Stonestreet One Announces New Wireless USB Host Software.UltraSuite[R] Windows Drivers For WHCI WHCI West Humber Collegiate Institute (Rexdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) WHCI Wireless Host Controller Interface Hardware, Silicon Now Available AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- Stonestreet One, Inc., the leader in WiMedia-based ultrawideband (UWB (Ultra-WideBand) A wireless technology that uses less power and provides higher speed than 802.11 Wi-Fi networks or first-generation Bluetooth products. UWB is expected to provide wireless video transmission for home theater systems, cable TV, auto safety and ) and Wireless USB The wireless version of the universal serial bus (USB). Using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, wireless USB is designed to provide the same 480 Mbits/sec data rate as USB 2.0 within two meters (6.6 ft.) or 110 Mbps within 10 meters (33 ft.). software solutions for PC and embedded systems, today announced the availability of its UltraSuite[R] Wireless Host Controller Interface A host controller interface is a register level interface which allows a host controller for USB or FireWire to communicate with the operating system of a personal computer. (WHCI) Drivers for Microsoft Windows XP and Vista systems. Stonestreet One's UltraSuite software powers the industry's leading Wireless USB solutions for connecting 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. devices, including media players, digital cameras, camcorders, mobile handsets and other content-rich platforms. By adding these new drivers for WHCI silicon and hardware to its existing UltraSuite product offerings, Stonestreet One is extending the capabilities and integration of UWB hardware platforms into a variety of products and platforms. Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF president, remarked, "Stonestreet One continues to complement and enhance the availability of certified solutions for the Wireless USB vendor community. These WHCI drivers enhance the list of software solutions available for PC and aftermarket OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and ODMs to incorporate wireless USB capabilities into their hardware platforms." David G. Brenner, vice president of marketing and business development for Stonestreet One, added, "With the further addition of WHCI drivers to our UltraSuite portfolio, we are extending the availability of Certified Wireless USB solutions for the industry. We have tremendous demand for our UltraSuite offerings for both aftermarket and embedded systems including Wireless USB hardware that connects via a WHCI host interface." UltraSuite is Stonestreet One's portfolio of software drivers and MAC software that enable WiMedia-based wireless solutions, including support for Certified Wireless USB, WiMedia Link Layer Protocol (WLP WLP WebLogic Portal (Bea Systems) WLP Wafer Level Packaging WLP Women's Learning Partnership (Bethesda, MD) WLP Workplace Learning & Performance WLP World Library Partnership, Inc. ), and Bluetooth. UltraSuite supports a variety of systems from PC's to embedded devices, cell phones, peripherals, and consumer electronics equipment. The UltraSuite WHCI Windows drivers are available to Stonestreet One customers under a software license agreement. About Stonestreet One Stonestreet One is a leading provider of wireless communications software products including UWB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and related technologies. The company's WiCenter[R] wireless management application, WiMedia ultrawideband stack, UltraSuite[R], and Bluetooth protocol stack, Bluetopia[R], are promoted and used by leading chipmakers, distributors, embedded software companies, and OEMs around the world in computing, automotive, biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. , mobile communications and consumer electronics products. The company is an active contributing member of 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. , the WiMedia Alliance, and the Bluetooth SIG. Stonestreet One is headquartered at 322 West Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, USA. For more information about Stonestreet One and contact details, visit the website at www.stonestreetone.com. UltraSuite[R], WiCenter[R], and Bluetopia[R] are trademarks of Stonestreet One, Inc. Other products and technologies mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or service marks of their respective owners. |
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