Akron, Ohio — Accelent Systems Inc., a leading enabler of intelligent appliances and embedded devices, today announced its Internet Appliance Reference Platform (IARP) for Linux based Internet appliance applications. The IARP is a portable wireless Internet appliance used to browse the Internet and to send and retrieve e-mail. Even though the IARP is targeted for home use, the IARP's flexible wireless architecture lends itself well to a wide range of other intelligent appliance or embedded OEM applications in commerce, industry, and elsewhere.

The IARP is based on the Linux operating system and uses either the Intel StrongARM or LinkUp Systems ARM microprocessors. Through its revolutionary Intelligent System Software (ISS) technology, e-micrOS, Accelent's systems software technology enables the IARP to fully optimize the Internet connectivity, power management, and efficiency features inherent in the operating systems and processors. As such, the IARP has been designed to provide maximal configuration flexibility for Internet access-type device development. This versatility allows an OEM client to custom design the ruggedized unit to their specifications and to meet stringent time-to-market demands.

The 640 x 480 high contrast, backlit VGA/SVGA LCD display with integrated touch screen allows the operator to use a built-in stylus for data entry and signature capture or, if the user prefers, a pop-up keyboard will provide alphanumeric input. Audio output is provided via a built-in speaker and will support normal user feedback sounds and allow Internet audio to be downloaded and played. The supplied cradle functions as a battery charger and connects to a full keyboard and mouse for e-mail use.

The intent of the IARP is to serve as the basis for a broad range of possible custom intelligent appliances or embedded devices. Accordingly, the existing design can be used as is, or it can be modified as much or as little as required for the specific application. Accelent Systems provides both software and hardware engineering development services to support such requirements, and will license the portions of the design (hardware and software) required by the customer.

According to Accelent Systems President and CEO, Dr. Yung-Fu Chang, “we have been a key player in the development of Windows CE system solutions for customers seeking fast time to market, reduced development costs, and minimized risks. With the growing movement towards using Linux in intelligent appliances and embedded applications, we are making a major investment in supporting this important emerging market and intend to be a leading software/hardware system development resource the Linux market.”

About Accelent Systems Inc.

Accelent Systems Inc. is an Intelligent System Software technology company specializing in Microsoft Windows CE and Linux based product development with the Intel StrongARM and LinkUp ARM processors. Accelent enables OEM clients to rapidly develop robust products for the intelligent appliances and embedded systems market place. Accelent Systems develops markets and supports the accelTECH e-micrOS Product Family, which includes accelenCE, accelBIOS, accelTool and accelSys. The Accelent solution can drastically reduce the total software development cycle time and expense from a typical 6-18 months and millions of dollars to just a few weeks and a fraction of the cost. With over 200 years of combined system software and product development expertise, Accelent is committed to providing the most comprehensive and reliable solution available.

 
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