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• What is Microsoft Windows Embedded?
• The Windows Embedded family: Windows CE, Windows XP Embedded
and Windows Embedded for Point of Service (WEPOS)
• Plan Your Device, Build Your Device, License and Ship Your Device,
Market Your Device
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General Embedded
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27 Microsoft partners present their individual solutions, based
on Microsoft Windows XP Embedded, Microsoft Windows CE or
Windows Embedded for Point of Service.
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Introduction
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Embedded Servers
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Microsoft Windows Embedded Server Products are tools and multiple licensing
options are available to build powerful, easy-to-use dedicated server solutions
based on Windows Server technology, including Windows Storage Server 2003.
If you are interested in having your
company and products featured in
this catalogue, please contact
Tina Thalmeier
Microsoft System Marketing
Deutschland GmbH
OEM EMEA Marketing Manager
office: +49-89-3176-3249
mobile: +49-160-5892 320
email: [email protected]
www.emea-embeddedsolutions.de
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Mobile Embedded
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The Windows Mobile Embedded Platform offers
• Seamless and secure data connectivity (XML support, built-in security features, encryption libraries)
• Rich API support (Configuration Service Provider, Telephony, Bluetooth, POOM, Gaming APIs)
• An extensive range of programming models (native code, managed code, mobile web development)
• Device resources (industry standard expansion interfaces, multithreading and multitasking)
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Press Releases
This chapter features a collection of press releases introducing individual
solutions, in-depth information in the form of success stories, user reports,
cooperative ventures and plans for the future.
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The Windows Embedded family of products consists of
Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded
Windows CE 5.0 is the successor to Windows CE 4.2. Designed from the ground up for the
embedded marketplace, Windows CE combines an advanced, real-time embedded operating
system with powerful tools for rapidly creating the next generation of smart, connected,
small-footprint devices. With a complete operating system feature set and comprehensive
development tools, Windows CE contains the features your developers need to build, debug
and deploy customized devices.
What is “Microsoft Windows Embedded”?
Windows Embedded is a family of operating system software and tool sets from Microsoft
for use in such computer devices as cash registers, automated teller machines (ATMs),
industrial controllers, gateways, Internet Protocol (IP) telephones, server appliances,
Windows-based thin clients, advanced consumer electronics, specialized handheld devices,
and other control systems, i.e. to optimize resource management.
Typically, embedded computing refers to any computer system or computing device that
performs a dedicated function or is designed for use with a specific embedded software
application. These are systems that the end user typically cannot modify.
Embedded operating systems are usually highly customized for a specific task or function.
They may be optimized for specialized hardware or a specific application. Since the
configuration can be “locked down” and therefore rigorously tested, manufacturers of
these systems can control costs and deliver highly reliable devices optimized for
specialized tasks.
The componentized features in Windows CE are optimized for next-generation devices that require rich networking
and communications standards, a hard real-time kernel, rich multimedia and Web browsing capabilities and smaller
footprints.
Popular device categories for building operating systems using Windows XP Embedded include personal digital
assistants, industrial automation equipment, residential gateways, and consumer electronics such as CD players,
digital cameras, and networked DVD players.
Windows XP Embedded is the embedded operating system that delivers the power of the Windows operating
system in componentized form. Based on the same binaries as Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Embedded
contains over 10,000 individual feature components, so developers can choose and achieve optimum functionality while
managing or reducing the footprint in a customized device image. Based on the Win32 programming model, Windows
XP Embedded reduces time-to-market because it uses familiar development tools, works with commodity PC hardware,
and seamlessly integrates desktop
applications.
How to get an evaluation kit for free:
Popular device categories for building
operating systems using Windows XP
Embedded include retail point-of-sale
terminals, thin clients and advanced
set-top boxes.
Get a Windows Embedded Evaluation Kit and learn how to build the next
generation of smart, connected, and reliable embedded devices.
Windows XP Embedded:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded/downloads/xp
Windows CE 5.0:
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http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded/downloads/ce
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Windows® Embedded for Point of Service
Benefits
is an easy-to-use platform based on Microsoft® Windows technologies
now optimized for the retail industry.
Easier
• Plug-and-play functionality easily integrates and
manages retail device peripherals.
• Offers a standard platform optimized for retail
and hospitality applications.
Microsoft Enters the Retail Revolution
Retail technology is evolving from “point of sale“ to “point of service.“ The key difference is that
point of service – the new POS – greatly improves customer service with self-checkout counters,
information stations, food ordering kiosks, and more.
To support retailers and their original equipment manufacturers, Microsoft has developed an
operating system tailored for retail POS systems: Microsoft Windows Embedded for Point of
Service. Windows Embedded for Point of Service is an easier POS platform to set up, use, and
manage due to a standard platform, Plug-n-Play support, and familiar management technologies.
Windows Embedded for Point of Service is designed for a
full line of point-of-service devices such as:
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Full-function point-of-sale workstations
Network-bootable “thin client” point-of-sale terminals
Customer-facing information kiosks
Self-checkout systems
Installation on select legacy POS devices
Empowering
• Includes the required retail-specific technologies
and full support for standard retail applications
and device peripherals.
