07.02.2009 — Crestron's new Wall Mount Touchpanel Media Center is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) solution, designed to provide CE pros with single-wire retrofit solution.

The TPMC-4SM Isys i/O 4.3-inch is a compact and affordable option for CE pros doing commercial, education, hospitality and residential projects.

Crestron says the TPMC-4SM is ideal for retrofits, renovations and new-constructions where cutting holes is impractical or undesirable.

Features of the TPMC-4SM:

• Single-wire Ethernet solution
• Enterprise room scheduling platform
• Provides direct LAN connectivity for powerful room scheduling and control
• Versatile mounting options
• Standard wall, lectern and tabletop mounting options
• Direct-network connectivity with RoomView Server Edition software
• Onboard inputs provide direct connect of occupancy sensors, enabling easy LED display of room availability
• Communicates with any Crestron controls system via LAN
• 4.3-inch, 16:9 screen
• 2-way IP intercom
• WAV file feedback
• Built-in proximity sensors

Single-wire Ethernet Solutions on Rise

Single-wire Ethernet solutions seem to be gaining steam. Harman recently showed several new Ethernet AVB products, which it says are designed for commercial and residential project.

Existing wire solutions, in general, are a hot category. Russound will release its powerline-based Collage multiroom audio system in October.

And at InfoComm 2009, ZeeVee was touting an upgraded version of its ZvPro 250 HD video distribution system, which sends 1080i over coax.