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Standing Up Under Fire: CRI's MobilEye Deployable Video Conferencing System Battle Tested in Iraq.


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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2003

When the U.S. military went into Iraq, CRI's rugged new MobilEye(tm) went in with them.

MobilEye, from CRI CRI

constant-rate infusion.
, a long-time provider of commercial off-the-shelf systems for military and industrial applications worldwide, is capable of operating anywhere in the world through satellite communications systems or through IP addressable T1/E1 and ISDN ISDN
 in full Integrated Services Digital Network

Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media.
 lines and is compatible with virtually all current crypto logic devices.

In Operation Iraqi Freedom, MobilEye drew rave reviews for the ease of use, flexibility, and quality of the video and audio. It has been deployed with mobile image generation systems in support of ground forces. MobilEye was particularly valuable for handling top-level staff meetings, with up to four remote elements operating simultaneously.

"The hottest applications for MobilEye include remote operations, training and communications, situation awareness, diagnosis and support of complex installed systems, emergency communications, and telemedicine," says CRI General Manager Dave Bosco. "In addition to defense, MobilEye can be invaluable for homeland security, medical, energy exploration, diplomatic, and remote broadcast."

MobilEye integrates shock isolated high end video coder-decoder systems and a sunlight readable flat panel display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time  with a high quality remote controlled camera with tilt, zoom and scan capability and microphone to provide superior video and audio quality. The system includes an integrated AC/DC AC/DC  
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 (12-28 VDC) power supply that provides the flexibility to use the system on vehicle or battery power. MobilEye is fully self-contained in a sealed carry on sized case easily handled by one person. Options include multi-site conferencing, MobilEye(tm) NB rugged notebook computer, Inmarsat terminals and service, integrated ISDN modem and space for an integrated KIV-7 crypto device. Future enhancements include integrated GPS, wireless camera and microphone and more.

CRI is a Division of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) Ailments of the hands, neck, back and eyes due to computer use. The remedy for RSI is frequent breaks which should include stretching or yoga postures.  Inc. headquarted in Austin, Texas. RSI has been serving the defense/aerospace industry since 1983. CRI has provided rugged computer systems for many key defense programs since 1994.

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