eDevice has introduced a new mass-market network converter for machine-to-machine (M2M) called WireX.

Company officials said this converter allows legacy equipment with embedded analog modems to immediately be switched from connecting through the traditional phone line to connecting via a cellular GSM / GPRS wireless network.

“This product offers wireless carriers and OEMs a new opportunity for installing several thousands of solutions providing their end-users with a quick ROI: with 1 Mb of data per month, WireX can lower prices by more than 50 percent when replacing a dedicated phone line,” said Marc Berrebi, CEO at eDevice.

Touted as the first Analog-To-Wireless converter, WireX is designed for self-installation by the end-user. Company officials said that it does not require any changes on the existing legacy device and the user only needs to disconnect the phone cable from the wall and plug it into the WireX dial-up connector.

Previously transferred over the phone link, the data is then automatically transmitted using phone line emulation over a GPRS or GSM data cellular network, said company officials.

At home, users can use WireX with different types of already-in-the-field devices featuring analog modems such as remote patient monitors, telecardiology monitors, alarm and security systems, TV set-top-boxes, and more.

Moreover in the case of SOHO and small shops, WireX can be used to convert point-of-sale equipment, energy metering systems, and security and access control devices to cellular, said company officials.

With this newest offering, carriers can gain market share in the promising “Connected Device” category that encompasses home-based Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications. Company officials said that end-users can then take advantage of subscriptions adapted to M2M data usage levels as well as enjoy mobility outside the home including internationally with worldwide cellular coverage.

eDevice is a provider of complete M2M solutions with more than 3 million products embedding eDevice’s technology already in the field.

In May, Honeywell (News - Alert) HomMed expanded its partnership with eDevice to bring extended connectivity to its LifeStream remote patient care system and Genesis DM monitor.