Olympics High-tech Products Displayed at High-tech Fair 

High technology products used during the Beijing Olympics are being displayed at the ongoing High-tech Fair in Shenzhen, which opened on Saturday (October 11). Our Journalist Lai Lingling has more details:

At large international events like the Olympics, simultaneous interpretation system is indispensable. A Shenzhen company developed a new system for the Beijing Olympics, which can do simultaneous interpretation in 64 languages. The company's vice general manager Wu Chendong explains:

"Previously simultaneous interpretation systems were analog, but this is digital. It's strong in anti-jamming and users don't hear any noise when wearing headphones."

Another company promoting their finger print lock has aroused much interest amongst visitors. The company's marketing manager Xiao Xijun boasted its advantages:

"it's safe and convenient. You never need to carry keys."

 (photo from xinhuanet.com)

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