Escali Software Platform
 Optimized for Texas Instruments' OMAP TM processors, Escali offers a complete multimedia software solution for GSM/GPRS and 3G phones. Combining the connectivity, flexibility, and reliability of Linux and Java with a powerful applications framework, the Escali software platform offers these benefits to network operators launching new data services:
- An intuitive graphical user interface that provides easy accessibility to advanced data and messaging features and applications.
- Easy-to-use, integrated voice and photo messaging to increase messaging traffic.
- A customized, branded look-and-feel for each operator.
- Remote software upgradability to enable operators to push new applications and data services to the handset as well as maintenance upgrades.
- Standard, open Linux and Java software interfaces (APIs) which facilitate and encourage third-party developers to support applications for the platform.
- GSM/GPRS telephony support.
The Escali application framework provides powerful reusable libraries for data, graphics, and text plus the lower levels of the application framework. These components include such functionality as a themeable windowing system for sharing screen and keyboard, GUI framework including widget support, PIM/PDA applications, and internationalization support via Unicode. These components enable handset manufacturers to get to market sooner with a differentiated UI solution. The standard Escali application set includes:
| Application |
Description |
| Launcher |
Starts Linux and Java applications; shows user name, carrier name, date and time. |
| Phone |
Displays status of phone calls, faxes or data calls. |
| Call History |
One-touch dial of last 10 calls placed, received or missed. Easy to move numbers to contacts database. |
| Messaging |
Unified application for reading and sending e-mail, SMS, MMS, and voice messages. Voice replies via MMS and e-mail; local playback. |
| Contacts |
Flexible PIM contacts database with fast find, speed dial, and multiple number and address entries. |
| Tasks |
Keeps a list of to-do entries. Entries can have due dates and reminders. |
| Calendar |
PIM calendar database allows viewing by day, week and month. |
| Synchronization |
Sync with Outlook TM and other apps via SyncML. |
| Audio Player |
MP3 playback from internal memory or Secure Digital (SD) card. |
| Picture Viewer |
View and send MMS and e-mail messages with JPEG image attachments. |
| Calculator |
Standard calculator functions. |
| Games |
One or more multiplayer interactive games available. |
| Browser |
WAP / xHTML compatible. |
| Java |
CLDC/MIDP with multimedia extensions. |
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