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Computer-on-Modules (COM) are highly integrated computer modules that support system expansion and application-specific customization without the use of cables. When using a Computer-on-Module, customers don't need to worry about the complex design of the COM, instead freeing them to concentrate on their core business. To tailor this modular solution to the application's specific needs, Kontron designs the carrier board including all necessary interfaces for the individual application. And the standardized COM is simply plugged into the carrier board like another component. Based on industry standards (such as COM Express and ETX) for mechanical and electrical interface characteristics, embedded modules are the ideal solutions for a host of embedded applications including those serving the medical, industrial automation, government, communication, point-of-sale/information and entertainment markets.

Advantages of the Modules at a Glance:

Short time-to-market
Simplified development
Flexibility and interoperability
High stability
Long life cycles
Based on industry standards

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Wearable PC with Kontron ETX COM used Around the World in Mobile Services

The size of a first generation Walkman, the i-boro PC, which can be worn on a belt, is integrated into a novel communications system for service and maintenance work on devices, machines, and facilities. The system is based on ETX Computer-On-Modules (COM) from Kontron and was developed by ies Industrie-Elektronik Schmitz in cooperation with SN Technics. It delivers Intel® Pentium® M performance for bi-directional audio and video communication between central service technicians and on-site maintenance personnel.

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If it’s a POS/POI system, there should be COMs inside

The kiosk market is one of the ultimate markets for custom solutions; there are thousands of different types available on the worldwide market, and every requirement is different. Despite the wide variety of solutions, however, most of these systems use the same core technologies: embedded computers. And the trends in the kiosk market reflect significantly those in the overall computing sector: more and more high-definition monitors and sophisticated interactivity features are demanded in professional kiosk applications and systems for public viewingand infotainment.

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Kontron COMs help Glacier industrial computers keep their cool

CHALLENGE: Glacier Computer needed a powerful and rugged small form factor embedded computing solution for its industrialbased
Everest products.

SOLUTION: With the Kontron ETX®-DC Computer-on-Modules, Glacier’s Everest line of industrial computers can deliver high
performance, high reliability operation in harsh environmental conditions.

BENEFIT: What was traditionally a complicated configuration and installation is now as simple as installing wireless access points
on a network, enabling businesses to easily adopt access control, time and attendance or emergency response technology.

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Dentistry - Communication system for dental practices

ERGOcom 4 is an innovative communication system for dental practices. This cockpit concept links the treatment unit and the practice's IT network, and delivers a variety of valuable information, such as X-ray images, from the network straight to a rotatable screen where the dentist is working. Here the dentist can also connect an interoral camera to view real-time images of parts of the mouth that are hard to access. Not forgetting the patient, who can call up a multimedia program for entertainment and distraction during lengthy treatment sessions.

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Infotainment with a robust IPC core - ETX turns infotainment displays into full-fledged computers

When it comes to perfect POS/POI infotainment, computer technology is the only platform that can combine all potential media. That is why friendlyway has equipped their d-sign infotainment monitors – with screen diagonals up to 40” – with the most up-to-date PC functionalities, including touchscreen. The PC systems have a very flat construction, with depths from 5 cm to 10 cm, and are designed for long-term availability, based on ETX computer-onmodules from Kontron. The system integration is implemented by ies Industrie-Elektronik Schmitz.

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Flexible terminals create a relaxed shopping experience - Kontron develops embedded solution for Colruyt Group’s POS System

The food retail market is extremely competitive and budget-minded retailers must develop effective business processes and organizational structures that allow them to maintain low prices while still offering customers the quality of service they expect. The Belgian Colruyt Group is an example of just such a business and its successes over the years can be traced to the use of innovative technologies such as new checkout systems developed by its IT department.

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New Generation of Cardiovascular Ultrasound

This incredible system establishes a completely new level of cardiovascular performance that gives clinicians the freedom to get diagnostic results outside of the echo lab. The heart of this medical device is a ETX-PM Computer-on-Module from Kontron. Robust diagnostic exams can now be performed at the patient’s bedside, satellite clinics, mobile imaging sites and the Operating Room. It can go wherever it is needed to give clinicians access to complete real-time diagnostic information. The system makes it incredibly easy and cost-effective for the clinician to bring leadership technology to a wide range of applications, such as Cardiac, Vascular, Pediatrics and Transesophageal.

