Trinity Convergence Announces Availability of IP Video Phone Software for TI's DaVinci(TM) Processors

Aug. 14, 2007

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delivering on its promise to offer the most flexible VoIP and IP video software solutions available, Trinity Convergence today announced that its VeriCall(R) family of voice + video over IP (V2IP) software is now generally available for the Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) TMS320DM644x digital media processors based on DaVinci (TM) technology.

TI processors running VeriCall software provide original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) with proven solutions for delivering internet protocol (IP) connected video products, such as IP Video Phones and IP Surveillance/Monitoring Systems, that require hi-fidelity audio and H.264 video functionality. The comprehensive nature of VeriCall software helps manufacturers shrink product development cycles and accelerate product delivery.

"We're excited to be introducing a very robust set of solutions that run on some of the most advanced digital media processors available today," stated Ajit Pendse, CEO and Chairman of Trinity Convergence. "Direction from our OEM and ODM customers over the years has been clear -- provide us high-performance voice and video over IP software solutions and the ability to run on leading edge platforms. Texas Instruments has clearly demonstrated its leadership in the IP video space with its strong track record in the fields of video telephony, video surveillance, entertainment delivery and telecommunications."

"Texas Instruments is very pleased to be working closely with Trinity Convergence to deliver high-performance H.264 based IP video phones to both the consumer and enterprise segments," said Pradeep Bardia, worldwide business manager, TI. "Trinity's VeriCall family of software helps us to offer our customers a proven platform for delivering IP video services in a variety of applications and products and we look forward to the continued collaboration."

The VeriCall family of software provides complete communications solutions that incorporate all of the key components for enabling two-way voice and video over IP communications and advanced functionality such as instant messaging (IM) and Presence (user status and availability). VeriCall software available on DaVinci technology processors includes:

VeriCall Edge(R) -- a comprehensive embedded software framework that allows manufacturers to leverage a single, embedded voice/video solution across an entire portfolio of IP-based communication products -- from VoIP/video phones to home automation applications to next generation dual-mode handsets.

VeriCall Video Phone Edition(TM) -- a complete IP video phone solution, now available on the TMS320DM6446 and TMS320DM6441 processors based on DaVinci technology, designed to accelerate product development and delivery. VeriCall Phone Editions integrate the embedded software framework (VeriCall Edge) with a customizable graphical user interface (GUI) and a suite of user applications (including Address Book, Presence and Instant Messaging) to create a vertically integrated and turnkey IP Video Phone solution.

VeriCall Software Solutions -- Accelerating VoIP Innovation

VeriCall software platforms help OEMs and ODMs accelerate their time-to- market. Delivering far more than just voice and video processing functionality, VeriCall software provides its own SIP software stack and uniquely integrates critical features, applications and technology such as NAT Traversal, security and quality of service (QoS).

VeriCall software is licensed by some of the world's leading consumer electronics OEMs and ODMs for use in the following products:

-- VoIP Phones -- Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) Phones -- Video Phones -- WiFi Video Phones -- Dual-mode Phones (GSM/VoWiFi) -- VoWiFi Personal Media Players -- VoIP Intercoms -- Remote IP Video Cameras

VeriCall software leverages industry standards for voice and video processing, as well as call control protocols such as SIP, to ensure product interoperability and simplify deployment. In addition, Trinity Convergence invests considerable resources towards ongoing interoperability testing to ensure broad compatibility with existing infrastructure and devices.

Availability & Information

VeriCall Edge embedded software and the VeriCall Video Phone Edition software solutions are generally available for TI's DM6446 Digital Video Evaluation Module (DVEVM).

To contact a sales person or schedule a demonstration in your region of the world, visit the Trinity Convergence web site at http://www.trinityconvergence.com and click on "Contact".

About Trinity Convergence

Trinity Convergence is a leading developer of embedded software solutions for the Automotive, Communications, Consumer Electronics, Industrial Controls and Medical device markets. The company provides highly integrated software solutions designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) accelerate their product development cycles. The company's embedded VoIP software and graphical user interface (GUI) development tools offer a competitive advantage to manufacturers by providing highly-integrated solutions and the flexibility to run across a variety of operating systems and microprocessors. Trinity Convergence is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, USA and maintains product development and engineering offices in Port Huron, USA; Pune, India ; and Cambridge, UK. For more information, visit http://www.trinityconvergence.com.

About the Texas Instruments DSP Third Party Network

Trinity Convergence is a member of the TI DSP Third Party Network, a worldwide organization of independent companies that offer products and services supporting TI DSPs. TI third parties provide expertise across a variety of applications, including audio, control, telecommunications, video and imaging and wireless communications. Third party products and services include a broad range of application software, development hardware and software, and consulting services that support original equipment manufacturers' efforts to bring differentiated products to the market quickly. For more information about the TI DSP Third Party Network, please visit http://www.ti.com/3p.

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