Project Proposal
`July 22, 2002
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`I n t r o d u c t i o n
`The following proposal outlines several solutions that will
`enable the Tatung Webpad to engage with a wide variety of
`rich multimedia content.
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`The proposal is broken into three separate phases. The first
`phase is focused on enabling audio content on the Tatung
`Webpad. Phase Two extends the capabilities of the tablet to
`include video and telephony. Phase Three adds two simple
`devices that will allow the Tatung Webpad to distribute
`content to existing home stereos, TVs and monitors.
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`We hope the various solutions depicted below will evidence
`how quick and inexpensive it is to transform the Tatung
`Webpad
`into the market’s most advanced media device.
`Whether Tatung chooses to serve as an original equipment
`manufacturer (OEM) for these products or to serve as an
`outsourced manufacturer, BeComm can provide great value.
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`Detailed within are the following solutions:
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`Phase 1:
`• Port Strings to Tatung Hardware
`• Develop Audio Application
`Phase 2:
`• Develop Video Player Application
`• Develop Telephony Application
`Phase 3:
`• Assemble Strings Audio Adapter
`• Assemble Strings Video Adapter
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`Figure 1: The Tatung Webpad
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`The Strings enabled Tatung Webpad can view
`photos, play music, watch television, display video
`camera feeds, make telephone calls, control music
`playback and more….
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`T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
`Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................ 2
`Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
`Phase One .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
`Platform Porting ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
`Audio Player Application ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
`Phase Two .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
`Video Player Application ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
`Intercomm/Telephony App ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
`Phase Three ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
`Strings Audio Adapter ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
`Video Adapter ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
`BeComm Consulting Services ..................................................................................................................................... 10
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`P h a s e O n e
`Outlined below are the key steps required to enable audio playback on the Tatung Webpad. First, Strings will need to be ported to
`the Tatung Webpad platform. This will enable Tatung’s Webpad to efficiently interact with network based multimedia even when
`using Mira. Second, application software will be needed on the PC to allow the user to select where audio playback should happen.
`Both projects are described in more detail below.
`Platform Porting
`BeComm has had extensive experience working with embedded
`devices. In addition to working with companies like Intel,
`Gateway, Bsquare, Wind River, Frog Design and Stratos,
`BeComm has pioneered the development of several next
`generation devices.
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`Porting Strings to the Tatung Webpad platform is a critical
`step in enabling advanced media capabilities on the Tatung
`Webpad. The port involves the following steps:
`• Port Strings runtime to Tatung hardware
`• Optimize media playback on Tatung hardware and
`application profile
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`•
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`interoperability of audio playback on Tatung
`Test
`hardware
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`Test Mira integration with specified application set
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`•
`Time: 4 weeks
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`Cost: $20,000
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`Figure 2: Examples of Strings enabled
`solutions developed by BeComm. Clockwise
`from the top
`left: Media Gateway, Intel
`Tablet, Media Pad, Media Relay.
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`Audio Player Application
`Enabling music playback to distributed devices such as the Tatung Webpad will require application software on the PC. BeComm can
`rapidly prototype several possible solutions including using existing media players or developing custom applications that leverage
`the full potential of a distributed network. The schedule and costs listed below are for prototype of these applications. Release
`versions would include additional engineering and license fees.
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`Details for an audio application are listed below. A player based on existing applications such as WinAMP or Windows Media player
`would require a similar amount of time to prototype.
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`Figure 3: Distributed WinAMP player.
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`WWW
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`Content from multiple PCs
`and
`the
`internet
`is
`aggregated
`into a common
`music
`library.
`
` Content
`across PCs is automatically
`discovered
`by
`Strings
`without
`requiring windows
`file sharing. This makes for
`a truly plug-and-play home
`network.
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`Using a standard media
`player such as WinAMP or
`a custom audio player
`application,
`users
`can
`browse the music library
`based
`on
`various
`attributes such as music
`genre, category,
`length,
`artist, title etc…
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`Once a user selects a
`title, they can select any
`Strings enabled speaker,
`such
`as
`the
`Tatung
`Webpad, for playback.
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`The audio application
`can be hosted on the PC
`and run on the Webpad
`via RDP or it can be run
`natively
`on
`any
`Windows machine in the
`network
`including
`handhelds
`such
`as
`Pocket PCs. The user
`can also use the audio
`player on the Webpad
`to control playback on
`other devices such as
`the PC or a home stereo.
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`Features:
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` Ability to aggregate music
`content from multiple PCs
`into a single music library
`• Ability to select playback
`to other network devices
`such as PCs and audio
`adapters
`(see
`Strings
`Audio Adapter)
`• Ability to control audio
`playback on other devices
`such as home stereos and
`PCs
`• Advanced
`and
`browse
`search capabilities based
`on genre, title, artist etc…
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`Time: 4 weeks
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`Cost: $20,000
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`P h a s e T w o
`In addition to audio capabilities, BeComm can enable the Tatung Webpad to interact with other types of multimedia content
`including movies, photos, cameras, telephony and more. This will provide Tatung with the ability to both deliver a class-leading OEM
`product and to provide complete integration services for a broad range of ODM customers. Costs for the applications described
`below are for prototypes only. Release versions would require additional engineering services and license fees.
