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MindTree Introduces Design to Connect Wireless Headsets to Car Speakers
-- Bluetooth Wireless
Product Enables Automotive Industry Suppliers to Create Safer Devices
SOMERSET, N.J., Oct 30, 2002 - MindTree Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is taking a step ahead of the industry today with the
introduction of EtherMind HS, the reference design for a hands-free, wireless mobile headset enabled with Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology.
MindTree is an international information-technology consulting firm, delivering affordable business and technology solutions through global software
development.
MindTree's EtherMind HS provides the necessary building blocks for suppliers to the automotive industry, who can optimize the product to meet their
own unique design considerations. The headset can be wirelessly connected to act as the device's audio input and output mechanism, providing full
duplex audio. Ultimately, it will connect to, and operate off an automobile's speaker system. This increases the user's mobility while maintaining call
privacy. Not only is it hands-free, but the headset eliminates all wires and can be used with the cell phone tucked in a bag or even resting in the back
seat.
EtherMind HS will help reduce accidents and other hazards caused by using a cell phone while driving, which according to the National Safety Council
represents about 60 percent of all cell-phone usage time. Those dangers have precipitated moves by lawmakers around the world to regulate in-car
cell-phone use.
"Rather than wait for legislation, we're supplying answers to the industry," said Sharmila Saha, MindTree's director of product development. "We
believe this is a giant step toward a product that will satisfy legislation, and answer consumers' demands as well."
Silicon Wave, a San Diego-based leading provider of Bluetooth RF system components, partnered with MindTree to create the product. "This
leading-edge reference design reflects the advantages of combining MindTree's exceptional industry knowledge and design expertise with Silicon
Wave's superior ICs for low power and high performance over an extended temperature range of -40 to +85C," said Janet Walther, director of partner
programs at Silicon Wave. "Working together we have delivered a performance-optimized solution for lightweight, stylish, low cost, wireless, in-car
mobile headsets."
About MindTree
MindTree Consulting is an international IT consulting company that delivers affordable business and technology solutions through global software
development. Co-headquartered in Somerset, NJ and Bangalore, India, the company approaches technology initiatives in a business context, with the
industry knowledge of a seasoned management team and employees exceptionally skilled in technology, business analysis and project management.
MindTree Consulting develops applications to help companies enhance their enterprise operations. The company also delivers product development
services and designs re-usable building blocks for high-tech companies. MindTree was selected as one of Computerworld magazine's Best Places to
Work in IT for 2002. Please visit www.mindtree.com for more information.
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