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        Microsoft spotlights Windows-powered gadgets at CES 2004 (Part 2)

        Staff | Date: Jan 21, 1997 | Comments: 1


        Part 2: Windows CE based devicesNote: Click each small photo to view a larger image.XPDA-9 Device type: Point Of Sale Manufacturer: Logostek,...

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      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: ARM
      • Description: The XPDA-9 is an all-in-one ruggedized mobile computer with an integrated bar code scanner, magnetic strip reader, printer, and optional wireless modem (CDMA/GSM). It handles CRM, point-of-sale, and and payment processing and is equipped with easily accessible dual expansion slots for adding peripheral and increasing memory.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: Today / $1,500



      Costron CS300
      • Device type: Set-Top Box
      • Manufacturer: Costron
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: National Semiconductor Geode CS 1201 (X86)
      • Description: Fully optimized IP-based Set Top Box for DSL networks which supports various international standard multimedia formats such as MPEG-1, MPEG-2 MP@ML, MP3. It also supports broadcasting, video-on-demand, audio-on-demand, web browsing, Windows Messenger, and e-mail. Other features include:
        • Customizable browser-based UI, Video Scaling
        • Windows DRM V7, Macrovision, Smart Card
        • Remote software update and diagnostics
        • TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, RDP client

      • Key technologies: Windows Media 9 Series codecs, uPnP, IE 6, e-mail client supporting POP3, RTP/RTSP client with trick mode (Pause, FF, FR), IPv6, Multilingual user interface, SOAP & XML
      • Availability: TBA



      Panel PC System Protech PS-8500
      • Device type: Panel PC
      • Manufacturer: Protech Systems Company, Ltd
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: x-86
      • Description: The Protech PS-8500 is a human machine interface panel used in factory automation, ATMs, kiosks, or industrial applications. The PS-8500 is equipped with a variety of features that make this panel computer a high performance multimedia computer. The panel has an optional touch screen which can enhance advanced features in the user interface for optimal multimedia rendering.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: Today



      LiteShow
      • Device type: Projector dongle
      • Manufacturer: InFocus
      • Embedded OS: Macallan
      • Processor:
      • Description: InFocus previewed a wireless digital projection solution based on a beta release of an upcoming version of Windows CE .NET (Macallan). The demo, which made use of the InFocus Liteshow wireless projection adapter, showcased the capability for wirelessly projected data to be as secure and reliable as cabled projection.
      • Key technologies: Wi-Fi (802.11b)
      • Availability:
      Further details on this technology preview are available here.


      Xport Media Receiver
      • Device type: Set Top Box
      • Manufacturer: Dave Networks, Inc.
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: Intel XScale
      • Description: The Xport Media Receiver by DAVE Networks is a Set Top Box that plays Windows Media 9 Audio and Video files and leverages Windows CE .NET for features such as Advanced Profile, Microsoft DRM, and Universal Plug and Play. The device includes a Browser and TV Tuner and can be used to access and stream content from a local PC with its media server software or from content services on the Internet. Alternately, the unit can be deployed in VOD scenarios for MDU/Timeshare and Telco and DSL broadband media applications for a complete entertainment on demand solution.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: March 2004, $99-$299



      Gametrac
      • Device type: Portable gaming console
      • Manufacturer: Tiger Telematics
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: Samsung S3C2440
      • Description: The Gametrac is a mobile gaming device that provides 3D gaming, SMS text messaging, MP3 music with remote download, video playback, a built-in digital camera, and Bluetooth for use in multi-player gaming. The device also has built-in GPS tracking, which is designed to enable parents to monitor the location of their children. Parents will be able to view a street map on the Internet which shows the current location of their child to an accuracy of roughly 15 feet.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: Mid 2004



      MobilePro 900c
      • Device type: Handheld mobile computer
      • Manufacturer: NEC Corporation
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor:
      • Description: The NEC MobilePro 900 is a handheld PC engineered for the enterprise. It offers a
        nearly full size keyboard, powerful instant-on functionality, and a light, yet rugged
        industrial design.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability:



