InnoMedia is making news daily.... Hope no one is getting bored with it. They have two releases today !
InfoTalk With SoftTalk Bridges Internet Communication Gap Innovative Internet Telephone From InnoMedia Now Includes PC Software -- Lets PC and Non-PC Users Talk Over the Internet
January 11, 1999
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ via NewsEdge Corporation -- CES Booth #4749 LVCC -- PC and non-PC users can now talk to each other anywhere in the world without long distance charges and without the inconvenience of pre-scheduling their calls. InnoMedia today announces that its SoftTalk(TM) telephony software will be available as a software option for communicating with InfoTalk(TM) Version 2.0. Using the innovative software, PC owners can use their PC's to talk over the Internet with users of InfoTalk 2.0, the revolutionary stand-alone Internet Phone Appliance. Connecting between a standard telephone and the wall jack, the self-contained InfoTalk seamlessly and transparently routes long distance calls over the Internet.
The SaveDial feature included in both InfoTalk and SoftTalk enables callers to make calls free of long distance charges -- without prearranging the calling time. Callers simply dial the desired number as they normally would, then press a key and hang up after one ring. The money-saving products then automatically notify the call recipient and transparently initiate the Internet connection for both sides.
"InfoTalk revolutionizes telephony by letting people use their standard telephones to talk over the Internet, and do so without having to pre-schedule their calls," commented Mr. Kai-Wa Ng, CEO of InnoMedia. "SoftTalk now extends the InfoTalk calling circle to any PC user and simultaneously lets PC users take advantage of our powerful and innovative technologies."
Users of InfoTalk will understand how to use SoftTalk immediately. The software shares the same method of operation and the same great features as InfoTalk. To place a call with InfoTalk, users simply dial the desired phone number from their telephones. Similarly, with SoftTalk, users dial the desired phone number from the on-screen dial pad. With SoftTalk, travelers can keep in touch with their families without long distance charges simply by calling home using their notebook computers.
InfoTalk and SoftTalk incorporate patent-pending technologies that enable them to achieve optimum voice quality as Internet traffic conditions and bandwidth constraints change. When the Internet gets busy, the unique multiple compression algorithms and automatic quick packet recovery ensure the best possible Internet voice quality and lowest delay possible.
Other InfoTalk and SoftTalk features include Caller ID, Automatic Software Upgrade, and Performance Tuning, which lets users evaluate network conditions and ISP connections, allowing them to fine-tune the voice quality.
InfoTalk incorporates a modem, processor, and all of the necessary Internet access technology to make Internet calls fast, convenient and user-transparent, all without a computer. InfoTalk includes a convenient LCD display and front panel buttons for easy installation and call monitoring. InfoTalk even supports Caller ID and Call Blocking and includes a timer/alarm. The Transmit/Receive Rate Indicator and Performance Tuning features let users evaluate network conditions and ISP connections, and fine-tune the voice quality. Packet Loss Monitoring tells users when to postpone their call due to Internet overloading, thus allowing them to optimize their InfoTalk and SoftTalk calling experience.
About InnoMedia
Founded in 1995, InnoMedia is a privately-held company with operations in Santa Clara, California, Hsinchu, Taiwan and Singapore. InnoMedia is a leading supplier of Internet telephony, video conferencing and wireless data communication products for the home and office. The company employs its patent pending technology in the development of intelligent communications devices that are designed to save cost and enrich the user's experience. InnoMedia specializes in communication products that are innovative, easy-to-use and bring a new level of value to consumers, making the practicality and efficiency of InnoMedia's products available to households around the world.
InfoTalk Version 2.0 is available through InnoMedia's distributors and has an MSRP of $249. Included as a free value bundle, for a limited time until April 1, 1999, SoftTalk can be freely given to friends, family, and associates of InfoTalk purchasers, thereby enabling InfoTalk users to expand their calling circles. After April 1, SofTalk will be available for purchase from InnoMedia for $19.99 via the company's web site at www.innomedia.com. For more information, call 408-562-3535.
SOURCE InnoMedia
/CONTACT: Lauren Tascan, e-mail, lauren@sspr.com, or Michelle Strykowski, e-mail, michelle@sspr.com, 800-287-2279, both of S&S Public Relations, Inc. for Innomedia; or Isabel A. Gonzales, e-mail, igonzales@innomedia.com, or Eugene Chng, e-mail, eugene_chng@innomedia.com.sg, 408-562-3541, both of InnoMedia/ /Web site: innomedia.com
[Copyright 1999, PR Newswire]
Here's No. 2
InnoMedia Announces Wireless Internet Sharing InfoAccess Uses Digital Spread Spectrum Technology for Secure, Reliable Wireless Communication, Network Game Playing and Internet Access Sharing,
January 11, 1999
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ via NewsEdge Corporation -- CES Booth #4749 LVCC North Hall -- Home offices, home computing users, and families with children can now network their computers without unsightly and annoying cables -- and save money! InnoMedia, Inc. a leading supplier of Internet telephony and wireless communication products, announces InfoAccess(TM). Using state-of-the-art digital spread spectrum technology, InfoAccess provides secure and reliable wireless network capabilities between two desktop and/or portable computers and permits two users to simultaneously access the Internet, using one Internet account, one phone line, and only one modem, cable modem, ADSL or ISDN Terminal Adapter. InfoAccess also allows users to play games in a network environment. Families can now engage in interactive game playing for hours of entertainment, without having to run the wiring typical of a local area network (LAN).
