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IBM to bundle WEPOS with point-of-sale systems
Feb. 26, 2008
IBM and Microsoft announced that Windows Embedded Point of Service (WEPOS) will now come pre-loaded on a variety of point-of sale, self-checkout, and self-service devices. The agreement includes IBM's AnyPlace Kiosk and SurePOS 300, 500, and 700, originally introduced last fall, according to the companies. ...
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Camera-equipped barcode scanner runs Windows CE
Feb. 26, 2008
Casio has introduced a Windows CE 5.0-based handheld computer intended for 1D barcode scanning applications. The Cassiopeia IT-600 features a CMOS imager, VGA touchscreen display, Bluetooth, IrDA, and an optional camera that works even in low light, according to the company. ...
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Windows Mobile Trojan horse found in the wild
Feb. 26, 2008
McAfee's Avert Labs division is warning users about one of the first "Trojan horse" viruses to afflict Windows Mobile. Dubbed WinCE/Infojack, it allows silent installation of malware, and sends information about an infected device to the Trojan's author, according to the company. ...
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Microsoft beefs up .NET Micro Framework networking
Feb. 26, 2008
Microsoft has announced a new release of its .NET Micro Framework platform for low-end embedded processors. Version 2.5 adds a native TCP/IP stack and support for Web Services on Devices (WSD), which aims to allow network-connected devices to discover and connect to one another without ...
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Mobile thin clients feature Gigabit Ethernet
Feb. 26, 2008
Wyse Technology has introduced two new laptop-style thin client devices based on Windows XP Embedded. The X90L and X90Le offer a Via C7-M ULV processor clocked at 1.2GHz, a 15.4-inch WXGA display, Gigabit Ethernet, and optional Bluetooth, according to the company. ...
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Microsoft relaunches online resource for Windows Mobile developers
Feb. 26, 2008
Microsoft says its online Windows Mobile Developer center has been completely redesigned, with more diverse content, and quicker access to related blogs. Four main sections are devoted to "applications for smart devices," "mobile games," "mobile web," and "rich Internet development," according to the company. ...
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Cortex-A8 SoCs target embedded, consumer devices
Feb. 26, 2008
Texas Instruments (TI) announced four Windows CE-compatible, Cortex-A8-based applications processors today. At the high end, the OMAP35xx line closely resembles TI's OMAP34xx offerings for mobile phones, but with larger ball-pitch and lower-volume pricing, for use in embedded applications and less mainstream consumer electronics devices. ...
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Qt release supports Windows CE targets
Feb. 25, 2008
Trolltech has started shipping a preview version of Qt that supports Windows CE as a build target. The Qt toolkit allows desktop applications built on Qt to be recompiled for Windows CE with minimal changes, according to the company.
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Portable ultrasound tool runs Windows CE
Feb. 25, 2008
Sonosite has announced a portable ultrasound device that runs Windows CE 6.0. Customized for use by obstetricians and gynecologists, the "M-Turbo M-OB/GYN Office" is more powerful than cart-based systems, comes with dual transducers, and can export images in standard PC formats, according to the company. ...
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Thin clients gain speech recognition
Feb. 25, 2008
Igel Techology has announced the incorporation of Philips SpeechMagic voice recognition technology into its thin client devices. Operable with or without training, the technology supports 25 different languages, allows dictation directly into templates, and permits switching between client- and server-based recognition, according to the company. ...
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WinMo phones gain Vista "SideShow" support
Feb. 25, 2008
A third-party provider is offering what appears to be the first support for Vista "SideShow" gadgets on Windows Mobile phones. ControlThink's ThinkRemote Community Edition lets Vista users feed content and small applications to their phones, or use their phone to control their PC, the company said. ...
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Mobile Firefox seeks more UI feedback
Feb. 22, 2008
The Mozilla Foundation has released a new prototype user interface (UI) for its upcoming mobile version of Firefox, and is seeking comments. In addition, the code has now been ported to Windows Mobile, according to a blog post by Mozilla developer and project lead Doug Turner. ...
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Multimedia-oriented SoC gains Windows CE 5.0 support
Feb. 22, 2008
3D Labs has announced Windows CE support for its ARM-based mobile applications processor. The DMS-02 system on chip (SoC) is also offered with a new development system that includes a touchscreen, WiFi, a camera, storage, and other PC-style features, according to the company. ...
