Everyone loves Thanksgiving – gathering with friends and family, sharing stories of the past year, and preparing for the upcoming Christmas season. But it simply wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a mighty feast. The roasting turkey, the stuffing – it all seems so classic. Did you know there’s more modern technology on your plate this year…
As time marches on, builder and developer boards must adopt new technology and improve to provide builders a capable platform. The latest model in the popular “Raspberry Pi” line, the Raspberry Pi 3 B+, for example, features a 64-Bit Cortex A-53 Processing unit that supports a wide array of in-demand developer functions. Longtime followers of…
Simply stated, Electronic Records regarding one’s health and heathcare both fall into the categories of EMRs and EHRs, but there’s more division than that, and it’s important for practitioners to be aware of the differences when making a decision on technology for their medical practice. The two types of records are discussed below, in addition…
As we’ve covered previously, touchscreens offer many advantages over traditional, analog input and interface tools. They consume less space, can offer different tools and functions based on current needs, and can be easily updated and changed whenever needed. However, they do have a couple of drawbacks, especially for cases where visual attention needs to be…
When it comes to processing units for embedded boards, there are typically two options – Intel x86 architecture chips, and ARM (SoC) chips. In embedded technology, ARM SoC chips have widely become the preferred technology due to their cost and power efficiencies in limited spaces. However, when it comes to x86 type chips, the major…
Custom Linux Distros through Yocto Project Gaining Traction for Tablets/Panel PCs For some Tablet and Panel PC applications, a familiar, user friendly operating system is necessary. Certain users will require the flexibility of Windows or Android operating systems to download key software or work with specific cloud-based programs. However, for many devices with specific purposes,…
Odds are good today that your devices probably connect to the cloud in some extremely meaningful way. An excellent example is an Amazon Alexa equipped device. While the device of course contains a small computer, Alexa itself does not exist locally, but instead as a remote cloud service to which data is interpreted and sent.…
Powerful, Large-Format Touchscreen Panel PCs make Infotainment a Reality Infotainment, as a term, has been around since the early 1980s, usually used to describe entertaining news or an informational presentation that was also enjoyable. Today, the definition of Infotainment has evolved. In some uses, it describes a website or social media app designed both for…
You know Estone Technology as a provider of the best in rugged tablets, rugged panel PCs, embedded boards, and industrial computers. But some applications benefit from a tablet designed not just for mobility, but to do more. For applications that require more computer real estate, Estone Technology’s new MT tablet line has just the right…
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…