Lower Life-Cycle Costs
• Decreases the costs for OS and application
development, deployment, servicing and
maintenance, and POS hardware costs.
• Provides the longest published support
life-cycle for point-of-service systems.
How to Get Windows Embedded
for Point of Service
Windows Embedded for Point of Service is designed specifically
for point-of-service devices. Retail and hospitality organizations
can license the operating system through the point-of-service
system provider. A customer purchasing experience from
evaluation through device deployment typically involves the two
steps that follow.
Step 1: Evaluate the Product
Get the Introductory Kit to evaluate the product. Order this kit
from the Microsoft Web site at
http://www.windowsembeddedkit.com/
With the Introductory Kit, users can install a trial version of
Windows Embedded for Point of Service on a point-of-service
system. The trial version expires 120 days after installation.
WEPOS Target Devices
Step 2: License Windows Embedded for Point of Service
• Full-function point-of-sale workstations
• Network-bootable “thin client” point-of-sale
terminals
• Customer-facing information kiosks
• Self-checkout systems
• Installation on select legacy POS devices
When you have completed testing and development and you
are ready to deploy the operating system within your retail or
hospitality organization, you must acquire runtime licenses
and certificates of authenticity from your POS system provider.
A listing of Original Equipment Manufacturers that produce
point-of-service systems is available on the Microsoft Windows
Embedded partner site:
http://www.mswep.com/
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For additional information please visit the Web
For More Information please visit the Web site at
http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded/getstart/devplat/pos
www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/wepos
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License and Ship Your Device
Build Your Device
To help speed time to market, Windows
Embedded tools and technologies
support a parallel development model.
System software can be coded before
the hardware design is complete, and
end-user applications can be written
without the system software. This
means a hardware designer, system
software developer, and application
programmer may all work concurrently.
During the build phase, use Microsoft
web resources to:
Plan Your Device
The planning phase of a device development project involves key decisions, including
developing a Market Requirements Document, choosing the right operating system,
comparing licensing models and the cost of development tools, and selecting partners who
can add value to the project. During the planning phase, use Microsoft Web resources to:
• Learn more about the business benefits of Windows Embedded operating systems and
Microsoft’s Shared Success philosophy.
• Get guidance on how to choose the right Windows Embedded operating system for your
device.
• Find a Windows Embedded Partner with expertise in your device type, microprocessor, or
vertical market.
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• Obtain a free 120-day evaluation kit
so your development team can
immediately begin building a custom
Windows Embedded operating
system image.
• Use how-to documentation, video
tutorials, and instructor-led training
to speed the learning curve for a
development team.
• Get support and assistance from a
community of experts through a wide
variety of channels.
Download the free Windows Embedded evaluation kit and leverage the
pay-as-you-go runtime licensing model, which makes Microsoft strongly
vested in your company’s success. Development tools and runtime
licenses sell through Microsoft Authorized Embedded Distributors.
These helpful partners guide you through the process of licensing,
certifying, and shipping a device. During this phase, use M Work with a
Microsoft Embedded Authorized Distributor to understand the licensing
process, licensing agreements, and different licensing levels.
• Access, modify, and distribute derivatives of Windows CE 5.0 shared
source code.
• Purchase development tools and runtime licenses from a
Microsoft Embedded Authorized Distributor.
Market Your Device
Once a device goes to manufacturing, Microsoft continues to support
your company with co-marketing programs designed to help costeffectively promote the device. When a device is ready to ship, use
Microsoft web resources to:
• Get into the Device Showcase, featured on the heavily trafficked
Microsoft.com website, and then participate in other showcase
opportunities at live events, tradeshows, Microsoft demo labs,
and more.
• Certify a device for the Windows Powered logo program and put the
power of the Windows brand name behind your device.
• Be considered for acceptance in the Windows Embedded Case Study
Program, which highlights your device and illustrates why you chose
a Windows Embedded platform for your design.
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Chapter 2
General Embedded
Microsoft is dedicated to delivering the best set of embedded technology, end-to-end
development tools, support and resources to enable you to build reliable, powerful and
intelligent Windows Embedded devices for your customers.
Windows Embedded operating systems are designed to do more than help you build a
better embedded device: They also create a genuine win-win situation. Free evaluation
software lets you develop and craft your device with no upfront investment. You pay for
tools and runtime licenses only when you ship your device.
Microsoft Windows operating system technology has been deployed in the broadest
and most demanding environments, and is at the forefront of providing a solid foundation
for the next generation of 32-bit embedded devices. Windows Embedded products
help you provide highly customized device designs on a flexible platform with easy-to-use
development tools.
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Companies and
solutions presented
in this chapter
3SOFT
12-15
ASEM
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BECKHOFF
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BERNINA
20-21
Bizerba
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Chaveriat Robotique
24-25
Datalogic
26-29
Dynavisions
30-31
Emtrion
32-33
ESAOTE
34-35
Gizmondo
36-37
Gotive
38-39
IMPACT Technologies
40-41
Keith & Koep
42-43
Kontron
44-47
KUKA Controls
48-49
Linkage
50-51
Logic Instrument
52-53
MEDION
54-55
M-Systems
56-57
Phoenix Contact
58-61
PhotoPlay
62-63
Siemens
64-65
Telegent
66-67
Thales
68-69
TOSHIBA TEC Europe
70-73
Trident
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Generating complex
HMIs with tresos GUIDE
3SOFT is your partner of choice for software projects in
Windows CE and XP Embedded. Partnering with us gives
you the experience and the knowledge you need to realize
successful Windows CE and XP Embedded projects and get
your products to market quickly. Our strengths are rooted
in our vast experience of Windows CE, Windows Mobile and
XP Embedded.
