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AMD Unveils Fusion APUs for Embedded Devices

January 19th, 2011 | No Comments

AMD is rolling out its G-Series APUs aimed at the highly competitive embedded market. The new APUs, which offer CPU and graphics on the same die, are similar to ones launched at CES for notebooks. – Advanced Micro Devices is taking the wrapping off its first Fusion accelerate processing units for the embedded market.
AMD launched the G-Series Jan. 19, just weeks
after unveiling its first Fusion processors for consumer PCs at the
2011 Consumer Electronics Show. Like those processors, the G-Se…

Chip Shot: 2nd Gen Core Processors for Embedded Add Advanced Capabilities

January 5th, 2011 | No Comments

As announced today at CES, the 2nd generation Intel Core processor family will be adopted for embedded applications. Intel’s cutting-edge 32-nanometer process technology combines stunning visual and 3D graphics technology with performance-leading microprocessors on a single chip. The performance and efficiency of multi-threaded applications and advanced features for remote management capabilities and reliability make the new processors ideal for compute intensive applications, such as digital signage, digital security and surveillance, industrial, medical and retail market segments. For more information see the fact sheet.

Embedded Projects: A Lucrative Future for the Techies Posted By : vijay_Korappa_Shetty

January 3rd, 2011 | No Comments

The term ‘embedded’ signifies a minor hardware component of a larger hardware that is designed to meet a specific purpose within the larger hardware device. With the evolution of a varied variety of hardware devices fashioned to meet a variety of purposes from playing music (MP3 Player) to locating the device on the word (GPS), the importance of the embedding systems have grown influentially over the years as the hardware can be designed flexibly to meet a wide variety of purposes.

Chip Shot: Exciting New Roles for Intelâ€™s Embedded Executives

December 16th, 2010 | No Comments

Intel confirmed the appointment of Doug Davis, an Intel vice president and former general manager for the Intel Embedded and Communications Group (ECG), as the lead for a new business unit, the Netbook and Tablet Group (NTG). Ton Steenman, also a vice president for the Intel Architecture Group, has been named as the new general manager of the Embedded and Communications Group, a division that focuses on bringing intelligence and connectivity to amazing applications, such as agriculture devices, cars, retail systems, energy management appliances and fitness equipment.

Intel, AMD Plan New Embedded Chips for 2011

November 23rd, 2010 | No Comments

Intel and AMD will offer new x86-based processor platforms for the embedded market in the first quarter or 2011. Intel plans configurable Atom chips; AMD will release embedded Fusion APUs. – Intel and Advanced Micro Devices are planning new processor offerings aimed at giving their x86-based products greater traction in the growing embedded devices market.
Intels new portfolio of Atom processors, the E600C series, and AMDs upcoming G-Series of APU (Accelerated Processing Units) both wi…

Chip Shot: New Configurable Processor for Embedded Markets

November 22nd, 2010 | No Comments

Intel is making it easier for customers to customize processors in various embedded markets with the debut of the Intel® Atom™ processor E600C series. The configurable processor simplifies design, lowers development costs and offers greater flexibility for faster time-to-market. Formerly codenamed “Stellarton,” the processor pairs the Intel® Atom™ E600 processor with an Altera* Field Programmable Gate Array on a single package, ideal for application such as industrial machines, portable medical equipment and communications gear. View the multimedia press kit for more information.

AutoBot tracks vehicle location and more, AR.Drone gets augmented reality game, embedded SIM plan killed

November 22nd, 2010 | No Comments

A company called Mavizon has unveiled an interesting product called AutoBot that combines GPS location with maintenance reminders. The thing can alert 911 if you have a crash and helps you find a stolen car or one you just canâ€™t find in the parking lot. Parrot has launched a sweet augmented reality game that works [...]

