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Embedded Automation Announces mControl Developer Program First Announced Add-In Developed by Tekniska Byrån Supports
the KNX Protocol
Surrey, BC – November 26, 2007
Today, Embedded Automation, a leading provider of digital home automation systems,
announced the mControl Developer Program. The mControl Developer Program allows
developers to easily extend the functionality of mControl, Embedded Automation’s
popular and award-winning digital home software, and through a validation process
have these extensions certified by Embedded Automation for the mControl user community.
Starting with mControl v2.1, slated for formal release in Q4 2007, Embedded Automation will
ship a mControl Driver Development Kit (mControl DDK). The mControl DDK consists of samples
and documentation – allowing users to develop mControl Add-Ins, using the Microsoft .NET
language and development environment of their choice. Once developed, mControl Add-Ins can
be fully integrated within the mControl system, allowing administration and control from all
mControl user-interface clients and software utilities. Additionally, developers can submit
the Add-In to Embedded Automation for validation. Embedded Automation’s certification process
ensures that the Add-In properly and robustly implements the interface to mControl.
“At Tekniska Byrån, we specialize in KNX (International Standard ISO/IEC 14543-3), the
premier world-wide standard for home and building automation. Using the mControl Developer
Program, we have been able to quickly develop a software interface that marries the visually
stunning interfaces of mControl to the extremely robust KNX network – this is a powerful but
easy-to-use solution for our customer base,” said Mats Nordahl, Business Development Manager
at Tekniska Byrån.
“As mControl reaches more and more digital homes, the need to support additional technologies
has grown. The mControl Developer Program addresses this growth by letting developers create
Add-Ins for their area of expertise – while working within a structured and certifiable infrastructure.
The result is that, together with our development partners, we can offer a complete solution for
our common customers. We are proud to partner with companies like Tekniska Byrån and provide an
overall solution,” said Ted Singh, Business Development Manager for Embedded Automation.
“With additional Add-Ins in the queue, the mControl platform will reach out to more and more
users around the globe.”
About the KNX Association and the KNX Standard
The
KNX Association is the creator and owner of the KNX technology – the world’s only open
standard for all applications in home and building control, ranging from lighting and shutter
control to various security systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, monitoring, alarming,
water control, energy management, metering as well as household appliances, audio and lots
more. KNX is approved as a European (CENELEC EN50090 and CEN EN 13321-1) and an
International standard (ISO/IEC 14543-3).
About the KNX Add-In for mControl
The KNX Add-In for mControl by Tekniska Byrån enables users to status and control their smart
electrical devices via the KNX protocol. Through the world standard KNX protocol, users have
access to over 7,000 products from over 100 manufacturers. The KNX Add-In supports a variety of
communication methods including Serial (RS232), USB and IP-interfaces.
About Tekniska Byrån
Tekniska Byrån is software development and technical consultancy services company that specializes
in getting the best out of your intelligent building – from residential systems to large facilities.
With expertise in modern smart building automation, Tekniska Byrån offers a range of software
solutions and technical services.
About mControl
Thousands of customers worldwide use mControl software to view, manage and secure their “digital homes”.
mControl integrates lighting systems, security panels, security cameras, climate control and audio/visual
components into a unified interface which is accessible through televisions using a remote control,
via an Internet browser, through touch screens and even by voice. mControl meshes seamlessly within a
Media Center environment to provide an integrated home control and media management solution.
About Embedded Automation
Founded in 1998, Embedded Automation designs, manufactures, and markets solutions for “Digital Home”
under the mHome product family. mHome products allow consumers to easily and affordably add control
and media management capabilities to their homes. mHome products are available from Embedded Automation
and through the mHome Authorized Dealer Network.
