Compex and Eagletron join forces to release innovative hardware package

Compex and Eagletron announce plans to pair products and promotion for their new partnership

(PRWEB) June 5, 2004 --Eagletron, computer vision and robotics innovator, and Compex, wireless connectivity and networking creative power, have announced an exciting new partnership combining two technologies to create a wireless or wired pan/tilt webcam package. The companies are set to release their first collaborative effort May 28, which combines the Compex NP26G-USB 802.11g wireless router and the Eagletron TrackerPod, a pan and tilt webcam tripod. The NP26G-USB and TrackerPod duo is the first to allow users to set up an 802.11g wireless webcam server with pan/tilt capability.

I am very excited about this partnership. It is one of real benefit to the consumer and the two companies technology fits well together," said Michael Liu, general manager for Compex.

Were looking forward to adding networking and wireless capabilities to our products through this collaboration. These capabilities are something many customers have asked for." said Gilbert Verghese, CEO of Eagletron.

The joint venture includes combining creative as well as promotional efforts. Both Eagletron and Compex have agreed to dedicate a full page to the partnership on each companys website, www.cpx.com and www.eagletron.com.

About Eagletron:
Eagletron Inc., established in 1998, is a hardware and software innovator in the areas of computer vision and robotics. Eagletron developed the first USB pan/tilt device for webcams, the TrackerPod(R), complete with TrackerCam(R) software for automatic human skin tone tracking and Internet remote control. Eagletron then developed the first USB pan/tilt device for camcorders, the PowerPod, along with DVdriver software for using camcorders as Pan/Tilt/Zoom webcams in popular applications like AOL(R) Instant Messenger, Microsoft(R) NetMeeting, Yahoo!(R) Instant Messenger, and others. Eagletron collaborates with ADS(R), Canon(R), IONetworks(R), and Logitech(R) to provide a range of cameras bundled with its innovative pan/tilt devices. Further information can be found at www.trackercam.com.

About Compex:
COMPEX is a market-driven leader in the networking and wireless connectivity industry. Compex designs, develops, and manufacturers integrative end-user and enterprise level products to fulfill broadband, wireless LAN, Bluetooth, and IRDA solution needs. Compex seeks to address and fulfill market demands with relevant and innovative solutions. Compex products are available through a large network of distributors, resellers, on/off line retailers, and catalogs. Further information on Compex products can be found at www.cpx.com.