The Alcatel-Lucent OmniTouch 8082 My IC Phone smart desk phone can be used to provide, fast, convenient access to multimedia communications capabilities and web applications, to create personalised mashups or industry-tailored applications.
Unlike traditional desk phones, the device offers an open platform and a user interface based on a large multi-touch display. Powered by software and an open interface, it has a 7″-wide capacitive touch screen that is LED backlit and includes context aware sensory feedback, as well as connectivity to Bluetooth and USB devices. Its design includes compliance with EU green standards, including low power consumption, long life and an online manual.
The interface allows enterprises to leverage new and existing applications and capabilities, such as instant messaging, presence, contextual applications and integrated email, which can be brought together on the desktop. It serves as an application pod featuring an open API developer platform and will be integrated with the next-generation unified communication services from the company.
The company’s developer portal will allow developers to begin creating applications immediately. A complete range of tools for open application development is available using standards such as Java Script, HTML 5.0, Ajax and an open API, including connectivity to Bluetooth devices and LANs or PCs.
Smart desk phone application deployment and update can be centralised and controlled via an enterprise administrator and the phone will also support application signing and certification, which is claimed to enable administrators to ensure security and reliability.