tvCompass to Introduce New Consumer Wireless Handheld for the Networked Living Room

tvCompass to Introduce New Consumer Wireless Handheld for the Networked Living Room

Next Generation Smart Remote(TM) Utilizes Microsoft Windows Embedded CE to Enhance Home Theater Entertainment Experience

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- tvCompass Inc. announced the availability of tvCompass's Smart Remote(TM) wireless handheld device and mobile content and services solution at CES 2007. Playing on the popularity of remote TV controls in the home, the Smart Remote(TM) is based on the Microsoft Windows Embedded CE operating system offering simple set up for consumers, with the added sophistication of home connectivity to Windows Vista-based PCs, Microsoft .NET services, the Internet, IP enabled devices and mobile-phone style content and services.

Microsoft Windows Embedded CE, the operating system for pocket PCs, handheld PCs and other such mobile information devices, is also finding wider use in a diverse range of devices from industrial terminals to Internet TV and car navigation systems as the market comes to recognize the advanced functionality of this OS. tvCompass is launching its Smart Remote(TM) wireless handheld device and click365(TM) mobile content and services network with multiple original equipment manufacturing (OEM) partners at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show.

"We're excited to work with tvCompass to further the vision of the connected home with their tvCompass Smart Remote(TM) product, based on the Windows Embedded CE operating system," said Ilya Bukshteyn, director, Windows Embedded Marketing, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division, Microsoft Corp. "The decision by tvCompass to utilize Windows Embedded CE for their products puts the power of a Windows handheld computer in the hands of consumers and provides flexibility to service providers, developers and content providers to tap into a broadband connected TV household."

The tvCompass Smart Remote(TM) platform is an integrated solution and offers simple to use universal remote control functionality with color LCD display, and WiFi connectivity to receive TV listings and one-click access to popular content and information. As an original design manufacturer (ODM), tvCompass offers licensed product designs to accelerate the adoption of next generation "second screen" handheld devices for use with home entertainment systems. The company licenses its hardware and software technology and generates revenues from the click365(TM) mobile content and services network wirelessly delivered to the Smart Remote(TM) color LCD screen.

"In the development of our Smart Remote(TM) device, we carefully considered product development efficiency, time-to-market speed, and design flexibility -- all advantages of the Microsoft Embedded Windows CE operating system. Our platform is designed to accelerate adoption for our OEM partners and we felt that Windows CE is ideally suited for this type of environment as a highly optimized and flexible platform," said Edward J. Zylka, tvCompass's CEO. "From the consumer perspective, Microsoft has enabled our end-to-end platform to offer seamless connectivity between our Windows Embedded CE based device, network servers and web services and interconnectivity with Windows Vista and other Microsoft products."

About tvCompass

tvCompass Inc. is a global technology company with an innovative approach to interactive entertainment, at home and on-the-go. tvCompass' patented technology and multi-platform solutions enable people to wirelessly interact with television and broadcast programming content through popular handheld consumer devices. tvCompass provides networking, hardware, software and content services designed to accelerate the adoption of wireless interactive entertainment by consumers. tvCompass products are enjoyed everyday by thousands of customers who are seeking to enhance their TV viewing. As an original design manufacturer, the company licenses its hardware and software technology and generates revenues from services provided on both the mobile phone and Smart Remote platforms. For more information, visit http://www.tvcompass.com/ .

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CONTACT: Kaitlin Montgomery of tvCompass, +1-888-522-5332

Web site: http://www.tvcompass.com/

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