The opening of T-Kernel specification version 1.00.00 to the public has begun. It can be downloaded free of charge from the T-Kernel source code download page. For those who already have an ID and password for downloading, the specification can be downloaded using your current ID and password. For those who do not possess an ID and password yet, please apply for them from this page. The specification is being sold as a printed book by the Personal Media Corporation. Please see here for details.
Announcement regarding the XILINX extension board which can be connected to all T-Engine Products Updated 2005/6/8
The XILINX extension board" is connectable to all T-Engine and µT-Engine products, and its functions are enhanced by being fully equipped with an extension connector. For the first time in commercial FPGA, changing configuration from general-purpose flash memory is possible. The FPGA implemented on XILINX extension board has been expanded to 500,000 system gates, and therefore it can build circuits with sizes twice as large as before. Additionally, in the event that a connection to a network is required, the connection to networks is provided via an extension connector. (http://www.xilinx.co.jp/japan/j_prs_rls/xil_corp/ 0606_engine_contract_j.htm)
The World's Smallest 15mm x 15 mm Active Electronic Tag "Dice" Successfully Developed YRP Ubiquitous Networking Laboratory Updated 2005/4/27
The YRP Ubiquitous Networking Laboratory has successfully developed the world's smallest active electronic tag "Dice" with the size of 15mm x 15mm including the battery. The "Dice" uses very low-power 315 MHz radio wave for full-duplex communication at the distance of 10 meters (in full visibility of the other party).It has the anti-collision function that permits a single receiver to identify more than 1000 Dices simultaneously. The "Dice" was designed to conform with the specifications of the pT-Engine (pico T-Engine) of the T-Engine Forum. "Dice" boasts the shrinking of its physical size and also the extremely low power consumption of of 7.6 µAh has been realized.It operates for approximately 2.3 years with a CR2032 coin battery (Theoretical estimate with an expected communication at 5 minute intervals), or it can operate for 5.5 months with the installed ultra-tiny secondary battery (again a theoretical estimate).Moreover, encrypted communication using DES is possible between the "Dice" and its receiver. An eTRON chip can be connected for stronger security. The "Dice" will be applied to various application fields from distribution, supply chain management to medicine tracing. Large numbers of "Dice" will be used for feasibility study experiments. (http://www.t-engine.org/news/pdf/TEP050427-u01e.pdf)
Embedded computer with a touch panel, "Teapanel" Personal Media Corporation Updated 2005/3/23
The "Teapanel" is a computer for an embedded systems with a "VR5701" CPU by NEC Electronics Corp. The "PMC T-Kernel", a real-time OS whose features such as virtual memory, have been significantly enhanced and the "PMC T-Kernel Extension" are used for the OS. The touch panel display is attached to the main unit and the middleware "PMC T-Shell" enables a GUI operation environment that is simple and easy-to- understand. In addition, its fan-less and desk-less design has realized a quiet machine with high vibration resistance. What's more, the touch panel LCD is a dustproof and waterproof display that meets the IP65, enabling it to be used outdoors as well. (http://www.personal-media.co.jp/press/press/050323_teapanel.html)
T-Kernel Extension Version "eT-Kernel" for ARM eSOL Co., Ltd. Updated 2005/2/23
The "eT-Kernel" is a T-Kernel Extension version made by improving and expanding the performance and features of the open source version of the T-Kernel distributed by the T-Engine Forum. The greatest feature of the eT-Kernel is that the system startup time has been significantly reduced. In addition, it operates without the hardware dependant T-Monitor and the high-speed interrupt response is secured. (http://www.esol.co.jp/company/press/emb_press050223.html)
Traceability Evaluation Tool "UC-Phone Evaluation Kit" Personal Media Corporation Updated 2005/1/31
The "UC-Phone Evaluation Kit" can be used for evaluating experiments of traceability in goods management, inventory management and commodity distribution, etc. for which ucode tags, such as RFIDs and barcodes, are used. The PHS terminal is equipped with a RFID tag reader and a one-dimensional barcode reader for the first time. In addition, it has a touch panel LCD in QVGA size to display contents. As the first step, it can be used for feasibility study experiments and practical evaluations regarding various applications of Ubiquitous technologies. As the second step, it can be developed into an actual traceability system. (http://www.personal-media.co.jp/press/press/050131_ucphone.html)
T-Kernel specification 1.00.00 release begins
