible to stream to major live streaming services at a resolution of up to 1080/60p or record to a microSD card. Full streaming control is available using the “Dashboard” control panel provided from Cerevo LiveShell series.

ZECH-1 Installation Image

ZECH-1 Connection Image

Specifications

– Video Streaming

– Sensors

– Others

* Subject to change during development

Cerevo @CES 2019 Booth Information:

Exhibition Period: 9th to 12th January 2019
Cerevo USA LLC Booth: Sands Expo, Level 2, Halls A-D – 434101
Booth Locations: https://www.ces.tech/Show-Floor/Locations
CES 2019 Details: https://www.ces.tech/

Press Images
A selection of high-resolution images can be found at the link below.
http://cerevo.com/ces2019

About Cerevo’s Other Two More XON Products Announced, please see;
Press Release: https://info-en-blog.cerevo.com/

About Cerevo
Cerevo Inc. was founded in 2008 and is located in Tokyo, Japan with a branch office in
Redmond, WA, USA.evo is a small batch company focusing on making unique networked
devices and connected solutions for both consumer and professional users based on its “Global Niche” concept. Cerevo’s products have been recognized globally and are sold in more than 80 countries.
Over 25 products have been released including, the LiveShell series – devices to enable live
streaming on Ustream and YouTube Live using only a video camera, LiveWedge – a 4 input
HDMI switcher with live streaming capabilities, Tipron – a smart robot projector for homes or businesses, and the XON series of smart sports products. For more information, please visit – http://cerevo.com
Press Contact:
Global Communications,
Cerevo Inc.
press-global@cerevo.com
https://www.instagram.com/cerevo_global/
https://www.facebook.com/CerevoGlobal
https://twitter.com/CerevoGlobal

Press Release/Alert:
https://info-en-blog.cerevo.com/

6th January 2019 (PST) –

Cerevo’s ORBITREC　The Titanium 3D Printed, Integrated Sensor Mounted,
Prestige IoT Bike
Limited production of 10 units worldwide
Exclusive Owners Will Experience a Unique Riding Experience

Cerevo Inc., an Internet connected consumer electronics manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan, will be exhibiting and demonstrating ORBITREC, a connected road bike with advanced internal sensors and a 3D printed frame at CES 2019 to be held from 8th to 12nd January 2019 in Las Vegas. There will be a Touch and Try area where visitors can actually ride the ORBITREC bike and experience its performance, visitors can also check out the companion mobile app at Cerevo’s booth.
Cerevo today announces that ORBITREC’s price will be 140,000 US dollars per unit for this fully custom-made bike. By taking precise measurements of your body Cerevo will design the frame to the owner’s exact size and produce it using 3D printer technology, resulting in a bike made exclusively for each owner. The price includes travel and accommodation expenses to Japan to take measurements for your custom frame and also delivery of the bike to you in Japan after completion. We would like to invite you to Japan for this special trip to experience receiving an IoT bike that has been made uniquely for you. Cerevo believes this is a unique opportunity and perfect for rare bicycle collectors and racing bike enthusiasts.

XON ORBITREC
https://orbitrec.cerevo.com/

ORBITREC was produced by Triple Bottom Line (designer Satoshi Yanagisawa’s design unit) DMM.make AKIBA and ABBALab. Originally developed from the concept model DFM01, ORBITREC was born from this collaboration. To enable a customized frame to perfectly fit each individual owner, a 3D printing process combining sintered titanium and carbon fiber tubes has been developed. The customized lightweight frame can be used for personal or professional riding.
Various sensors are built into the bike’s frame, which can receive and send information, creating a ride log while cycling. The big data obtained by ORBITREC and RIDE-1, Cerevo’s smart riding recorder, is then analyzed in the cloud to further help and record your riding. You can also connect to ORBITREC through its companion smartphone application.
ORBITREC features a 9 axis sensor (acceleration, angular velocity, geomagnetism), temperature, atmosphere and illuminance sensors as well as GPS. In addition to basic information such as riding location and velocity, frame status such as lean and impact can be recorded. When combined with the GPS sensor this creates a detailed riding log history that can easily be viewed at any time.
Users can also make the most of the data of other ANT+ compatible sensors by connecting smartphones via Bluetooth.

