Telecom Lead America: Honeywell has introduced its first
Android-based enterprise digital assistant named the Dolphin 7800 Android.
The company said that the device is ideal for a delivery
driver or sales representative whose work day involves multiple customer stops.
The device is a rugged handheld computer with fast and
accurate data capture and navigation capabilities.
In addition to the launch, Honeywell Scanning &
Mobility and Microsoft have also inked a patent agreement, under which for
Honeywell’s products running on the Android or Chrome OS platforms
will be covered by Microsoft’s patent portfolio.
As per the terms of the agreement, Microsoft is entitled
to receive royalties from Honeywell.
Speaking on the agreement signed with Microsoft, John
Waldron, president of Honeywell Scanning & Mobility said that the agreement
will allow Honeywell to offer the Android-based Dolphin 7800 to our network of
partners around the world.
On the other hand, Horacio Gutierrez, corporate vice
president and deputy general counsel, Intellectual Property Group at Microsoft
said that through this agreement Honeywell joins Microsoft’s Android patent
licensing program and demonstrates its responsible approach to the management
of intellectual property.
The Dolphin 7800 Android can remotely be secured by the
employers if device is lost. With Honeywell’s Remote MasterMind 3.0 device
management software, businesses also can enroll and configure devices, track
company assets and enforce strong password protection.
Honeywell has also launched a Developer Program for
Android OS compatible devices to support the software community.
Honeywell’s Dolphin 7800 is powered with the
Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 OS. The company provides two
options for end-users to support either Microsoft or Android deployments.
Honeywell
launches limitless industrial wireless receiver
A few months back, Honeywell introduced its new
Limitless WDRR Wireless Din-Rail Receiver for industrial, construction,
machine, material handling, and heavy transportation applications.
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