Greenliant Enters SSD Market for Embedded Applications

November 10th, 2010 | No Comments

News Analysis: Greenliant Systems is the latest startup offering solid-state drives for embedded applications used in portable computing and automotive systems. – Startup Greenliant Systems rolled out its first embedded
flash solid-state storage drives for the embedded applications market on Nov.
9.
The NANDrive DLS85LS product family is based on the
companys own SATA NAND controllers and comes in six different sizes, including
2-, 4-, 8-, 16-, 32-, an…

Englandâ€™s Pizza Express gets iPhone/iPod docks, 10M CDMA iPhone 4s in 2011, iPhone embedded SIM rumor

October 28th, 2010 | No Comments

If you live in England, carry an iPhone or an iPod, like pizza, need a charge and fancy a slice you should head to Pizza Express. The chain eatery has added iPhone and iPod docks to its booths to let you charge while you eat along with other cool features. A rumor is making the [...]

Chip Shot: Intel Aids Embedded Linux Workgroup

October 27th, 2010 | No Comments

Today the Linux Foundation announced the Yocto Project, an open source workgroup focused on embedded devices beyond the PC that use a processor. Intel is supporting the Yocto Project with code and resources to help provide high-quality developer tools assisting companies with the creation of custom Linux-based systems for embedded products on any hardware architecture. More information on this effort can be found at Yocto Project.

Microsoft Unveils Windows Embedded Automotive 7 for in-Car Systems

October 19th, 2010 | No Comments

The latest Windows Embedded platform brings touch input, speech commands and advanced Silverlight graphics to infotainment systems in cars. – Microsoft introduced Windows Embedded Automotive 7, the latest version of
its Windows platform for cars, on Oct. 19. It will be available to quot;select
car makers and suppliers in the automotive industry, quot; the company said in
a statement.
Part of Microsoft’s family of embedded platforms,…

Chip Shot: Smart TV is Here

October 12th, 2010 | No Comments

High-five to Sony for announcing the Intel Atom powered Sony Internet TV line. The line features both TV’s and blu-ray players that integrate broadcast TV, Internet and personal content and bring the smart TV experience to your living room!

Chip Shot: Intel Unveils Pluggable Specification for Digital Signs

October 11th, 2010 | No Comments

Intel recently announced a specification that will help simplify device installation, use, maintenance and upgrades. Industry leaders such as Microsoft, NEC Display Solutions and the Taiwan Digital Signage Special Interest Group are supporting the specification that is intended to help address the fragmented market. The specification is available today for download on Intel.com. Read the press release to learn more.

Intelâ€™s New Specification Simplifies Digital Signage Development

October 8th, 2010 | No Comments

Taiwan Digital Signage Special Interest Group, Microsoft and NEC Support Spec Addressing Fragmented Market

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Intel’s Open Pluggable Specification allows for easier installation, use and maintenance of digital signs.
Microsoft, NEC and others support Intel’s digital signage Open Pluggable Specification.
The specification will address the fragmented market to make digital signs more intelligent and connected.

DIGITAL SIGNAGE EXPO 2010 INDUSTRY FORUM, San Diego, Oct. 8, 2010 – During a keynote today, Intel Corporation announced a specification that will help standardize the design and development of digital signs, a form of communication using digital display screens such as LCD, touch screens or projectors in public venues, and pluggable media players.

The Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) is supported by industry leaders in digital signage, including Microsoft*, NEC Display Solutions* and the Taiwan Digital Signage Special Interest Group*.

“The Open Pluggable Specification was created by Intel to address fragmentation in the digital signage market and simplify device installation, use, maintenance and upgrades,” said Jose Avalos, director of retail and digital signage, Embedded and Communications Group, Intel. “With the specification, digital signage manufacturers will be able to deploy interchangeable systems faster and in higher volumes, while lowering costs for development and implementation.”

