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As worldwide technology leader in the embedded industry and leading outsourcing partner for OEMs in different markets, Kontron Boards & More gives you the most dependable, powerful and economic basis for optimum custom carrier board design - and a big step forwards into a successful future!

Relieve the strain with proactive project management, certified to ISO 9001:2000. You are the one who will decide on this step.
If you really want one-stop shopping, you can get to world markets faster with complete assemblies and keep your products available for many years with lifecycle management.

- Engineering expertise through long-time and proven experience
- Confidence through competent project management
- Investment security through continuous Life Cycle Management

Example for Full Custom POS/POI Board Design
» Full custom ODM board level development
» Cost optimization
» High volume projects

Example for Customized POS/POI Carrier Board Design
» COM based POS/POI Carrier Board
» Large number of POS/POI interfaces
» Multiple RS232

Intel®

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. The Intel® Communications Alliance is a community of communications, embedded developers and solutions providers committed to the development of modular standards-based solutions based on Intel technologies. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

www.intel.com

Microsoft

As a Gold member of Microsoft's OEM System Building Program, Kontron works directly with Microsoft on new releases of MS operating systems. Advance testing these products on Kontron platforms insures compatibility and maximizes performance.

www.microsoft.com/oem

WindRiver

WindRiver provides software development tools, real-time operating systems, and advanced connectivity for use in products throughout the Internet, telecommunications and data communications, digital imaging, networking, medical, computer peripherals, automotive, industrial measurement and control (IMC), and aerospace/defense markets.

www.windriver.com

MontaVista Software Inc.

MontaVista Software Inc., founded in 1999 by real-time operating system pioneer James Ready, delivers open-source software solutions for the worldwide embedded software market. MontaVista's principal offering is the Linux® operating system tailored for embedded software applications. The company's Subscription Plans also provide Linux support, porting and customization services to customers worldwide. MontaVista headquarters are in Sunnyvale, Calif., in the heart of the Silicon Valley.

www.mvista.com

COM Express™

The Computer-on-Modules – Industrial Group (COM-IG) is an independent association of companies and was build up of the ETX®-IG members to keep next generation Computer-on-Modules closer to the market.

QNX

QNX Software Systems offers realtime OS technology, development tools, and professional services for mission-critical embedded systems. With over 25 years™ experience serving device manufacturers, QNX is singularly focused on enabling customer success through innovative technology. Our modular, standards-based software platform helps companies build the worlds most reliable, scalable, and high-performance applications.

www.qnx.com

Ocean-going high-end entertainment platform - Embedded Box PCs in use as a multimedia entertainment system for luxury yachts

ABS GmbH in Saarbrücken, Germany has developed a new IP-based multimedia entertainment system specifically for use on yachts. With the all-in-one system one can watch TV, play games, surf the internet, make telephone calls and listen to music or radio as well as handle computer work and control lighting and climate. The universal hardware basis for this multifunction device is a custom-configured “oceangoing” embedded Box PC from Kontron.

Additional Information:
Box PC products
English articles
German articles

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.

Additional Information:
ETX Products
English Articles
German Articles

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.

Additional Information:
ETX products
English articles

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.

Additional Information:
nanoETXexpress Products
English Articles
German Articles

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.

Additional Information:
ETX products
English articles

Pure Uninterrupted Graphics Action - Sophisticated Display Technology for Digital Pinball With CRTtoLCD

Kontron’s CRTtoLCD flat-panel controller provides display control in the world’s first digital pinball machine, TAB-Austria’s “Virtual Pinball.”. The complete 42” monitor unit with its sophisticated thermal design was developed and supplied by ABLE Design. The Intel® Pentium® 4 motherboard and high-end ATI graphics card was specifically designed for TAB-Austria.

Additional Information:
CRTtoLCD products
English articles
German articles

Telephone Point

Slide-in model for communications business telephone points

The primary function of the telephone point is the independantly changing presentation of advertising, user information, etc.
Interactive content can be added in production or at set up.
Module consists of a 12" LCD display, a complete PC, including an ISDN connection for servicing, updates, and the addition of new content.

City Information System Berlin

Berlin city terminal in cooperation with CocaCola and the Städteportal berlin.de. In addition to buying soft drinks, the visitor can call up information on city events and print their own tickets.

Panel PC
15" Display with bulletproof touchscreen
Card reader
POS unit
Keyboard
Track-Ball
Thermo printer for receipts and tickets
Telephone
Web-Cam

Information Terminal

Visitor information terminal Autostadt Wolfsburg.
Panel PC
15" Display with Touch
Movement sensor
Audio
Height adjustable pedestal, i.e. the viewing area automatically adjusts to the height and movement of the visitor.

Production Information Terminal (FIT)

A specially developed terminal for the needs of rough industrial environments that permits workers to access necessary information directly at their work station.
15" oder 19“ LCD Display with Touch
Stainless steel alpha keyboard
Barcode reader
IP54
Closeable PC compartment
Closeable printer drawer

Banking Terminals

Developed and produced, Kontron is now providing the 3rd generation of account statement printer.
Standard PC
10.4" / 15" Display with Touch
Printer with double paper feeder
Cardreader
Keyboard
Electronic pinpad
OCR scanner

Road Charge Terminal

Stationary, manual terminal for the collection of trucking tolls
Integrated PC 7401
15" touch display
Cashless payments module with card reader and pinpad
Thermal printer with double paper feed
Speaker system for hotline calls
Uninterruptable power supply

Gaming Terminals

Development and production of touch screen gaming terminals
15" or 19" display with ELO touchscreen technology
Camera with automatic picture illumination
Network variants -- DLS, ISDN, analog, GPRS

Pharmacy Cash Register

The silent compact cash register for phamacies
Every necessary component integrated:
operating system Windows 2000
bar code scanner
prescription printer
receipt printer
customer display
15" LCD-Touchscreen
chip-card reader
magnetic card reader
USB Ports
integrated mouse joystick
available in every RAL color (no minimum order quantity)

A free standing terminal suitable for indoor areas
Integrated PC (ISDN, DSL, WLAN, etc.)
Integrated DIN A4 inkjet color printer
Sound system
15" TFT touch display (with optional privacy filter)
Robust stainless steel keyboard with trackball and scroll wheel
Invisible RFID reader integrated into the table (optional)
Chip card reader (optional)
Barcode reader (optionally, on or under the table)
Patented JDMIE security browser

Car Access System Credit Cash

The Credit Cash from SKIDATA™ is designed for cashless payment and, unlike Easy Cash, accepts only credit cards.

Car Access System Easy Cash

Easy Cash from SKIDATA™ is the optimal solution for the complex challenges of mid- and large size parking areas worldwide.
Functions with coins or bank notes
Accepts numerous ticketing technologies
Networkable system
Connectivity with existing systems via industry standard interfaces

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