Inside Out Networks Showcases First Wireless USB-to-Serial Peripheral Connectivity at Comdex.Business Editors & High Tech Writers COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). Fall 2000 Stand No. L1629/Booth No. 2 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2000 Inside Out Networks, the leader in USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connectivity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digi International (Nasdaq:DGII DGII Dirección General de Impuestos Internos DGII Directorate General of Human Rights (EU) DGII Deutschsprachige Gesellschaft für Intraokularlinsen-Implantation und refraktive Chirurgie (German) ), will be demonstrating the first wireless Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. (USB)-to-serial solution this week at Comdex. The Wavelynx(TM)/S USB-to-Serial Adapter pioneers wireless connectivity by providing a mechanism for companies to attach serial devices quickly, simply and cost-effectively, without the overhead normally associated with wired networks. Inside Out Networks will show a live demonstration at the USB Implementers Forum The USB Implementers Forum, USB-IF, is a non-profit organisation to promote and support the Universal Serial Bus. Its main activities are the promotion and marketing of USB, Wireless USB, USB On-The-Go, and the maintenance of the specifications, as well as a compliance program. Pavilion, stand No. L1629, booth No. 2 at the Comdex 2000 tradeshow, Nov. 13-17, in Las Vegas. The overhead required for maintaining hardwired networks -- cost of cabling, manpower and time -- is virtually eliminated using wireless technology. The palm-sized Wavelynx/S adapter utilizes a USB connection to legacy-free PCs, thin clients, laptops and desktops (with USB), installs in minutes and supports all Microsoft(R) Windows(R) operating systems including Windows 2000. Using Spread Spectrum RF technology, an internal radio at the host Wavelynx/S transmits to a client Wavelynx/S at the remote serial device. Wavelynx/S provides a guaranteed delivery mechanism and proactively checks the data payload for integrity. Should an error occur, such as a signal interruption, the Wavelynx/S adapter identifies the error and automatically resends the entire transmission. "Now there is a practical alternative to wired cable for connecting peripheral devices a significant distance from the host PC," commented Stephen Popovich, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Inside Out Networks. "Wireless serial technology creates virtually endless new opportunities in the way companies conduct business. No longer are your serial devices "tied" to a PC. Wireless connectivity provides mobility that was previously unavailable without the cost and inconvenience of installing new cabling. One example is a retailer using a wireless kiosk with a bar code reader See bar code scanner. attached, communicating with the main store computer from a remote location either in the store, or even in a mall. The flexibility of wireless makes Wavelynx/S is an ideal solution for many applications, including point-of-sale, industrial control and simplified LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. expansion." USB technology is endorsed by all major PC manufacturers as the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, for external device expansion. USB provides users a plug-and-play connection method, eliminating the need for an internal card slot or an IRQ (Interrupt ReQuest) A hardware interrupt on a PC. There are 16 IRQ lines used to signal the CPU that a peripheral event has started or terminated. Except for PCI devices, two devices cannot use the same line. . The Wavelynx/S solution supports all Windows operating systems, including CE, Windows NT Embedded See Windows XP Embedded. , NT and Windows 2000. Inside Out Networks was acquired by Digi International Inc. (Nasdaq:DGII) in October 2000. The acquisition provides both companies with the most comprehensive line of serial connectivity available in the networking industry today. "We acquired Inside Out Networks because we were impressed with the quality, marketability and strategic vision of their USB product line," stated Joseph Dunsmore, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Digi International. "The company is an innovative industry leader, and has proven this once again with its new wireless technology." Inside Out Networks will also be showing its recently announced Edgeport/16 Plus USB-to-serial converter. The Edgeport/16 Plus, as the latest addition to the company's family of converters, is designed for mission critical enterprise applications requiring high serial attachment rates. It offers 16 USB-to-serial ports for expansion, plus four additional USB ports providing a built-in migration path as peripherals become USB-ready. The Wavelynx/S begins shipping in Q1 2001. The Edgeport/16 Plus is available now. About Inside Out Networks Inside Out Networks provides simple-to-install, high-performance products for attaching serial, parallel, and modem devices to PCs utilizing Universal Series Bus (USB) technology. The company's Edgeport, Rapidport(TM) and Hubport(TM) products offer simple, cost-effective plug-and-play installation: users can plug Inside Out Networks converters into the USB port, insert a diskette The official name for the floppy disk. See floppy disk. diskette - floppy disk or CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). and attach additional devices within three minutes -- without having to reload (1) To load a program from disk into memory once again in order to run it. Reload is entirely different than reinstall. Reinstall means that you have to run the install program from a CD-ROM or floppy disk and perform the installation procedure over again. software drivers, or shut down, reconfigure or re-boot the system. For more information on products and solutions from Inside Out Networks, visit http://www.ionetworks.com, call 512/306-0600 or see our short online demonstration at http://www.ionetworks.com/promo/demo.html. About Digi International ... Bringing Server-Powered Communications to the World Digi International, based in Minneapolis, is a leading worldwide provider of voice and systems, server-based remote access and LAN markets. The company markets its products through a global network of distributors and resellers, system integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For more information, visit Digi's Web site at www.digi.com or call 800/344-4273 (U.S.) or 612/912-3444 (International). Inside Out Networks, Inside Out, the Inside Out logo, Edgeport, Rapidport, Hubport and Wavelynx/S are trademarks of Inside Out Networks. Digi, Digi International, and the Digi logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Digi International Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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