Aprotech and DSP Group Announce a New Line of ULE Devices Including Wearable Personal Safety Healthcare Devices

MILPITAS, Calif., Jan. 11, 2018 -- DSP Group®, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSPG) a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, and Aprotech, a specialist in telecommunication devices, are excited to announce Aprotech’s new line of ULE devices. The new line includes two-way voice-enable emergency pendant, featuring DSP Group’s advanced DHX91/ ULE (Ultra Low Energy) SoC (System-on-a-Chip) solution for low-power and voice control.

The Aprotech pendant is an easy-to-use wearable device with a central alarm button, allowing for easy activation and two-way calls in case of an emergency. The Aprotech two-way pendent leverages key ULE attributes including high fidelity, superior range, two-way real-time audio, and ultra-low power consumption – which allows battery-operated devices such as this to work for years.

“The application of ULE in healthcare is a natural extension of the technology due to its range, low power consumption and lack of interference due to its dedicated frequency,” commented Yosi Brosh, CVP SmartVoice Product Line of DSP Group. “We are excited for this partnership with Aprotech as it introduces these pendants and IoT devices and look forward to see DSP Groups ULE DHX91 chipset grow in the health field.”

This device is especially suited for independent elderly, care homes, and hospitals. Once the trigger button is activated, stored contacts will be notified via DSP Groups ULE DHX91 chipset, which operates on a secure network.

“We looked at all the market options and are convinced that ULE’s interference-free frequency bands are the best technology for our application,” commented Mr. Patrick Lee, Director at Aprotech. “When it comes to reliability, voice transmission and clear voice communication, the most important factors for our health alert devices, ULE was hands-down the technology-of-choice.”

The Aprotech device is powered by DSP Group’s dedicated ULE DHX91 SoC, which has been integrated into many other types of battery-operated nodes, such as smoke and motion detectors, as well as power devices like AC sockets. The module can serve as a wireless connectivity channel for an application running on an external microcontroller unit (MCU) or can act as a standalone solution using the DHX91’s internal ARM926® processor.

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

DSP Group will be exhibiting its products on CES, Jan 9 – 12, Las Vegas

About Aprotech CO. LTD

Aprotech specializes in tele-communication territory, leveraging over ten years of experience. Developing, Fax, Cordless, Phone, common telephone, automatic answering telephone, and Digital Key Phones with experience in High branded companies. Telephone, Fax Wireless Fax, and ESS from development to manufacturing. Our technical power and quality is realized through selected small & medium-sized enterprises, establishing a R&D center that was selected as a venture enterprise, achieving Q-mark and ISO9001 certificates. 

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]