Control4 Integrates with Leading Hospitality Providers to Deliver IP Entertainment and Room Automation Solutions.Improved Functionality and Interoperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. Demonstrates Power and Breadth of IP-Based Automation Solutions for Personalizing the Guest Experience AUSTIN, Texas -- Control4, a leader in affordable IP-based control and entertainment systems, today announced plans with leading hospitality vendors to facilitate interoperability and integration with the Control4[R] Suite Systems at HITEC HITEC Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center 2008 (Booth #353). Control4 Suite Systems provides the hospitality industry with a practical, reliable automation 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. that is affordable. "Just like our homes, the hospitality suite is overflowing with digital media and feature rich gear that should all work together but doesn't," said Will West, Chief Executive Officer, Control4. "We're pleased to work closely with the leaders of the hospitality industry to begin to offer seamless, integrated one-touch control of the guest suite features, such as lighting, room temperature, television/video systems, music, draperies and even concierge services." To facilitate interoperability and integration between third party products and Control4's digital home platform, Control4 is licensing its operating system through the C4iQ[TM] certified partner program. C4iQ[TM] certified partner program enables companies to embed em·bed also im·bed v. em·bed·ded, em·bed·ding, em·beds v.tr. 1. To fix firmly in a surrounding mass: embed a post in concrete; fossils embedded in shale. the Control4[R] operating system into a range of products, such as televisions, routers, receivers, etc. Control4 also offers a certified partner program for manufacturers to build drivers for maximum interoperability between their products and Control4's operating system. The following companies have plans to become Control4 Certified or C4iQ certified partners: Lorica Solutions, the leader in converged managed networks for the hospitality industry, will offer the Control4[R] Operating System embedded The Operating System Embedded (mostly known under the acronym OSE) is a real-time embedded operating system created by the Swedish firm ENEA. Bengt Eliasson, who at the time was a consultant from Ericsson, wrote the basic parts of the kernel. into the Lorica Room Center. Additionally, Lorica is becoming a Control4[R] Preferred Distribution Partner, which will allow them to design, sell and install Control4 Suite Systems products within the hospitality market. SAFLOK([TM]), a leading electronic lock manufacturer and access control solutions provider, plans to become a Control4[R] Certified Partner. With a reputation for offering best-in-class solutions, SAFLOK products are designed for the hospitality, multi-family residential Multi-family residential is a classification of housing where multiple separate housing units are contained within one building. The most common form is an apartment building. Many intentional communities incorporate multi-family residences, such as in cohousing projects. , military, and commercial markets. Solar Shading See Phong shading, Gouraud shading, flat shading and programmable shading. Systems[R] is a full-service window treatment provider and plans to be a Control4 Certified Partner offering control of window treatments through the Control4 system. Bartech Systems International is the world's leading company in automatic on-line mini-bars and plans to become a Control4 certified partner. Automatic charge posting, computerized refill refill noun A second allotment of a prescription agent obtained from a pharmacy, which is allowed by the original prescription verb Pharmacology To obtain more of a particular drug, after the initially prescribed amount of the agent has been used or report and remote coldness production control will operate through the Control4[R] network. Simplikate Techcierge HOTEL[TM] Virtual Suite feature allows the guest to take their room with them, providing 24/7 access to hotel amenities from anywhere in the world via the internet or touch-tone phone. Simplikate Techceierge HOTEL plans to become a Control4 Certified Partner, allowing the two systems to exchange information from a single interface to the guest. About Control4 Control4 is the platform for today's digital home. The company makes everyday life easier by providing one-touch control of both new and existing electronic systems in the home. By allowing leading consumer electronics products to easily work together, Control4 provides effortless ef·fort·less adj. Calling for, requiring, or showing little or no effort. See Synonyms at easy. ef  fort·less·ly adv. entertainment, comfort, convenience and peace of mind to
homeowners everywhere. Control4's affordable and easy-to-use
software and hardware products enable home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. control, multi-room
music, smart lighting, temperature control and security, through a range
of in-home and over-the-web remote control technology. The company
delivers both wired and wireless solutions that can be installed in
existing homes as well as homes under construction. Visit
www.control4.com for more information.
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