We would be more than happy to place our expertise at
your disposal!
3SOFT – your expert for
Windows CE and XP Embedded
Windows CE is a modern and powerful real-time operating system
that has been specially developed for use in embedded systems.
Windows XP Embedded makes it possible to use and adapt the
range of functions of XP Professional in embedded systems. Both
operating systems enable the development of more powerful
embedded systems using the latest technology.
3SOFT has been an established expert in the embedded systems
market for 15 years and has extensive experience with many
operating systems for embedded appliances. 3SOFT has gained
particular competence in products for automotive applications,
medical systems, and industrial and domestic automation. These
products are already well established on the market.
• 3SOFT was one of the first companies to
be authorized by Microsoft as an official
systems integrator for Windows CE.
• 3SOFT is your partner for software
projects in Windows CE and XP
Embedded.
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www.3SOFT.de
3SOFT GmbH • Frauenweiherstr. 14 • D-91058 Erlangen
phone +49-9131-7701-204 • fax +49-9131-7701-333
[email protected]
Innovative solutions
for navigation
The company has been a gold-level Microsoft Windows
Embedded partner since October 2001. Three of our employees
have already earned the title of “Embedded Most Valuable
Professional”, ranking them alongside the very best in the world
in terms of their knowledge and experience of Windows CE-based
embedded systems.
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tresos Guide
3SOFT Navigation Client
Innovative solutions for navigation
Infotainment and navigation systems are integrated in most luxury vehicles today, and are also becoming more and
more popular in medium-sized and small cars. Many OEMs are opting for mobile device-based systems such as PDAs
or smart-phones. The smart combination and integration of technologies such as GPS (positioning by satellite),
GSM wireless technology and the mobile Internet in vehicle networks is making navigation services affordable to an
increasing number of users.
Generating complex HMIs with
tresos GUIDE
Human machine interfaces (HMIs) are playing an increasingly important role in the automotive sector. They
are designed as a central control element in the vehicle,
providing the user with an array of critical functionalities.
HMIs are also designed to have a great bearing on the
look and feel of the vehicle’s interior. As such, they also
help reinforce product and brand identity.
Infotainment components in cars are usually complex
distributed software systems that are specified by
the manufacturer and realized by a number of subcontractors. The consistency of the control logic and
design must be guaranteed across an entire range of
models. Yet changes can still be made to the specification
right up to the start of production. All this can be achieved
with tresos GUIDE, the XML-based HMI tool by 3SOFT,
which supports the entire process chain perfectly.
The fruit of 3SOFT’s cumulative automotive experience,
tresos GUIDE is better suited to the requirements of this
sector than any other comparable product on the market.
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www.3SOFT.de
3SOFT has extensive experience in developing navigation solutions. The 3SOFT Navigation Client, which has already
proven its worth in the Mercedes Benz A-Class as part of the “A-Class Online” complete solution and in Smarts as a
feature of the “Smart Webmove” services, has been further developed by adding an on-board component. The hybrid
concept of the new street director Navigation Client unites the benefits of on-board and off-board solutions, offering
the end customer far more freedom of decision and far greater usability than any other navigation solution.
tresos GUIDE – the highlights
• Specify and design speech and haptic dialog in one model.
• Simulate on the fly.
• Attach rapid prototype hardware via standard PC interface,
CAN or LIN bus.
• Flexible implementation of different skins, e.g. day/night
design.
• Support for Asian laguages and internationalization.
• Import Telelogic DOORS™ requirements.
• Several users can work on a specification simultaneously.
• Any customer-specific code generator can be applied to create
the HMI source code.
• Sample reference project: Audi A6 basic HMI.
• Ease of use: street director offers a precise, user-friendly
menu structure and fast, cost-optimized route calculation.
The clearly structured graphical user interface is optimally
suited users’ need to get vital information at a glance.
• Flexible navigation: The street director Navigation Client
delivers outstanding flexibility, not only calculating routes for
motorized vehicles, but also optimizing routes for cyclists
and pedestrians.
• Excellent voice guidance: street director’s spoken directions
are always precise and perfectly timed to let users reach
their destination quickly and safely. Current traffic
information (congestion, roadworks etc.) can be retrieved
online as an option and displayed on the map or in a special
chart view.
• Adaptable to various platforms: The Navigation Client is
available for Windows CE and Symbian smartphones and
for PDAs. It can also be adapted to other operating systems
and slots seamlessly into fixed systems. The graphical user
interface can be easily adapted to the special demands of
business partners.