      NEXiO S160
      • Device type: PDA
      • Manufacturer: Samsung
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: ARM
      • Description: The NEXiO is a "Wireless HandPC" to service mobile professionals who want to work anywhere by connecting to their network no matter what their location. NEXiO provides a large 5-inch work space in WVGA (800x480) and high speed network access using a built-in 802.11b wireless LAN module. It is compatible with MS outlook with a well-organized PIMS program and it has full internet capability with high resolution, Flash player and JVM without cumbersome horizontal scrolling.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: March 2004, $749



      T-Box
      • Device type: In-vehicle telematics
      • Manufacturer: Tumarc
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: ARM
      • Description: The T-Box is a vehicle tracking system which offers enhanced security to vehicle owners and fleet managers. This telematics system provides law enforcement agencies with the ability to track the location of a vehicle in real time, and also monitor the way the vehicle is being driven (speed, acceleration, braking) allowing for an appropriate tactical response. The T-box can even activate the horn or engine management system remotely to progressively reduce power in a controlled shut down.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: Today



      Ixon IMP IV
      • Device type: PDA
      • Manufacturer: Infomove Co, Ltd.
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: ARM
      • Description: The Ixon IMP IV is a wireless personal digital assistant with an integrated high definition camera and CDMA wireless communication allowing mobile professionals to surf the Web wirelessly and produce better quality picture images.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: March 2004, $749



      MN-700
      • Device type: Residential gateway
      • Manufacturer: Microsoft
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor:
      • Description: The MN-700 is the device at the center of your home network. It is a wireless router which takes full advantage of a wireless technology called 802.11g, better known as Wi-Fi. Thanks to Wi-Fi, users can more easily and efficiently access information across devices and various networks - without the cable clutter from wired networks. Its simple set-up allows you to establish wireless connectivity and Internet security in less than 10 minutes.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: Today - $90 - 110



      Beyond Home Hub
      • Device type: Connected Appliance Control
      • Manufacturer: Salton, Inc
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: Intel PXA 210
      • Description: The Home Hub helps to organize and simplify your daily life with vital information such as financial quotes, weather forecasts, news reports and family calendar reminders - it can even tell you if your coffee is ready while you're still in bed. As the centerpiece of the connected home, the Home Hub supplies your other Beyond appliances with recipes and the correct atomic time, ensuring that they work to their fullest capacity.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: April 2004



      PanelView Plus Operator Terminal
      • Device type: Industrial flat-panel display operator interface terminal
      • Manufacturer: Rockwell Automation
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2, Windows CE
      • Processor:
      • Description: The PanelView Plus is an operator panel used by original equipment manufacturers who are creating devices that require a monitor, personal control, and the ability to display information graphically. These panels provide a variety of modular display sizes, memory, communication, and labeling options offering OEMs and end users a standard base of common components and customized features to use across multiple applications.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: Today



      Atlas ACE reference design
      • Device type:
      • Manufacturer: Centrality Communications
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: ARM
      • Description: The Atlas ACE reference design includes a variety of features to enable device manufacturers to start developing and testing the device image for their own products. Features include Bluetooth hands free calling while using GPS navigation to find a point of interest, a cordless headset to listen to MP3's while playing games, emergency 911 calls that allow a position fix, and the ability to take and send 1.3 MPixel pictures or MPEG4 videos.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: $2000



      IPTV Home Gateway TD800
      • Device type: STB
      • Manufacturer: Tcom & dtvro
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: x86
      • Description: The TD800 is an IPTV set-top box and home gateway delivering broadband TV and video-on-demand. This device enables an IPTV service provider to deploy DVD-quality IP TV services to more subscribers with limited investments on cost-effective network infrastructure and IP head-end solutions. The TD800 provides a rich multimedia experience, with sophisticated voice, video and data for the next generation of IPTV services
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: $800



