Touchstone is packaged as a 'manufacturers kit' and includes all of the hardware and software specifically required for developing a next generation screenphone solution. The software is based on Sun Microsystems' JavaOS for Consumers TM 3.0 operating environment and runs Sun's Personal Applications Suite TM which includes a full browser, email, and personal information manager. The platform also provides complete support for applications that use JavaCard TM technology. Acting as the system integrator, AudeSi will provide custom engineering and product support services for the manufacturers kit. Full duplex hands-free operation and several vocoders make the device Voice over IP and audio streaming capable.
Touchstone is a giant step forward in helping our customers save design resources.
All of this enables developers for both consumer and corporate markets to get to market faster while saving money. Leaders in the worldwide screenphone marketplace have already selected PowerPC-based designs using Java technology. At the platform level, the stack includes JavaOS for Consumers software already ported and operational. At the application level, developers can use Sun's Personal Applications Suite or can quickly customize the solution to include their own software applications. Additionally, applications using Java technology-enabled smart cards can easily be developed.