Aura Communications Adds Data Capabilities to Wireless Voice Communications.Business/Technology Editors WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2001 Enables Point-to-Multipoint Communications for Personal Area Networks Including, Mobile Phones, Wearable Entertainment, Gaming, Telematics, Wireless Desktop Applications Aura Communications, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company A fabless semiconductor company specializes in the design and sale of hardware devices implemented on semiconductor chips. It achieves an advantage by outsourcing the fabrication of the devices to a specialized semiconductor manufacturer called a semiconductor foundry or "fab. providing system-on-chip (SOC) solutions for wireless voice, data and audio communication, today announced it has added multipoint data capabilities to its full duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with LibertyLink(TM), Aura's second-generation SOC, enables multiple wireless devices to communicate with a single base transceiver, cutting the power and cost of a multipoint personal area network implementation. Initial original equipment manufacturer (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 ) products will target wireless headsets for mobile phones, computers and hands-free driving, as well as wireless game controllers and cord-free computer desktop devices. "Whether the application is for a mobile phone, car, computer desktop or video game station, Aura's mission is to cut the cord for all peripherals," affirms Vincent Palermo Vincent "Vinny Ocean" Palermo was a high ranking member of the New Jersey La Cosa Nostra DeCavalcante crime family. He was nicknamed Vinny Ocean because he once worked in a fish market which he used as a front for running a numbers racket. , president, chief executive officer (CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. ) of Aura Communications. LibertyLink allows multiple wireless devices to communicate to a single base transceiver. Both data and voice can be transmitted simultaneously over a GMSK GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying modulated mod·u·late v. mod·u·lat·ed, mod·u·lat·ing, mod·u·lates v.tr. 1. To adjust or adapt to a certain proportion; regulate or temper. 2. magnetic link. The maximum data rate of 204.8 Kbps can be partitioned between multiple clients through time-division multiplexing See TDM. . Voice is CSVD encoded at 64 Kbps, ensuring the quality of service demanded by real-time applications. Its features include ultra-low power consumption, automatic client recognition, secure communications, auto-ranging power control and programmability. OEMs can link their own unique feature set through LibertyLink's application programming interface. LibertyLink builds on Aura's first product -- VoiceLink(TM) -- which enabled the first commercially available wireless headset for cellular telephones. VoiceLink is in use today for wireless applications that require high-quality, full-duplex voice transmission at low-power consumption, cost and size. Aura's wireless technology is based on the principles of magnetic induction, where signals are coupled over a short distance using magnetic fields magnetic fields, n.pl the spaces in which magnetic forces are detectable; created by magnetostrictive ultrasonic scalers to cause the tips of instruments such as ultrasonic scalers to vibrate. . Magnetic induction has several advantages over traditional short-range radio frequency (RF) systems, including reduced power consumption, cost and size. Secure communications is an additional benefit because the magnetic link is only valid within the personal area network and doesn't continue to propagate prop·a·gate v. 1. To cause an organism to multiply or breed. 2. To breed offspring. 3. To transmit characteristics from one generation to another. 4. like RF solutions. LibertyLink will be sampling in Q3 2001 and will be available in production quantities in Q4 of 2001. It will be initially priced from $6.50 per device in high volume for OEM suppliers. Aura Communications markets and sells its products through a direct sales organization in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Europe to a variety of OEM suppliers. Products are backed with a variety of customer support and service options, including on-site training and consulting services. Contact Chris Bunszel, product marketing manager at Aura Communications, for more information on LibertyLink. He can be reached at (978) 988-0088, Ext. 114, or via email at chrisb@auracomm.com. More details about Aura Communications can be found at its Web Site: http://www.auracomm.com. About Aura Communications Aura Communications, Inc., is a fabless semiconductor company that has developed an enabling technology for low-cost, low-power personal-area networks. Aura's programmable system-on-chip (SOC) solutions create the backbone infrastructure for wireless voice, audio and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. . Its first product -- known as VoiceLink(TM)-- enabled the first commercially available wireless headset for cellular telephones and is well suited for wireless applications that require high-quality, full-duplex voice transmission at low-power consumption and cost. Founded in 1995, Aura Communications is privately held and funded by Duchossois TECnology Partners, Pilot House Ventures, Motorola Ventures and angel investors. Corporate headquarters is located at 187 Ballardvale Street, Wilmington, Mass. 01887. Telephone: (978) 988-0088. Facsimile: (978) 988-3977. Email: info@auracomm.com. Online information is found at its web site: http://www.auracomm.com. Aura, VoiceLink and LibertyLink are trademarks of Aura Communications Inc. All other companies and products referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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