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OT1000 Industrial PC
ASEM S.p.A., a company specializing in the design, production
and marketing of industrial PCs and embedded systems for
industrial automation, offers a complete catalog of products,
ranging from classical industrial PCs used as “black boxes” with
no monitor and keyboard, to industrial workstations integrating
all PC functions in a compact design, including an LCD screen,
keyboard and resistive touch screens. In terms of turnover and
volumes, Asem is the leader on the Italian market of industrial
PCs.
OT1000 Industrial PC for HMI and Control
Applications
• Asem is the leader on the Italian market
of industrial PCs.
• Aluminum front panel that provides IP65
protection
• Asem’s OT1000 is a new-generation
industrial PC and a “fanless, diskless,
embedded” concept.
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www.asem.it
Industrial PC with integrated LCD (from 8.4” to 15”) and resistive
touch screen. Aluminum front panel that provides IP65 protection
also integrates 1 USB 2.0 port and a customizable multifunction
control key. The OT1000 is FANLESS: does not use fans due to
the use of a “low power technology” processor Transmeta Crusoe
5700/5900: high performances and low power consumption;
EMBEDDED: CPU is very compact and integrates all PC
functionalities as well as the 24V/DC power supply, PC/104
expansion slot, 8 digital I/O lines; should line voltage become
temporarily unavailable, the OT1000 keeps on running thanks to
the integrated UPS; DISKLESS: works without a hard disk using
compact flash, non-volatile RAM and Windows XP Embedded and
Windows CE operating systems.
ASEM S.p.A. • Via Buia, 4 • 33011 Artegna (UD)
Tel. +39 0432 96.71 • Fax +39 0432 97.74.65 • [email protected]
Product Description
For the food products market, BG Pack, based in
Bergamo, Italy, manufactures innovative packaging
equipment with “open-close” technology. The
company was looking for a control solution
suitable for the industrial environment, with solid,
reliable and stable features. Asem was selected
mainly because they design all the main parts
of the PCs in-house, so they know their systems
literally “inside out”.
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Fanless, embedded, diskless
Reliability without compromise
LCD range from 8.4" to 15" with a touch screen
PC/104 expansion bus
Integrated 8 digital I/O
Integrated uninterruptible power supply
Asem’s OT1000 is a new-generation industrial PC
that delivers the versatility and high performance
of PC platforms combined with maximum reliability,
and a “fanless, diskless, embedded” concept.
BG Pack has reaped several benefits from the
introduction of the OT1000 as a substitute for a
conventional operator panel: large mass storage,
possibility to implement multiple functions and
options, compatibility with previous models.
With a highly standard operating system like
Microsoft Windows Embedded, the packaging
machine operation program can be generated
using standard development tools and languages.
Windows Embedded also provides the operator
with a very intuitive approach to the machine
control system, which is a familiar environment
for most users.
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Embedded PC CX1000
Is PC control already a “museum piece“?
When it comes to the CX1000 PC-based embedded controller from
Beckhoff, the answer is an unequivocal “yes“, because the
CX1000, which can now be found in the new hall of the
Verkehrszentrum at Deutsches Museum, handles all aspects of
building automation control in the museum. This proves that the
device is indeed a “museum piece“, albeit a technologically very
advanced one. The Verkehrszentrum comprises around 1000
relays for PC sockets, lighting, heating (bright radiator) and
ventilation flaps, all of which were realised using Beckhoff control
technology . The building automation system is based on three
modular, top hat rail-mountable Beckhoff CX1000 embedded PCs,
each linked to approx. 180 input/output bus terminals.
• The CX1000 device series from Beckhoff
is designed for control tasks in the automation sector. It is a modular control
system that can be mounted on top-hat
rails.
• Existing applications include mechanical
engineering, process technology, building
and home automation and many more.
The PC-based control system
offers obvious benefits: operation
is significantly simpler, and it is
also much easier to install new
programs. A single computer
deals with the control of a whole
sector. In addition, PC technology
facilitates the integration of the
three building services sections.
The CX1000 computers also run
pre-processing functions for the visualisation software.
The operating software was realised using Microsoft .NET
technology and programmed in C#. The parameters or allocations
are saved in XML format. When the configuration is changed
at the control PC, the data are transferred to the CX1000 controller
via TwinCAT ADS and saved continually.
BECKHOFF Industrie Elektronik
Eiserstraße 5 • 33415 Verl • Germany
Phone: + 49 (0) 5246 / 963 - 0 • Fax: + 49 (0) 5246 / 963 - 198
[email protected]
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www.beckhoff.com
The CX1000 device series from Beckhoff is designed for control tasks in the automation sector. It is a modular control system
that can be mounted on top-hat rails. Its components are plugged together depending on the required function and are
installed in the control cabinet or terminal box.
The CPU module is available in several variants that run on different operating systems. You can choose between Microsoft
Windows CE and Microsoft Windows XP Embedded. The system is modular and uses only those components that are actually
required. For example, a CX1000 can be operated in “headless” mode, i.e. without display or keyboard; in this case, the
corresponding interface is not required. Whilst the resulting control system has no visualisation, it does have communications
capability via the built-in Ethernet and RS232 interfaces.
Thanks to the design and the features of an Industrial PC control, the CX1000 can be used in a wide range of applications.