Lightweight, 5kg package makes system transport fast and easy.
Ultra-small footprint reduces operational costs by eliminating the need for special rooms, lifts or vans.
Rechargeable battery provides up to 1.0 hour of full scan operation.

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Greater Efficiency and Security

In emergency medicine and the rescue services, every second counts, and getting the right information at the right time is vital. For the first time, UMTS technology offers digital data exchange options with performance high enough that the technology can be used by the emergency medical services. Penta’s Hercules Mobile Medical system platform implements a patient monitoring application from the medical technology provider SCHILLER using UMTS and based on ETX Computer-On-Modules from Kontron Embedded Modules.

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Clinical Workstation

The Clinical Workstation is one of the most advanced medical PC systems on the market. Approved and certified to operate as a data-collector in the operating theatre this machine is connected to several technical devices and records all steps and events taking place during the surgery. The powerful Pentium-M ETX-PM Module from Kontron allows handling several real time data connections simultaneously together with a high solution graphical user interface. Anyway the complete system operates fan less in a fully closed chassis. The system is extremely flat (85mm) and waterproof according to IP65.

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ETX® fits where others form factors do not

In 2002, the medical technology manufacturer Schiller adopted the latest proprietary 5¼ inch quasi-form factor for the launch of its CardioLaptop AT-110. The new design is based on ETX® modules with a baseboard whose footprint was designed to fit the CardioLaptop’s casing and interfaces.

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Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Kontron has supported Club S.O.N.I.A (Systeme d' Operation Nautique Intelligent et Autonome) from the Ecole de technologie superieure (a Technical University) in Montreal, Canada, in the development of autonomous underwater vehicle. Now based on the Kontron ETX-CD computer-on-module paired with a PC/104 compatible carrier board from one of Kontron's Certified Design Partners, Club S.O.N.I.A. has been able to develop a sub with greater processing and decision-making capabilities as well as lower power consumption, reduces total solution weight, improved mobility, and more. The newly designed sub is anticipated to perform even better than its JREX SBC predecessor that was ranked third world wide when competing in the AUVSI and ONR's International Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition. (Team S.O.N.I.A is the source of these images)

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From the dentist’s chair to a multimedia cockpit

ERGOcom 4 is an innovative communication system for dental practices, delivering a variety of information to both dentists and their patients. When developing the system, KaVo engineers wanted a solution that offered flexibility and sustainability, which they found in Kontron’s COM Express™ technology. Here is a summary of the upcoming, full-length reference report on the application of modern embedded technology in medicine.

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Automotive Electronics: Multi-functional Infotainment Platform from ICT Software Engineering

The article features a nanoETXexpress-SP based navigation demonstrator HMI provided by ICT Software Engineering for automotive OEMs as a reference platform for application development. It is ideally prepared for the upcoming open source GENIVI In-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) reference platform and the target systems may be gained through Kontron ODM-Services.

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Digital money trays: Tipro Deutschland brings interactive applications to the cash desk

The article focuses on the use of nanoETXexpress computer-on-modules in digital cash trays, manufactured by Tipro Germany. The RFID and NFC compatible cash trays will be more interactive and connective than former multimedia cash trays and will allow usage for payment- ticketing- and access control as well as digital signage.

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Paperback format, mobile Panel PCs with ZigBee interfaces

The article features the new mobile and stationary eVISIO7 panel concept for wirless data recognition, manufactured by b-plus using nanoETXexpress computer-on-modules on their ePDA carrierboards to accomplish a scalable CPU implementation.

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Imaging – Mobile Diagnostic Ultrasound

The arm-held diagnostic ultrasound system MyLab™One embeds an entire high performance ultrasound scanner in a 12-inch touch-screen tablet PC. The arm-held system allows the user to have the typical interaction you would have with any latest generation PC, simply by touching the screen, without using a keyboard or an external pointing device. Due to its very small size, lightness and portability, the battery powered system can be used without a worktop. This complete autonomy makes it possible to use the ultrasound scanner anywhere – even in more critical environments such as outdoor emergency situations at which time the reliability of the diagnosis are of paramount importance.

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