Next Generation Smart Remote(TM) Utilizes Microsoft Windows Embedded CE to
Enhance Home Theater Entertainment Experience
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- tvCompass Inc. announced the
availability of tvCompass's Smart Remote(TM) wireless handheld device and
mobile content and services solution at CES 2007. Playing on the popularity
of remote TV controls in the home, the Smart Remote(TM) is based on the
Microsoft Windows Embedded CE operating system offering simple set up for
consumers, with the added sophistication of home connectivity to Windows
Vista-based PCs, Microsoft .NET services, the Internet, IP enabled devices
and mobile-phone style content and services.
Microsoft Windows Embedded CE, the operating system for pocket PCs,
handheld PCs and other such mobile information devices, is also finding
wider use in a diverse range of devices from industrial terminals to
Internet TV and car navigation systems as the market comes to recognize the
advanced functionality of this OS. tvCompass is launching its Smart
Remote(TM) wireless handheld device and click365(TM) mobile content and
services network with multiple original equipment manufacturing (OEM)
partners at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show.
"We're excited to work with tvCompass to further the vision of the
connected home with their tvCompass Smart Remote(TM) product, based on the
Windows Embedded CE operating system," said Ilya Bukshteyn, director,
Windows Embedded Marketing, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division, Microsoft
Corp. "The decision by tvCompass to utilize Windows Embedded CE for their
products puts the power of a Windows handheld computer in the hands of
consumers and provides flexibility to service providers, developers and
content providers to tap into a broadband connected TV household."
The tvCompass Smart Remote(TM) platform is an integrated solution and
offers simple to use universal remote control functionality with color LCD
display, and WiFi connectivity to receive TV listings and one-click access
to popular content and information. As an original design manufacturer
(ODM), tvCompass offers licensed product designs to accelerate the adoption
of next generation "second screen" handheld devices for use with home
entertainment systems. The company licenses its hardware and software
technology and generates revenues from the click365(TM) mobile content and
services network wirelessly delivered to the Smart Remote(TM) color LCD
screen.
"In the development of our Smart Remote(TM) device, we carefully
considered product development efficiency, time-to-market speed, and design
flexibility -- all advantages of the Microsoft Embedded Windows CE
operating system. Our platform is designed to accelerate adoption for our
OEM partners and we felt that Windows CE is ideally suited for this type of
environment as a highly optimized and flexible platform," said Edward J.
Zylka, tvCompass's CEO. "From the consumer perspective, Microsoft has
enabled our end-to-end platform to offer seamless connectivity between our
Windows Embedded CE based device, network servers and web services and
interconnectivity with Windows Vista and other Microsoft products."
About tvCompass
tvCompass Inc. is a global technology company with an innovative
approach to interactive entertainment, at home and on-the-go. tvCompass'
patented technology and multi-platform solutions enable people to
wirelessly interact with television and broadcast programming content
through popular handheld consumer devices. tvCompass provides networking,
hardware, software and content services designed to accelerate the adoption
of wireless interactive entertainment by consumers. tvCompass products are
enjoyed everyday by thousands of customers who are seeking to enhance their
TV viewing. As an original design manufacturer, the company licenses its
hardware and software technology and generates revenues from services
provided on both the mobile phone and Smart Remote platforms. For more
information, visit http://www.tvcompass.com .
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CONTACT:
Kaitlin Montgomery of tvCompass,
+1-888-522-5332
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