Windows Mobile handset offers seamless FMC
Jun. 19, 2007
NewStep Networks, a supplier of fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) software for carriers and enterprises, says it has certified FMC interoperability of a new SIP-based dual-mode (GSM/VoWiFi) handset from Paragon Wireless. The hipi 2300 runs Windows Mobile and includes a 1.9 Mp camera and Windows Media audio/video support, ...
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High-performance fanless terminals run WEPOS
Jun. 19, 2007
POS (point-of-sales/service) terminal vendor Posiflex has introduced a series of high-performance, fanless, touchscreen terminals for hospitality, healthcare, retail, and specialized applications. The KS Fan-free Touch Terminals support processors up to 1.5 GHz and run Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS), ...
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Highly configurable data acquisition box runs Windows XPe
Jun. 18, 2007
MTI Instruments (MTII) has launched a stand-alone multi-channel data acquisition box that help users solve complex measurement problems with an intuitive, non-programming interface. Dubbed EVE, the system runs Windows XP Embedded (XPe) and is claimed to be "100% compatible, out-of-the-box, with virtually all sensors." ...
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Unstable acronym combo feared deadly
Jun. 18, 2007
Mass hysteria erupted in the blogosphere today, when two leading technology standards groups joined forces to issue a press release containing over 50 acronyms. WARNING: Read on at your own risk! ...
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UHF RFID reader module features Windows CE support
Jun. 18, 2007
WJ Communications has introduced a compact UHF RFID reader module for embedded applications. The WJM1000 module is targeted at applications such as RFID-enabled printers, mobile products, and handheld devices, and is supported by a free demo and development software development kit (SDK) running on Windows CE, ...
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Sprint readies Windows Mobile 6.0 EV-DO handheld
Jun. 18, 2007
Sprint is readying a new Pocket PC phone manufactured by Taiwanese device-maker HTC. The "Mogul" will eventually support EV-DO Rev. A download rates up to 3.1 Mbps, and will be the first CDMA phone in the U.S. to run Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional Edition, Sprint claims. ...
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Windows Embedded thin clients hide behind monitor
Jun. 15, 2007
I-O Corp. has launched a new line of thin clients small enough to mount on the back of standard LCD monitors. Described as "about the size of a three-CD set," the Pro|Edge thin client series is available with either Windows CE or Windows XP Embedded. ...
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PC/104 elects officers, snuggles up to PCI Express
Jun. 15, 2007
The PC/104 Consortium, which maintains the specifications for numerous board-level embedded computer standards, has announced its 2007-2008 officers, including representatives from RTD Embedded Technologies, Via Technologies, Kontron, and Versalogic. Additionally, the group said it plans to incorporate PCI Express buses into three of its form-factor standards. ...
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802.11g radio cards add Windows XP Embedded
Jun. 15, 2007
Summit Data Communications has added two new products to its line of WiFi radio cards and has ported its WiFi software stack to Windows XP and XP Embedded. The 20G family of cards provides wireless LAN access to mobile devices with external CompactFlash and PCMCIA slots. ...
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Stress testing mobile device applications
Jun. 15, 2007
Mobile applications may contain hidden exceptions, hangs, and deadlocks that go undetected during the during normal course of testing only to reveal themselves in the customer's hands. Stress/Stability testing is a valuable tool for finding these elusive, obscure bugs before they get into the field. ...
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Broadcom taps ARM's Cortex-A8 for multimedia chip
Jun. 14, 2007
Broadcom has licensed ARM Ltd.'s Cortex-A8 application processor and supporting IP (intellectual property) functions, for use in an SoC (system-on-chip) aimed at "next-generation" mobile computing devices. Broadcom will combine the Cortex-A8 processor with proprietary Broadcom multimedia acceleration technology, said to implement high-performance, low-power 2D/3D graphics, imaging, video, and audio processing, ...
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Push email technology supports feature phones
Jun. 14, 2007
Synchronica plc has added support for standards-based push email to its mobile data synchronication services software for wireless carriers, ISPs and ASPs. Mobile Gateway 3.0 now supports the Open Mobile Alliance Electronic Mail Notification (OMA EMN) standard developed by the LEMONADE working group of the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force), ...
