With the Apex Connect Home Controller introduced today at CES, a browser-based smart phone, iPhone, iPod touch, PC or PDA can be turned into a comprehensive home controller via an existing wireless network in your home. The controller, which features learning functionality to teach and control other Infrared (IR)-based controllers that consumers have in their homes, is a collaborative effort between Apex Digital, a leading provider of consumer electronic devices, and Zilog, Inc., a global supplier of innovative embedded control solutions.
"The new Apex Connect Home Controller is based on Zilog's Crimzon Connects technology and provides mobile device users with personalized home control capabilities in the palm of their hand," said
"Apex Digital is known for providing its customers with innovative consumer electronics, and we're excited to announce our new Apex Connect Home Controller here at CES," said
Apex Connect Ideal for iPhone and iPod Touch Users
The device features native application support for Apple's iPhone mobile telephone or iPod touch. Users can download the application for the device they want to control from Apple's
Apex Connect is simple to use and install. Just attach the Apex Connect Home Controller to a home wireless network using the network router set up, then download the Apex Connect application to an iPhone or iPod touch and the controller is ready to use. Market introduction of the controller is targeted in the second half of 2009.
About Apex Digital Inc.
Apex Digital Inc. is one of the country's leading providers and marketers of high definition LCD televisions, portable media devices, solar powered lights and digital set-top boxes. Apex Digital is well recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in consumer electronics history. Founded in 1997, privately held Apex Digital's products are carried in thousands of retail outlets nationwide. Headquartered in
About Zilog, Inc.
Zilog is a global supplier of application specific, embedded system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for secured transactions, consumer electronics and industrial application and an industry leader in remote control and universal IR database solutions. From its roots as an award-winning architect in the microprocessor and microcontroller industry, Zilog has evolved to become a leader in production-ready and custom-built SoC solution sets including hardware and software. Zilog is headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning the anticipated market introduction date of the Apex Connect Home Controller. These forward-looking statements relating to expectations, plans or prospects for the Apex Connect Home Controller are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of Zilog's management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. For example, the market introduction date of the Apex Connect Home Controller could be postponed by manufacturing and distribution delays. Any of these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those provided. For a detailed discussion of these and other cautionary statements, please refer to the risk factors discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including but not limited to, Zilog's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
Apex Connect is a trademark or registered trademark of Apex Digital Inc.
The iPhone and iPod touch are of the exclusive properties and trademarks of Apple.
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Contacts: Jeannie Vogler Daniel Francisco Apex Digital Francisco Group for Zilog 909-348-5435 916-812-8814 jvogler@apexdigitalinc.com dan@franciscogrp.com
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