      MicroPDA
      • Device type: PDA development Platform
      • Manufacturer: Intrinsyc
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: Intel XScale
      • Description: The MicroPDA is a base level development platform exclusively for developers to test runtime images. The devices supports all levels of Windows CE .NET core OS components and includes cross platform support for CE .NET, Smartphone, PocketPC or Linux. With maximum processor flexibility developers can easily upgrade to new processors without reworking the PCB, and can easily test applications across multiple CPU type while In addition, you can develop/test many possible configurations and apps across all major OSes. The devices includes multiple wireless technologies - Integrated Bluetooth, GSM/GPRS and IrDA in a single mobile device - easily expandable to support WiFi. Please note that this is not a commercial PDA, it is for R&D use only.
      • Key technologies: Bluetooth, 802.11, GPRS, IrDA, audio, video, RDP, configurable UI
      • Availability: Available today ($3000)



      Xtreme PC EX-5452
      • Device type: Thin Client
      • Manufacturer: Chip PC
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: 333 MHz MIPS
      • Description: The Xtreme PC EX-5452 is a thin client that includes the following features:
        • Display 1024x768x64Kx85Hz or 1280x1024x256x75Hz
        • Network 10/100 Fast Ethernet
        • Remote Management Xcalibur Management client
        • Protocols Supported Microsoft RDP 5; Citrix ICA 6
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: Available today, $457



      Samsung WSP300 VoIP Phone
      • Device type: VoIP Phone
      • Manufacturer: Samsung
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: Intel StrongARM 206 MHz
      • Description: The Samsung WSP300 Voice-over IP phone is engineered for the enterprise environment to handle caller identification, call logging, and an enhanced telephony user interface. The familiar Windows user interface demonstrates Samsung's goals to offer the familiarity of desktop computing to devices.
      • Key technologies: VoIP Application Interface Layer, new UI, pluggable interface for audio codecs
      • Availability: July 2003



      ViewSonic N210 (Headless Kiosk)
      • Device type: Headless Kiosk, Video Processor
      • Manufacturer: ViewSonic
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: x86
      • Description: The ViewSonic N210 is a headless kiosk/video processor that enables video streams from a server to be transferred over wireless networks. It also includes connectivity options that include VGA and DVI inputs and both composite and S-video outputs. By using the N210, any ViewSonic display becomes a wired or wireless visual client for business.
      • Key technologies: WM 9 codecs
      • Availability: TBA



      Smart Solutions iBEE SP402
      • Device type: PDA
      • Manufacturer: Smart Solutions Co., Ltd
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.1
      • Processor: ARM
      • Description: The iBEE SP402 PDA includes the following features:
        • Wide screen 4-inch LCD (640x480), high multi media performance
        • Phone and packet unit data communication by embedding CDMA 2000 1x
        • Supports Wireless LAN, USB and Data communication by IrDA
        • Instant iBEE screen display output to display devices by Monitor Output port
        • Provides many applications such as game, scientific calculator, electronic dictionary Car navigation system using GPS navigation Kit

      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: TBA



      Salton iCEBOX
      • Device type: Kitchen Entertainment Appliance
      • Manufacturer: Icebox LLC, a division of Salton
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.1
      • Processor: National Semiconductor Geode cs 3200
      • Description: These iCEBOX products include a variety of features such as a CD/DVD player, touch screen, TV, Internet appliance, FM Radio, home security monitor, washable/wireless keyboard. iCEBOX chose Windows CE .NET over Wind River because of the completeness of the environment, especially the browsing experience. Customers expect web pages to render as faithfully on a non-PC based device, as they would on their PC. The IE 5.5 browser in Windows CE .NET provided that experience. Another interesting feature is the built-in security/baby monitor. With this feature, you can keep an eye on the front door for guests and the baby upstairs without ever having to leave the kitchen.
      • Key technologies: IE 5.5, DVD, Video ports, Windows Messenger, Windows Media Player
      • Availability: Available today ($2299)



