TouchSquid explains Can a Squid Change your Life?

Grahame Shannon explains how the TouchSquid remote control tablet concept was conceived. Using touchscreen technology, TouchSquid universal tv remote control tablet has a built-in IR blaster allowing it to control other devices through Wi-Fi. It incorporates less crowded, more dynamic and fluid user interfaces for virtual buttons; and in-remote virtual keyboards for simultaneous text input onto the screen.

The TouchSquid TV remote control tablet supports one-touch activity based control, which allows control of multiple devices at once. For example, a home theater setup might include a TV, a digital set top box and a home theater sound system. Pressing the 'Watch TV' activity button on the remote will turn on the TV, turn on digital set top box, turn on the sound system, switch the input of TV to the digital set top box and switch the input of the sound system to the set top box. In addition, the volume buttons would be mapped to the sound system, the channel buttons would be mapped to the digital set to box, and other controls to the most appropriate system component for the activity.

Above is a video that explains what the TouchSquid univeral tv remote control tablet does in non-technie words.

For those who already own a tablet, A TouchSquid universal tv remote control app is available on Android market access, Amazon android market, and the soc.io android app mall. This app will turn your android phone or other android tablet such as the Amazon Kindle Fire, Motorola Zoom, Samsung Galaxy into a TV remote control tablet. As these tablets do not have an IR blaster, they will need a Global Cache wifi to ir transmitter device.

TouchSquid entered strategic partnership with Global Cache

Nov. 3, 2011 We are proud to announce our strategic partnership agreement with Global Caché, a leading provider of connectivity products.  The agreement provides a platform for co-marketing and product compatibility. An Android tablet can be used as a universal home theater remote control using a combination of TouchSquid’s remote control app and a Global Caché iTach infrared device.

The Global Caché iTach is a family of products designed to connect almost any electrical device to a network in a matter of minutes. Based on open systems and industry standards, the ultra-compact device fits almost anywhere (even the palm of your hand), and includes a choice of wireless (WiFi) or wired (TCP/IP) connectivity to infrared (IR), serial (RS232), and contact closure (relay) equipment.

The Global Cache WIFI to IR transmitter

The new TouchSquid app for generic android tablets shows the company's dedication as solution developer in the home theatre remote control industry. The TouchSquid TV remote control tablet, our flagship product is an all-in-one remote control/tablet computer, but the generic TouchSquid App can turn virtually any Android tablet with an iTach from Global Caché into a fully featured, high end home theater remote control with large, easy to read virtual buttons, intuitive user interface, and customizable screens. The TouchSquid app  includes an extensive library of supported devices (growing all the time), and an internet connected tablet can be used to browse TV listings and reviews.

By having the ability to store multiple profiles, using activity based button layouts with automatic input switching, and providing a quick, easy way to get back on track when devices are out of sync (in the form of the Squid help button), the TouchSquid App eliminates a number of common “remote control headaches” and enhances a viewer’s home theater experience.

Beyond simply adding remote control functionality to Android devices (tablets and full screen smart phones), an iTach from Global Caché can eliminate the need for line of sight visibility of devices being controlled by TouchSquid’s all-in-one device, allowing devices to be hidden in a cabinet or a separate room.


Coupled with an iTach from Global Caché, this App will run on the Amazon Kindle Fire, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab, and many other generic Android tablets.

About Global Caché Inc.
Global Caché is a leading provider of connectivity products for homes and businesses. The company’s award-winning products include the GC-100 Network Adapters and the new iTach family of products, delivering WiFi and TCP/IP based connectivity to almost any electrical device in seconds. Global Caché products provide connectivity for network-based software to access, control, and deliver services in a networked environment to diverse and previously unconnected devices. Global Caché sells worldwide through distributors, VARs, and OEMs. For more information on Global Caché and our products and services visit them online at www.globalcache.com or call them at 541.899.4800      .

Douglas College Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 wins TouchSquid Tablet

Last night the Touchsquid team attended a gala awards evening put on by the Douglas College Self Employment program. This great entrepreneurial training ground has helped start over 3000 businesses since its inception.

Touchsquid Technology Inc. was a Gold Sponsor, and we donated two TouchSquid tablets for use as prizes. One was given to the overall winner, Dr. Cobi Slater and the second was a door prize, won by Steve Chapman, who immediately thanked us on Facebook.

 Dr. Cobi Slater of Essential Health Natural Wellness Clinic won the Douglas College Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 award along with a TouchSquid TV remote control tablet

We sponsored the Hi Tech category, and I went on stage to announce the winner, Fabio Milano of  RDS support.  It was a large event with about 400 participants. As a start-up ourselves, it was our first time as a sponsor, but we expect to be back next year.

 Photo above shows Grahame Shannon of TouchSquid presenting the
Douglas College High Tech Award to Fabio Milano of RDS Support Services

TouchSquid Early adopters get special deal!

The TouchSquid early adopters order page is now open at www.touchsquid.com/earlysquid.

See video at Starting up the Squid

This is an unedited photo of a Squid Prototype. The case is made of plain white material, painted black, which explains the worn appearance. Of course production units will have the color molded in.

TouchSquid goes into production

The TouchSquid tablet has been OKed for production after prototypes were extensively tested. A few minor changes were made and we are good to go.

The first production units will arrive about mid November. Early adopters should sign up at the touchsquid.com web site to get a special deal!

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