Embedded & System Development
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Like Open Embedded Systems. At the core of modern society, embedded systems power today?s world. Built with sound engineering processes and open technology models, NatureSoft offers embedded systems as a solid platform for appliance development.
The future?s Linux
Today, GNU\Linux is the fastest growing operating system platform for embedded systems applications. It is powerful, cost-effective, has freely available source codes and can be used without licensing or royalty fees. Widespread device support, reputation for reliability, conformance to the open standards, inherent robustness and extensive documentation are other reasons why Linux is the most preferred operating system today for embedded applications of consumer appliances.
That?s the reason why NatureSoft offers end-to-end solutions on embedded systems, applications and technology using GNU\Linux and other open Real Time OS, an expertise we have been nurturing, expecting the market to turn as it as. NatureSoft also consults towards development of new and existing product enhancements using Open Embedded Platforms that provides a good return on investments.
Opening doors to the Open Embedded Paradigm
Moreover, open embedded systems are built on the same open source model that makes available extensive numbers of ports / sub systems / drivers to the community. What is essential is for designers to understand this web of resources and understand their usage. That?s where NatureSoft plays a pivotal role.
NatureSoft is an Open Source specialist who possesses the required skillsets for porting and integrating open source components into a larger framework and offering it as a solution to the customer. This is what we refer to as the Open Embedded Paradigm.
So how does NatureSoft know what to look for and where to look for it? This ability is a result of a huge amount of pre-research and experience. It also comes from keeping a close watch on the market, finding out what the latest is, where it can be applied and how. We then ensure that we use this know-how about evolving trends and technologies to our customer?s benefit.
Expertise in Embedded Solutions
NatureSoft has acquired considerable expertise in Open Embedded Solutions in the following critical domains:
- Multimedia and entertainment segment
- Residential network gateways
- Wireless and handheld wireless devices
- Security appliances
Advanced technology. Assorted domains.
NatureSoft has a solid track record of have successfully completed over 30 projects, many of them for blue chip companies and companies involved in new product incubation.
Take a look at some of the projects we have completed in various domains.
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Multimedia and entertainment segment
This involved creation of products that integrated various media devices like television and broadband, for the Japanese market. -
Wireless and handheld wireless devices
NatureSoft has developed IP Phones (Internet Protocol based Radio Phones) and designed the complete system and application layers. -
Security appliances
NatureSoft has built over 8 security appliances using firewalls and network forensics. We have also built our own fluid firewall reference model and have delivered as a complete end-to-end solution, a technology unit that produced a series of firewalls for diverse segments ? from SOHO to Corporate Enterprises.
A project was carried out for a prominent UK-based customer and developed from scratch, including the hardware, software and application. NatureSoft incubated and delivered the product and transferred the relevant technology to the customer.
Choosing hardware - now made easy
NatureSoft?s technology experience involves working with various products of TI and Analog and with various versions of Linux.
Laser 5, a leading Japanese Linux distribution publisher and embedded Linux consultancy firm, chose Naturesoft as a partner for cutting-edge technical resources.
We have experience in dealing with a wide range of hardware like:
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Hardware Architecture
Intel [i386, xscale, xeon]
AMD [au1000, au1100]
MIPS [vr4122, 4133]
ARM [sa1000] -
Chipset
cx88x
bt878
DSP -
Protocol / Layers / API
VOIP
USB-2
PCMCIA,
V4L-2
Bluetooth