| Flash makes splash in gadgets |
Dec. 09, 2004
Flash is winding its way into a growing number of gadgets and devices, thanks to the efforts of engineering services firm, Vibren. Although Macromedia normally requires licensees to sign up for massive quantities of licenses before they can build its Embedded Macromedia Flash Player into devices, the company has authorized NEC subsidiary Vibren to supply embedded Flash licenses in lower volumes to makers of POS (point-of-sales/service) terminals, personal organizers, PC replacements, small-screen airline entertainment devices, real-time securities trading terminals, digital signs, and more.
Vibren's deal with Macromedia last June made it the primary source for Embedded Macromedia Flash Player licenses in North America for companies requiring fewer than 200,000 licenses. Previously, the Player carried a minimum order volume of 100,000, according to Vibren.
Vibren reports that since June, it has helped a growing number of device designers integrate Flash technology in projects such as:- A system based on "one of the world's fastest microprocessors"
- Tablet PCs used as research devices, personal organizers, and PC replacements
- Price checking systems that double as POS information stations that "cross-sell complimentary products and alert shoppers to sales of similar products"
- Mobile research and trading devices for traders on the stock market floor
- LCD signs enabling business to address customers with targeted, time-sensitive messages
- Kids toys
The company adds that it is currently working on a project related to small-screen entertainment devices for airplanes.
Vibren's VP of business development, Tom DeSisto, said, "The market for non-PC devices that use Flash is just starting to take off. We're seeing more innovative products on a daily basis."
DeSisto adds, "The simplicity and richness of a Flash interface makes devices more user-friendly and enhances the customer's experience with rich content."
In addition to Flash licenses, Vibren offers Flash integration and verification services on Linux, Windows CE, and QNX, as well as consultation and verification services for companies porting the Flash player to other operating systems. Vibren also offers embedded development services, and a range of other engineering services.
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