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Vehicle-mount computer runs Windows XP Embedded
Feb. 22, 2008
LXE has announced the Trux Tx800 Triton, a vehicle-mount computer that runs Windows XP Embedded (XPe). Supporting Celeron M or Pentium M processors, the device has a 10.4 inch display, magnesium case, Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g, and optional GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA wide area networking, according to the company. ...
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Windows dominates point-of-service market
Feb. 22, 2008
Microsoft dominated the 2007 North American POS (point of sales/service) terminal market, with a 68.3 percent share, according to figures released by IHL Group. Linux grew its installed base by nearly a third, but still trailed in third place overall behind IBM's 4690 terminals. ...
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Claimed-first Menlow board debuts
Feb. 22, 2008
Lippert Embedded Computers has released what it says is the first board based on Intel's Menlow chipset. The Windows-compatible CoreExpress-Menlow module is also the first in Lippert's newly announced 65 x 58mm CoreExpress processor module format, aimed at automotive, medical, mobile, and point-of-service/interface (POS/POI) devices. ...
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"Father of PC/104" returns
Feb. 21, 2008
One of the first companies in the embedded PC and single-board computer markets has hired the "father of PC/104" to spearhead its product strategy. After eight years away, Rick Lehrbaum returns to the role of CTO at Ampro Computers, currently enjoying its 25-year anniversary this year. ...
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Mapping device runs Windows Mobile
Feb. 21, 2008
Magellan has introduced a new Windows Mobile-based handheld GPS receiver for GIS (geographic information system) data collection. The MobileMapper 6 boasts real-time accuracy between two and five meters, compatibility with Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS), Bluetooth, and a two-megapixel camera, the company says. ...
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Panel PCs run WEPOS from flash
Feb. 21, 2008
I-Tech has introduced four touchpanel PCs with screens from 12 to 19 inches. The KPC series computers use Celeron M or Pentium M processors, feature metal cases with sealed fronts, and run Windows XP Embedded (XPe) or Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS), I-Tech says. ...
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Integrating Zune, Windows Mobile
Feb. 20, 2008
Microsoft is seeking ways to better integrate Windows Mobile and its Zune portable media player (PMP). A "Zune phone" is unlikely, but the company wants suggestions about how the devices can work together better, according to a new post on the Window Mobile team's blog. ...
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Webinar explores Windows Server 2008 as embedded OS
Feb. 20, 2008
Microsoft has scheduled a webinar to discuss how Windows Server 2008 software can be used to build dedicated servers and appliances. Set for Feb. 28, the webinar will demonstrate "Server Core," a new feature that reduces the footprint of the operating system, according to the company. ...
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Windows XPe extension supports real-time Ethernet cards
Feb. 20, 2008
Tenasys has announced that INtime, its real-time performance extension for Windows XP Embedded, now supports the cifX family of Ethernet cards from Hilscher GmbH. The combination of products enables a variety of real-time interfaces for high-speed PC control and monitoring of automated equipment, Tenasys says. ...
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Qualcomm SoCs feature "sensor-augmented" GPS
Feb. 20, 2008
Qualcomm has announced a family of three pin-compatible system-on-chips (SoCs) based on an ARM11 core. Built on 65-nanometer process technology, the QST 1000, 1100, and 1105 feature "sensor-augmented" GPS, available cellular connectivity and 3D graphics, and optional mobile TV support, according to the company. ...
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"Zooming" Windows Mobile UI ships
Feb. 20, 2008
Zumobi has announced that its "zooming" user interface and mobile widget platform for Windows Mobile phones is now out of beta. Version 1.0 includes significant performance improvements, better image rendering, quicker updating of content, and a smaller installation file, according to the company. ...
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Windows Mobile utilities mimic desktop counterparts
Feb. 19, 2008
Implicit Software Solutions (ISS) has introduced a suite of nine Windows Mobile utilities designed to be familiar to desktop Windows users. ISS Essentials offers a File Explorer with Recycle Bin, a Registry Manager, Task Switcher, and standby games like MineSweeper and Freecall, ISS says. ...
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