Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) a Japan-based global
enterprise engaged in numerous high-tech fields, announced today
the launch of the new TORQUE (KC-S701) — an ultra-rugged 4G LTE
smartphone certified with the United States Military Standard
(MIL-STD-810G) in 11 categories*1. Marking the company’s
entrance in the European mobile phone market, the new model is the
latest in Kyocera’s global rugged smartphone series and builds on
Kyocera’s strength and reputation for ruggedized, waterproof
handsets that meet the real-world needs of users. The new TORQUE
will be available this spring starting in Germany and France and
can be purchased SIM-free by enterprise users and consumers.
KYOCERA ultra-rugged TORQUE smartphone to
launch in Europe (Photo: Business Wire)
The TORQUE smartphone possesses high durability*2 against
water immersion, dust, shock, salt fog and humidity among its
Military Standard 810G profiles. Ideal for use in challenging
settings, the phone’s touchscreen can be operated when wet or with
non-specialized gloves and the handset features Kyocera’s
proprietary, award-winning Smart Sonic Receiver for improved audio
even in the loudest environments — making this device ideal for
enterprise customers that have employees working in tough outdoor
environments and extreme work conditions. It is ideally suited to
big and small companies including construction, utilities,
transportation, healthcare, public safety and more. Built-in
security and encryption keeps users’ most sensitive documents
protected, and TORQUE supports virtually all the main MDM solutions
available on the market. The rugged TORQUE is also a great option
for individual users who enjoy outdoor sports, lead active lives,
or are just tired of worrying about damaging a fragile smartphone
in any of life’s many minor mishaps.
“Kyocera is committed to building high-quality devices that
stand up to real-world scenarios and that allow our customers to be
productive at work and on-the-go anywhere, no matter the external
environment or harsh conditions they have to face,” said Takashi
Nohara, General Manager of Kyocera’s Communications Equipment Sales
Group. “We believe durability is a value for all business
people.”
The TORQUE comes equipped with the award-winning Smart Sonic
Receiver technology which uses both sound and vibrations to
transmit voice, allowing users to hear better even in noisy
environments such as construction sites, noisy streets, train
stations and more. This proprietary feature from Kyocera provides
clear sound by replacing the traditional speaker with a technology
that utilizes the phone’s whole display to transmit sound through
vibrations on the glass panel. The handset also has two high-volume
(>100db) speakers at the base of the unit to allow hands-free
calling and two push-to-talk (PTT) apps come pre-installed
(collaboration with Voxer and Zello). The handset also supports Qi
wireless battery charging (charging base sold separately).
Ruggedized feature Test conditions
Waterproof:
Sprayed or immersed in up to 1.5 meters of water for up to 30
minutes. Rated to IPX5 / IPX8. Dustproof: Exposure to powder dust
for six hours straight (8.9± 1.3m/sec., 10.6± 7g/m3). Rated to
IP6X. Shock: Dropped at 26 angles from 1.22-meter height onto
plywood. Vibration: Horizontal, vertical and sideways vibrations
for one hour (20-2,000Hz). Solar Radiation: Exposure of 1,120W/m2
for 24 hours straight. Humidity: 95% humidity for 8 hours a day for
10 consecutive days; 45% humidity for 16 hours a day for 10
consecutive days. Extreme Temperatures: -21° to 50°C for an
operating unit for three hours.
-30° to 60°C for a non-operating unit for
four hours.
Low Pressure: 57.11kPa/4,572 meters (altitude) for two hours. Salt
Fog: Exposure for a complete 48 hour cycle; this cycle
included 24 hours exposure to salt fog followed by 24 hours drying
time.
Shockproof to handle unexpected drops by users, the
smartphone’s design incorporates urethane parts that provide
impact- and shock-resistance while also allowing for a solid
grip.
The handset also recognizes the difference between bare and
gloved fingers. Glove and Wet Touchscreen Operation
Technology*3 allows users to talk, text, open and operate apps
while wearing non-specialized gloves and even when the screen is
wet. A special widget offers popular settings and apps and is
uniquely designed with large icons for easy navigation with gloved
hands and with high contrast for bright environments outdoors.
TORQUE is waterproof, meaning that it is ready for work
in wet environments such as around standing water, hoses,
sprinklers, sinks and in dirty places where the phone may need to
be rinsed. Kyocera has launched over 50 waterproof mobile phones in
Japan and North America since 2008; and since launching its first
ruggedized phone in the U.S. in 2010, Kyocera has continued to
develop technology to enhance mobile phone durability and has
become the leading rugged-device manufacturer in that market.
