Summary of TouchSquid Makes its Debut at CES 2012 Show
TouchSquid Technology launched the TouchSquid Universal Remote, an Android-based tablet-style infrared remote powered by the Freescale i.MX515. The device combines a tablet's functions (e-reader, web, chat, games, music, email) with a Remote Control App that supports unlimited user-defined PROFILES and up to ten ACTIVITIES per profile to power and switch home theater devices. The app also works on other Android tablets with external IR blasters. TouchSquid is based in North Vancouver, BC, and the product is available via Amazon and select dealers in North America and Europe.
Parts used in the TouchSquid Universal Remote:
- Freescale i.MX515 processor
- Built-in infrared blaster
- TouchSquid Remote Control App (software)
- Android tablet hardware (tablet computer functions)
- External IR blaster compatibility (e.g., Global Cache iTach family)
- Home automation integration support (LiteTouch, Lumagen, Lutron compatibility)
North Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) January 06, 2012
Powered by the Freescale i.MX515 processor, the TouchSquid universal remote control/tablet computer will be just one of the remarkable devices showcased at the Freescale Semiconductor booth for this years Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (CES 2012). A leader in the design and production of embedded hardware, Freescale has over 17 Billion of their chips in use around the world.
Now available through the Amazon store and a number of select dealers throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Europe, TouchSquid Technology Inc is pleased to announce the long awaited market launch of its flagship product, the TouchSquid Universal Remote. With the dawn of such versatile consumer electronics as the TouchSquid, it wont be long before the traditional TV remote will be on the endangered species list.
As stated by company founder, Grahame Shannon, The TouchSquid solves a problem that is nearly universal: the universal remote control that isnt. Of course, in the world of computing, a piece of hardware is only as good as the software that runs on it, and this is where the TouchSquid stands out. The TouchSquid Remote Control App is the killer app that makes controlling your home entertainment system a breeze. The built in infrared blaster allows for native control of most any home theater device.
Unlike most conventional universal remote controls, the TouchSquid allows users to define an unlimited number of PROFILES with up to ten ACTIVITIES each.
PROFILES: The TouchSquid Remote allows one to store as many user-defined profiles as they would like. Each profile will allow for the control of up to 10 different devices organized into as many as 10 different activities.
ACTIVITIES: Once a profile has been defined, your TV viewing can be controlled by choosing the desired activity. Selecting an activity will power on the appropriate devices and switch inputs as needed all with a single button press. Activities may include not only Watch TV, Play Media, Play Music, and more, but also Custom, which will allow for the control of any infrared controlled device in the database, including such home automation systems as offered by LiteTouch, Lumagen, and Lutron.
In addition to the remote control app, the TouchSquid enjoys all the functions of the tablet computer. It can be used as an E-reader, it can browse the web, perform video chatting, run games, music, email and more.
TouchSquid Technology Inc. is based in North Vancouver, BC Canada with warehouses in the US and Canada. Its flagship product is the TouchSquid Remote Control Infrared tablet. Its TV remote control app is also available for use with other generic Android tablets when used with an external IR blaster such as the Global Cache Itach family of products. For more information, visit http://www.touchsquid.com or email info(at)touchsquid(dot)com
###
- What processor powers the TouchSquid Universal Remote?
The device is powered by the Freescale i.MX515 processor. - Can the TouchSquid control multiple devices and activities?
Yes, it allows unlimited PROFILES with up to ten ACTIVITIES per profile, each controlling up to 10 devices. - Does the TouchSquid include an infrared blaster?
Yes, it has a built-in infrared blaster for native control of most home theater devices. - Can the TouchSquid be used as a tablet?
Yes, it functions as a tablet for e-reading, web browsing, video chat, games, music, and email. - Is the TouchSquid Remote Control App available for other tablets?
Yes, the app can be used on generic Android tablets when paired with an external IR blaster such as the Global Cache iTach family. - Does TouchSquid support home automation systems?
Yes, Activities can control infrared-controlled home automation systems like LiteTouch, Lumagen, and Lutron. - Where is TouchSquid Technology located?
TouchSquid Technology Inc. is based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. - Where can the TouchSquid product be purchased?
It is available through the Amazon store and select dealers in the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.
