Monday, October 28, 2002
The Ultimate Remote Control?
Posted by Andy Sjostrom in "NEWS" @ 07:09 AM
http://www.griffinmobile.com/
This is quite an interesting remote control implementation. Pocket PC remote controlling finally ready for prime time?
"HOLLYWOOD, CA, POCKET PC SUMMIT – October 23, 2002. Griffin Technology, Inc. today announced Total Remote, the first complete solution for turning Pocket PCs into an all-in-one infrared remote controller. Total Remote allows your favorite Pocket PC to function as one master control for all your remote controlled devices. The product is being demonstrated for the first time at the Pocket PC Summit this week in Hollywood. Total Remote’s unique Infrared Transmitter Module (ITM) allows you to control infrared devices from nearly 100 feet away. Designed specifically for Pocket PCs, it uses the audio port to send infrared commands to any device that can be controlled via IR. It’s patent-pending design gives users up to 3 times greater range than standard remotes. The Total Remote software can also support built in Infrared ports (IrDA) at shorter ranges."
Read the entire press release...
Griffin Announces Total Remote Pocket PC solution
New application turns Pocket PCs into all-in-one remote controllers
HOLLYWOOD, CA, POCKET PC SUMMIT – October 23, 2002. Griffin Technology, Inc. today announced Total Remote, the first complete solution for turning Pocket PCs into an all-in-one infrared remote controller. Total Remote allows your favorite Pocket PC to function as one master control for all your remote controlled devices. The product is being demonstrated for the first time at the Pocket PC Summit this week in Hollywood.
Total Remote’s unique Infrared Transmitter Module (ITM) allows you to control infrared devices from nearly 100 feet away. Designed specifically for Pocket PCs, it uses the audio port to send infrared commands to any device that can be controlled via IR. It’s patent-pending design gives users up to 3 times greater range than standard remotes. The Total Remote software can also support built in Infrared ports (IrDA) at shorter ranges.
Total Remote comes with preinstalled profiles for hundreds of devices such as TVs, VCRs, DVD players and more. Users can easily add additional devices by downloading new device profiles or creating their own in learning mode. Total Remote can sample commands from your existing remotes and creates “virtual” remotes that look and function the way you want. The program also provides a set of skins that enable you to change the remote control appearance any time. Additionally new skins can be custom made by a user or downloaded from the internet.
“The Total Remote solution combines the simplicity of the all-in-one remote concept into the portability of your Pocket PC,” said Don Stratton, product manager of Total Remote. “In addition, we give users increased infrared distance and flexibility with our unique IR transmitter. In one of its more entertaining applications, we’re giving users the ability to sit in a restaurant or lounge and be able to change the channel or volume of any television in the establishment at will.”
Total Remote works with Windows CE 3.0 and above on all ARM Pocket PC’s. In addition, Total Remote is compatible with the new X-Scale Pocket PC’s including HP/Compaq 3900 series, Toshiba E740, Viewsonics PCV35, Acer N-Series, and the Audiovox PDA1032. Trial software is available on request.
Griffin also is announcing the new 3-in-1 Pocket PC Charger Kit for Pocket PCs. The all-in-one travel kit offers an auto charger, AC outlet plug and a unique charger that attaches to a USB port.
Pricing & Availability
Griffin Total Remote package retails for $29.99 USD and is available for purchase directly from Griffin Technology at www.griffintechnology.com beginning November 15th, 2002. It will also available at most major computer stores. OEM inquires can contact Jeff Pack, [email][email protected][/email]. The Griffin 3-in-1 Pocket PC Charger Kit retails for $34.99 USD.
This is quite an interesting remote control implementation. Pocket PC remote controlling finally ready for prime time?
"HOLLYWOOD, CA, POCKET PC SUMMIT – October 23, 2002. Griffin Technology, Inc. today announced Total Remote, the first complete solution for turning Pocket PCs into an all-in-one infrared remote controller. Total Remote allows your favorite Pocket PC to function as one master control for all your remote controlled devices. The product is being demonstrated for the first time at the Pocket PC Summit this week in Hollywood. Total Remote’s unique Infrared Transmitter Module (ITM) allows you to control infrared devices from nearly 100 feet away. Designed specifically for Pocket PCs, it uses the audio port to send infrared commands to any device that can be controlled via IR. It’s patent-pending design gives users up to 3 times greater range than standard remotes. The Total Remote software can also support built in Infrared ports (IrDA) at shorter ranges."
Read the entire press release...
Griffin Announces Total Remote Pocket PC solution
New application turns Pocket PCs into all-in-one remote controllers
HOLLYWOOD, CA, POCKET PC SUMMIT – October 23, 2002. Griffin Technology, Inc. today announced Total Remote, the first complete solution for turning Pocket PCs into an all-in-one infrared remote controller. Total Remote allows your favorite Pocket PC to function as one master control for all your remote controlled devices. The product is being demonstrated for the first time at the Pocket PC Summit this week in Hollywood.
Total Remote’s unique Infrared Transmitter Module (ITM) allows you to control infrared devices from nearly 100 feet away. Designed specifically for Pocket PCs, it uses the audio port to send infrared commands to any device that can be controlled via IR. It’s patent-pending design gives users up to 3 times greater range than standard remotes. The Total Remote software can also support built in Infrared ports (IrDA) at shorter ranges.
Total Remote comes with preinstalled profiles for hundreds of devices such as TVs, VCRs, DVD players and more. Users can easily add additional devices by downloading new device profiles or creating their own in learning mode. Total Remote can sample commands from your existing remotes and creates “virtual” remotes that look and function the way you want. The program also provides a set of skins that enable you to change the remote control appearance any time. Additionally new skins can be custom made by a user or downloaded from the internet.
“The Total Remote solution combines the simplicity of the all-in-one remote concept into the portability of your Pocket PC,” said Don Stratton, product manager of Total Remote. “In addition, we give users increased infrared distance and flexibility with our unique IR transmitter. In one of its more entertaining applications, we’re giving users the ability to sit in a restaurant or lounge and be able to change the channel or volume of any television in the establishment at will.”
Total Remote works with Windows CE 3.0 and above on all ARM Pocket PC’s. In addition, Total Remote is compatible with the new X-Scale Pocket PC’s including HP/Compaq 3900 series, Toshiba E740, Viewsonics PCV35, Acer N-Series, and the Audiovox PDA1032. Trial software is available on request.
Griffin also is announcing the new 3-in-1 Pocket PC Charger Kit for Pocket PCs. The all-in-one travel kit offers an auto charger, AC outlet plug and a unique charger that attaches to a USB port.
Pricing & Availability
Griffin Total Remote package retails for $29.99 USD and is available for purchase directly from Griffin Technology at www.griffintechnology.com beginning November 15th, 2002. It will also available at most major computer stores. OEM inquires can contact Jeff Pack, [email][email protected][/email]. The Griffin 3-in-1 Pocket PC Charger Kit retails for $34.99 USD.