      TSCe Surveying Controller
      • Device type: Data Collector, Scanner
      • Manufacturer: Tripod Data Systems
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.1
      • Processor: Intel StrongARM 206 MHz
      • Description: The TSCe surveying controller enables handheld and wireless access to automate the survey process in surveying and construction. This devices was built in only 6 months due to BSP support for SA 1110. Using Bluetooth, an operator in the field can quickly record survey measurements. It's a rough environment where devices have to withstand up-to 2m drops. Previous devices used cables to connect to the base station, which are constantly subject to damage from abuse, rough terrain, and harsh weather. Trimble was able to be first to market with a rugged device that include GPS and Bluetooth in one device.
      • Key technologies: Bluetooth, 802.11, GUI/IE 5.5, USB, BSP support, file viewers
      • Availability:



      Recon
      • Device type:
      • Manufacturer: Tripod Data Systems
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.1
      • Processor: Intel XScale 400 MHz
      • Description: The Recon ruggedized PDA was designed for all-day operation in extreme environments. It is only 6.5 inches long and weighs 17 ounces, but exceeds military specifications for drop, vibration, and both high and low temperature operation. Expansion is provided via two CompactFlash slots, along with standard 9-Pin serial RS232 and USB ports. It also has an operating range: -30C to +60C, an LED front-lit reflective color TFT display, Over 15 hours of continuous operation, with display-light and is sealed against accidental immersion (1m for 30 minutes).
      • Key technologies: USB, file viewers, IE 5.5, SQL Server CE
      • Availability: Today



      Psion netpad
      • Device type: Data Collection Device
      • Manufacturer: Psion Teklogix
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.1
      • Processor: Intel StrongARM 1110, 206 MHZ
      • Description: The netpad is a ruggedized wireless mobile computing device designed for use in industrial environments . The device provides a low total cost of ownership for mobile workers who require a durable and premium device with a 1/2 VGA touch screen. It includes integrated high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b) or wireless WAN (GPRS) connectivity, as well as a bar code scanner for real-time data collection and enables automating and digitizing manual processes for service industries.
      • Key technologies: File viewers, IE 5.5, SQL Server CE, 802.11, GPRS
      • Availability: July 2003



      Mobile Multimedia Communicator
      • Device type: PDA
      • Manufacturer: Hitachi
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.1
      • Processor: Intel XScale PXA 250
      • Description: The Mobile Multimedia Communicator is a standard Windows CE-based PDA. With built in wireless the device is an extremely light, and very small form factor PDA. You can rotate the UI to either portrait or landscape, using screen rotation capabilities built into Windows CE .NET and with 802.11 you can stay logged on to Windows Messenger as you move around can even make a VoIP call. The devices also enables your friends to see that you're on the network, and they are able to interact with me just like I was on my PC.
      • Key technologies: 802.11b, IrDA, VoIP, IE 5.5, USB, .NET CF
      • Availability: Available today in Japan



      Image Quest Thin Client
      • Device type: Thin Client
      • Manufacturer: ImageQuest Co., Ltd.
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: x86
      • Description:
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: Today



      MyCube-N110
      • Device type: PDA
      • Manufacturer: Cellvic
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: ARM
      • Description: The MyCube-N110 is a personal digital assistant, CDMA cell phone equipped with a 300,000-pixel digital camera and Window Media Player for playing MP3, WMA, and WMV files. When making calls, the N110 can even transfer data at a speed of 2.4Mbps per second using CDMA 1x EV-DO technology. The phone can also transfer data at 10Mbps per second over Wi-Fi.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: Today



      Element Aireo
      • Device type: Wireless MP3 player
      • Manufacturer: SoniqCast, LLC
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: ARM
      • Description: The Aireo product is the world's first portable wireless MP3 player. The player leverages Windows CE .NET to achieve full wireless capability using 802.11B wireless networking. This allows the player to receive new audio content every day automatically and wirelessly without user intervention.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: Today / $299



