Echelon Displays Future of Ubiquitous Control Networking From Sensors to Enterprise Management at LonWorld 2005.PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. -- Echelon Corporation Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) designs control networks to connect machines and other electronic devices, for the purposes of sensing, monitoring and control. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ELON), the leading technology supplier for the widely-used LonWorks(R) control networking standard, is showcasing its control platform solutions and Networked Energy Services (NES NES Nintendo Entertainment System NES Not Elsewhere Specified (shipping) NES Nuclear Export Signal NES National Election Studies NES Nashville Electric Service NES National Evaluation Systems, Inc. ) smart metering A Smart meter generally refers to a type of advanced meter (usually an electrical meter) that identifies consumption in more detail than a conventional meter; and optionally, but generally, communicates that information via some network back to the local utility for monitoring and system at the LonWorld(R) 2005 event October 20-21 at Euro Disney. The company is debuting several new products at the event close on the heels of introducing its new Pyxos(TM) embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. control networking platform. Collectively, the new products, platform, and upgrades to existing products are designed to move the market closer to the ubiquitous Found in large quantities everywhere. This English word means "all over the place." deployment of control networking. Echelon's new technologies and products focus on reducing or improving the key factors that can enable ubiquitous control networking -- lower component costs; simpler, easier installation; high reliability, scalability and flexibility; and remote management. "Echelon delivers technology that impacts the way we live, work and play. Our control networking and embedded platforms are well on their way to becoming omnipresent om·ni·pres·ent adj. Present everywhere simultaneously. [Medieval Latin omnipres in everyday life, connecting common machines to each other and the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the for reasons ranging from significant energy savings to increased safety, comfort and convenience," said Ken Oshman, Echelon's 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. and chairman. "Our new Pyxos embedded control platform further extends that power by solving cost, assembly, and connectivity problems that previously constrained con·strain tr.v. con·strained, con·strain·ing, con·strains 1. To compel by physical, moral, or circumstantial force; oblige: felt constrained to object. See Synonyms at force. 2. manufacturers from adding advanced control technology to their products. What we're showing at LonWorld 2005 is another major step toward making control networking ubiquitous and an expression of our strategic approach to expanding this market -- achieved through continual reductions in the cost and complexity of our technology while increasing their power and utility and new product development."
Key demonstrations and products at LonWorld 2005 include:
-- Smart Metering for Efficient Energy Use
Echelon is debuting its second generation Networked Energy
Services (NES) system electricity meter. The redesigned meter,
already in use in numerous utility trials in Europe,
incorporates new features such as M-Bus connectivity. M-Bus is
a common bus used to connect gas and water meters throughout
Europe. Many utilities provide mixed service -- electricity,
gas and water -- making a single metering infrastructure
strategically imperative. An NES system utilizing this
second generation meter provides a complete metering
infrastructure for utilities offering mixed services.
-- Embedding Control Networks Inside Machines
Echelon's new Pyxos FT embedded control networking platform is
making its debut at the conference. Featuring very low cost
ICs, high speed deterministic operation, subminiature
packaging, and a unique self-organizing feature, the Pyxos FT
network is ideally suited for industrial, office automation,
building, and transportation applications. A Pyxos FT network
can seamlessly integrate with a LonWorks network, host
computers, or PLCs.
-- Self-Installing Systems for Home Automation
Echelon is showing a suite of technologies that can make
creating and installing home automation products cost
effective, reliable, and simple enough to meet the demands of
the mass market for home automation. The new power line
communication technology and self-installation software will
be demonstrated in lighting and load control consumer products
from electronics giant Samsung Electronics. A UPnP(TM) bridge
is being demonstrated with the Samsung devices and a new,
consumer friendly graphical user interface. The bridge allows
Windows Media Center or Windows XP based PCs to automatically
control and operate LonWorks automation networks. The
demonstration will also feature Echelon's ISI automatic device
installation protocol, which enables manufacturers to create
home products that automatically self-install when plugged
into a wall, or with the push of a button. ISI enabled devices
remove the complexity of network installation from consumers
-- making do-it-yourself, powerful home automation systems
possible.
-- Improved Products and Low Prices
Echelon is also announcing three new products at the show that
speed and simplify control network installation and remote
monitoring of LonWorks networks, LonWorks devices, and legacy
systems.
-- i.LON(R) 100 e3 Internet Server -- The e3 version of the
popular i.LON 100 Internet Server includes a ModBus
interface for use with legacy control systems, an M-Bus
interface for European utility meters, an astronomical
clock for perimeter and street lighting applications, and
a simple, intuitive Web authoring tool that works with
Macromedia's Contribute web page creation software.
-- The new LonMaker(R) Installation Tool, Turbo Edition,
speeds network design and installation through the use of
wizards and a new streamlined interface.
-- The new MPR-50 Multi-Port Router allows integrators and
OEMs to reduce the cost of installing LonWorks networks.
The novel router design supports five twisted pair
LonWorks channels, includes a monitoring application to
remote report router and channel status, and features
pushbutton configuration to save time.
"In order for control networking to become ubiquitous, we need solutions and technologies that are cost effective, easy to use in all markets, and can truly link the devices found in any industry into control applications," said Oshman. "Our demonstrations and introductions show that we continue to move aggressively toward that goal." More detailed information can be found about these and other products from Echelon at http://www.echelon.com. About Echelon Corporation Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ:ELON) is a pioneer and world leader in control networking -- networks that connect machines and other electronic devices -- for the purpose of sensing, monitoring and controlling the world around us. Echelon's LonWorks platform for control networking was released in 1990 and has become a worldwide standard in the building, industrial, transportation, and home automation markets. Launched in 2003, Echelon's Networked Energy Services system is an open, extensible, advanced metering infrastructure Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or Advanced Metering Management (AMM) refers to systems that measure, collect and analyse energy usage, from advanced devices such as electricity meters, gas meters, and/or water meters, through various communication media on request or that can bring benefits to every aspect of a utility's operation, from metering and customer services to distribution operations and value-added business. In 2005 Echelon released the world's first embedded control network infrastructure, the Pyxos platform, extending the benefits of networking inside machines to the sensors
Echelon is based in San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. , with international offices in China, France, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. , Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Further information regarding Echelon can be found at http://www.echelon.com. Echelon, LonWorks, LonWorld, LonMaker, i.LON LON Longitude LON League of Nations LON Local Operating Network LON Labyrinth of Nightmare (Yu-Gi-Oh cards) LON Launch on Need (International Space Station) LON London - All Airports , and the Echelon logo are registered trademarks of Echelon Corporation registered 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 other countries. Pyxos is a trademark of Echelon Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. This press release may contain statements relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc future plans, events or performance. Such statements may involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with whether developers will adopt Echelon's new products and concepts described in this release, risks associated with whether these new products and concepts will lower costs and perform as designed, including reliably at high speed and low cost; risks associated with market acceptance of any products that are developed using Echelon's technology; risks associated with the size of the market for the LonWorks platform, the Pyxos platform and the NES platform; and other risks identified in Echelon's SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. , which speak only as of the date hereof here·of adv. Of this. hereof Adverb Formal or law of or concerning this Adv. 1. hereof - of or concerning this; "the twigs hereof are physic" . Echelon undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact. 2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. |
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