Existing applications include mechanical engineering, process technology, building and home automation and many more. The
combination of modular hardware and powerful automation software turns the CX1000 into a universally applicable controller.
www.beckhoff.com/CX1000
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BERNINA artista 200
Founded way back in 1893, Fritz Gegauf AG, BERNINA Sewing
Machine Manufacturers has a long tradition of innovation. The
venerable Swiss company has a solid reputation for exceptional
quality and has invested heavily in the field of sewing machines
in particular.
BERNINA’s sewing machine and embroidery
system is based on Microsoft Windows CE.
BERNINA has long been known as the
sewing industry’s innovator – developing
and introducing new products, features
and technology for sewers, quilters and
embroiderers.
In the shape of the new «artista 200», a sewing and embroidery
computer just released onto the market, BERNINA is setting its
sights on leadership in the embroidery segment as well. 450 people are employed at the company’s head office in Steckborn,
Switzerland, plus a further 20 in Aarburg. The brand has an
international profile, with more than 100 offices around the
world. The USA and Switzerland number among its key sales
markets.
BERNINA artista 200 –
more power to the creative sewer
• BERNINA has long been known as the
sewing industry’s innovator – developing
and introducing new products, features
and technology for sewers, quilters and
embroiderers.
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• BERNINA «artista 200»:
A sewing sensation that uses the
Windows® operating system.
Fritz Gegauf AG • BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers
Seestrasse 161 • 8266 Steckborn • Switzerland
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www.bernina.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Sales contact: Please visit our website for information on your sales area.
Microsoft Windows CE powered, with Intel inside to provide ultimate usability
Direct Internet access to the “Myartista Portal“
BERNINA CD ROM drive; access artista CDs directly from the sewing computer
Color touch screen: ultra clear, positioned in the center at eye level
Universal Serial Bus (USB) – for advanced connection to other devices
History screen: remembers the last 15 stitches sewn with all your personal settings
even after the machine has been switched off
• Automatic thread cutter on a front-load bobbin system
• Virtual Machine CD ROM that includes interactive instructions for operating the
sewing and embroidery computer, 35 video tutorials, and a machine simulator
• Design tutorial CD ROM featuring 50 ART designs, 16 mega hoop designs and 35
video tutorials that can be downloaded to the machine’s screen
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Visual Merchandising
Bizerba uses integrated management systems for the control of
processes and work flows to continuously further develop its core
fields of competence – weighing, information, communication
and food service technology – enhance its innovative drive and
ensure the economic utilization of resources. Particular attention
is paid to environmental and occupational safety-related
concerns.
• Certified to ISO 9001 since 1992, and to ISO 9001:2000
since March 2001
• Service und BLG Leasing GmbH certified to ISO 9001:2000
• Certified Occupational Safety Management System
• Environmental Management System validated since 1995 in
compliance with EMAS, Certified to EN ISO 14001 since 2002
• Test laboratories accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17025
• DKD calibration laboratory, measurement variable “weight“
in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17025
• Authorization for EC manufacturer calibration 90/384/EEC
• ATEX Directive 94/9/EG
• Bizerba is a worldwide operating
technology company.
• Electronic retail scales and system cash
registers, merchandise information
systems, label printers, price labelers as
well as slicing machines, meat processing
devices and packaging machines.
Visual merchandising with cross and e-selling encourages strong customer
loyalty and leads to marketing success – highly modernized Bizerba scale/cash
register technology and intelligent software form the basis. Sales promotion
features on the brilliant VGA color screens of the high-tech CE scales with PC
technology are outstanding, attract a great deal of attention and are very
effective in building sales. Since the multi-level operating interface can be
individually configured, the CE scales can also be used optimally as customer
information printer terminals.
All the bottles in the entire wine collection, for example, can be displayed on the
scale screen at the touch of a button. And if the customer presses on the icon of
any particular wine, all the details will appear in the display and can be printed
out if desired.
• Visual merchandising strengthens
customer loyality.
• Brilliant VGA colour screens are
very effective in building sales
revenue.
• Additional customer information at
your finger tips.
The Bizerba corporate culture promotes and supports confidence
on the part of the customer, the company and its employees.
Adherence to stringent standard requirements and on-going
further development of the management systems provide
customers with the assurance that their investment will generate
the necessary value added and afford a high degree of security to
all the company’s partners.
Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG • Wilhelm-Kraut-Str. 65 • 72336 Balingen • Germany
Tel. 07433/12-0 • Fax 07433/12-2696 • [email protected]
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Solution
“Chaveriat Robotique choses Windows CE .NET 4.2 because it
offers real-time and graphics at the right price. The company
was confident that the graphical aspect of a Windows operating
system was familiar enough for users to adapt to the input
consoles quickly. Alternatives on the market had elements of
each of these factors, but the Windows solution was the only one
that combined them all.”
Synaps
Using Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET 4.2, Chaveriat Robotique
has designed Synaps, an innovative interface based on
familiar Windows technology. The Synaps system acts both
as a software PLC and a robot console, the operator uses the
ergonomic interface to program the robot “in situ”, and the
robust Windows CE multi-tasking allows a 24 hours/day
operation in rough production environments. The Synaps
system has been operationnal on production sites since
February 2004 (plastic industry), most of the systems run 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. The operators required a very
low level of training, thanks to the graphical interface which
was easily accepted because of its “Windows look & feel”.