      Broadcom 91101SP Windows CE IP phone
      • Device type: VoIP Phone reference design
      • Manufacturer: Broadcom
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.2
      • Processor: BCM1101 150 MHz
      • Description: The Broadcom 91101 device is a reference platform for original equipment manufacturers designing a voice-over IP phone for the enterprise. This is not designed to be a commercially shipping device, but rather a reference platform to aid OEMs in decreasing overall development time while creating their own customized VoIP solution.
      • Key technologies: VoIP Application Interface Layer, new UI, pluggable interface for audio codecs
      • Availability: TBA



      i.MX Reference Design PDA
      • Device type: PDA Reference Design
      • Manufacturer: Motorola
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.1
      • Processor: Motorola ARM based i.MXL Application Processor
      • Description: The i.MX Reference Design (i.MXL/WinCE .NET) PDA is the first announced form-factor PDA reference design resulting from the Microsoft and Motorola collaboration announced last Fall. This low cost, entry-level PDA includes 3.5-inch high-resolution 320x240, 64K color reflective TFT LCD display, CD quality audio, full motion video as well as a built-in microphone, speaker, stereo headphone jack. It also has long battery life from a 950mA-hour Li-ion battery.
      • Key technologies: File viewers, Windows Media Player, IE 5.5, USB, IrDA
      • Availability: Today



      TeleClient TC 7380
      • Device type: Thin Client
      • Manufacturer: TeleVideo
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.1
      • Processor: Intel StrongARM 300 MHZ
      • Description: The TeleClient TC7380 is a Windows-based terminal for accessing applications via a remote server. The device provides lower total cost of ownership as you do not need to license the full desktop version of Windows. It also includes high data security and is energy efficient.
      • Key technologies: Ethernet, 802.11b, RDP, SNMP, DHCP, USB
      • Availability: Today



      CerfCube
      • Device type: Development platform for building embedded devices
      • Manufacturer: Intrinsyc
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.1
      • Processor: Intel PXA 250, 400 MHz
      • Description: Development platform for building embedded devices
      • Key technologies: USB, Bluetooth, 802.11, Ethernet
      • Availability: Today



      M810
      • Device type: Internet Appliance
      • Manufacturer: IPM-NET
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.1
      • Processor: x86
      • Description: The m810 internet appliance is USB configurable with a simple user command. It also includes the following features:
        • Irda, serial and PCMCIA Type II Support
        • Smartmedia (to add low-cost memory without taking up the PCMCIA slot)
        • Plug for external stereo earphone
        • Integrated GSM/GPRS module (indispensable for many mobile applications)
        • Video VGA output for external display or projector (m810)

      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: Today



      PhotoLoom Electronic Photo Display
      • Device type: Electronic Photo Display
      • Manufacturer: PhotoLoom
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.0
      • Processor: SIS 550
      • Description: The PhotoLoom electronic photo display is a plug and play wireless device that hangs on your wall to share photos. It is pluggable into your home network, has a rotating picture display and you can set timing rotation of your pictures. From a touch screen, you can also easily e-mail any picture to contacts in your Outlook address book.
      • Key technologies: 802.11, touch screen
      • Availability: Available today ($2995)



      DOT 320
      • Device type: PDA
      • Manufacturer: D.O. Tel
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.0
      • Processor: Intel StrongARM SA1110, 206 MHz
      • Description: The DOT 320 PDA is a general CE-based PDA with rotating interface (landscape or portrait mode in one tap).
      • Key technologies: Configurable UI, IE 5.5, WMP8, Bluetooth, 802.11, IrDA, USB, WordPad
      • Availability: Today



