With shrinking R & D budgets, these technological building blocks can be used to both jumpstart new products and refresh current product offerings. Among the components under development are two hardware platforms - to be presented at LDI in Orlando this month - that are designed for efficient customisation and adaptation by licensees.
The first hardware platform is a networked processor component that supports Ethernet, ACN, real?time clock, removable memory, LCD touchscreen and numerous interfaces capable of handling proprietary protocols in addition to standards like DMX and RDM. The optional LCD display / touchscreen with graphical interface component supports sophisticated visuals familiar to users of consumer smartphones. The flexibility and large feature set of this platform makes it suitable for a wide variety of applications.
The second hardware platform is a sophisticated LED component that is scalable and capable of direct control of high density configurations of RGB LED's for applications including accent lighting, area illumination, lighting environment enhancement, digital signage, advertising and image / video display.
All technologies are available for licence through Horizon Control on a non?exclusive, royalty?free basis. Consultation services are available for customers who need assistance developing products using these technologies or integrating these technologies into their current products.
(Jim Evans)
