Crestron Introduces TPMC-4X WiFi Handheld Touchpanel

By NEWS RELEASE | July 20th, 2006

Crestron introduces the new Isys i/O TPMC-4X handheld WiFi touchpanel. This latest addition to the Isys i/O Touchpanel Media Center line of products is the first handheld touchpanel controller that delivers true 2-way WiFi communication for complete system control in today’s modern facilities. The TPMC-4X offers direct high-speed wireless communication with any Ethernet Crestron control system, providing complete control of AV, lighting, HVAC, shades and screens from anywhere in the building. True 2-way communications allows dynamic graphics and complete system status feedback, providing an enhanced user experience.

The Crestron TPMC-4X features a Windows®CE.NET 4.2 Operating Systems providing 802.11b WiFi communication throughout a facility on its wireless network. The TPMC-4X offers the perfect combination of touchpanel flexibility and tactile control, featuring a 3.5-inch touchscreen and 17 programmable, backlit pushbuttons. The 320×240 touchscreen display features 16-bit color graphics, dynamic text, dynamic graphics, translucency and streaming video capabilities.

Control all the audio and video components, lighting, thermostats, shades and more. Full 2-way WiFi communication allows users to view and set temperature in any room; confirm and adjust lighting levels and monitor lobby entrances from a sleek, lightweight handheld controller. Control an audio server or an Apple® iPod® remotely; network communications enable dynamic graphics such as the display of cover art. Search the media library efficiently with the on-screen virtual keyboard to enter text such as podcast name or video title.

Have another set of eyes in the palm of your hand. The TPMC-4X also features embedded functionality for viewing streaming video from security cameras or other video sources. The handheld Isys i/O touchpanel can display any MJPEG format source signal – perfect for monitoring the lobby, service entrance or boardroom door.

The Isys i/O TPMC-4X delivers complete 2-way WiFi communication and direct high-speed access to Ethernet Crestron control system for unparalleled system integration from a handheld touchpanel.