Pervasive Service Technology

   
  ASTRI Extend Home Technology
   
 

Extend Home technology provides a means for software applications and consumer electronics to break out of the home and deliver services to individuals anywhere on the Internet. Adding placeshifting technology to devices once locked behind closed doors enables freedom of movement and better enjoyment of home entertainment devices.

 
Highlights
Developed for embedded systems
Modular design
100% ANSI C
Small footprint
Simple API
Firewall Friendly
Applications
Digital Video Recorders
Digital Media Adapters
File and Information Sharers
TVs
Stereo Audio Systems
VoIP Communication
Platform
The client SDK, iDNS Registration Server, and Rendezvous servers support any BSD-socket based TCP/IP stack. Solaris, Microsoft XP/NT/2000, desktop Linux, Enterprise Linux, and embedded Linux are all supported on a single code-base.
ANSI C Compatibility
100% ANSI C compliant to ensure quick code porting to embedded devices as well as enterprise systems.
POSIX Compliant
Only POSIX 1003.1 libraries are used to ensure complete portability.
High Quality
Developed using Fortune 100 compliant quality assurance techniques ensures that the Extended Home delivers high quality SDK and server code.
Tools and Documentations
Full documentation for the SDK and servers provide immediate and uncomplicated use of Extended Home technology. Related testing tools facilities developing bug-free applications using Extended Home technology.
Digital Living Lab
We have our own test Lab that provides lab facilities and equipment for testing interoperability and compatibility for products embedded with Extended Home technology. The lab serves all companies in the local and Greater China regions. We also provide technical support and certification assistance to manufacturers.
Reference Applications

Digitial Video Recorder

A digital video recorder equipped with Extended Home Technology can share the viewing experience to every networked-part of the household. Additionally, family members situated outside the home can continue to enjoy their recorded programs anywhere they can receive Internet access.

Digital Media Adapter

A digital media adapter can link all Audio/Visual devices together in a single access experience. Add Extended Home capability to access this consolidated resource from anywhere on the Internet frees the consumer from being rooted at home.

Networked TV

Expand the family television-hour to the son or daughter that is away at college. Extended Home technology can bridge the distance to allow any family member to watch the same programming in real-time, just as if he was sitting in the same room.