Microsoft Joint Development Program Partner Highlights New
Operating System's Benefits at Embedded Systems Conference
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Tripod Data Systems (TDS)
announced today that it will demonstrate the data safety features available in
Microsoft's new Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating system on its Recon(TM) handheld
computer at the Embedded Systems Conference. TDS, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB), developed the rugged Recon handheld computer for
all-day operation in extreme environments.
The TDS Recon is ideal for a variety of mobile computing applications
including surveying and mapping, civil engineering and construction,
utilities, forestry, facilities and asset management, military and law
enforcement.
"Customers demand the safe and reliable return of valuable data collected
in the field," said TDS Research & Development Manager LaVonne Frazier. "With
Windows CE .NET, Recon takes advantage of data-persistent features that save
all programs, user and registry data to built-in non-volatile flash memory."
Recon prevents files from being inadvertently stored outside of
non-volatile memory by the special way it mounts its flash file system,
eliminating the volatile RAM file system. In addition, its hive-based registry
feature keeps program options and settings safe, eliminating the need for
backups in the event of power loss. Other products depend primarily on RAM for
data storage, which increases the risk of data loss.
"As a member of our Joint Development Program, TDS has worked closely with
us to take advantage of the data integrity and storage features in Windows CE
.NET 4.2 for enhanced data protection in the Recon," said Scott Horn, director
of the Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group at Microsoft Corp. "Through our
collaboration, TDS was able to more rapidly build and deliver a new rugged
mobile and small-footprint device to market."
About the Recon
The Recon mobile computing device is available in two models. The Recon
200C includes an Intel(R) XScale(TM) 200 MHz processor and 64 MB of
nonvolatile Flash storage. The Recon 400C features an Intel XScale 400 MHz
processor and 128 MB of storage. Both models include 64 MB of SDRAM, and
sunlight-readable, reflective color TFT displays with rugged LED front
lighting for indoor and low-light conditions. Two user-accessible
CompactFlash(R) slots provide memory expansion capabilities.
An innovative modular design gives users the flexibility to easily
customize their Recon to suit a variety of mobile applications. The PowerBoot
Module(TM) integrates a 3800 mAh battery pack, industry-standard 9-pin serial
and USB ports into a single user-replaceable component. The standard
CF-Cap(TM) is o-ring sealed to protect the CompactFlash slots, and it supports
qualified memory and Bluetooth(TM) cards. Modules that support other
technologies -- including Global Positioning System (GPS), wireless Local Area
Network (LAN) and Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) -- will be
available in the future.
The Recon mobile computing device features the Windows CE .NET operating
system, which allows users to view popular desktop documents -- such as
Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) software, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel software
programs -- in their original formats, without having to convert them to a
"pocket" version that loses much of the desktop formatting. Users can upgrade
the operating system and firmware, extending the Recon's service life.
Developers and system integrators can see the TDS Recon handheld computer
featured in the Microsoft Partner Pavilion, booth #1002, at the Embedded
Systems Conference April 22-26 in San Francisco's Moscone Center.
About Tripod Data Systems
Tripod Data Systems (TDS) designs and manufactures rugged handheld
computers based on the Windows CE operating system and is a Microsoft Windows
Embedded Partner. These tough mobile computing devices are designed for
extreme outdoor and industrial environments in the land surveying, mapping,
forestry, utility, machine control, public safety and military markets. The
rugged TDS Ranger was the first handheld computer based on the Windows CE
operating system to meet military specifications for drop, vibration,
immersion, and both high and low temperature operation.
TDS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trimble. The company is headquartered
in Corvallis, Ore., and was founded in 1987. For more information about TDS,
visit http://www.tdsway.com/handhelds , email handhelds@tdsway.com or call
541-752-9000.
NOTE: Tripod Data Systems, Recon, CF Cap and PowerBoot Module are
trademarks of Tripod Data Systems. Intel and XScale are trademarks of Intel
Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Tripod Data Systems
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Related links:
http://www.tdsway.com/handhelds
CONTACT:
Amy Urban of Tripod Data Systems,
+1-541-753-9322, or amyu@tdsway.com, or Julia Oliver of Sanda
Communications, +1-503-445-2400, or jo@sandacom.com
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