Accelent Systems Designs New Tri-Wireless PDA Concept Design for Texas Instruments as an Independent OMAP Technology Center.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CTIA (1) See CompTIA. (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry. Wireless 2003 NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2003 CTIA Wireless 2003 -- Accelent(R) Systems Inc., a leading enabler of embedded devices, designed the new tri-wireless Personal Data Assistant (PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). ) concept design based on Texas Instruments' specifications. Code named "WANDA WANDA Wireless Any Network Digital Assistant WANDA Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association " for Wireless Any Network Digital Assistant, the new concept design is powered by TI's OMAP OMAP Office of Medical Assistance Programs (Oregon Department of Human Services) OMAP Open Multimedia Applications Platform (Texas Instruments semiconductor operating system) (TM) processors, multiple TI wireless technologies, and Microsoft's Windows-Powered Pocket PC operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. (OS). The industry's first concept design to integrate wireless LAN A local area network that transmits over the air typically in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz unlicensed frequency band. It does not require line of sight between sender and receiver. Wireless base stations (access points) are wired to an Ethernet network and transmit a radio frequency over an area , Bluetooth(TM) and GSM/GPRS technologies, WANDA will enable simultaneous phone calls, web browsing, mobile commerce, Bluetooth-enabled capabilities, such as printing and headset listening, and accelerated multimedia applications. "With its extensive software design and Pocket PC OS expertise, Accelent's engineering services will be valuable in helping manufacturers get to market quickly with this robust new concept design based on TI's OMAP platform. As one of TI's OMAP Technology Center's, Accelent Systems has a successful history of delivering proven solutions to the embedded systems market," said Paul Werp, worldwide director of marketing for TI's OMAP Platform. Accelent Systems, an independent OMAP Technology Center and Gold-level member of Microsoft's Windows(R) Embedded Partner Program, has extensive experience in system integration with Microsoft Windows CE .NET, Pocket PC Phone Edition A Pocket PC with telephone capability. It is the combination of Microsoft's Pocket PC and Smartphone platforms. See Pocket PC and Windows Mobile. , Pocket PC and Smartphone, as well as engineering expertise. Accelent Systems' products and services enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) to accelerate the development of next generation hand held devices. "WANDA comes complete with a comprehensive software suite of device drivers, as well as the Accelent Systems' Schema Development Suite tool to customize the design. As a result, WANDA will enable OEMs and ODMs to bring their Microsoft Pocket PC devices It may never be fully completed or, depending on its its nature, it may be that it can never be completed. However, new and revised entries in the list are always welcome. This is a list of Pocket PC and Windows CE devices, and companies that make, or have made, them. to market quickly and successfully with production-ready software. As an Independent OMAP Technology Center, Accelent Systems is positioned to assist developers in creating OMAP multi-platform solutions for wireless applications," states Albert McCabe, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Accelent Systems. "We are excited about the mutual development of the WANDA concept design and look forward to working with TI on more of tomorrow's innovations." About Accelent Systems As a leading enabler of embedded devices, independent OMAP(TM) Technology Center, an Intel(R) PCA (tool, programming) PCA - A dynamic analyser from DEC giving information on run-time performance and code use. Developer Network Charter member and Gold-level member of Microsoft's Windows (R) Embedded Partner Program, Accelent Systems provides proven solutions for rapidly developing robust Microsoft(R) Windows(R) CE .NET, Pocket PC, Pocket PC Phone Edition, Smartphone, Intel XScale(TM), TI OMAP(TM)and ARM(R) processor based products. With Accelent Systems' software, development platforms and professional services, Accelent Systems provides customers with a means to expedite time-to-market at less cost and risk than traditional development methods. For more information, visit Accelent Systems at http://www.accelent.com/. All trademarks, brand or product names are the property of their respective owners. |
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