Lucid Signs has used embedded Linux to build several electronic signs that function like printers. Users create their message using any application, and simply print to the sign as to any network printer. The LCD-based signs target corporate campuses, hotels, restaurants, and museums. (more…)

Manifold Labs used Linux and real-time patches to build a rack-mount plugin player for audio performers and recordists. Plugzilla runs an embedded 2.4-series kernel, supports eight channels of 24bit/96kHz audio, as well as MIDI, and comes with more than 130 plugins, such as reverb, distortion, drum machines, and more. (more…)

Foreword — This whitepaper from embedded software development tools vendor Viosoft discusses the selection of a graphical debugger, examining various considerations to help developers choose the right tool for board bring-up, kernel porting, and application development. “A good debugger should be the single most powerful weapon in your development arsenal, helping to improve the quality of your… (more…)

Sensoria used Linux in a wireless mesh router for first responders that has also been deployed by front-line US infantry in Afghanistan. The EnRoute400 runs a 2.6-series Linux kernel, supports a variety of wireless radios, and uses a proprietary mesh networking stack that supports voice, video, and other high-bandwidth signals. (more…)

The Consumer Electronics Linux Forum (CELF) hosted a technical conference for members and their invitees earlier this week. LinuxDevices.com's roving reporter attended an interesting session devoted to technology demonstrations, and assembled this complete list of what was there, to help our readers stay informed. (more…)

Samsung has used uClinux and an ARM9-based SoC to build a tiny multi-function device that serves as a high-quality diskless camcorder, SVGA digital camera, mp3 player, voice recorder, data storage device, and web cam. The Miniket runs a 2.6-series “ARM-no-MMU” uClinux kernel that can boot to a shell in 80msec. (more…)

Foreword: This whitepaper presents research comparing uClinux with Linux, on an ARM9 processor, in terms of context switching speeds and IPC (inter-process communication) speed. The research was done by Samsung while developing the Linux-based Miniket multi-function diskless camcorder. (more…)

Foreword — This Executive Interview includes two top officials at Jaluna, a Linux-oriented virtual platform software company that was France's fourth-best funded startup in 2004. (more…)

George Tang Industrial (GTI) used embedded Linux to build an 8-channel surveillance DVR (digital video recorder). The GDV-08 runs a 2.4-series Linux kernel on a Via processor, and includes a LAN interface and CD-RW drive. It supports dual hard drives, and features scheduled recording, motion detection, and email/phone alarms. (more…)

Foreword — This article by a PhD student at Shanghai JiaoTong University (SJTU) Research Institute of Robotics describes an RTLinux-powered robot that placed fifth in the most recent RoboCup competition. The robot has two color cameras for visual sensing along with a laser range finder (LRF) for goalkeeper location, and a wireless LAN allows communication among the robots on SJTU's team. (more…)

A startup has created a unique Linux-based home music distribution system based on “secure peer-to-peer wireless mesh” networking technology. Sonos says its Digital Music System can route the same or different songs, sourced from any connected computer, to as many as 30 audio output devices simultaneously. (more…)

Smartvue has embedded Debian GNU/Linux in a home security and surveillance system that supports DVD-resolution video capture from secure, wireless IP-based cameras. The S2 system uses next-generation compression and wireless standards, along with image processing chips capable of dynamically adjusting the exposure setting of each pixel. (more…)

CFD Elettronica's Plenitude Premium is an embedded Linux-based home intrusion detection system with cameras tripped by infrared sensors. It includes 32 fully wireless sensors with a claimed battery life of three years, and can send images to mobile phones using any of three wireless protocols. (more…)

A fleet management services company has used embedded Linux to radically improve its newest vehicle tracking device. Astrata's Linux-based GLP (formerly “Sirius-Lite”), which launched in October, features least-cost routing, uninterrupted operation during OTA (over-the-air) updates, and user customization through an SDK (software development kit). (more…)

The Peplink Manga (managed adaptive network gateway) is an ARM-based Linux access device platform available in several configurations, including several that support multiple, load-balanced WAN links, including DSL, cable, T1, and modem links. The device targets businesses and service providers. (more…)