BSQUARE Offers Complete Windows CE-based Software Solutions To Industrial Automation OEMs.BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1999-- BSQUARE(R) Corporation, the worldwide leader in providing software for the new wave of Windows CE-based information appliances See Internet appliance. (hardware) Information Appliance - (IA) A consumer device that performs only a few targeted tasks and is controlled by a simple touch-screen interface or push buttons on the device's enclosure. , today announced it provides complete turnkey software solution for Industrial Automation OEMs who plan to build Windows CE-based devices. BSQUARE's line of products are uniquely suited to the demands of Industrial Automation, and together with BSQUARE's extensive experience in enabling industrial automation devices and tested quality assurance processes, provide a fast time-to-market solution for Industrial Automation OEMs. "With Windows CE (Windows Consumer Electronics) Microsoft's version of Windows for handheld devices and embedded systems that use x86, ARM, MIPS and SHx CPUs. Windows CE .NET superseded Windows CE 3.0. emerging as the new 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. of choice in this market, OEMs are exploring development options," explained David Bialer, General Manager of BSQUARE Corporation. "With BSQUARE, OEMs can enjoy the significant time savings that result from working with a company with the most experience with this new operating system. BSQUARE products and software engineering services have time and again saved OEMs thousands of engineering hours and delivered complete, fully-tested software solutions to our satisfied customers. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the ARC Advisory Group, "The industrial automation community has moved from casual interest in Windows CE to serious consideration as the platform for the next generation of embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. HMI (Human Machine Interface) The user interface in a manufacturing or process control system. It provides a graphics-based visualization of an industrial control and monitoring system. and control devices. Microsoft's positioning of CE as integral technology in DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. for Manufacturing, coupled with its commitment to extend CE 3.0's performance to include deterministic 1. (probability) deterministic - Describes a system whose time evolution can be predicted exactly. Contrast probabilistic. 2. (algorithm) deterministic - Describes an algorithm in which the correct next step depends only on the current state. real-time performance, has given it the legs it needs to play in the industrial automation market." (Automation Strategies, August 1998.) BSQUARE Technologies, Products and Services Serve Industrial Automation BSQUARE solutions span the entire software development cycle of a Windows CE-based system. With low-level device drivers, advanced development tools, and QA validation tools, BSQUARE aids OEMs from the evaluation phase through production development of system level software and adaptations on a Windows CE-based device. BSQUARE has created specific technologies for the Industrial Automation market including: 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 , CCD camera See digital camera. , AnyBus interface, BAR Code Scanner A device specialized for reading bar codes and converting them into either the ASCII or EBCDIC digital character code. Pen scanners, also known as wand scanners, were the first type of bar code scanner developed in the 1970s. support, Comprehensive Flash File System support, remote upgrades, customized power management, specialized display drivers, specialized input device support, custom user interface, and more. BSQUARE offers Industrial Automation the following products and services: -- BSQUARE CE Xpress Kits -- Processor-specific software development kits for a fast implementation of Windows CE on a specific hardware platform. Available in source code, binary, and single board computer versions with kits available for all Windows CE supported architectures. The BSQUARE Portable Driver Library, a comprehensive library of device drivers that are portable across multiple development platforms, is available for Xpress Kits. -- BSQUARE EmbeddedDesktop -- A configurable shell kit to enable system designers to create a unique user interface in minutes instead of months. -- Windows CE Licensing -- Run-time licenses for the Windows CE Operating System -- Custom Software Engineering -- Engineering services administered on a custom, project-by-project basis. With more than 250 Windows CE engineers, BSQUARE enjoys the bandwidth necessary for any project regardless of size. -- BSQUARE has been instrumental in helping OEMs like Hewlett-Packard, Datus, and Data General bring devices to market on time and within budget. About BSQUARE BSQUARE is a dynamic software company working with Fortune 500 companies to enable the information appliance age. Specializing in Windows CE, BSQUARE is the industry recognized expert and most experienced supplier of Windows CE-based software products and services for PC Companions, Internet appliances Also called "information appliance," "smart appliance," and "Web appliance," it is a device specialized for accessing the Web and/or e-mail. Designed for ease of use, it plugs into a telephone jack or LAN connection for Internet hookup. , industrial automation devices, and Windows-based Terminals. As a Microsoft-sanctioned Windows CE Systems Integrator and distributor, BSQUARE offers a single source solution for incorporating Windows CE into information appliances. More Information For further information, visit BSQUARE at www.bsquare.com. BSQUARE is a registered trademark of BSQUARE Corporation. All names, product names, and tradenames are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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