`Video Player Application
`The video player prototype will run on
`the PC and be remoted to the Webpad
`using RDP.
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`WWW
`This application will allow the user to
`select from a variety of video sources
`including MPEG files, AVI files, camera
`feeds and TV tuners.
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`WWW
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`Player
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`5: Video
`Figure
`Application
`• Route
`internet based
`video to the Webpad
`• Watch mpeg, avi and
`other home movies on
`the Webpad
`• Send live camera feeds
`to the Webpad
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`Since Strings will be managing video
`playback on the Webpad, the typical
`performance problems associated with
`using RDP for multimedia content are
`circumvented.
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`AVI
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`Features:
`• Route MPEG
`and
`movies to the Webpad
`• Route video camera feeds
`from the PC to the Webpad
`• Watch TV on the Webpad
`streamed
`in
`real-time
`from TV-tuner equipped
`PCs
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`Time: 4 weeks
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`Cost: $20,000
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`Telephony
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`Figure
`Application
`• Make and receive phone
`calls on tablets
`Intercom
`tablets
`• Support voicemail, call
`forward, call hold and
`other advanced features
`• Does not interfere with
`normal phone use
`• Requires
`a
`only
`standard voice modem in
`the PC
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`Intercomm/Telephony App
`This prototype will allow the user to
`make and receive phone calls from the
`Tatung Webpad. It will also allow for
`intercom services between any number
`of tablets, PCs and PocketPC devices
`running Strings.
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`Features:
`• Make and receive calls on
`the Tatung tablet
`• Support
`intercom
`between
`connections
`tablets and the PC
`• Route phone calls to other
`audio
`capable
`devices
`such as PCs and home
`stereos (see Strings Audio
`Adapter)
`• Support
`advanced
`features such as call park,
`call forward and voicemail
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`Time: 8 weeks
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`Cost: $40,000
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`P h a s e T h r e e
`In addition to the multimedia applications detailed above, we have outlined two additional hardware platforms that will extend the
`capabilities of the Tatung Webpad further. These include the Strings Audio Adapter and Strings Video Adapter. These devices are
`both Strings enabled and therefore have complete interoperability with all the applications discussed above. The Tatung tablet
`would for example be able to route audio to the Strings Audio Adapter and video to the Strings Video Adapter.
`Strings Audio Adapter
`The Strings Audio Adapter is a plug-n-
`play reference design that allows any
`audio capable device such as a home
`stereo
`to be
`transformed
`into a
`network audio player.
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`•
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`Figure 7: Strings Audio Adapter
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`Listen to MP3s and Internet
`audio on home stereos
`Control music
`playback
`from tablets & handhelds
`• Synchronize
`music
`playback
`multiple
`stereos
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`on
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`The reference design is equipped with
`two stereo outputs and an AC adapter.
`No configuration is required to enable
`the adapter. Simply plug the audio
`outputs
`into
`the
`inputs of
`the
`consumer device.
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`Features
`• Route MP3 content from
`your PC and the internet
`to any device attached to
`the Strings Audio Adapter
`• Discover and control Audio
`Adapter from the Webpad
`• Play synchronized music
`to multiple adapters
`• Use your favorite music
`player to play back MP3s
`on your stereo
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`Time to Assemble: 2 weeks
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`Cost: $10,000
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`Figure 8: Strings Video
`Adapter:
`• View home movies on a
`standard televisions
`Turn ordinary monitors
`into second televisions
`Control Movie playback
`from
`handhelds
`and
`tablets
`• Send
`based
`internet
`video to televisions
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`Video Adapter
` The Strings Video Adapter is a plug-n-
`play reference design that allows any
`video capable device such as a home
`TV to be transformed into a network
`video terminal.
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`The reference design is equipped with
`RCA outputs (video only)* and an AC
`adapter. No configuration is required
`to enable the adapter. Simply plug the
`video output into the inputs of video
`capable consumer device.
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`Features:
`• Route television content
`from any PC with a TV-
`tuner card
`to standard
`televisions or PC monitors
`• Route mpeg movies from a
`home PC or the internet to
`a standard television or
`PC monitor
`• Use the Tatung Webpad to
`control
`playback
`of
`movies on the PC or TV
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`Time to Assemble: 2 weeks
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`Cost: $10,000
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` We can also assemble a combined
`video and audio adapter capable of
`simultaneous video and audio output.
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`Should Tatung wish to develop retail versions of any of the above applications either for use with a Tatung branded device or f or a
`Should Tatung wish to develop retail versions of any of the above applications either for use with a Tatung branded device or f or a
`consumer electronics customer, BeComm Consulting Services (BCS) is ready to help. With over 70 man years of expertise spanning
`consumer electronics customer, BeComm Consulting Services (BCS) is ready to help. With over 70 man years of expertise spanning
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