A prototype demonstration design for the OPS was developed based on an Intel® Core™ processor running Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7*. The first fanless and compact pluggable solution for digital signage applications, the OPS features Intel® vPro™ Technology with Keyboard-Video-Mouse redirection capabilities that allow an IT administrator to run diagnostic tests, install upgrades and view and control the digital display content remotely.

Installing digital signage equipment based on Intel® architecture, such as the prototype demonstration, creates scalable digital signage applications that can easily network with other equipment for interoperability or upgrade to fit each customer’s digital signage requirements, future-proofing technology investments.

The Open Pluggable Specification is available today at http://edc.intel.com/Applications/Digital-Signage/OPS.

Video: Microsoft Supports Intel’s Open Pluggable Specification

Video: NEC Discusses Benefits of Designing with Intel Core Processors

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Intel Labs, Carnegie Mellon Jointly Research Clouds, Embedded Systems

October 1st, 2010 | No Comments

Intel Labs Pittsburghs close relationship with Carnegie Mellon U. is helping fuel research projects around cloud computing, computer clusters and robots. – PITTSBURGH, Pa. Priya Narasimhan is an associate professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and director of the CyLab Mobility Research Center at Carnegie Mellon University here.
Narasimhan also is the director of the Intel Labs Pittsburgh facility located on the CMU campus.
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Chip Shot: Taxi’s Digital Signs to Show Tailored Ads

September 27th, 2010 | No Comments

It won’t be long before the advertising sign on top of your taxi cab will direct you to a nearby late-night hot dog stand as you’re paying your tab, while patrons hopping in after you receive a different advertisement relevant to their own destination, such as a bar special or local movie theatre show times. Recently, Intel India, Meru Cabs and iWave System Technologies announced a partnership to develop an Intel® Atom™ Processor-based mobile digital signage solution that will allow advertisers to target passengers with tailored content. The ability for the Intel Atom processor to withstand extreme weather elements will help keep the digital signs operating well in varied climates.

Chip Shot: Men’s Journal Talks Futuristic Cars with Intel

September 21st, 2010 | No Comments

Men’s Journal featured Intel in the article, “The Car of the Future is Here Now.” The article covered futuristic automotive products that are available and possible with today’s technology. Ton Steenman discussed the possibilities of Internet-connected dashboards, such as in-car applications, social networking and traffic updates via crowd-sourcing. The October 2010 print edition is available now.

Chip Shot: IDF News – New Atom Processor for Cars, Internet phones, Smart Grid Devices

September 14th, 2010 | No Comments

Today, Intel launched the Intel® Atom™ processor E600 series. Formerly codenamed “Tunnel Creek,” this Atom processor-based SoC integrates additional capabilities onto the chip and features an open interconnect for added flexibility. The SoC’s flexibility will make it easier to design and customize design possibilities and is ideal for applications such as in-car infotainment systems, internet phones and smart grid devices. Intel also disclosed “Stellarton,” a new configurable Intel Atom E600-based processor paired with an Altera FPGA in a multi-chip package, which provides additional flexibility for developers who want to incorporate proprietary I/O or acceleration. Learn more on the IDF multimedia press kit and see the fact sheet.

Wind River Launches Development Kits for Embedded Apps

September 8th, 2010 | No Comments

Wind River partners with its ecosystem to deliver embedded development kits that give developers a head start on building embedded applications. – Wind River, a maker of embedded and mobile software, has partnered with its ecosystem of processor board vendors to provide Embedded Development Kits that enable embedded developers to begin application development in less than one hour versus what traditionally can take days or weeks, the company s…

Intel’s McAfee Buyout to Bring Embedded Security to Universe of Smart Devices

August 19th, 2010 | No Comments

News Analysis: Intels purchase of McAfee could make security a ubiquitous feature across a wide variety of smart devices and consumer products. – Chip making giant Intels purchase of security software producer McAfee
is more than just the merger of two companies to make one larger
company. Its also a strong sign that Intel has decided to take
security to another level throughout its product line. In addition, it
also shows that Intel is q…