Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Aftek introduces Object Recognition System, another landmark in Video Analytics

With more than 20 years of established proficiency in hardware, BSP, embedded and application solutions, now introduces Material Identification System (MIS) as a subset of Object Recognition System (ORS).

Aftek has successfully developed and deployed a number of security systems such as video door phone, access control and more. Now with the focus on video analytics and image processing, Aftek has built a strong expertise in the field of computer vision and video and image analysis for tracking of specific data, behavior, objects or pattern. Using highly advanced feature detection and tracking techniques such as SURF algorithm, Aftek's MIS ensures instant and accurate results.

Aftek's MIS / ORS minimizes long delays in searching for production material in an assembly line, as well as eliminates errors associated with a manual search. Thus, MIS is perfect for store management domains as well as for small to medium scale manufacturing industries having assembly production line. Additionally, it proves immensely beneficial for inventory management. Furthermore, MIS integrates effortlessly with existing infrastructure of store management such as Kardex system.

With best possible economic deals on offer that separates Aftek from its competitors, we are poised as an ideal offshore partner for various Video Analytics solutions. The framework of Object Recognition System is customizable enough to be used for detection of automobile parts, surgical instruments and more. To know more about MIS / ORS and more, please  http://www.aftek.com/videoanalytics/material-identification.shtml

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Aftek collaborates with ADD Semiconductor for the development of Smart Metering Solution.

Pune, March 17, 2010 - Aftek Limited (NSE: AFTEK), a full spectrum technology services company and Advanced Digital Design S.A. (ADD), a world leader in the development of SoCs for communication over Power Line, today announced collaboration to develop products for the Automatic Meter Management (AMM) market. Under the proposed terms of this deal, ADD Semiconductor will provide all data-sheets and technical material for their chips, along with technical support for integrating them in various solutions to be developed by Aftek. Consequently, Aftek will make use of ADD PLC chips and associated knowledge base to develop and / or enhance their home and building automation solutions such as Smart Grid, Digihome Solutions as well as Smart Metering Solutions.


ADD will also introduce Aftek to utility companies associated with ADD, while Aftek will provide help in establishing ADD presence in the Indian and global market. Being the founding member of 'PRIME', which is the core of "Open Meter" European initiative for a new Powerline standard, ADD will provide PRIME access to Aftek. This incredible collaboration between Aftek and ADD will help reduce BOM cost, development time and space of smart meters for AMR / AMM market. About Aftek Ltd. Aftek Limited is a listed company on Bombay (BSE: 530707) and National (NSE: AFTEK) stock exchanges of India, and has presence in India, US, Europe and far east. Aftek provides full spectrum technology services in hardware, BSP, embedded and applications. Aftek has vast experience in home and industrial automation, safety and security segments and provides cutting edge technology solutions. Additionally, Aftek also has deep expertise in product engineering services, SaaS, virtualization, migration and internationalization services. For more information, visit: http://www.aftek.com/media/pressrelease-collaboration-with%20ADD.shtml
About ADD
Established in 2001, ADD Semiconductor (Advanced Digital Design S.A.) is backed by ADARA Venture Partners and is the founding member of "Prime". They are one of the key associates of the prestigious OPERA consortium and the leader of Spanish consortium of WITNESS project, inside the EUREKA European program for R&D projects. Headquartered in Zaragoza (Spain), ADD has offices in Beijing, China and Pune, India. ADD is comprised of 40 highly qualified employees, 20 of which are solely dedicated to the R&D activities. ADD are a world leader in the development of low cost and high efficiency systems on a single chip (SoC) for communications and digital signal processing applications. Additionally, they are involved in an ambitious international development plan for Powerline standard. For more information, visit: http://www.addsemi.com/.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Aftek RTMP client library

Aftek is developing an Android RTMP client library which would enable Android application developers encash all the benefits of RTMP for Android applications. Our Android RTMP client library would support some add-ons that would help developers to deliver robust media solutions.http://www.slideshare.net/aftekandroid/android-rtmp-client-3464514

more information pl write to me @ Jayantw@aftek.com

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Intelligent Transport System

Intelligent Transport System
Intelligent Transport System (ITS) is designed for the urban / state / private road transport organizations (public and private RTCs). The system consists of a backend and a hardware component to provide an integrated solution for the driver console unit, electronic ticking machine, passenger information system and vehicle tracking system. ITS provides a single solution for transport companies to schedule and monitor buses with the help of advance technologies such as GPS, Wi-Fi and GPRS.
The Need
Road transport organizations typically have huge fleet of buses that operate from depots situated at remote locations. With the increase in population the public transport organizations need to improve their services to provide better facilities. Without having an intelligent transport system in place, it is very difficult to improve the service. ITS will enable the transport organization to get the required bus, schedule, route and passenger information very quickly to execute public queries in a very efficient manner. With the help of Vehicle Tracking System, people can get the current location of the bus without communicating with the staff members. The electronic ticketing machine stores information of each and every ticket issued to the passengers. This ticketing data is used for managerial decisions such as introducing new bus routes or allocating part-time buses to operate at crowded locations. To have a better up-time for bus, ITS provides a driver console to monitor the bus 'health'. With the increase in terrorist attacks, public security is critical. ITS also provides security cameras which record the audio and video inside the bus.
Solution : http://www.aftek.com/solutionfactory/its.shtml

Aftek launches touch-screen based Integrated Device Controller - a GPS / GPRS / WiFi enabled Vehicle Mounting System with GSM calling facility