Kyocera has positioned itself as a leader in the ruggedized
smartphone segment in Japan and North America, and now aims to
bring these advantages to users in Europe with primary product
launches in Germany and France.
TORQUE (KC-S701) Specifications
Size (HxWxD): 136 x 68 x 13.5mm Weight: 182g Talk Time: 4G
LTE/3G/Edge: Up to 27 hours*4 - GSM: Up to 17 hours*4 Standby Time:
3G/Edge: Up to 1,000 hours*4; GSM: Up to 950 hours*4; 4G
LTE/3G/Edge: Up to 810 hours*4 Battery Type: 3100mAh Lithium ion
(Li-ion); Non-removable; Wireless Charging (Qi-enabled) Display:
4.5”, HD (1280 x 720); Wet/Glove-Touch Functionality*5 Camera /
Video: 8MP camera with video, digital zoom, LED flash and
auto-focus. 2MP front-facing camera for video calling Operating
System: Android™ 4.4 (Kit Kat) Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™
MSM8928 Quad-core 1.4 GHz processor SIM Card Type: nano SIM SAR:
Head 0.556w/kg Body 0.537w/kg
Kyocera will be present at Mobile World Congress in
Barcelona, Spain from March 2-5. Attendees are invited to visit
the Kyocera booth (Hall 5, 5D09) to experience the company’s new
handsets and technology.
The TORQUE will also be exhibited at CeBIT in Hannover,
Germany from March 16-20. Attendees can see the TORQUE in
action at Kyocera Document Solutions’ booth (Hall 3, B20).
For further information about Kyocera please
visit:http://www.kyoceramobilephone.com/en/s701/Download
images of TORQUE (KC-S701) by visiting:
http://www.kyoceramobilephone.com/press/partner/download.html
*1 Rated for MIL-STD-810G in the following 11 categories:
Dust, Shock, Vibration, High temperature, Low temperature, Blowing
rain, Low pressure, Solar radiation, Salt fog, Humidity, Immersion.
The product passed the test conditions for the above categories;
full operation cannot be guaranteed under actual conditions.
Furthermore, there is no guarantee against damage. Please note that
ruggedized features are designed to protect against impact shock
encountered in daily life, and may not protect against damage if
purposely thrown or subject to abnormal impacts. Even if the
phone’s features remain unaffected, cosmetic damage may occur after
dropping.*2 Certified for IP68: Protection against dust and
water immersion for up to 30 minutes in up to 1.5 meters. Phone
will not operate under water and should be dried as quickly as
possible when wet. To ensure that the phone is waterproof, make
sure the charger/data port, audio jack and card slot covers are
properly sealed, with no foreign objects obstructing the seals.IP6X
rating: The unit is protected to a point where test dust (a
diameter of 75μm or less) will not enter the unit even if the unit
is churned for 8 hours inside a dust resistance testing tube.*3
Recognizes touch input while wearing gloves up to 3mm thick. The
material, texture and thickness of the glove, as well as how it
fits the hand will impact performance. Individual results may
vary.*4 Times will vary based on user settings, feature use, and
network configuration.Features and specifications are subject to
change without notice. Android is trademark of Google, Inc. The
“Qi” symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium. “Smart
Sonic” is a registered trademark of KYOCERA in Europe. All other
company names and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
For further information about Voxer please visit:
http://www.voxer.com/For further information about Zello
please visit: http://zello.com/
About KYOCERA
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971)
(http://global.kyocera.com/), the parent and global headquarters of
the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine
ceramics (also known as “advanced ceramics”). By combining these
engineered materials with metals and integrating them with other
technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of electronic
components, printers, copiers, solar power generating systems,
mobile phones, semiconductor packages, cutting tools and industrial
ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2014, the company’s net
sales totaled 1.45 trillion yen (approx. USD14.1 billion). The
company appears on the latest “Top 100 Global Innovators” list by
Thomson Reuters, and is ranked #531 on Forbes magazine’s current
“Global 2000” listing of the world’s largest publicly traded
companies.
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KYOCERA Corporation (Japan)Judah Reynolds,
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Communicationswebmaster.pressgl@kyocera.jpFax:
+81-(0)75-604-3516
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