AT&T is taking CTIA as an occasion to showcase a number of emerging devices that have recently been clear to run on the carrier's network. Emerging devices include everything from consumer devices with embedded wireless connectivity to machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions.
In all, AT&T has introduced six new devices to its network since the CTIA conference opened yesterday. Here's a look at the devices AT&T has announced at the show so far.
• A multi-purpose computing tablet from AT&T and OpenPeak, equipped with AT&T mobile broadband wireless service. Consumers will be able to use the device for social networking, downloading books, navigation, e-mail and instant messaging, along with music, video and photo sharing; it will be available nationwide via multiple retail distribution channels expected later this year.
• The Zeebo 3G connected digital gaming, entertainment and education system fosters the development and monetization of local content by preventing piracy through shopping with 3G wireless broadband connectivity and over-the-air delivery.
• AT&T announced an agreement with American Security Logistics to wirelessly connect a series of location-based tracking devices that can be used to help keep tabs on an array of valuables - from people to pets to pallets. These include an application to track the location and ongoing movement of cargo shipments, and, in the future, devices for pet tracking, child safety and Alzheimer's patient monitoring.
• The Vizit photo frame by Isabella Products will get its connectivity through AT&T. The Vizit is a two-way, fully interactive digital photo frame; it's available now on VizitMe.com and enables photos to be e-mailed to the frame address and wirelessly delivered within minutes.
• AT&T will provide the nationwide wireless network connection for Vitality GlowCaps, intelligent pill caps designed to help patients take medications regularly and provide peace of mind for loved ones. GlowCaps fit on standard prescription bottles and use light and sound reminders, which can be followed by a phone call or text message, so that people don't miss a dose.
• And finally, AT&T is connecting the much-hyped pet collar. The collar, from Apisphere, has an embedded wireless SIM and leverages Apisphere's geo-mobility platform to transmit location-aware data across AT&T's wireless network. Apisphere allows people to keep track of their pets through GPS tracking.