Philio-tech Launches New Line of Cutting-Edge ULE-Based IoT Devices

The new devices leverage DSP Group's ULE and HDClear SoCs superb range, interference free and natural voice user interface (VUI)

LOS ALTOS, Calif., Jan. 03, 2017 -- DSP Group®, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, announced today that Philio Technology, an innovative company that offers solutions for professional installations featuring products for variety of IoT applications has launched an Innovative set of IoT devices including intelligent home voice controller, multi-functional button and 4 in 1 multi sensor all based on DSP Group's advanced ULE (Ultra Low Energy) SoC (System-on-a-Chip) and HDClear audio/voice processors.

The new intelligent home controller is enabling easy and reliable voice user interface. It integrates HDClear DBMD4 supporting low power always on voice activation and the DHX91 ULE SoC enables reliable intelligent human voice interface. In addition, Philio Tech launched a smart color button that supports variety of use cases such as remote control button, control dimming/blind/curtain, adjust temperature with thermal module, On/Off switch/Timer and more, and a multi 4in1 sensor including door/window, PIR motion, temperature and illumination.

"We chose ULE for our innovative IoT products due to ULE’s interference-free frequency bands, long secured range and RF robustness,” said James Huang, CEO of Philio-Tech. “Moreover, with the growing adoption of voice user interface, a partnership with DSP Group, the domain experts, was the natural choice. ULE as well as the underlying DECT technology, is the ideal technology for voice transmission, and when combined with HDClear’s Always On DSP it enables any device to transform into a voice-enabled product.”

“We are excited to work with Philio-tech and further strengthen our ULE eco system," said Yosi Brosh, CVP SEA Sales & Marketing at DSP Group. “ULE technology is receiving solid attention and market traction driven by growing demand from many operators and service providers that are launching offerings based on this technology. The combination with our HDClear DSP is a natural next step in adding Voice User Interface (VUI) to connected IoT devices.”

The new products will be demonstrated at Philio-tech suite Mardi Gras Hotel & Casino | 3500 Paradise Road and in DSP Group private suite at the Marriott Courtyard and in the ULE alliance booth at Sands Expo #42319 @ CES2017.

For more information about DSP Group or its line of Home Automation, Security, ULE and IoT products, please visit the company’s website at http://www.dspg.com/products/.

About DSP Group

DSP Group®, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSPG) is a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications. Delivering semiconductor system solutions with software and hardware reference designs, DSP Group enables OEMs/ODMs, consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers and service providers to cost-effectively develop new revenue-generating products with fast time to market. At the forefront of semiconductor innovation and operational excellence for over two decades, DSP Group provides a broad portfolio of wireless chipsets integrating DECT/CAT-iq, ULE, Wi-Fi, PSTN, HDClear™, video and VoIP technologies. DSP Group enables converged voice, audio, video and data connectivity across diverse mobile, consumer and enterprise products – from mobile devices, connected multimedia screens, and home automation & security to cordless phones, VoIP systems, and home gateways. Leveraging industry-leading experience and expertise, DSP Group partners with CE manufacturers and service providers to shape the future of converged communications at home, office and on the go. For more information, visit www.dspg.com.

Contact
Tali Chen, CVP Corporate Development, Tel: +1(408) 240-6826, [email protected]

About Philio-tech

Philio Technology, after many years of market experience accumulated deep research and development technology, its expertise lies in the development of the current public concern of the Internet of things related products. Products include network home gateway, data storage, access control management, temperature, humidity, illumination, smoke sensing, gas sensing, intelligent sockets, intelligent lighting, and other intelligent home products solutions.

In view of the next five years will be booming Internet of Things development, and with the popularity of intelligent mobile devices, leading the wisdom of home products to become the next business opportunity to take off the main battlefield. Philio Tech is committed to Z-Wave / ZigBee / ULE / WiFi / LoRa and other related wireless technology product development and marketing to meet the future needs of intelligent home.

Contact
Arthur Chu, Director of Sales and Marketing, Tel: +886 2 2908 8952, [email protected]