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Research & Development
Our R&D team specializes in custom embedded systems for home automation and connectivity. All aspects of development are carried out in-house, from initial specifications and project management to testing and validation of the finished product.
Our engineers are experienced in both software and hardware design, with special emphasis on low level drivers, open source platforms and tools, and Internet connectivity. Ikatu has developed several embedded systems (microprocessor controlled hardware) to solve integration requirements in a cost-effective way: Ikatu.PAL A high end analog transcoder from PAL-B to PAL-N for viewing PAL DVD material. Ikatu.Shade Multi zone shade control with ethernet connectivity. Ikatu.Line Power conditioner and protection for A/V equipment. Ikatu.Link Ethernet VPN router for remote support of installations. IMX Home theater automation interface. Masterlink Gateway MK1 RS232 home automation interface to Beolink products for the US market. Masterlink Gateway MK2 Ethernet and RS232 home automation interface to Beolink products. Global product. BeoLink App Pervasive access to A/V and home automation using iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. (An Android version was developed and released by Ikatu but it is presently discontinued). After an official audit done in 2007, Bang & Olufsen has chosen Ikatu as a competence partner for new technologies within home automation due to it’s expertise in home integration, embedded systems design, engineering and software development. Mirigi Mirigi is concierge services software for the MDU residential market. It helps the building staff provide great service in an efficient way to its residents. Khimo Khimo is a service that allows web monitoring and control of your home or business automation system remotely from anywhere in the world. |