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December 21, 2009

Intrinsyc Aids Barnes & Noble Nook eBook Reader's System Integration

By Nathesh, TMCnet Contributor

Intrinsyc, a provider of software solutions for mobile devices reportedly said that its Device Development Solutions group aided Barnes & Noble nook eBook reader’s system integration.



The nook eBook reader is said to be the most advanced eBook reader and runs on the Android (News - Alert) platform with built in AT&T 3G service and WiFi, along with an e-ink screen for enhanced reading experience.
Intrinsyc provided both proprietary software and engineering services to build the Android based platform software, and assisted with application development. The company had helped in enhancing the functionality of the Android OS by developing software program that abstracted the hardware from the applications allowing the application development team to build feature-rich applications running across nook's unique dual screen design.
The eBook reader development cycle made use of Intrinsyc’s RapidRIL, Connection Manager, Power Optimizer, Telephony Test Suite and Remote Device Updater technology which resulted in minimized development time and delivery of a high quality product.
Intrinsyc RapidRIL is a proven 3G radio control interface product, has been adapted to the Infineon XMM platforms and X-Gold families of mobile device baseband processors supporting GSM/GPRS, EDGE, and WCDMA/HSPA technologies. RapidRIL support for the Infineon modem platforms will enable manufacturers to accelerate the process of designing, building, and shipping high-quality Android phones into the marketplace. It is reportedly to be the industry’s only commercial-grade, open market solution for developing radio interface layer software for Android mobile phones.
Intrinsyc tailored Power Optimizer and Connection Manager Software to provide the nook with a unique 3G / WiFi (News - Alert) hand-over and power management scheme, providing least cost routing with radio power optimization for long battery life. The Remote Device Updater was used to offer remote updates of the entire software platform to allow developers working across multiple regions to have the latest software build and enable Barnes & Noble to meet its project schedule.
Barnes & Noble said that Intrinsyc demonstrated tremendous dedication to the project's success from the beginning. It listened to understand their needs, providing consultation throughout the project to improve the product and the development process. Intrinsyc brought a combination of software technology, engineering expertise, and program management that is best in class. This enabled them to make nook a truly breakthrough product.
Intrinsyc has asserted that its passion is to enable their customer's innovation and differentiation. They are proud of their involvement in building the most innovative eBook reader on the market.
In related news, Intrinsyc's Destinator Navigation was made available on Samsung (News - Alert) and unveiled open market solution for developing RIL software.
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Nathesh is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Nathesh's articles, please visit his columnist page.

Edited by Amy Tierney


 







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