Connected Device Platform

A Mobile Internet Device (MID) is far more than a mere instrument to access the Internet. It is a complete solution that addresses all of a user’s multimedia and communication needs on a single platform. Through a broad range of features, such as music player, video player, photo album management, streaming, web browser, RSS, tickers, VoIP, presence, instant messaging and DLNA capability, device manufacturers can deliver a more comprehensive offering.

The MID solution, while adapting to a dynamic and changing mobile ecosystem, allows you to manage time to and costs of deployment. It creates differentiation through feature richness while enhancing multimedia performance and user experiences.

Aricent has developed a pre-packaged software framework, Media EXP™ designed to deliver entertainment, content and communication applications specifically targeted at devices such as Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs), Portable Media Players (PMPs), Smartphones and Connected Home Gateways.

The Aricent Media EXP™ suite also has the capacity to power Intel Atom based devices, delivering the next generation of entertainment and communication capabilities for MIDs, Personal Media Players, and Ultra Mobile PCs and Netbooks.

Aricent developed a Mobile Applications Suite for Android devices, for a leading device OEM. The suite consisted of rich multimedia applications, including Music and Video players, Inbox, Social Networking Contacts Widget, Home Screen, Web Browser, Maps, Notes, Search stack and Calculator.

Features

Multimedia Applications

Music Player, Video Player, Image Viewer, Image Editor, Audio/Video Editor, Camcorder/AV Recording etc.

Content Applications

RSS/Web Tickers, Internet Radio, IPTV, DVB-H, Streaming etc.

CommunicationApplications

Voice/Video Calls, Messaging/Chat, Presence etc.

Benefits

Enhanced multimedia experience, with unmatched output quality and performance:

  • High Definition Playback (720p), Virtual Surround Sound
  • 3D Image Effects, Image Enhancements

Compelling user experience

  • Voice Controlled Commands
  • Easy to use functions of media player and other new applications
  • Quick startup and configuration, convenient interfaces that allow seamless access across any storage media (local folder, USB, SD, Internet over Wifi, DLNA Media Servers)

Feature richness through multimedia and communication applications

  • Streaming, Post-it (Messaging), Photo Sharing
  • Voice over IP, Presence,  IPTV, DVB-H

Comprehensive portfolio of multimedia solutions and services

  • Full spectrum solution including CODECs, system components, applications and integration services
  • Strong eco-system to support non-standard components (e.g. Real, Microsoft, Divx, Dolby)
  • Full ownership of end-to-end solution performance and delivery
  • Flexible business models
  • Quality customer support and responsiveness