Multimedia: Video Features

  • Analog NTSC or PAL video input signals, in either RF format, composite format, or S-video format
  • Additional video source from computer graphics (Web pages, computer contents/graphics from DVD-ROM, etc.), digital video stream (MPEG data from video server), etc., also to be displayed on TV screen
  • Video output to be analog NTSC or PAL video signals (composite, S-video) for televisions and SVGA video output format for computer monitors
  • Digital video decoder and encoder allow video mixing, picture-in-picture, and other manipulations supporting interactive video features (video fully scalable, pop-up screens, video overlay, etc.), allowing Picture-in-Picture while web browsing
  • Reception for line 21 Close Caption with other Vertical Blanking Intervals (VBI) data capture functions
  • Anti-flickering filters for TV display
  • Built-in NTSC TV Tuner: Processor controlled, with the capability of tuning to all 68 terrestrial broadcasting TV channels and 125 cable TV (STD, HRC, and IRC) channels used in the North America, demodulating RF (VHF/UHF) video signals to analog NTSC composite video signals, or digital formats, S-video
  • Built-in PAL TV Tuner supports PAL B/G and others

Multimedia: Audio Features

  • Two audio inputs selectable by software: Audio in RF TV (demodulated by the TV tuner module) or stereo line inputs (Two RCA jacks: Right and Left)
  • Stereo audio outputs (Two RCA jacks: Right and Left) with Dolby AC-3 encoded. 5.1 channel surrounding sound effect available through an external AC-3 decoder (e.g., an external receiver)

MPEG Decoder and DVD-ROM

  • Software MPEG-2 decoder
  • Built-in DVD-ROM capable of playing video DVD and audio CD
  • DVD-ROM driver also reads a regular computer CD disk
  • Dolby digital 2 channel down-mix for DVD audio

TV Listings (or EPG: Electronic Program Guide):

  • A 7-day, 24-hour-a-day, TV program listing with a synopsis for the currently selected program
  • TV listings include DSS, cable, and terrestrial broadcasting TV signals. It can also support Video-On-Demand (VOD) contents if the VOD service is available
  • Capable of tuning TV channels from TV listings
  • Search facility based on entered keyword matching some text in the program description or on theme
  • Parental control feature includes blocking/unblocking a program or channel based on V-CHIP, MPAA, or content ratings
  • Recording program with VCR; viewing and printing the list of programs scheduled to record

Modem and Telephony Features

  • System support for a 56 kbps ITU-T V.90 compliant Data/Fax/Voice modem, with full duplex voice capability
  • Modem support for advanced telephony features: echo canceling, caller ID, call waiting, dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) dialing signals generation, answer, call and guard tones generations, incoming ring detection
  • Full duplex speakerphone capability: an external microphone and television’s speaker consist of a hands-free speakerphone
  • Highly flexible: Modem module built as a PCI plug-in card and can be replaced by other modems for international applications
  • Outgoing calls may be dialed by a number entered from the remote or keyboard, selected from an integrated address book, or selected from the Call Back list (if Caller ID service is used)
  • On-screen notification for incoming calls with option to answer or ignore
  • During calls in progress the number called or the number calling (if Caller ID service) displayed with options to disconnect, adjust the microphone sound quality, and flash to a waiting call if you have Call Waiting service; outside party’s voice transmitted through the TV speaker and TV sound muted during call

Broadband Network Connection Modules: Ethernet, ADSL Modem, and Cable Modem

  • A 10/100BaseT Ethernet card can be used to replace the modem card to be plugged into a PCI slot
  • Other PCI cards can also be supported in the future: ISDN modem, ADSL modem, or cable modem
  • Network modules can also connect to the system via its USB ports

Web Browsing and E-Mails

  • Web browsing supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
  • POP3 Email support
  • JAVA supported
  • Password security for mail privacy

Infrared Communications

  • IR receiver: IR protocol to communicate with its own IR remote control and keyboard
  • Remote: Infrared wireless remote controller using common type batteries; buttons on the remote include navigation arrow keys or a pointing device.
  • Wireless IR Keyboard: Infrared QWERTY style wireless keyboard using common type batteries
  • An IR blaster will be supported in the future: An external IR blaster (with RS232 serial or USB connection) will be provided as an accessory of the Net On The Go 310 system. Capable of blasting IR protocols for external devices like TV, VCR, DSS, or cable box to support various TV control functions

Input and Output Ports

  • Standard PS-2 PC keyboard and mouse ports
  • RS232 serial port and parallel port
  • Joystick/Games port interface for standard PC joysticks
  • Two built-in Universal Serial Bus (USB Spec. Rev. 1.0) ports
  • Open and Flexible System
  • The Net On The Go 310 is an Intel Celeron microprocessor based running Microsoft Windows '98 operating system; There are a variety of software packages available for adding many new applications
  • TV tuner module and modem modules are implemented in PCI plug-in cards, easy to replace with other modules to handle different applications (e.g., PAL TV systems, Ethernet connections)
  • Current application software features TV centric appearance and ease of use for customers even with no PC experience

Smart Card - Automatic Set-Up

    The smart card’s embedded computer chip serves as the authenticating link between the Net On The Go Model 110 and the ISP. The smart card safeguards password and e-mail information, ensuring the integrity of the security of the system. The Net On The Go Model 110 can be used for "real time" e-wallet chip credit card transactions turning your television into a secure terminal for home banking, e-commerce and teleshopping.