InfoAccess is perfect for families involved in home computing, or home office environments, which need to share resources between two computers. Using InfoAccess, one computer is designated as the host (server) PC, providing such resources as a printer, modem, and Internet access. A second InfoAccess-equipped computer, can share all of the host computer's resources. InfoAccess is especially simple and easy to install because it does not require that a PC be opened for installation. It connects through any available COM port within a PC. InfoAccess is so flexible that even a portable computer with internal or external modem (and printer, if desired) can be designated as the host server.
"By eliminating the need for wiring, multiple modems, multiple printers, multiple phone lines, multiple Internet accounts and multiple IP addresses, InfoAccess can save users a significant amount of money, while providing the convenience of a flexible cordless network," commented Mr. Kai-Wa Ng, CEO of InnoMedia. "InfoAccess' use of digital spread spectrum (DSS) technology ensures users will have secure, reliable communications."
In addition to the home computing and home office markets, InfoAccess is ideal for permanent installations where running wires is impractical or expensive, such as in older buildings, and for easy-to-setup temporary installations. The wireless solution is flexible, allowing users to locate and move their PCs without being tied down by wiring.
WinProxy
InfoAccess is bundled with WinProxy(TM) by Ostitis Software, a secure firewall proxy server software which acts as the InfoAccess network's intelligent Internet "gateway." Optimizing the management and routing of Internet traffic, WinProxy enables both computers to simultaneously access the Internet through a single TCP/IP connection. This simultaneous access eliminates the need to have multiple phone lines, modems and user accounts. WinProxy provides DNS and HTTP caching, dramatically reducing access time to frequently visited sites.
WinProxy significantly increases computer security. It establishes a secure firewall that prevents unauthorized access from the Internet to the connected computers. In addition, WinProxy manages and monitors Internet usage with such features as site blacklisting, allowing home-users to block unwanted websites from being accessible within their network, activity logging, time of day access and services authorization. This is especially valuable for families with children using the Internet. All of these value-added features, assist a home user in placing parameters for their Internet environment. WinProxy has an estimated MSRP of $60, however it is included as a free bundle with the InfoAccess package.
Digital Spread Spectrum
The 900 MHz digital spread spectrum technology used in InfoAccess provides higher quality communications, with longer range, less noise, and higher security, than conventional wireless solutions. Using auto-scan and auto-channel change, InfoAccess automatically determines and moves to the clearest available channel; these features ensure the best communication between the two networked computers. Advanced users can take advantage of the adjustable packet size and automatic retransmission features to guarantee maximum performance. InfoAccess operates to a distance of 300 feet in a typical indoor environment and up to 800 feet in open space. The 85 Kbps transfer rate provides efficient data transmission for Internet sharing or network game-playing.
For maximum convenience, InfoAccess connects to the PC using the computer's serial port, and supports a host interface data rate of up to 115.2 kbps. In addition to the provided AC power adapters that simplify hook up and increase flexibility, InfoAccess can also use the supplementary power cable to draw power from the PC or notebook PC.
Price and Availability
InfoAccess is available through InnoMedia's distributors, InnoMedia's Electronic Store at innomedia.com and at various retail stores with an MSRP of $199/pair. InfoAccess is scheduled for release January, 1999. For more InnoMedia product information, call 408-562-3535 or visit the company's Web site at www.innomedia.com.
About InnoMedia
Founded in 1995, InnoMedia is a privately-held company with operations in Santa Clara, Calif., Hsinchu, Taiwan and Singapore. InnoMedia is a leading supplier of Internet telephony, video conferencing and wireless data communication products for the home and office. The company employs its patent pending technology in the development of intelligent communications devices that are designed to save cost and enrich the user's experience. The Company specializes in communication products that are innovative, easy-to-use and bring a new level of value to consumers, making the practicality and efficiency of InnoMedia's products available to households around the world.
InfoAccess is a trademark of InnoMedia, Inc. Other marks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE InnoMedia, Inc.
/CONTACT: Lauren Tascan, lauren@sspr.com, or Michelle Strykowski, michelle@sspr.com, both of S&S Public Relations, Inc., 800-287-2279; or Dr. Richard Zai, 408-588-9701, or Isabel A. Gonzales, 408-562-3541, e-mail, igonzales@innomedia.com, both of InnoMedia, Inc./ /Web site: innomedia.com
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