CSR, a provider of multifunction audio, connectivity and location platforms, announced an intelligent connectivity software framework called CSR Harmony.
CSR Harmony enables a seamless wireless experience for Windows-based PCs, integrating Bluetooth v4.0 + High Speed, WiFi and GPS functionality.
The new framework allows users to have unparalleled wireless connectivity options including health and fitness, high-end audio and ultra low-power accessories.
Using the new Bluetooth High Speed protocol, users can synchronize data between their PC and mobile devices at a fraction of the time. Bluetooth v4.0 extends the battery life of Bluetooth accessories such as mice and keyboards for months to years, officials at CSR claimed.
CSR Harmony, featuring CSR’s market-leading Bluetooth audio platforms, provides a premium audio experience, supporting wide-band mono audio and also the new apt-X lossless stereo codec.
According to company officials, the apt-X codec delivers CD-quality audio over the Bluetooth link with virtually no latency. Lip-sync issues common with normal Bluetooth stereo headsets are also avoided.
CSR Harmony also enables Bluetooth and Bluetooth low-energy ecosphere of devices including a new range of wireless connected low energy health and fitness products such as heart rate monitors and pedometers.
According to company officials, CSR Harmony is an integral element of CSR’s Connectivity Platform for PCs and is based on CSR Synergy and BlueCore Host Stack or “BCHS.”
As a wireless leader, CSR is committed to enable a full range of wireless opportunities in all of its upcoming silicon platforms.
CSR Harmony supports Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems, with forward compatibility with future Windows releases.
CSR Harmony was developed by CSR’s development team in Bangalore, India.
Recently CSR announced SiRFprimaAuto multifunction location platform, an auto-connected, auto-qualified infotainment and navigation platform that can fasten wireless connectivity integration and reduce time to market for more cost-effective in-vehicle infotainment systems.
Rajani Baburajan is a contributing editor for HealthTechZone. To read more of Rajani's articles, please visit her columnist page.Edited by
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