Thierry Joubert, Chief Technology Officer, Theoris
“Stability has improved significantly as a result of moving to
Windows CE .NET 4.2 because we can use modern hardware
with the software, rather than relying on reconditioned units or
patches to build our products. We have also become more
competitive because we have a number of alternative suppliers
so we can search out the cheapest price and pass that on to our
customers.”
• Chaveriat Robotique offers programmable
robotic arms for manufacturing operations
globally. Theoris specialises in real time
and embedded software design and
development.
• Chaveriat Robotique provides robotic
arms for use in the plastics moulding
industry.
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www.chaveriat.fr
Robert Bonin, Research & Development Manager,
Chaveriat Robotique
Benefits
• Robots are 10 per cent cheaper with
30 percent more functionality
• Production rate enhanced by 25 per cent
• Static training costs for customers
• Clear development path
• Enhanced diagnostic capabilities
Characteristics
Chaveriat Robotique
9, Quartier de Lizon - BP 11 • 39170 Lavans les Saint Claude • France
Tel. +33 38 44 21 160
contact : [email protected]
• Custom PC board based on an
Intel® Pentium® 166 MHz
• 640 x 480 TFT color screen
• Compact Flash and USB storage
• One CAN interface
• Two PC-104 modules slots
• Integrated I/O modules
• Ethernet connectivity
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DATALOGIC JET
DATALOGIC JET – The professional PDA
Datalogic is the largest European manufacturer of CCD and laserbased bar code readers and mobile computers. Datalogic is
represented in the promising RFID market via its subsidiary EMS
Inc. (Scotts Valley California). It occupies a leading position in the
automotive sector, among electronics manufacturers and in warehouse management systems (WMS). Thanks to their advanced
technology, intelligent design, and solid reliability, the impressive
range of Datalogic products can satisfy any application need and
has been setting industrial standards for more than 30 years.
Datalogic is quoted on the Milan Stock Exchange and, in 2004,
earned revenues of Euro 148.2 million, of which more than 80%
was generated abroad. The company employs over 1000 people
worldwide and has its headquarters close to Bologna, Italy.
• Datalogic is the largest European
manufacturer of CCD and laser-based bar
code readers and mobile computers.
• The impressive range of Datalogic
products can satisfy any application need
and has been setting industrial
standards for more than 30 years.
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Datalogic serves its customers around the globe via a network
of partners and direct subsidiaries, thereby guaranteeing the
highest level of support.
• Microsoft Windows CE 4.2 .Net operating system
• Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi, and GSM/GPRS simultaneous
communication options
• Laser, imager and laser+RFID HF-ISO 13.56 MHz data capture
options
• Large, high-visibility color graphic display with touch screen
• Ergonomic, lightweight and robust
• 1.5 m drop resistance
• IP64 protection class
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Shelf replenishment/price management
Parcel pick-up & delivery
Route accounting
Field service automation
Healthcare administration
Datalogic JET™ is a professional PDA that extends the power of
enterprise computing to all areas of supply chain management:
from planning and production to warehousing and transportation.
Datalogic’s PDA captures, computes and communicates
information anywhere and anytime, offering the most versatile
business solution for any warehouse management system.
Datalogic S.p.A.
Via Candini, 2 • 40012 Lippo di Calderara di Reno • Bologna • Italy
Tel. +39 051 3147011 • e-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Datalogic Mobile Computers Business Unit
Datalogic JET™ provides mobile professionals with exactly the
features they need to operate in demanding environments:
reliability, ruggedness, drop resistance, long lasting batteries,
flexible communications and efficient data capture.
Datalogic JET™: business-critical security when you are on the
move.
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Applications
• Warehouse management
• Cold storage and harsh outdoor applications
• Manufacturing environments
Rhino-NET™ is the Datalogic vehicle-mounted RF terminal
in the mobile@work™ family based on WindowsCE.Net
technology. Designed for all operating conditions, RhinoNET™ is capable of working in sub-zero environments,
enabling the terminal to perform at temperatures as low
as -30°C.
Providing a superior protection class (IP65) and intuitive
use of the constantly illuminated keyboard, Rhino-NET™
is the most flexible solution for vehicle applications in
extremely harsh environments. A unique mounting
bracket also makes Rhino-NET immune to vibrations and
mechanical shocks.
Flexibility in wireless communication,
an advanced operating system and an
impressive feature list make the durable
Rhino-NET™ an essential and reliable
tool for today’s challenging warehouse
management environment.
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RHINO NET
VIPER NET
RHINO NET – vehicle-mounted terminal
Pistol-grip Windows CE Terminal
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Wide 1/2 VGA color display
WLAN 802.11b (Wi-Fi) standard
WPAN 802.15 Bluetooth® (optional)
IP65 sealed and 25g shock tested
Full range operating temperature -30° to +50° C
Internal (11-75 VDC) power supply
Constantly illuminated keyboard with separate numeric keypad
Cordless bar code scanning support
Terminal emulation for IBM5250/3270 and VT100/220 with
DL-TCL-NET
Windows CE 4.2 .Net operating system
WLAN 802.11b (Wi-Fi) standard
WPAN 802.15 Bluetooth® optional
Large high-visibility color graphic display
Ergonomic, lightweight and robust
1.8 m drop, IP64 protection class
Multiple scan engines
(Laser High Performance, Laser Extra Long Range)
Applications
• Warehouse management:
Goods shipping/receiving, Inventory, picking
• Retail: shelf replenishment, price management
The Viper-NET™ is the latest addition to Datalogic’s
mobile@work™ family of products for industrial environments.
