Comsys ComMAX(TM) Mobile WiMAX Processors to Power dmedia Advanced Personal Navigation Devices.TAIPEI, Taiwan -- dmedia System Co. Ltd (dmedia), a leading Taiwanese manufacturer of navigation devices, announced today that it has selected Comsys' Mobile WiMAX See WiMAX and 802.16. baseband processor, ComMAX[TM], for its new product line of Advanced Personal Navigation Devices (PND (Personal Navigation Device) A portable GPS-based navigation system that can be used when walking, hiking or in any vehicle. See GPS. ). Using ComMAX will enable dmedia to deliver products, including a unique smart phone handheld navigation device, that take advantage of Comsys' embedded mobile WiMAX convergence technology.dmedia will incorporate ComMAX CM1100 processors in it's new line of S301 smart phones, enabling them to support both GSM and WiMAX technologies via ComMAX's dual mode operation. The efficient connectivity of WiMAX to the mobile internet Refers to gaining access to the Internet using a lightweight, handheld device. See Mobile IP, PDA, smartphone and mobile TV. will allow easy online interfacing with the advanced smart phone navigation system A GPS-based electronic system in a car or truck that provides a real time map of the vehicle's current location as well as step-by-step directions to a programmed destination. See GPS and vehicle tracking. , enabling a smooth navigation experience for the user. dmedia S301 smart phones are expected to be released to the market starting mid 2008. Elkana Ben-Sinai, Comsys 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. commented, "We are very pleased to have been selected by dmedia, and to take part in enabling their devices for the WiMAX era. Both companies have high level engineers and a shared passion for innovation that will enable rapid delivery a unique device to the market". Daniel Shih, the CEO of dmedia, said, "Our decision to select Comsys was based on their profound knowledge in the cellular technology, especially in carrying out a fast, and easy integration of Cellular and WiMAX. We strongly believe they are the right partner to expedite production and shipment of our smart phone PND products to the market." ComMAX CM1100 is a full Mobile WiMAX (IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.16e) baseband processor designed for an easy integration into mobile Internet devices. The processor enables cellular/WiMAX convergence while providing significant size and power savings, and is fully compliant with WiMAX Forum[TM] second certification wave profile requirements. It provides the complete Mobile WiMAX communication features essential for mobile internet devices such as feature phones, smart phones, PDAs and other wireless connected consumer electronic devices. The processor integrates an advanced OFDMA/MIMO PHY See physical layer and physical. and MAC and has been designed to operate efficiently with cellular baseband chips in multimode, over multiple frequency bands. Specifically designed for highly embedded mobile applications, the processor supports high vehicular speeds, optimized handover n. 1. The act of relinquishing property or authority etc. to another; as, the handover of occupied territory to the original posssessors; the handover of power from the military back to the civilian authorities s>. and features low power consumption. |
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