Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 12:30:10 -0500 From: Scott McDonaldOrganization: Metro Link, Inc. To: pr@metrolink.com Subject: Press Release: Metro Link to Demo Software at CEMA Forum VESA ASKS METRO LINK, THE LINUX SPECIALISTS, TO DEMO SOFTWARE AT CEMA FORUM Ft. Lauderdale FL - December 1, 1999: The VESA Home Network Committee, whose members include Motorola, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony, has asked Metro Link to demonstrate their home automation software at the CEMA Forum in Orlando, FL on Feb 7, 2000. Metro Link's software uses VESA's newly defined, proposed standard which will allow interoperability among home devices. Once approved, the standard should be adopted by all manufacturers of smart devices. This will enable standardized control of everything on a home network, as well as networks scalable to large buildings and diverse campus environments. These network devices comprise a broad spectrum in home and building automation, from light switches and high-definition TVs to HVAC systems and elevators. Metro Link's demonstration will involve a room's programmed reaction to a user's entrance. In this basic scenario, the user's entry activates motion detectors which trigger the lights to go on and the home entertainment system to power up. Depending on desired programming and equipment used, other conditions can be monitored which would override the basic instructions. For instance, if photo sensors indicate the ambient light in the room is at an acceptable level, the lights would not go on at user's entry. This demonstration will be managed by Metro Link's home automation software, a Java suite that can run on Linux or other operating systems. This software allows VESA Home Network devices to interoperate with other proprietary systems. It also scales down for embedded system controllers. Metro Link's robust embedded systems software has been in use for the the past 10 years in mission critical applications such as the Army Land Warrior and the Boeing 777. Other VESA members attending the CEMA Forum will demonstrate the interoperability standard at work within their products, also. ABOUT METRO LINK Since 1989, Metro Link Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, has become a leading provider of embedded graphics, Linux software, JINI-based technology, and JAVA device control solutions for many operating systems and hardware architectures. Metro Link's products are used by Lucent (LU), Oracle (ORCL), Red Hat (RHAT), VA Linux, and others. Metro Link was the first company to ship commercial software for Linux, and remains at the core of Linux and other Open Source software development and support. Metro Link is a leading developer of standardized software solutions for network appliances and smart devices. ABOUT VESA The Video Electronics Standards Association promotes and develops timely, relevant, open display and display interface standards, ensuring interoperability, and encouraging innovation and market growth. They are one of the leading, worldwide standards organizations and internationally recognized voices in the video electronics industry. CONTACT INFORMATION: Metro Link, Inc. 4711 Powerline Rd. Ft. Lauderdale FL 33309 USA http://www.metrolink.com morgan@metrolink.com Morgan Von Essen, President +1-954-938-0283 ext. 411 +1-954-938-1982 fax ----------- If you feel you have received this e-mail in error, and would like to be removed from our contact list, please send mail to scott@metrolink.com asking to be removed.