The pistol shape, superior protection class, impressive drop
resistance, and broad operating temperature range make the
Viper-NET™ the ideal solution for warehouse and distribution
center environments.
The rugged case of the Viper-NET™ houses the latest mobile
and wireless technologies, including the Intel® XScale™ @ 400
MHz powerful processor. A bright and reflective TFT daylight
readable color display complete with touch screen provides
the optimal interface.
The Viper-NET™ product line offers two scan engine models:
Laser High Performance (high visibility) and Laser Extra Long
Range (autofocus), allowing codes to be read from close
range to distances of several meters.
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Mediabox 2000
Dynavisions focuses on the mid-range to high-end segments
of the integrated digital media systems market.
In keeping with the exacting demands of these segments
– especially in the high-end home electronics segment –
Dynavisions delivers the superb quality workmanship and
elegant designs that the market wants. Professional people
and discerning consumers are our key target groups.
With typically perfect timing, adoption of new standards has
opened the door wide to the future of home information and
entertainment. In collaboration with top-flight partners,
Dynavisions has the agility and resources to respond swiftly
and flexibly to technological advances. That gives us a crucial
competitive edge – and gives our customers best-of-breed
products.
• Video encoding/decoding for a wide range of formats, such
as Mpeg-2 (DVB, DVD), Mpeg-4 AVC and video-on-demand
• Twin-tuner DVD (cable, satellite, terrestrial) supporting all
current digital TV formats; German pay TV as an option
• “Picture-in-picture“, “timeshift TV“, “programmable
recording“ and “watch while recording“ functions
• Unique operating system design (optimized settings and
resolutions)
• To-the-frame video editing (to eliminate commercials,
for example)
• Web browser, e-mail client, group calendar
• Embedded ADSL 2+ modem
• Wireless LAN
• Electronic Program Guide
• Media Center software suite (audio, video, photo)
Major solutions
Dynavisions develops and produces digital media systems
for the high-end home and business segment.
These systems fit seamlessly into existing TV and IT
industry infrastructures. There are therefore no technological
obstacles to placement of Dynavisions’ chosen target
markets. The Mediabox 2000 features an extremely
adaptable architecture and delivers unparalleled flexibility,
ensuring a value-added platform
proposition for the long term.
• Dynavisions develops and produces
digital media systems for high-end home
and business segment.
• The Mediabox 2000 features an extremely
adaptable architecture and delivers
unparalleled flexibility.
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Dynavisions GmbH
Grubmühl 20 • 82131 Stockdorf • fon: 089-899 486 41 • fax: 089-899 486 59
Grolmanstr. 16 • 10623 Berlin • fon: 030-45 08 63-0 • fax: 030-45 08 63-11
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Embedded RISC modules
Emtrion GmbH was founded in 2003 in Karlsruhe, Germany. It is
the former Automation department of Hitex Systementwicklung
GmbH (Hitex Automation) and now operates as an independent
company. The new-look enterprise provides more flexible
and wide-ranging services than ever in the area of embedded
computers and industrial networking.
Our main focus:
• Embedded PCs based on Renesas SuperH SH processors
• PC/104 modules such as I/O modules, CAN, Ethernet
• Fieldbus systems for CAN
• Embedded operating systems such as QNX, Windows CE
• Starter kits for Windows CE, QNX
• Emtrion’s embedded RISC modules for
Microsoft Windows CE are designed for
ultra-low-power consumption, high
performance and long-term availability.
• Our latest products, HICO.ARM9 and
HICO.SH7760, provide developers of
embedded products with a host of highly
integrated features.
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We also offer:
• Consulting
• Analysis
• Implementation
• Initial setup or
manufacture
• Maintenance
• Support and training
Emtrion GmbH • Greschbachstr. 12 • 76229 Karlsruhe • Germany
Sales: Thomas Ruf • [email protected]
Emtrion’s embedded RISC modules for Microsoft Windows CE are
designed for ultra-low-power consumption, high performance and
long-term availability. A selection of HICO modules are available,
all based on the general board and interface specification
HICO.nect. Our latest products, HICO.ARM9 and HICO.SH7760,
provide a host of highly integrated features for developers of
embedded products such as LCD controllers, USB, COMs, Ethernet,
CAN, SDC/MMC/CF controllers and on-board flash/SDRAM.
Reliable, robust modules are what our customers in the following
industries demand:
• Automotive/railway systems
• Medical systems
• Measuring instruments
• Industrial control
• Mobile products
The use of a starter kit is recommended to get HICO
systems and development environments set up quickly
and easily. Emtrion markets an extensive range of kits
based on single-board RISC computers. The starter
kit for Windows CE, for example, includes a HiCO
embedded computer with preinstalled Windows® CE
kernel, Microsoft embedded Visual Tools application
development and the full documentation with step by
step tutorials.
