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5/13/2008 12:00:00 AM
BSquare has recently announced two development packages that support the new TI OMAP35x and OMAP25x platforms. The DevKit OMAP2530 is shipping now and the OMAP35x will be available by the end of June. These platforms complete with BSP are said to be the only development platforms currently supporting Windows CE 6.0.
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2/18/2008 12:00:00 AM
Having just introduced their own LEOs (Empowers’s Linux Embedded Operating System) based Development Kit for Texas Instrument’s new DaVinci dual-core processors, a company spokesperson said they are now in process of introducing a handheld reference design based on the SBC contained in the Development Kit. This SBC with 4.3" touch screen display mounted to it and complete with their LEOs will have an industrial hardened case and will be offered to OEM’s as an application platform, just as the SBC’s will be sold to OEM’s.
The TI DM644x series processors have both an ARM9 and TI DSP core and are optimized for video signal processing, but are also ideal for any signal analytical application. Developers now for the first time have a relatively inexpensive way to do applications involving not just data collection, but sophisticated signal acquisition and analysis in both time and frequency domain (ie FFT), for example. Depending upon inputs, this opens up possible uses in the biophysical diagnostic arena (medical tricorder, anyone?), or, for that matter, any application where measurement and data/signal analysis would be required- all in a handheld instrument no larger than a PDA, and, in fact, still having PDA functionality including all the typical goodies including calendar functions, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.
The first iteration of this device is appearing as a Personal Navigation Device, though based on a single-core Samsung 2440 media processor. Empower says that it should be available shortly to end-users through retail and/or OEM channels.
Empower Technologies™ Launches Empower Development Kit for Use With Texas Instruments' DaVinci™ Technology
Empower Technologies™ Launches New Portable Navigation Devices to Mass Sales Channel and OEM/ODM
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1/23/2008 12:00:00 AM
Empower Technologies Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of three new portable navigation devices to meet the demands of the dynamic GPS market in North America
The technology was first shown at SEMA automotive aftermarket tradeshow in November of last year.
All three new models feature a large 4.3" widescreen LCD touch panel:
- P2000
the basic model which features navigation, bluetooth hands-free and traffic advisory data.
- P2200
the photo unit that includes our basic unit’s features, with a built-in camera to take pictures while on a memorable outing.
- P2800
the executive unit which includes our basic unit’s features, plus a wireless back up camera and iPod remote connectivity to enhance driving safety.
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1/4/2008 12:00:00 AM
Empower Technologies is pleased to announce the launch of a new line of development kits for 2008 with the EDK (Empower Development Kit), which will replace the successful LDK (LEOs Development Kit) series.
The existing LDK591x series will continue to be available.
The first in the EDK series is the EDK6446 development kit for Texas Instruments' (TI) dual-core TMS320DM6446, DM6443, and DM6441 DaVinci™ technology processors.
The EDK6446 will help designers accelerate the development of digital video applications such as portable media players, set top-boxes, industrial handheld/tablets, video security and surveillance, automotive infotainment systems and video telephony.
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11/7/2007 12:00:00 AM
Hertzler Systems today announced the latest release the GainSeeker® Suite, the company’s flagship software for Statistical Process Control. The new version provides expanded support for Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Devices.
Byron Shetler, Hertzler’s Chief Technology Officer, described the move: "Last year we began supporting PDA devices using Citrix and Terminal Services. Terminal Services allows users to update their GainSeeker database live using wireless technology. That live connection, which also means they can see real-time control charts on their PDA, is a huge benefit. But the downside is that you must have wireless technology and experience with Terminal Services or Citrix. We had some customers that were willing to give up the live connection to the database in exchange for the portability of the PDA."
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10/9/2007 12:00:00 AM
Adoption and Usage Rates for Treo 755p with Nuance Voice Control Soar Above Industry Average for Pre-Loaded Mobile Applications
Nuance Communications, Inc. today released initial usage statistics of the Nuance® Voice Control™ speech application pre-loaded on the new Palm® Treo™ 755p smartphone. Preliminary findings have already surpassed expectations with usage levels averaging 48 transactions per user, per month. The results are indicative of both the simplified mobile experience and productivity enhancements that Nuance Voice Control provides mobile consumers when using today’s more advanced mobile devices such as the Treo 755p.
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