TDK Systems Debuts Go Blue Wireless Development Tools; Supports Palm's Bluetooth Software Developers Kit.Business/Technology Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2001 TDK TDK Türk Dil Kurumu (Turkish Language Council) TDK The Dark Knights (gaming clan) TDK Tokyo Denkikagaku Kogyo KK (TDK Electronics Co. Ltd. Systems, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TDK) is marketing its Go Blue(TM) Wireless Development Toolkit to support Bluetooth software developers creating and testing new applications for the industry's leading handheld platform, the Palm OS(R). TDK Systems' latest in a series of Go Blue product releases is positioned to benefit as Bluetooth becomes increasingly relied upon to activate systems and swap information using handheld devices. "TDK Systems is supporting Palm's thriving developers community with the launch of its Bluetooth Software Development Toolkit," said Derrick Emeka, head of marketing at TDK Systems. "We believe our tools combined with Palm's software developers kit will have a direct impact on time to market by providing rapid evaluation and testing of applications - all using certified Bluetooth devices," he added. Included in the toolkit are two TDK Systems USB Adapters Refers to some type of network or communications controller that plugs into the computer via the USB port. It may refer to an Ethernet adapter, Bluetooth adapter or serial or parallel port adapter. , one 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. 4way hub, a CD with all software including install, Router app, TDK Systems Palm drivers, Widcomm Bluetooth protocol stack The set of protocols used in a communications network. A protocol stack is a prescribed hierarchy of software layers, starting from the application layer at the top (the source of the data being sent) to the data link layer at the bottom (transmitting the bits on the wire). , PID (1) (Process IDentifier) A temporary number assigned by the operating system to a process or service. (2) (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) The most common control methodology in process control. switch, Pocket Studio, Help and installation documentation and references to online help. "To a large extent, Palm developers have had to `hope and pray' when assessing the likely success of Bluetooth wireless applications," said Darren Watkins, Bluetooth product marketing manager at TDK Systems. "With this kit, an application's performance can be evaluated in minutes, using certified Bluetooth hardware." The kit uses TDK Systems' USB Adapters to provide the Bluetooth links that enable the evaluation of applications. The tools are used in conjunction with the Palm 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. Emulator (POSE) used to create fully integrated Palm applications. TDK Systems' software engineers have created a router that allows up to 127 USB adapters to be virtually connected to individual POSE sessions, via a single PC. This allows the development and debugging (programming) debugging - The process of attempting to determine the cause of the symptoms of malfunctions in a program or other system. These symptoms may be detected during testing or use by real users. of true Bluetooth applications, stressed to full Piconet capacity. Palm, is a trademark of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other brands may be trademarks of their respective owners. About TDK Systems An established division of TDK Corporation, (www.tdksys.com) TDK Systems Europe specializes in the design and development of products for the wired and wireless markets. TDK Systems' strong understanding of both PC and telecoms places it in a unique position to develop solutions for the wireless market. The company is a founding member of the Bluetooth Consortium and is actively researching and developing solutions for all next generation networks, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi5 (802.11a),Wi-Fi (802.11b) and HiperLAN/2. All of TDK Systems' designs are aimed at turning wireless into a practical end-user solution, providing the ultimate in compatibility and interoperability. |
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