Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of wireless handsets, devices and embedded machine-to-machine modules, announced the availability to early adopters of developer kits for its two new BREW-enabled modules – the Kyocera 300 and the Kyocera 1xD. The new modules allow customers to reduce cost by running tightly integrated BREW applications within the embedded module, minimizing the need for external application processors in M2M solutions.
The modules enable real-time communications over CDMA networks and are ideal for telematics, asset tracking, and telemetry applications.
"Kyocera Wireless brings a wealth of experience and global economies of scale that are unique in the CDMA M2M market," said Dean Fledderjohn, general manager of the M2M product line at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "In leveraging the powerful and widely adopted BREW platform within our new modules, we are creating additional value and versatility for our customers."
Support of embedded BREW provides customers with a standard interface in which applets can take advantage of intelligent multimode GPS selection for both on and off network position fixes, geo-fencing and location store and forward capabilities.
Additionally, programmable general purpose input/output (GPIO) support is available to extend the reach of the embedded application to peripheral accessories further adding value and design flexibility for system integrators.
This combination of features creates a powerful engine to drive new and compelling location aware devices to market for fleet management, asset tracking and other applications.
The BREW-enabled Kyocera 300 Module integrates the latest Qualcomm chipsets in a small but rugged form factor and offers an expanded feature set including: lower power consumption, extended operating temperatures, multi-mode assisted and integrated autonomous GPS with streaming NMEA, digital voice and packet data communications and more.
The BREW enabled Kyocera 1xD Module provides a lower-cost platform for telemetry and other data-only applications that do not require GPS or voice features. The module's reduced power consumption, streamlined feature-set and small envelope size combine to reduce the total cost of ownership and make it ideal for remote metering/monitoring and alarm applications.
