The wireless USB 2.0 extender compliments Gefen's wide range of solutions
focused at the pro audio/video and home connectivity market.
BURNABY, BC, June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Icron Technologies
Corporation (TSX Venture: IT), the developers of ExtremeUSB(R) announced
that Gefen Inc, of Woodland Hills, California, has launched a wireless USB
2.0 extender based on Icron's ExtremeUSB technology at this years InfoComm
07 show in Anaheim, CA from June 19th to the 21st.
The Gefen wireless USB extender supports the connection of hi-speed USB
2.0 and 1.1 devices up to 100 feet from the computer. It works with both
Apple (OSX) and PC (Windows, Linux) systems using Icron Technologies'
ExtremeUSB based on 802.11g technology. The receiver is a four-port USB hub
that can support multiple devices by adding additional hubs. Data can be
delivered at high speeds, thanks to optimized circuitry.
"We believe this reliable and wireless method of USB extension will
significantly enhance the way systems operate well into the future," said
Hagai Gefen, president and CEO. "Subsequent versions will also support
multiple receiver hubs connected to one sender unit, allowing a same time
distribution that delivers data real-time with no cables."
Like most of Gefen's extender solutions, the wireless USB 2.0 extender
uses small sender and receiver units connected to the computer and to the
extended USB devices. No cables are needed to link sender to the receiver,
which allows connection to cameras, keyboards, printers, hard drives or any
USB 2.0 devices at distances up to 100 feet away.
"We are pleased that our partnership with Gefen continues to grow with
the addition of the wireless USB 2.0 product to their portfolio," stated
Robert Eisses, President and CEO of Icron Technologies. "Hagai and his team
are the industry leaders in providing high quality solutions to the pro
audio video market, and the home connectivity space."
Gefen's plug and play wireless USB 2.0 extender requires no upgrades,
software installation, or user configuration and is compatible with all USB
devices working on all operating systems. Demos will be provided throughout
Infocomm 07 at Booth 6237, and the product is expected to be available for
sale by show time.
About Gefen Inc.
A leader in the high definition digital domain, Gefen delivers advanced
technologies with multiplatform extension, switching, distribution and
conversion capabilities. Gefen equipment is utilized all over the world in
professional AV/IT and consumer electronics/home theater environments.
Their add-on hardware maximizes system functionality and enhances
operability by enabling AV systems to go beyond their original
functionalities. Solutions support an array of connectivity interfaces
including HDMI, DVI, dual link DVI, HD-SDI, SDI, VGA, RCA, USB, Firewire
and RS-232. A selection of high quality cabling is also available.
Additional information may be found at http://www.gefen.com/
About Icron Technologies Corp http://www.icron.com
Icron Technologies Corporation's patented ExtremeUSB(R) technology
extends the range of USB in wired environments and enables wireless USB
over any RF technology. ExtremeUSB is the only USB-IF compliant extension
solution and is deployed globally in a wide range of applications
including: industrial automation, medical device, aerospace, KVM and
computer networking. ExtremeUSB technology is available in a variety of
formats including technology licenses, OEM modules, developer kits, as well
as branded and private-label products.
Icron is a publicly traded corporation and trades under the symbol "IT"
on the TSX Venture Exchange. For more information on the company and its
products, please visit http://www.icron.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: Except for statements of historical fact,
all statements in this news release -- including, without limitation,
statements regarding financial estimates and future plans and objectives of
Icron -- are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and
uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to
be accurate; actual results and future events could differ materially from
those anticipated in such statements.
CONTACT: Gefen Media Contact: Linda Morgan, Phone: (610) 436-4759,
Linda@gefen.com; Icron Media Contact: Brigitta Shore, Phone: (604)
729-9479, brigitta.shore@icron.com; Icron Investor Relations: The Howard
Group, David Gordon, Phone: (403) 221-0915, david@howardgroupinc.com, Fax:
(403) 237-8387, For more information:
http://www.howardgroupinc.com/insight/insight.htm
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