Oregon Scientific
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| Subsidiary | |
| Industry | consumer electronics |
| Founded | 1989, Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Headquarters |
Tualatin, Oregon, United States |
Key people | Michael Prager, President |
| Products | weather stations, cameras, clocks |
Number of employees | 80 (2006)[1] |
| Parent | IDT International |
| Website | www.oregonscientific.com |
Oregon Scientific, Inc. is a manufacturer of electronic products including radio-referenced clocks, home weather stations, public alert monitors, youth learning aids and fitness devices. The firm was started in 1989 in Portland, Oregon, United States.[1] In 1997, the company became a fully owned subsidiary of IDT (Integrated Display Technology), a Hong Kong-based company.
Products
OSI and its parent company introduced the world's slimmest MP3 player and the first digital, personal monitor for air quality.[1] The company is known for its WeatherNow award-winning weather station built for home use that uses FM radio signals from MSN Direct to provide 4-days of regional weather information.[1] Oregon Scientific made the first stand alone waterproof mp3 player.
In 2007, CES Innovations award winners included the ATC2K Waterproof Action Cam, the Talking Wireless BBQ/ Oven Thermometer and the WeatherNow II. Their Pendant MP3 Player and Waterproof MP3 player received awards for innovation at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show.[2] In 2003, OSI partnered with SMaL, Axia and Fujifilm to produce the world’s smallest digital camera.[3] Other products include a waterproof digital video camera,[4] an alarm clock designed by Philippe Starck (a French designer),[5] a pedometer that keeps seven days' worth of data,[6] and an electronic UV monitor among others.[7] The company introduced the Meep! tablet marketed for children in 2012.[8]
History
In 2000, one of the company's weather radios was recalled for errors in reporting severe weather warnings.[9]
In 2005-06, the company opened its own retail stores with locations in Los Angeles, Palo Alto and Tualatin.[10] These stores round out their retail locations currently in Italy, China, Singapore and Hong Kong.
References
- 1 2 3 4 Meyers, Sean. For the coolest in Oregon gifts it's Oregon Scientific. Portland Business Journal, November 24, 2006.
- ↑ CES Innovations 2005 Awards Honorees
- ↑ Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology: Resellers sign up for new SMaL camera
- ↑ CONNECTED TRAVELER. By: Brandon, John, PC Magazine, 08888507, 6/5/2007, Vol. 26, Issue 12.
- ↑ Happy Holidays. By: Jacobs, Shayna. Potentials, Jul2007, Vol. 40 Issue 6, p11-18,
- ↑ Watch Your Steps. By: Passy, Charles. Money, Jul2007, Vol. 36 Issue 7, p118-119.
- ↑ Don't Burn, Baby, Don't Burn. By: Armstrong, Larry. Business Week, 7/3/2006 Issue 3991, p114-114.
- ↑ Goldfield, Robert (October 2, 2012). "Oregon Scientific aims for kid computer market". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
- ↑ U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific
- ↑ Brinckman, Jonathan. Bringing home the buzz. The Oregonian, March 30, 2006.