Philips Introduces New Touch-Screen Color Device

June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Philips Components, a division of Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands, today unveiled the latest innovation within its touch-screen remote control family of products -- the TSU6000 -- during the National Cable Telecommunications Association show, held June 11 through June 13. Leveraging the strengths of its demonstrated flagship product, the TSU2000, Philips' Remote Control Systems (RCS) group has taken the TSU6000 one step further by enhancing the edit software-enabling communications between both devices. This program is an extremely powerful and flexible tool for OEM customers and end-users as it gives the opportunity to exploit the full capacity of the device by creating unique graphical user interfaces best suited to individual needs.

"The introduction of the TSU6000 signals Philips' continuous strategy to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of touch-screen based input and control solutions," noted Xavier Delmeiren, general manager for Philips Components' RCS group. "Leveraging our hardware and software systems and design expertise provides us with the opportunity to offer our customers the most customized remote control solutions available-furthering Philips' overall leadership position in this market," he added.

The TSU6000 is a 256-color high-resolution liquid crystal display (LCD) touch-screen remote control module, which can portray both graphic images, along with photos. In addition, this module features a unique pick-up sensor, which instantly activates the remote control once it is lifted. Equally important is the TSU6000's memory capacity -- up to 8 MB -- giving the freedom to implement any type of user interface customers might require. Moreover, the TSU 6000's storage capacity is secured by using flash memory, which protects the user from any loss of data should the device run out of power. In addition, the TSU6000 architecture includes not only IR transmission, but also RF, which communicates with an RF/IR extender and provides the comfort of multi-room control. Lastly, the TSU6000 features a universal database, which contains more than 500 brands in 17 product segments.

Philips will be showcasing the TSU6000, along with other exciting products from its remote control product portfolio, during the National Cable Telecommunications Association show held this week from June 11 - June 13, at booth #1738.

Philips Components, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a world-leading provider of integrated digital electronic solutions in the areas of displays, storage, connectivity and imaging and sensing. Its global customer base covers the consumer electronics, telecommunications and automotive industries, amongst others. Philips Components had annual revenues of over EUR 6.3 billion for the year 2000, and employs more than 40,000 people in 39 countries around the world. More information about Philips Components is available at www.components.philips.com.

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest, with sales of EUR 37.9 billion in 2000. It is a global leader in color television sets, lighting, electric shavers, color picture tubes for televisions and monitors, and one-chip TV products. Its 219,400 employees in more than 60 countries are active in the areas of lighting, consumer electronics, domestic appliances, components, semiconductors and medical systems. Philips is quoted on the NYSE (symbol: PHG), London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and other stock exchanges. News from Philips is located at www.news.philips.com.

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