Released on: October 19, 2007, 4:38 am

Press Release Author: Vivek Sanghi/e-con Systems

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Press Release Summary: Microsoft Windows Embedded Silver Partners Direct Insight and
e-con Systems jointly announce the availability of TRITON-CAM, a unique add-on plug
and play camera module for the TRITON PXA270 and PXA320 development systems

Press Release Body: NEC, Birmingham, England - October 17th 2007:

Microsoft Windows Embedded Silver Partners Direct Insight and e-con Systems jointly
announce the availability of TRITON-CAM, a unique add-on plug
and play camera module for the TRITON PXA270 and PXA320 development systems and
production ready modules.

TRITON-CAM, based on camera module technology from e-con Systems India Pvt. Ltd., is
a complete solution for image and video capture for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 and
Linux.

Using the PXA270 or PXA320\'s dedicated camera interface to provide the highest
possible performance, TRITON-CAM is a ready to use integrated camera module which
interfaces seamlessly with StarterKit development system. To complete the package,
drivers are available for Windows CE 5.0 and CE 6.0 with Directshow filter
implementations, as well as a sample viewfinder application. Linux 2.6 support is
also provided.

For development purposes, the TRITON-CAM module is connected to the StarterKit
development system via a new Multimedia Interface (MI) board which plugs directly
onto the baseboard, and also provides an optional QVGA LCD touch screen. The
TRITON-CAM plugs directly onto the MI, avoiding the use of complex wiring. The
development system runs Windows Embedded CE 6.0 out of the box, and the video image
captured via the camera is displayed on the screen in real-time.
To transition to a production solution, a custom baseboard is created which houses
both the TRITON processor module and the new camera module. Based on modification of
the supplied baseboard schematics and BSP (Board Support Package), a platform can be
created in just a few weeks ready for manufacture using the TRITON and TRITON-CAM
modules.

TRITON-CAM is based on the Omnivision OV9653 1.3 MegaPixel(MP) fixed-focus CMOS
image sensor, and supports resolutions up to 1280x1024. An optional autofocus 2.0MP
camera will be available during Q4. As a TRITON-based development moves to
production, any required customization of the camera module driver required to match
the target application, baseboard design, BSP adaptation, and provision and
integration of codecs are all available as services with rapid turnaraound. For
volume applications, the module design and driver source-code can be licensed.

\"We\'re pleased with the product, which is already being adopted by our customer
base, and even more pleased with the co-operation with e-con Systems, and the superb
technology they have brought to the table,\" commented David Pashley, Direct
Insight\'s MD. \"This is an exciting collaboration between two dynamic organisations,\"
he added.

\"The partnership with Direct Insight gives us the opportunity to increase the reach
of our technology, and in TRITON-CAM we have created together a practical solution
that meets a demand for new capability in a successful product\" said Harishankkar
Subramanyam, e-con Systems\' Co-Founder and Head of Business Development.

TRITON-CAM and the MI board are available immediately in Europe and Americas from
Direct Insight, and in Asia-Pacific regions from e-con Systems.

About Direct Insight:

Direct Insight Ltd is a provider of embedded development solutions based in
Oxfordshire England. A Microsoft Windows Embedded Silver Partner, the company
specialises in assisting customers in the rapid adoption and deployment of
technologies such as Windows Embedded, AdvancedTCA and JTAG test. Direct Insight
provides training courses, tools, development platforms, test equipment and
production ready modules to customers across Europe. www.directinsight.co.uk

About e-con Systems:

e-con Systems, an Embedded Product Development Partner based in Chennai India,
offers World-class Design and Development services in Embedded Systems Domain
including Hardware Design, Embedded Software Development, Device Driver Development,
OS Porting etc.
Acknowledged by Microsoft as Silver Partner and having a passion for \"Productizing
ideas\", e-con realizes the concept of the customers in to final products with
successful product developments to date including video conferencing equipment,
smart phones, industrial data loggers, loyalty terminals, video surveillance
equipments, Point of Sale terminals and Reference platforms with Windows CE 6.0/5.0.
www.e-consystems.com
Contact:


Web Site: http://e-consystems.com/triton.asp

Contact Details: e-con Systems india Pvt. Ltd.
No 17, 54th street, Ashok nagar
Chennai, India
+91 44 42029443