Advantech, the leading global ePlatform services provider, has received the 'Taiwan Excellence' award for its intelligent audio and video (A/V) controller, the UbiQ-350. Selected from various competing models, the UbiQ-350 was recognized by a distinguished panel of judges, composed of officials from the Bureau of Foreign Trade in the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The judges noted that the UbiQ-350 was outstanding in its innovative product design, solid integration of R&D resources, quality assurance and comprehensive global marketing campaign.

The UbiQ-350 is an ideal intelligent controller which is able to integrate home theater devices, including TVs, speakers, DVDs, and amplifiers. With intelligence built in, the UbiQ-350 can also be a central controller of lighting systems and other electronic devices. It gives users control over precise adjustments, including: lights, temperature, audio, and video – from a one-touch screen. It creates a positive, luxurious ambience for all active environments, from homes and hotels to conference rooms.

Multi-functional A/V controller
The UbiQ-350 series is equipped with a 7.0” widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) TFT LCD display with resistive touchscreen. Weighing just 800 grams, the UbiQ-350 series can be easily hand-carried by users to control a variety of audio and video equipment via the touch of a screen. Scenario control was introduced in the early stage of the UbiQ-350’s design. As a result, when integrated with indoor devices, including lighting systems, temperature and some electronic facilities, the UbiQ-350 can be a central scenario controller as well. The features and industrial design of the UbiQ-350 were based on observation of consumer behavior, usability, and interaction with the product. The UbiQ-350 shows Advantech’s commitment to developing customer-focused technology for the home, enhancing lifestyle through comfort and flexibility.

New breakthrough in wireless transformation technology
The UbiQ-350 series is the first mobile A/V control device that incorporates both ZigBeeTM (802.15.4 compliant) and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g compliant) wireless connectivity; which is ideal for facility control in home theater and home automation applications. As ZigBeeTM technology gradually matures, the market has placed high expectation on this new communication protocol and Advantech has responded by putting ZigBeeTM into the UbiQ-350 module. With this function, the UbiQ-350 can easily integrate with more home devices. Additionally, through Wi-Fi, the UbiQ-350 can access the Internet, thus bringing outside information into your home.

UbiQ series product line position in Intelligent Services
In light of soaring market demand, Advantech is moving to fully combine technology with comfort by seeking to extend the “Ubiquitous” concept everywhere, embodying the ideals of “Comfort, Convenience, Safety, and Energy-Consciousness.” Advantech also infuses its embedded system technology into “UbiQ Scenario Master” lighting scenario control modules. The award received by the UbiQ-350 shows the great interest the product has created. The UbiQ-350 offers customers a wonderful experience in an intelligent services lifestyle with its superior integration with home devices.

About Advantech
Founded in 1983, Advantech is the global leading ePlatform services provider integrating web-based technology, computing platforms and customization services to empower innovations in the connected eWorld. Advantech cooperates closely with system integrators to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications in various industries. Advantech delivers more than a thousand products and solutions in 5 main categories: Industrial & Network Computing, Embedded Computing, Applied Computing, eVideo Solutions, and eAutomation. With more than 2,700 talented people, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 17 countries and 33 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to our worldwide customers. (Corporate Website: www.advantech.com.my).

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