Open Interface and Leadtek Announce New SOUNDabout Hardware Module
World's leading Bluetooth audio software solution is now available as a completed module
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - January 5, 2006 - Open Interface of North America and Leadtek today announced that Open Interface's market leading SOUNDabout solution is now available as a complete hardware solution. The SOUNDabout module is the only CD-quality Bluetooth audio product offered as a turnkey solution.
By offering completed modules, Open Interface greatly reduces device manufacturers' time to market and implementation costs.
"Implementing the hardware and software required to deliver a robust, interoperable, CD-quality Bluetooth audio solution is a major engineering effort," says Greg Burns, Open Interface's CTO. "Open Interface and Leadtek have integrated the hardware and software in a module that can be incorporated directly into a headphone, speaker, or other audio system by engineers who have little or no familiarity with Bluetooth, RF design, or audio hardware".
"Leadtek is very pleased to be providing the hardware modules for the world's leading Bluetooth audio solution" said Yung Yu, US Sales and Marketing. "Open Interface's expertise in Bluetooth and audio software complement Leadtek's extensive hardware design and manufacturing expertise. Together, we're producing high quality components for less cost than most OEMs would pay for internally developed solutions."
About the SOUNDabout Demonstration
Leadtek and Open Interface are demonstrating SOUNDabout modules at Booth #36524, South Hall 4. The demonstration shows Bluetooth streaming audio using the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution) profile, highlighting the superior audio quality of the SOUNDabout implementation. In addition to A2DP, the SOUNDabout audio sink supports the Headset Profile, Hands-free Profile, and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile), providing all the functions required for a stereo headphone/headset combination device.Leadtek and Open Interface are taking orders for SOUNDabout modules with shipment beginning at the end of January.
About Leadtek's Bluetooth Module Solutions
Leadtek's OEM/ODM Bluetooth team started in 2004 with many seasoned members.Targeting an OEM/ODM embedded solution market segment, Leadtek's Bluetooth team works closely with leading industrial partners and strategic alliances to provide the best of breed Bluetooth solutions to meet the demands from all market segments. Leadtek's focuses today are on Bluetooth Stereo Audio, Bluetooth GPS and other host-based applications. Through Leadtek's worldwide partnership strategies, we are committed to deliver the best quality and service to our valuable customers.
About Open Interface's Bluetooth Solutions
Open Interface's Bluetooth solutions ship in millions of consumer devices worldwide. BLUEmagicR 3.0 is a compact, modular, high-performance Bluetooth protocol stack designed specifically for embedded systems. Initially qualified in July 2002 and qualified for Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR in March 2005, it supports the widest range of Bluetooth profiles in the industry.
SOUNDabout is Open Interface's suite of highly optimized audio streaming applications and codecs. SOUNDabout includes eSBC, a proprietary audio codec developed by Open Interface that is backwards compatible with the Bluetooth standard SBC codec but provides significantly better audio quality.
About Leadtek Research Inc.
Founded in 1986, Leadtek Research Inc. is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan and has five overseas subsidiaries in the USA, Netherlands, China, Japan and France. Three Business Units - Computer Multimedia, Wireless Communications and Audio/Video Communications - are focused on the design and manufacture of 3D graphics, PC Multimedia, PCTV solutions, GPS module and navigation devices, Bluetooth-enabled products, as well as audio/video communication products including videophones and IP set-top boxes. They provide integrated systems and total customer solutions that drive the company's revenue. Living up to its reputation for reliability, quality, and performance based on unrelenting R&D, Leadtek continues to stir the market's imagination, turning new dreams into digital reality with ever more original high-tech products forged in its laboratories of cutting edge technology.
For more information, please visit www.leadtek.com.
About Open Interface of North America
Open Interface of North America is a world-leading supplier of Bluetooth software and application solutions for the automotive, consumer, and wireless markets. Open Interface North America is a privately held company based in Seattle Washington.
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Open Interface North America Contact:
Henry Nielsen
Open Interface North America
(206) 315-5570
henry.nielsen@openinterface.com
Leadtek Contact:
Betty Chen
Leadtek Research Inc.
886(0)2 8226-5800 ext: 720
bettychen@leadtek.com.tw
SOUNDabout is a trademark of Open Interface North America, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. C Open Interface North America, Inc. 2006.