ORBITREC’s (RIDE-1’s) companion smartphone app Telemetry function (image)

This product has been made using 3D printing technology and uses 3D printed sintered titanium　joints. As a result, it was possible to mass produce parts with sufficient practical strength using a　3D printer.
RIDE-1 features the same sensors that are built into ORBITREC. By attaching RIDE-1 on an
existing road or cyclocross bike user can experience similar functions to ORBITREC.

Specifications

* Subject to change during development

Cerevo @CES 2019 Booth Information:

Exhibition Period: 9th to 12th January 2019
Cerevo USA LLC Booth: Sands Expo, Level 2, Halls A-D – 434101
Booth Locations: https://www.ces.tech/Show-Floor/Locations
CES 2019 Details: https://www.ces.tech/

Press Images
A selection of high-resolution images can be found at the link below.
http://cerevo.com/ces2019

About Cerevo’s Other Two More XON Products Announced, please see;
Press Release: https://info-en-blog.cerevo.com/

About Cerevo
Cerevo Inc. was founded in 2008 and is located in Tokyo, Japan with a branch office in
Redmond, WA, USA.evo is a small batch company focusing on making unique networked
devices and connected solutions for both consumer and professional users based on its “Global Niche” concept. Cerevo’s products have been recognized globally and are sold in more than 80 countries.
Over 25 products have been released including, the LiveShell series – devices to enable live
streaming on Ustream and YouTube Live using only a video camera, LiveWedge – a 4 input
HDMI switcher with live streaming capabilities, Tipron – a smart robot projector for homes or businesses, and the XON series of smart sports products. For more information, please visit – http://cerevo.com
Press Contact:
Global Communications,
Cerevo Inc.
press-global@cerevo.com
https://www.instagram.com/cerevo_global/
https://www.facebook.com/CerevoGlobal
https://twitter.com/CerevoGlobal

Press Release/Alert:
https://info-en-blog.cerevo.com/

Cerevo Inc.
Panasonic Corporation

2nd Aprl, 2018 –

Panasonic has acquired “Shiftall”
a subsidiary of Cerevo with know-how on IoT product development

Cerevo, an Internet connected consumer electronics manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan and Panasonic Corporation have agreed that Panasonic will acquire Shiftall Inc, a subsidiary of Cerevo which has expertise in innovative IoT product development and manufacturing processes, and have completed the procedure as of today.

Panasonic established their Business Innovation Department last April and is building a new customer value process in line with the digital era, focusing on developing new products based on customer centric ideas and innovation. Panasonic will make the most of Shiftall’s expertise as a result of this acquisition.

Cerevo will continue manufacturing and selling existing products and also plan and develop new products. Furthermore, Cerevo will continue cultivating its efforts provide technology, resources and know-how for IoT consumer electronics to a wider range of customers. While developing, manufacturing and designing hardware products for its own brands, Cerevo will place a greater emphasis on joint development with partner companies and their manufacturing operations, and will work to enhance the business value of the partner companies.

日本語プレスリリースはこちら
A press release from Cerevo Inc. with slightely more details  here

About Cerevo
Cerevo Inc. (Consumer Electronic REVOlution) was founded in 2008 and is located in Tokyo, Japan with a branch office in Redmond, WA, USA. Cerevo is a small batch company focusing on making unique networked devices and connected solutions for both consumer and professional users based on its “Global Niche” concept. Cerevo’s products have been recognized globally and are sold in more than 70 countries.

