February 15, 2013 3:11 pm Japanese air purifiers are big in China You have viewed your allowance of free articles. If you wish to view more, click the button below.Compare As seen as on tv japanese air purifier Shenzhen Admair Science And Technology Co., Ltd. US $20-23 1656 Pieces Transaction LevelSharp Plasmacluster Ion Air Purifier Portable IG-EX20 mini air quality improvement Worldwide express shipping (trackable and insured): US$ 31Single item cost. Combat bad odors and unhealthy air with this Sharp Plasmacluster Ion Air Purifier Portable. Sending out a density of 25,000 plasmaclusters per cubic centimeter into the room, never has air quality been this easy and convenient for your home or office. Perfect for being placed in closets, hallways, shoe racks and bathrooms, the compact and rather smart air purifier comes in four colors (white, black, green or pink) that will fit in to a range of different domestic or work environments. You can also have it plugged into your computer via a USB cord, thus making your immediate work space better.

The Sharp Plasmacluster Ion Air Purifier Portable features: IG-EX20 portable ion air purifier 25,000 plasmaclusters per cubic centimeter Recommended for use in small rooms/spaces Colors: green, black, white, pink Modes: low, medium, full power Size: 90 x 90 x 95mm (3.5 x 3.5 x 3.7") Weight: around 0.32kg (11.3 oz) USB cable: around 1.8m (5.9 ft) Power: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 2.1-3.0W; Includes: AC adapter, USB cable, stand Instructions: Japanese only (but easy to operate) Customers who bought this product also purchased Panasonic Handy Toilette DL-P300Influenza Saver Ultraviolet SterilizerSharp IG-CM1 Plasmacluster Portable IonizerMedal Dream Treasure ShootingHacoa Wooden USB Hub HouseIssho ni Nenne Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Womb DollCasio G-Shock G-LIDE GLS-100Elecom 9nove Wireless Mouse IP address: 54.188.129.56Time: 2016-09-25T15:36:32ZURL: http://www.youtube.co.id/watch%3Fv%3DKB4TLOoxDac%26feature%3DrelatedAs soon as Xiaomi announced its new air purifier on December 9, developed jointly with a Chinese company called Zhimi Technology, local press pointed out the similarities between the Xiaomi product and an air purifier manufactured by the Japanese brand Balmuda AirEngine.

Xiaomi insists that its air purifier and Balmuda’s, which is up to RMB 4600 more expensive, are different. While the two products are similar in appearance, their internal structures are different and Xiaomi’s product features are superior, according to a statement from the Beijing-based electronics brand. Since Xiaomi’s air purifier is not yet on sale, it is difficult to ascertain whether Xiaomi copied the internal structural design of Balmuda AirEngine. lg air purifier india priceBut judging by appearance – external design, fans and filters – the two products appear similar, right down to a slogan that touts the product only occupying an A4-size space on the user’s floor.best air purifier for a smoker Determining the status of Balmuda’s relevant patents is important. air purifier from sharp

Balmuda Inc. Japan previously applied for a design patent in China for its air purifier. It is rumored, meanwhile, that Xiaomi poached Balmuda’s former product director, who supervised development of its air purifier. The flabellum in Xiaomi’s air purifier is different from Balmuda’s, but its DC current motors are sourced from the same supplier that Balmuda uses, according to an industry insider. Additionally, most of the components of Xiaomi’s air purifier are designed according to the Balmuda AirEngine, with the exception of the front and back cover. Xiaomi’s smartphone control function is also original. The main advantage Xiaomi’s air purifier has over Balmuda’s is its lower sticker price. Xiaomi’s air purifier sells for RMB 899, compared to Balmuda’s RMB 5499 product. The clean air output ratio of the two products is respectively 360:406(Balmuda: Xiaomi). It appears Xiaomi is using the same strategy it employed with smartphones: offering a product with high functionality for an extremely low price.

Responding to copycatting charges Xiaomi has responded to charges of copycatting. Xiaomi says it is common for air purifiers to be upright. Xiaomi acknowledges it communicated with Balmuda previously regarding the “air intake method with dual fans ” design of Omoto Yuya, a former Balmdua employee who now works as an R&D manager at Zhimi Technology. Balmuda does not have a patent on Omoto’s design, according to Xiaomi. Xiaomi also says its air purifier is different from Balmuda’s in many other respects, including the fan, air intake port, air exhale port, buttons and display lights. Xiaomi initially sought to cooperate with Balmuda prior to doing R&D for air purifiers, said Yu Ailing, Balmuda’s China general manager. Balmuda rejected Xiaomi’s proposal because it did not have sufficient R&D staff, Yu said. Later Xiaomi hired Omoto Yuya from Balmuda to be their R&D manager for the air purifier and also visited many of Balmuda’s suppliers. The applicant for the air purifier patent is the president of Balmuda, Gen Terao.

Regarding taking legal measures against Xiaomi, Yu said it would be difficult to succeed, since in court it is only necessary to show five aspects of a product is different from another to avoid being in violation of intellectual property law. Still, Yu said he was confident in Balmuda’s products, despite their lack of brand awareness in China. Balmuda is positioned as a high-end brand, he said, with a different market focus than Xiaomi. Consumers who opt for iPhones instead of Xiaomi handsets are the type of consumers Balmuda is targeting, he said. If Xiaomi wants to become a great company, it must cultivate a real spirit of innovation, Yu said. Grab low-end market share Given Xiaomi’s scale and record of success, it is unlikely they will risk infringing on the patents of other companies. Regarding Balmuda’s accusations, it is difficult for them to prove Xiaomi infringed on their intellectual property. It only requires that there are minor differences in the appearance of the two products for such a case to be dismissed.

Indeed, with its air purifier, Xiaomi is only building on its previous successes with mobile devices: copying elements of the product design of other brands, but not to the extent that legal action can be realistically taken against Xiaomi, making adjustments in design and manufacturing to keep costs low, and pricing the products very competitively to achieve rapid shipment growth and corresponding market share. Xiamoi’s strategy has proven remarkably successful. With the success of its handset priced at RMB 1999, Chinese manufacturers set RMB 2000 as the benchmark smartphone price. At the ultra low end of the market, Xiaomi’s RedMi costs just RMB 699, forcing small and medium-sized vendors, who lack Xiaomi’s scale and brand recognition, out of the market. Xiaomi is employing similar tactics with other electronics products. It is offering mobile battery chargers for RMB 49 and bracelets for RMB 79, half the price of competitors. Xiaomi’s business model has both its backers and critics.