Esmertec announces Push-To-Talk client for 2.5G/3G devices

July 27, 2005

Esmertec, a developer of software solutions for mobile handsets and embedded devices, has announced the commercial availability of u@PoC, its Push-To-Talk over Cellular Client for 2.5G and 3G mobile devices, enabling real-time communication to individuals or groups.

u@PoC brings walkie-talkie style communication to mobile device users, enabling them to initiate an individual or group talk (phone conference) session with their circle of friends, colleagues and other contacts on a one-to-one or one-to-many basis. The contacts list is enhanced with information about the availability of each contact and calls can be started with just a push of a key. In addition, PoC can be easily combined with text or instant messaging services to allow text communication during a PoC session.

Esmertec's u@PoC is compliant with the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) PoC specification, offering interoperability regardless of the network air interface standard, the network that the user is on or where the user is physically located.

The key features of u@PoC include the easy creation of groups, the organization of group talks, fast retrieval of contacts from the phonebook and access to participants' availability.

"For the end consumers, u@PoC allows the spontaneous sharing of information or a targeted way of communicating with persons or groups," said Anne-Marie Larkin, CTO of Esmertec. "PoC brings voice services to a new level of communication, potentially increasing calls and revenue for the network operators."