Date: 04/09/2009

TI's OMAP technology for AMX automation and control panels

TI has announced the OMAP technology that powers AMX's automation and control panels. The Modero ViewPoint touch panels (MVP-5000 series), Modero wall/flush mount touch panels (NXD-500i and NXD-430 series) and the Metreau entry communicator devices are sleek, single-system automation panels that manage electronics, lighting, temperature, video/audio conferences, internet and more for homes, theatre systems, hotel rooms, meeting and conference rooms, classrooms or restaurants.

The ARM and digital signal processor (DSP) processing architecture from OMAP device enables AMX to deliver advanced graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to navigate on-screen functions with multiple windows, monitor remote security cameras and control audio and video equipment at the same time. And the multi-core design of the OMAP processor simultaneously supports video encoding/decoding and playback, 2D/3D graphics and audio. With several power modes from full-powered to processor shutdown, the Modero ViewPoint touch panels for instance, take advantage of the sophisticated are used for power management framework to yield energy saving by turning off unused peripherals based on the user's activity and modes of operation.

"We are dedicated to developing flexible, compact and innovative solutions that allow consumers to easily automate their entire home or corporate environment from managing audio and video equipment, changing the thermostat, checking who is at the front door to making a phone call with just a single touch of a button," said Robert Noble, Chief Technology Officer, AMX. "By working with TI, we are able to address customer's growing demands for products featuring the latest, cutting-edge technologies that are easy to operate to ultimately simplify their lives."

AMX drives a complete system-level solution from TI, ranging from the OMAP applications processor to a full complement of analog ICs, including power management, interface, audio, touch screen control and logic devices. The combined solutions pave the way for AMX's signature ultra-light, ergonomic designs to integrate the fastest video processing, intuitive GUIs with photo-realistic graphics and low power consumption levels on a single platform.

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