Aftek’s Integrated Device Controller offers seamless integration with a variety of peripheral devices and works effectively as a multi-function Vehicle Mounting System
Aftek Limited (NSE: AFTEK), a 22-year old full spectrum technology company today announced launch of its rugged and durable, touch-screen enabled GPS / GRPS / WiFi / GSM enabled Integrated Device Controller (IDC). It offers seamless integration with a variety of peripheral devices, such as taxi fare meter, receipt printer, credit card payment terminal, smart card reader for automated fare collection and more. As part of Intelligent Transport System, IDC can also be interfaced with a vehicle engine, LED sign board and live DVR / CCTV camera in a public transport vehicle to operate as a multi-function Vehicle Mounting System (VMS).
Running on Windows CE operating system, IDC offers user-friendly 7” TFT touch-screen interface and comes with 2 GB of storage (expandable up to 32 GB). It is equipped with two RS232 ports, one RS485 port; one CAN port along with USB host and client. Furthermore, IDC offers multimedia functionalities by means of a microphone and audio line-out jacks for external audio amplifier and for other infotainment devices. Coupled with ten analog input, five digital input and five digital output channels, IDC can be interfaced with virtually any peripheral device for control and management.
IDC can make and receive GSM calls to predefined restricted numbers and send emergency SMSs using its quad band GSM / GPRS module. It can also operate on a manual mode in low connectivity areas and supports internal battery backup. Additionally, IDC can be configured to send automated alerts for vehicle over-speeding, unscheduled stops, geo-fence crossing, fuel-level drop, engine over-heating and more. Moreover, using IDC’s CAN interface, bus monitoring can be done at server side and it comes with pre-loaded software for on-the-fly trip management. Using this software, one can easily validate the route, trip, conductor ticketing machine and more. Combining diverse functionalities in one compact unit, IDC / VMS offers unmatched services for transportation and logistics sector. more information : http://www.aftek.com/solutionfactory/its.shtml

Monday, June 9, 2008

Aftek Limited Services Profile

Company Name: Aftek Limited

HQ Address:

Aftek Limited
'Aftek House', 265, Veer Savarkar Marg, Shivaji Park,
Dadar, Mumbai 400 028.

Phone/Fax:

+91-22-24454016
+91-22-24446330

Development Center
Aftek Limited
501, Kapil Zenith, Survey No. 55, Near Chandani Chowk, Bavdhan, Pune, India – 411 021c: +91 94220 20866 p: +91 20 2295 2021

Website: http://www.aftek.com/

Business area:

Aftek provides services for verticals such as Telecom, Home Automation, Security Control, Transportation, Energy and Automotive.

We provide business solutions for Mobile and Wireless applications, Embedded systems, e-Business, Real-time applications, Enterprise applications and Networking.

Our clientele spreads across US, Germany, France, U.K., Austria, Spain and Japan.

Service Model:

Aftek along with the group companies has a distinct advantage in providing solutions in niche areas covering hardware and software.

Our service offerings cover the entire spectrum from low level chip design to enterprise applications.

We work with OEM & ODM for integrating the products into packaged solutions. We offer special compatibility testing services ensuring fitment of specialty hardware and software used for solutions.






Diagram above depicts mapping of service areas and customer types to layers

Technology exposure:

Chip Design: VLSI Design & Verification Solutions. Expertise in ASIC, FPGA, IP CORE & SOC. Exposure to architecture and chip design, modelling and simulation, verification and validation, design synthesis, placement, clock tree expansion and routing, hardware/software co design, board design, verification bring up and FPGA / ASIC Prototyping

Hardware design and development: High speed board design, logic design, low level driver development, board bring up and debug, hardware architecture development, EMI/EMC analysis & testing, hardware integration and test.

Embedded development: Extensive experience on wireless technologies, VoIP, storage and BSP. We have worked on Win CE, Vxworks, Symbian, PalmOS, Linux/Unix, Windows 2000/NT/XP, etc. on ARM7, ARM9, PowerPC, XScale, DragonBall, Da-Vinci, etc.

Enterprise application development: C#, C++, J2EE, J2ME, .NET technologies. Wide range of application servers, portals, messaging platforms and database servers

Wireless: Bluetooth, WiFi, GSM, GPRS, GPS, ISM Band RF technologies.

Automotive: CAN, MOST Optolyzer, Bluetooth sniffers. (Testing Services)

Software testing: Test plan development, test matrix designing, test cases development based on the test matrix and use cases and bug reporting and rectification.

Test automation: Test bed replication, development of Test JIGs, integration of hardware and software in the test environment, test script creation, record and play, debugging, report generation.

Key products and solutions:


LCO-

Digital Home Gateway - This is a unique home automation

solution that allows users to control home appliances from any location. It offers Safety, Security, Wireless networking and Communication. Users get features like Digital PBX (Asterisk based) for apartment complexes, answering machines and SMS. There is also a VoIP-PSTN gateway for long distance calling apart from the standard telephony features. Digital home gateway has been localized for various languages, including Arabic.

Personal Wireless Gateway (PWG) - This is a Dual mode mobile phone that supports voice communication on GSM as well as on WiFi based VoIP, data communication on GPRS or WiFi, and PC or PDA connectivity on Bluetooth or USB. This phone has a full featured VoIP phone application.

Access Control System (CAMS) - This product is targeted for the mid to large scale organizations to manage controlled access to premises, to track and monitor the daily employee attendance records, leave management, and shift scheduling. We have already deployed this product at more than 15 locations.

Telematics Framework for Logistics - It is a GPS, RFID, GSM / GPRS, RF based framework used to manage logistics related to movement of equipments.

Customized solutions are built on top of it. Its variants are used for tracking vehicles, large equipments and even smaller assets (using RFID). This enables efficient logistics management in industries such as Mines, Transportation

Automated & Compatibility Testing – automated testing for a major telecom company from US covering Bluetooth headsets and AV adapters. Bluetooth compatibility testing using phones & car control units for a major car manufacturer from Germany.