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Windows CE 6.0 BSP supports TI DaVinci
Jun. 14, 2007
Mistral Software has released a Windows CE 6.0 board support package (BSP) for TI's DM644x digital video evaluation module (DVEVM). The package provides drivers for all the DVEVM peripherals along with an OEM Adaptation Layer (OAL) claimed to meet Microsoft's Production Quality OEM Adaptation Layer (PQOAL) standard. ...
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WLAN system-on-chip wins innovation award
Jun. 13, 2007
Marvell Semiconductor's 88W8686 ultra-low-power 90nm-process wireless LAN system-on-chip (SoC) has earned a "2007 Insight" award for "most innovative RF IC transceiver." The award, sponsored by Semiconductor Insights in conjunction with Semico and EE Times, recognizes "corporate and individual feats in technology," ...
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Compact embedded PCs target industrial apps
Jun. 13, 2007
SSV Software Systems has introduced a pair of fanless embedded PCs aimed at communication-intensive industrial applications. The COM/PC1-800 and COM/PC1-1100 are packaged in heavy-duty metal enclosures, and support Windows XP Embedded, among other OSes. ...
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Windows CE 6.0 training includes free target board
Jun. 13, 2007
Adeneo and Atmel are collaborating on a series of Windows CE 6.0 training classes to be held this summer. Attendees get to keep the AT91SAM9261-EK development kit used in the class, a $975 value, according to Adeneo, which developed the kit's Windows CE BSP. ...
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Maximizing device driver quality in Windows XP Embedded (Part 1)
Jun. 13, 2007
So, you've written a Windows XP Embedded device driver for your company's latest and greatest gizmo. How good is it? How do you find out? There is a tool called "Verifier" that analyzes and assesses device driver binaries running in a live Windows XP system. ...
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Windows Mobile 3G phones gain video telephony
Jun. 12, 2007
Windows Mobile device-maker HTC will integrate Spirit DSP's voice and video software into its tri-band 3G phones, branded as TyTN in Europe and HTC-Z in Japan. The "TeamSpirit Mobile Voice&Video Engine" adds "complete" video telephony functionalities to the HTC devices, ...
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How new features get into Windows Mobile
Jun. 12, 2007
How does the Windows Mobile development team go about deciding what new features to add to Windows Mobile from among the many user requests? A relatively lengthy post on the team's blog by Mike Calligaro discusses the issues that go into prioritizing new feature development. ...
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Tiny PXA270 processor module gains CE 6.0 support
Jun. 12, 2007
Phytec and Adeneo have jointly released a Windows Embedded CE 6.0 board support package (BSP) for Phytec's tiny processor module based on a 520MHz PXA270 application processor. The BSP includes drivers for all standard interfaces available on the module, ...
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Bridge chips get Windows CE driver support
Jun. 11, 2007
Bsquare has developed Windows CE 5.0 drivers for NXP Semiconductor's family of bridge chips that translate and transport data between buses in mobile devices. The new drivers enable equipment makers to use NXP's SC16IS7xx bridge chip family with Bsquare's DevKit PXA270 development platform, ...
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Thin client notebook runs Windows XP Embedded
Jun. 11, 2007
AT Labs has added a new model to its line of wireless Windows XP Embedded thin client notebooks. The NB-7500 NetBook provides all the connectivity features of a standard notebook computer, controlled from a single point of update and management, ...
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Windows CE speeds up retail checkout process
Jun. 11, 2007
Hoeft & Wessel has introduced a Windows CE-based self-checkout terminal for retail stores. The skeye.quickpay is claimed to improve customer service while reducing costs and increasing the efficiency of the checkout process by up to 30 percent. ...
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Windows XP Embedded "live chat" June 12
Jun. 08, 2007
Microsoft will host another of its Windows XP Embedded "live chats" on Tuesday, June 12. Members of the XP Embedded team will be on hand to answer questions about the tools and technologies used to develop devices using the Windows XP Embedded OS, and receive developer feedback on the product. ...
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Webinar to explore enterprise uses of Windows Embedded
Jun. 08, 2007
Microsoft has announced a free public webinar that will explore the growing use of Windows Embedded technologies within enterprises. The event, titled "Windows Embedded Opportunities in Enterprise Organizations," will be held on June 28 at 1:00 PM PDT. ...
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