AITech's Announces PC/TV AirLink - Turns any TV into a PC/TV; Wireless Control Over The PC From Anywhere In The House, Displays It On The TV.FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 1997--AITech International, the world leader in scan conversion and desktop video technology, today announced the new PC/TV AirLink, the first scan converter ever with wireless remote control. With PC/TV AirLink, any user can operate the PC via the IR keyboard/mouse and view the display on any conventional TV set. Using its small 2.4 GHz transmitter and 2.4 GHz receiver, PC/TV AirLink sends audio/video signals from the PC to the TV at a range of up to 300 feet (100 feet through obstructions). The entire package includes the transmitter, the receiver, a sleek, ergonomic keyboard/mouse, all cables and connectors, and family-oriented software. The PC/TV AirLink will be available in retail stores August 1 at a suggested retail price of $399.00. "With PC/TV AirLink, any family can enjoy the benefits of the home PC in the comfort of their living room," said Doug Patterson, director of product marketing with AITech Systems Division. "They can leave the PC upstairs while running educational software, surfing the Internet, or playing Monopoly on the TV in the playroom. For roughly the price of a WebTV, users get the full functionality of their PC in their living room, without moving or disabling either the PC or the TV. No additional wiring at all. It's far more powerful and cost-effective than purchasing a set-top box." PC/TV AirLink operates via both IR and RF (UHF (Ultra High Frequency) The range of electromagnetic frequencies from 300 MHz to 3 GHz. In the U.S., analog television has used UHF channels 52 to 69 in the 700 MHz band. ) signals that are relayed on-the-fly. The receiver attaches to any TV in the home. The transmitter incorporates AITech's patented VSPro technology to convert VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. signal to NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. or PAL standards. It attaches to the VGA port of any PC or laptop, or to other A/V (1) (Audio/Video) Refers to equipment and applications that deal with sound and sight. The A/V world includes microphones, tape recorders, audio mixers, still and video cameras, film projectors, slide projectors, VCRs, CD and DVD players/recorders, amplifiers and sources, such as a VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. , LCD projector, digital satellite receiver, or DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. drive. PC/TV AirLink's signal relay can be easily switched off, enabling normal operation of both the PC and the TV without disconnecting either of these devices. Both the transmitter and the receiver have 4 channels, a PLL PLL - phase-locked loop synthesizer, and operate at 2.4 GHz. This frequency is well above the 900 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. band of most other household devices, such as cordless phones, eliminating most interference. In clear line-of-sight, PC/TV AirLink signals have a 300-ft. range. Even when transmitting through walls or floors, the range is 100-ft., more than enough for virtually every home application. PC/TV AirLink's ergonomic keyboard contains an integrated I-Point joystick/mouse for simple on-screen maneuvering. It is ruggedized and has been designed for optimal use as a handheld device. It rests comfortably in the users lap while sitting on a couch or easy-chair. AITech International is the world leader in PC/TV video scan conversion technology. Its patented VSPro technology converts VGA signal to NTSC and PAL standards for image/video processing, interactive TV, and other applications. AITech's chip and board-level products are among the most advanced and reliable in the industry. CONTACT: AITech International Doug Patterson, 510/226-8960 (Company Contact) dougp@aitech.com or Shotwell Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , Inc. Chris Demers, 408/727-4356 (Editorial Contact) cdemers@compuserve.com |
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