      MOBIC T8 Industrial Communicator
      • Device type: Web Pad
      • Manufacturer: Siemens
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.0
      • Processor: NEC VR4121
      • Description: The MOBIC T8 is an industrial-strength Web Pad enabling local or worldwide access to an intranet or the Internet. You can use pluggable radio cards, wireless LAN for local access, or GSM for global use. It is rugged, splash-proof, with high-resolution TFT display which makes it easy to read, even in poor light. The touch-screen can be operated with either pen or fingertip, plus additional function keys on the right-hand side and has a drop height = 2 meters.
      • Key technologies: RDP, 802.11, IE, IrDA, USB
      • Availability:



      Intermec 5020
      • Device type: Barcode Scanner
      • Manufacturer: Intermec
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.0
      • Processor: Hitachi SH3
      • Description: The Intermec 5020 barcode scanner is used for data collection tasks on the shop floor, in the retail store front, and on the production line as a supply chain management solution. Features include a VGA display, graphics capability, full function 43 key keypad, Optional 802.11b or OpenAir2.4 GHz radio, 802.11b Integrated RF Wi-Fi Compatible radio and can be easily configured for either batch or wireless data collection.
      • Key technologies: 802.11b, TCP/IP
      • Availability: Today



      Motion-I
      • Device type: Portable Webcasting MPEG4 player with Windows Media Player
      • Manufacturer: Impactra
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE .NET 4.0
      • Processor: Intel StrongARM
      • Description: The Motion-I is a great example of a very small, battery powered mobile device that is built using Windows Media technologies from Windows CE .NET that plays video and audio- MP3, Windows Media, MPEG4 audio and video streams. Clear voice recording, simple PIMS, and games are additional functions which strengthen its usage. It also encodes Video CDs or pictures in camcorder into digital files. The device provides high quality for the least storage space (1/2 the size when compared to real or MP3 codes, for the same quality) and enables you to download clips and go - just drop the media files on to a MMC card, or transfer using USB.
      • Key technologies: Windows Media player with Windows Media, MP3, MPEG 4 codecs
      • Availability: Today



      WebQ
      • Device type: Internet Appliance
      • Manufacturer: Atrium C&I Co., Ltd.
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE 3.0
      • Processor: x86
      • Description: The WebQ is specifically designed for those who are not familiar with personal computers with touch sensitive feature, 800x600 LCD Display, a CMOS camera, and a voice/video encoder/ decoder. Basically The WebQ provides voice and video conference capabilities over the Internet, Public Telephone Network, or ISDN/ADSL lines. Through the white board function, the WebQ lets you exchange memos and drawings.
      • Key technologies: WebQ is a web appliance with content delivery, video and voice over IP, other value added applications.
      • Availability: Today



      Artista 200E Sewing System
      • Device type: Sewing System
      • Manufacturer: Bernina
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE 3.0
      • Processor:
      • Description: The Bernina Artista 200E sewing system enables you to do a variety of things not normally seen on a standard sewing machine. These include the ability to download video and design files directly into the machine without the use of a computer. You can connect directly to the myartista Portal where you can download the newest embroidery designs, plus scroll and navigate through premium content created exclusively for Artista 200 owners. The system also includes an art engine that can re-scale and re-size embroidery designs on the fly and re-compute stitches.
      • Key technologies: IE, USB, Strong ARM processor
      • Availability: Today



      Fujitsu Maron-1
      • Device type: Security Monitor Robot
      • Manufacturer: Fujitsu
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE 3.0
      • Processor: IA32 266 MHz
      • Description: The Maron-1 consists of a drive mechanism, a camera that can rotate left, right, up, and down. With the robot you can take pictures and relay them to the phone's screen, so that the owner can check conditions at home. It includes an infrared remote control capability that can be used to operate appliances such as air conditioners, televisions and VCRs. By positioning the robot one or two meters from a spot the owner would like to monitor (for example, the front hall or a window) and turned appropriately, MARON-1 is able to detect anyone or anything entering its field of view. If it does detect an intrusion, it can sound an alarm and call a pre-set number. The robot can also be scripted to take specific actions at specific times. For example, it can be used as an alarm clock or timer, or it can be programmed to take pictures around the house at pre-set times. With its built-in PHS capability, the robot can be used as a hands-free telephone. Frequently dialed numbers can be stored in its memory for one-touch dialing.
      • Key technologies: IrDA, touch screen
      • Availability: Today