Over 25 products have been released including, CEREVO CAM – a digital camera with internet connectivity, the LiveShell series – devices to enable live streaming on Ustream and YouTube Live using only a video camera, LiveWedge – a 4 input HDMI switcher with live streaming capabilities, Tipron – a smart robot projector for homes or businesses, and the XON series of smart sports products. For more information, please visit – http://cerevo.com

Press Contact:
Chitose Nii, Global Communications,
Cerevo Inc.
press-global@cerevo.com
https://www.instagram.com/cerevo_global/
https://www.facebook.com/CerevoGlobal
https://twitter.com/CerevoGlobal

Press Release/Alert:
https://info-en-blog.cerevo.com/

Cerevo Online Store
http://gstore.cerevo.com/

2nd Aprl, 2018 –

Cerevo Sells Subsidiary to Panasonic

Cerevo, an Internet connected consumer electronics manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan announces today that it has established “Shiftall Inc.” as a subsidiary handing agile hardware production and sold all of the new subsidiaries’ shares to Panasonic Corporation.

As a result of talks between the two companies, Cerevo established a subsidiary to develop, manufacture and sell new hardware utilizing Cerevo’s existing development and manufacturing know-how, and agreed that Panasonic will acquire all of its shares. Takuma Iwasa will be appointed as President, CEO of Shiftall Inc.

Kazumichi Aoki will take office as the new president of Cerevo Inc. Cerevo will continue manufacturing, selling and supporting existing products such as its PC-less live streaming “LiveShell” series of devices, its flagship smart toy products, “DOMINATOR” and “1/8 TACHIKOMA”, and also it will continue planning and developing new products.

Furthermore, Cerevo will continue cultivating its efforts provide technology, resources and know-how for IoT consumer electronics to a wider range of customers, including startup companies that will tackle developing and manufacturing hardware. Cerevo will also place a greater emphasis on joint development with partner companies and their manufacturing operations, and will work to enhance the business value of the partner companies.

Profile of Kazumichi Aoki, President, Cerevo Inc.
Born in 1974. Kazumichi Aoki worked for a major heavy industry manufacturer, engaging in the development of HVAC (Industrial Refrigeration Equipment and Large Scale Air Conditioning Systems), then from 2008 working independently handling hardware manufacturing support. In 2015 he moved to the hardware / start-up support hub “DMM.make AKIBA” and worked on agriculture IoT, as well as supporting contract development at “DMM.make AKIBA”.
He also participated as a hardware product manager for the launch of a Sharing Economy Startup, which was developed at “DMM.make AKIBA” in 2016. He began his current position from April 2018.

About Shiftall Inc.
Company Name: Shiftall Inc.
Date of establishment: 13th February, 2018
President, CEO: Takuma Iwasa
URL: https://shiftall.net

日本語プレスリリースはこちら
A joint press release both from Panasonic Corporation and Cerevo Inc.  here

About Cerevo
Cerevo Inc. (Consumer Electronic REVOlution) was founded in 2008 and is located in Tokyo, Japan with a branch office in Redmond, WA, USA. Cerevo is a small batch company focusing on making unique networked devices and connected solutions for both consumer and professional users based on its “Global Niche” concept. Cerevo’s products have been recognized globally and are sold in more than 70ountries.

Over 25 products have been released including, CEREVO CAM – a digital camera with internet connectivity, the LiveShell series – devices to enable live streaming on Ustream and YouTube Live using only a video camera, LiveWedge – a 4 input HDMI switcher with live streaming capabilities, Tipron – a smart robot projector for homes or businesses, and the XON series of smart sports products. For more information, please visit – http://cerevo.com

Press Contact:
Chitose Nii, Global Communications,
Cerevo Inc.
press-global@cerevo.com
https://www.instagram.com/cerevo_global/
https://www.facebook.com/CerevoGlobal
https://twitter.com/CerevoGlobal

Press Release/Alert:
https://info-en-blog.cerevo.com/

Cerevo Online Store
http://gstore.cerevo.com/