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Touchpanel PC Human-Machine Interfaces for Controlling Equipment

The superior amount of data available from today’s manufacturing equipment is surprising. PLCs and PACs are capable of sending swaths of data about performance. Even certain pieces of manufacturing equipment themselves are able to send data on performance and necessary maintenance, a change in paradigm called “Industry 4.0”. Production recipies and processes can be changed on the fly, and multiple pieces of equipment can be monitored and adjusted from a single station. In the past,… 

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Panel PC Input-Output

Announcing Large-Format Panel PCs – the 21.5” PPC-6721

Panel PCs have become the preferred option for industrial control, equipment control, home and entertainment control systems everywhere. Their simple adaptability – no need for custom switches and buttons – means they are easier to work with, faster and cheaper to install, and that they provide a more customized control scheme than is otherwise possible. For these applications, a compact, efficient touchscreen and profile that fits into existing cabinets or wall-boxes is ideal. Estone Technology… 

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Glove Touch Sensitive

Resistive vs Capacitive Touchscreens – Which Will Fit My Needs?

Very few computer systems come without touchscreens these days. Whether it’s a simple interactive kiosk somewhere, a tablet, or even a full desktop computer, odds are good that users will be able to interact wit hthe system by touching appropriate areas on the screen.  However, when designing a new product or planning to purchase new products, designers and electronics manufacturers may offer you a choice you’re not entirely familiar with. “Capacitive” or “Resistive” touchscreens. What… 

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Open-Frame Panel PC Mounting

Mounting Open-Frame Touchpanel PCs

Selecting and Mounting Open-Frame Touchpanel PCs In our line of work, software and computer hardware needs flexibility, to support various operating systems and applications. The physical hardware of a rugged computer system needs no less flexibility. Kiosks, industrial equipment, and other devices featuring touchpanel PCs need a computer system that will work with the footprint and overall design planned for the device. In what kind of environment will the device operate? Will the touchpanel be… 

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Healthcare Tablets Infographic

Top Applications for Tablet Computers in Medicine

You may often hear it said – tablet computers and panel PCs are becoming more and more common throughout the healthcare and medical industry sectors. And it is true – According to a new report by Ricoh, 74% of hospitals that have embraced tablets are more efficient than their non-tablet-using competition, and a report by Research and Markets predicted that the mHealth market would grow more than 25% annually though 2023 – indicating that most… 

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QT Linux

Embedded Linux and the Qt (Cute) Framework

Though a variety of Operating System companies are now producing versions of their OSes designed for efficient, embedded systems and the Internet of Things, Linux-powered Operating System releases continue to reign supreme. Popular platforms today include many well known Android releases, Meego, Snapgear, Embedded Debian, and more. These operating systems are popular because they are typically designed around a very lean Linux kernel, and have been optimized for features and elements commonly found on and… 

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Gaze Interaction Tablet

Eye Tracking And Gaze Interaction Go Hand-In-Hand, But Are Not The Same Thing

Business news source “The Truth Today” reports that the Eye Tracking Systems market will see exponential growth by the middle of the next decade – perhaps much earlier, if our research is correct. Eye tracking systems are being applied to all types of technology, improving VR and AR experiences, human-machine interactions, person to person communication, and much more. Eye Tracking technology is technology that monitors, measures, and records the movement of a user’s eyes, pupliary… 

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Broken Tablet Kiosk

The Hidden Costs of Using a Consumer Tablet when a Panel PC is More Appropriate

You’ve seen them, here and there – iPads and Android Tablets anchored in place on a kiosk, display stand, piece of signage, or a special purpose booth with a special mount, or maybe even zip ties and double-sided tape. When in need of a Panel PC for human-machine interaction purposes, data collection, or retail operations, the urge to use a consumer grade tablet can be strong. After all, they’re affordable, easily available, and familiar to… 

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