      eCamit III
      • Device type: Monitoring camera
      • Manufacturer: 3JTech Co., Ltd.
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE 3.0
      • Processor: ARM
      • Description: The eCAMit is a monitoring camera networked through a wired connection and includes
        an application for viewing whatever the camera is directed toward. You can mount the
        device anywhere you want to monitor and use your PC or Pocket PC device to view the
        area.
      • Key technologies:
      • Availability: Today,$250



      AudioTron
      • Device type: Digital Audio Receiver
      • Manufacturer: Turtle Beach
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE 3.0
      • Processor: Cirrus ARM 720T
      • Description: The AudioTron is a digital music player for home networks and acts as a 'smart stereo component' (media gateway) that utilizes your phone-line home networking to deliver music. The AudioTron plays Internet radio or digital music files from a PC's hard drive without having to be in front of your PC to enjoy the benefits of digital music
      • Key technologies: TCP/IP, Windows Media, IE
      • Availability: Today



      Phraselator
      • Device type: Phrase-based voice-to-voice translator
      • Manufacturer: VOXTec
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE 3.0
      • Processor: Intel StrongARM 206 MHz
      • Description: The Phraselator is a hand-held computer that translates more than 1,000 spoken English phrases into other languages. The unique characteristic of this device is the 1024 x 768 display which provides the user with a great viewing experience for browsing the web or using any other application. The devices was brought to market in 136 days from U.S. shores to the front lines. Phrases are translated in advance by a native translator, recorded and saved in a phrase database. When an English phrase is spoken into the system, the translation is played back. Peace keeping troops in Afghanistan use it as a powerful tool for humanitarian assistance, medical, security, travel and law enforcement.
      • Key technologies: Wireless, USB, speech, configurable UI
      • Availability: Today



      Casio Pocket Post Pet
      • Device type: Mobile Client
      • Manufacturer: Casio
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE 3.0
      • Processor: NEC VR4121
      • Description: The Pocket Post Pet is a checkbook-size, ultra-lightweight computing device that plugs into a cell phone to enable e-mail in the familiar PostPet format. Users send messages by entering them on a mini-keyboard or touch-sensitive screen and are delivered by a dancing pink bear on the screen named Mono. The device was introduced in April 2000 and has become an iconic item in Japanese teen culture.
      • Key technologies: 802.11
      • Availability: Available in Japan



      Poma Wearable PC
      • Device type: Wearable PC
      • Manufacturer: Xybernaut
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE 3.0
      • Processor: Hitachi SH3
      • Description: The Personal Optical Mobile Assistant (POMA) Wearable PC is a small wearable PC in a headset form factor for browsing the Internet. There is no boot time and gives the wearer the ability to privately view websites and access information
      • Key technologies: Pocket Word, Pocket Outlook,
      • Availability: Today



      Symbol PDT 7246
      • Device type: Barcode Scanner
      • Manufacturer: Symbol
      • Embedded OS: Windows CE 3.0
      • Processor: AMD Elan SC400
      • Description: The Symbol PDT 7246 barcode scanner is a hand-held terminal that contains voice paging, touch screen control, and 1 or 2 dimensional bar code scanning. It comes with 4 MB of RAM expandable to 16 MB, and 4-32 MB of flash memory, has an internal antenna to allow for wireless communication, can withstand multiple 4ft/1.2 m drops to concrete and a protective boot will enable it to withstand 6ft/1.8m drops, for increased rugged durability and its IP54 sealing protects against dust and water, and the device can operate in temperatures ranging from -4 to 122 deg. F /-20 to 50 deg. C, making the PDT 7200 ideal for extreme environments.
      • Key technologies: 802.11, IrDA, touch screen, voice, GSM, GPRS
      • Availability: Today



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