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Philips Announces Palm OS Version of Industry-Leading Remote Control Software
August 28, 2002 - Based on Pronto Family of Professional Remotes, ProntoLite Eliminates Multiple Controls at Home, in the Office, or on the Road
SUNNYVALE, Calif., August 28, 2002—Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI,
NYSE: PHG) today announced the availability of ProntoLite personal
remote-control software for Palm OS® handhelds, of which there are
approximately 15 million worldwide.
ProntoLite is a specially designed version of the software found in the
industry-leading Philips Pronto product line of display-centric remote controls.
These remotes are typically used to control complex home theatre systems
with multiple and diverse components. ProntoLite balances selected powerful
features with simplicity and ease-of-use appropriate for the consumer market.
“ProntoLite optimizes the convenience of the Palm OS,” noted Ivo Lurvink,
executive vice president and CEO for Philips Components’ Emerging
Electronics Solutions. “Users always have their Palm with them, which is very
different from traditional remotes. As a result, one ‘remote’ can now control
devices at home, in the office or on the road.”
ProntoLite software enables users to configure their PDAs to control up to 10
audio/visual (A/V) devices, such as TVs, VCRs, CD players, DVD players or
set-top boxes. Users of Palm-based PDAs can eliminate the need for multiple
remote controls. ProntoLite is available for purchase directly from Philips
(www.pronto.philips.com) or from authorized distributors. A fully registered
version of the software can be purchased for a one-time charge of $19.95.
Alternatively, users can download an evaluation copy, which will let them use
the software free for 15 days of use.
ProntoLite employs a series of configurable, soft-screen templates to more
realistically and intuitively mimic the functionality of each A/V remote. Using
the intuitive ProntoLite interface, users configure these templates—called
device pages—for each of the A/V devices they want to control. ProntoLite
utilizes the PDA’s infrared (IR) port to send IR signals to different devices.
Users simply “teach” ProntoLite the IR signals from the remote control for
each device, and ProntoLite’s software controls the IrDA port on Palm
OS-based devices so that these IR signals can be analyzed, stored and then
re-transmitted.
For further information, please contact:
Ronald Brown, Philips Components, tel. +408-617-4393,
ronald.brown@philips.com
Katleen Troosters, Philips Components, tel. +321-639-4960,
katleen.troosters@philips.com
Marie Labrie, MCA, tel. +650-968-8900, mlabrie@mcapr.com
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands is one of the world’s biggest
electronics companies and Europe’s largest, with sales of $28.8 billion (EUR
32.3 billion) in 2001. It is a global leader in color television sets, lighting,
electric shavers, medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, and
one-chip TV products. Its 184,000 employees in more than 60 countries are
active in the areas of lighting, consumer electronics, domestic appliances,
components, semiconductors and medical systems. Philips is quoted on the
NYSE (symbol: PHG), London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and other stock
exchanges. News from Philips is located at www.newscenter.philips.com/usa
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