AUGUST 2004

TRC successfully demonstrate their developement of an Embedded Webserver over GPRS using Embedded Linux.

Total Remote Control have created a complete embedded mobile system, that uses GPRS as the transport medium, to provide secure and robust server facilities which can be located at any location where a mobile signal can be received.

The system is based on an embedded PC platform, running the Linux Open Source Operating System and can facilitate complete server capabilities from any remote location that has GPRS coverage.

The system platform has been created for high level Telemedicine and Multi-media applications and prototype products are now in the late stages of development.

Commercial Issues

Developing products based on a Linux platform requires high level system and software engineering skills. The route to prototype product can be somewhat extended, when compared to an embedded XP platform.

However, once the obstacles have been overcome, if the volumes are sufficient, then the costs of development can easily be justified when the isssue of Operating System licences are considered. Additionally, the comparable Linux platform can be considerably smaller than the XP version and thus other costs, such as that of Flash Memory, make the Linux option very attractive if higher production numbers are concerned.