Acquisition results in new infrared technology leader.BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 1997--Extended Systems, the world's largest supplier of portable computing infrared solutions, today announced completion of a merger with Counterpoint counterpoint, in music, the art of combining melodies each of which is independent though forming part of a homogeneous texture. The term derives from the Latin for "point against point," meaning note against note in referring to the notation of plainsong. Systems Foundry, Inc., the industry's top developer of infrared software technology, based in Corvallis, Oregon Corvallis (IPA: [ˌkɔɹ ˈvæl ɪs]) is a city located in central western Oregon, USA. It is the county seat of Benton CountyGR6 . The two will be working together to deliver a complete range of infrared solutions for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and end-user customers worldwide, creating the leading provider of integrated infrared connectivity solutions. "We have long respected Counterpoint as the most innovative developer of infrared software in the industry," stated Steve Simpson The name Steve Simpson can refer to:
(standard, body) Infrared Data Association - (IrDA) A non-profit trade association providing standards to ensure the quality and interoperability of infrared (IR) hardware. (IrDA) community for their efforts to make infrared a truly universal connectivity technology. Working together we will be providing a comprehensive range of solutions for mobile information devices." Current applications of easy-to-use infrared technology include digital cameras, medical instruments, pagers, handheld computers, industrial automation equipment, cellular phones, laptop computers and bar-code readers. Together, Counterpoint and Extended Systems are developing infrared connectivity software, docking stations, network attachment points, Internet/Intranet access solutions and printing adapters to support this wave of infrared-equipped products. As active members of the IrDA, both companies have introduced a wide range of technical innovations in infrared technology. Extended Systems co-authored with Microsoft and developed the IrLAN protocols for making network connections from portable computers, and was first to market with printing adapters, PC-based IR access points and LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. docking points. Counterpoint has driven the advancement of IR software integration into mobile information devices, and has brought object-oriented technology See object technology. to infrared with their IR-OBEX protocol. Counterpoint is currently co-developing products with digital imaging and messaging vendors worldwide using this innovative software technology. Counterpoint will continue to operate as a wholly owned, independent subsidiary of Extended Systems. Counterpoint will focus development efforts on infrared software, with emphasis on consumer and communications applications. Extended Systems JetEye product line will concentrate on the needs of the portable computing and industrial automation marketplaces. The companies will share technologies and products to better serve their respective customer bases. Contact Extended Systems at 800/235-7576 for more information. Internet users can access product information at http://www.extendsys.com . -0- Note to Editors: JetEye is a registered trademark of Extended Systems, Incorporated. CONTACT: Extended Systems Debbie Anderson, 800/235-7576, Ext. 6015 |
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