Summary of ESCORT Highlights New Products at 2012 International CES Press Conference
ESCORT Inc. unveiled new products at CES 2012, including the MobileTV receiver for WiFi-enabled devices, the SmartOffice Mobile Rugged PC for in-vehicle productivity, and the ESCORT Live ticket protection network utilizing Bluetooth and smartphone apps to broadcast real-time alerts.
Parts used in the ESCORT Project:
- Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) receiver
- WIFI-enabled smartphone or iPad
- Siano mobile DTV receiver chip
- iOS digital TV middleware
- SmartOffice Mobile Rugged PC
- Reverse camera
- Mobile credit card processor
- Barcode reader
- RFID reader
- Bluetooth technology
- SmartCord Live cords
- Smartphone app
- ESCORT Live cloud network
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 11, 2012
ESCORT Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world’s best premium automotive accessories, today unveiled several new products alongside the multi-award winning all-new ESCORT Live real-time ticket protection network in a press conference here at the 2012 International CES, the largest consumer technology show in the world.
Mobile TV
ESCORT MobileTV is a connected Mobile Digital TV (MDTV) receiver that quickly and easily allows consumers to receive digital TV on their WIFI-enabled smartphone, iPad or similar video-capable device. A major benefit of ESCORT MobileTV is that it does not use the devices data link for connectivity, but receives MDTV through WIFI, dramatically reducing the use of the consumers data plan. Viewers wont miss anything while travelling with others as they choose from news, weather, sports, traffic, entertainment and more in over 46 major metro markets.
Show attendees can see demonstrations of MobileTV in ESCORTs Booth #1509, North Hall. In addition, MobileTV will be on display at the Siano Mobile Silicon Booth #13545. Siano provides the mobile DTV receiver chip and iOS digital TV middleware for MobileTV.
SmartOffice Mobile PC
ESCORT SmartOffice Mobile Rugged PC is a single, integrated, in-vehicle, solution that improves safety and productivity, while significantly reducing operating costs for consumers and fleets alike. ESCORT SmartOffice provides full PC functionality, navigation, Bluetooth, and includes reverse camera. ESCORT SmartOffice also offers mobile credit card processing, barcode reader, RFID reader, and digital TV capabilities. Mobile Rugged PC is a complete, portable, office solution that can be used for private, commercial and industrial applications.
SmartOffice will be on display in ESCORTs Booth #1509, North Hall, and Verizon will be demonstrating a unique public safety application using SmartOffice in their Booth #30259, South Hall.
Also new from Escort:
During the press conference, Larson also demonstrated the companys award-winning new ESCORT Live ticket protection network, a CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award winner.
ESCORT Live uses Bluetooth technology embedded in SmartCord Live cords and a unique app for the drivers smartphone. When alerts are detected, they are transmitted to the ESCORT Live cloud and then broadcast across the ESCORT Live network, notifying drivers of potential ticket threats. In addition to network alerts, the new smartphone app technology provides ESCORTs industry-leading Defender
- How does ESCORT MobileTV reduce data usage?
It receives MDTV through WIFI instead of using the device's data link. - What devices are compatible with ESCORT MobileTV?
It works with WIFI-enabled smartphones, iPads, and similar video-capable devices. - Can ESCORT SmartOffice process payments?
Yes, it includes mobile credit card processing capabilities. - Does the SmartOffice PC include a camera?
Yes, it includes a reverse camera as part of its integrated solution. - How does ESCORT Live detect ticket threats?
It uses Bluetooth technology in SmartCord Live cords and a smartphone app to transmit alerts to the cloud. - What awards did ESCORT Live receive?
It won the CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award. - Where was ESCORT demonstrating these products at CES 2012?
Demonstrations were held at Booth #1509 in the North Hall and other locations like Siano Mobile Silicon Booth #13545. - What technology powers the ESCORT Live network alerts?
The system uses a unique app for the driver's smartphone combined with the ESCORT Live cloud network.
