Standard Telecom America Inc. introduced a line-up of Nixxo pagers including Nixxo Tutti, Nixxo AirFly and the alphanumeric Nixxo, to American and Latin American markets. The company is a new player in the U.S. paging market but is a leading manufacturer in South Korea and Asian markets, Standard Telecom said. (408) 986-1708.
Pacific Communications Sciences Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cirrus Logic Inc., introduced its Ubiquity software data logger for monitoring Cellular Digital Packet Data networks. When used with PCSI’s Ubiquity cellular communications system, the company said the Ubiquity SDL equips CDPD carriers and service providers with a cost-effective solution for monitoring CDPD 1.0 or 1.1 network performance. “As more and more CDPD networks are deployed, there is a corresponding need for CDPD performance measurement products,” said Warren Weiner, vice president of subscriber products for PCSI. (619) 535-9505 ext. 1403.
Radio, Computer & Telephone Corp. introduced an alphanumeric pager with on-board computer that displays messages on a bit-mapped liquid crystal display window. The company said AirTrak is able to perform computer functions, store information into separate databases and display graphic images like a small computer screen. The pager is available in 148-152 MHz and 929-932 MHz with channel spacing of 25 kilohertz. RC&T said the AirTrak carries the largest memory capacity of any paging device. When a message is received, it is automatically stored in separate databases. Each database can receive and store hundreds of messages and may include notebook, calendar time scheduler and e-mail. (714) 442-1058.
Coral Systems Inc. has introduced ChurnAlert, a software product that allows wireless carriers to track customer calling habits and reduce the instances of “churn,” a condition where customers discontinue wireless services with one company and immediately switch to another. The company said the product identifies “at-risk” customers by gathering customer data from a variety of information sources, such as the customer’s switch, customer service department and billing databases. ChurnAlert automatically updates the carrier’s database daily so operators have the most current information available, said Coral. (303) 772-5800.
FaxView, a handheld fax reader, is now commercially available from Reflection Technology Inc. Using scanned linear array display technology, FaxView users will see a full page of information encased in a one-inch window. The device can receive, read, store and send fax data information anywhere, anytime, said the company. “The success of our market trial and preliminary research indicate that the market has a tremendous pent-up demand for a mobile fax solution,” stated Allen Becker, president of Reflection. “FaxView clearly meets the demand.” Features added to FaxView after receiving trial feedback include a virtual keyboard for creating custom messages, a built-in directory for storing more than 100 fax names and numbers, auto dial and answer, a zoom feature and landscape rotation for easy document viewing. (617) 494-9500.
Ortel Corp. announced the Global Systems for Mobile communications and DCS 1800 versions of its Series 5800, a system of fiberoptic antennas for in-building cellular coverage. The Series 5800 distributes radio frequency signals from a standard base station throughout a building to provide clear cellular communications and also can be configured for “wireless office” and other specified service applications. Ortel will offer the Series 5800, which has been successfully tested with GSM base stations and networks, to manufacturers of cellular base stations and repeaters, as well as system integrators, for use in buildings such as airports, shopping malls, office buildings or campus-style building structures. The antennas are mounted on the ceiling and are connected by optical fiber to RF distribution hubs that interface with the base. Optical fiber provides an ideal medium for the in-building transmission of cellular signals, Ortel said. The technology will also enable new services such as wireless private branch exchanges and in-building wireless data networks. Office workers could, for example, arrange for their cellular phones to ring along with their desk phones so they could receive uninterrupted calls from the company switchboard while they are away from their desks. (818) 281-3636.
L.M. Ericsson has introduced a dual-mode portable phone that combines the technologies of Digital European Cordless Telecommunications and Global Systems for Mobile communications. Initial deliveries are expected to start in 1996, and Ericsson has arranged to trial the device with Swedish telecom operator Telia. If trials are successful, the phone is scheduled to be released during the first half of 1997. The phone automatically switches between GSM and DECT. When in GSM mode, the user has access to all GSM features supported by the operator, including roaming between countries and wide-area coverage. In DECT mode, the phone can operate indoors and access private branch exchange functions, providing mobility in the workplace. Ericsson said the phone brings together two principal European digital radio access technologies. Since DECT can be used indoors and GSM outdoors, the dual-mode phone can support both office and home use. (212) 685-4030.
The Personal Communications Industry Association announced the development of a source book to monitor personal communications services market development. According to PCIA, the PCS-Scorekeeper is a map-based information resource designed to keep the wireless industry informed on the progress of PCS buildout. The book contains more than 500 maps depicting recent auction winners, cellular operators and key market demographics and will be updated quarterly with sales, trades and recent Federal Communications Commission auction results. Users can find information on any system operator along with the status of system activation in each market. (800) 788-8122.
Information Radio Technology Inc. announced its release of “AlphaPage for 95,” a line of software-based messaging products. The line-up of products includes paging software for MS-DOS, MS-Windows and Apple Macintosh versions for single computers, networks, paging servers, client/server systems, monitored system paging and custom applications, the company said. AlphaPage Lite is designed for the light user, said InfoRad, with a small number of pagers and simple software needs, while AlphaPage Pro consists of an expanded feature set with unlimited directories and group paging. According to the Cleveland-based company, PIMformation 2.0 caters to power users and mobile professionals combining a fully integrated Personal Information Manager (PIM) with the AlphaPage for Windows paging engine. PIMformation for INFLO directly supports the Newspager technology in Motorola Inc.’s INFLO information receiver. AlphaPage Network, added InfoRad, is the company’s next generation of wireless messaging software for computer networks because the software works on any computer network. (800) 228-8998.
AT&T Microelectronics has developed a digital signal processor for two-way narrowband personal communications services messaging devices. According to AT&T, the POMP DSP 1615 has been used by one major manufacturer for its two-way messaging device that acts like a portable answering machine. In other PCS applications, the company said, the programmable DSP can be used for two-way simple and enhanced text messaging, regardless of which narrowband PCS protocols are targeted. The DSP 1615 is designed for low-cost applications because of its highly integrated analog signal conversion, digital signal processing and controller functions, AT&T added. It operates in the 2.4 to 3.6V range and consumes one milliampere per million instructions per second at 3V in active mode, and under 80 microamps on standby. (800) 372-2447.