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Mylab
Family
The ESAOTE Group Mission
The ESAOTE Group is a global leader in research, production and
marketing of medical diagnostic equipment and related services
focused on meeting the medical needs of our customers worldwide.
With over 16% of its employees actively engaged in Research &
Development, ESAOTE is pursuing new diagnostic technologies
to be introduced in international healthcare markets.
ESAOTE is part of the Bracco Group, a world leader in global
integrated solutions for the diagnostic imaging field with
consolidated sales of about 1.1 billion euros in 2002, and
activities in over 115 countries. More than 60,000 ESAOTE ultrasound, MRI and electro-medical diagnostic systems have been
installed worldwide since the company was founded in the 1980s.
• ESAOTE is pursuing new diagnostic
technologies to be introduced in
international healthcare markets.
• The company’s priorities for the future
is to enhance the speed and the quality
of medical treatment by enabling the
integration of advanced healthcare
systems.
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Today, ESAOTE offers integrated diagnostic solutions to its
customers, as well as individual products. One of the company’s
priorities for the future is to take greater advantage of dedicated
information and communication technologies (ICT) to further
enhance both the speed and the quality of medical treatment by
enabling the integration of advanced healthcare systems. In
addition, ESAOTE puts a premium on customer satisfaction and
supports its installations with a wide variety of service and aftersale support programs, as well as ongoing technical and clinical
education.
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Innovative design
Complete range of large bandwidth transducers
Tissue Velocity Mapping (TVM)
Imaging Management System (I.M.S.)
Contrast Tuned Imaging (CnTI )
BioLab Data Management
BioPACS - Org@nizer
Contrast
CD master
USB memory
ESAOTE S.p.A.
Headquarter • Via Siffredi, 58 • 16153 Genova • Italy
Phone +39-010-6547.1 • Fax +39-010-6547.275
ESAOTE S.p.A.
International Sales • Via di Caciolle, 15 • 50127 Firenze • Italy
Phone +39-055-4229.1 • Fax +39-055-4229.208
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Gizmondo
Successful implementation on a customer site
Gizmondo is the most powerful multi-entertainment handheld
available and competes directly with such established brands
as Sony, Nintendo and Nokia in the fast-moving mobile gaming
arena. The device features six core functions: games, movies,
music, messaging, a digital camera, and GPS technology. It is
also the first device to combine GPS, Augmented Reality and
Gyroscopic Camera Technology with gaming.
Having received ecstatic acclaim at international trade shows
like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and
Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, the Gizmondo
will be launched in Europe and North America during the summer
of 2005, supported by such software publishing giants as
Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Microsoft Games Studios and Disney
BuenaVista.
• Gizmondo is the most powerful multientertainment handheld available.
• Launched in 2004, the gaming device
includes built-in music, video, messaging
and picture functions and GPS.
• The operating system is based on the
Windows CE platform.
The introduction of Smart Adds™ later in the year also heralds a
new age in digital advertising, enabling TV-quality commercials
to be beamed direct to each device via GPRS according to the
user’s interests and tastes, in return for heavily subsidized
hardware and access to value-added promotions. With a rapidly
growing following of enthusiastic users, the Gizmondo is an
entertainment icon in the making.
Gizmondo Europe Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tiger Telematics Inc. (TGTL)
and is the maker of Gizmondo, a next-generation mobile entertainment device.
Launched in 2004, the gaming device includes built-in music, video, messaging
and picture functions, and GPS.
Gizmondo Europe Ltd • 1 Meadow Gate Avenue • Farnborough Business Park
Farnborough GU14 6FG • Phone: +44 (0) 1252 557 100 • Fax: +44 (0) 1252 557 101
Sales Contact: Jamie Robertson, Commercial Director • E-mail address:
[email protected]
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Camera
Microsoft Windows CE and Media Player
MP3 audio and MPEG4 video playback
Samsung 400 HMhz ARM 9 CPU
NVIDIA GoForce 3D 4500 graphics accelerator
Tri-band GSM modem for e-mail, MMS
and SMS via GPRS
Digital camera for photographic, gyroscopic
control and augmented reality features
SiRF Xtrac GPS hardware for Sat Nav, gaming,
and location-based services
2.8” high-definition TFT screen
Bluetooth 2 and USB connectivity
Smart Adds™
Music Player
Major solutions, important
customers, alliances & partners
Movie Player
The Gizmondo is a convergent device featuring
best-in-field components developed and
manufactured in partnership with strategic
partners and industry leaders.
The operating system is based on the Windows CE
platform integrated into the device by Intrisyc, who
specialize in mobility software. Plextech worked closely
together with Richard Dickinson, a highly acclaimed
designer from Dickinson Associates, to develop the
sleek form that accommodates almost 500 components.
The product is manufactured by Flextronic in China.
The integral Xtrac GPS hardware from SiRF utilizes
mapping data from MapInfo to provide location-based
services, as well as opening the door to satellite
navigation software and first-of-a-kind GPS-enabled
games.
GPS
GPRS
Bluetooth
Power
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Gotive H42
Gotive H42 is a technology-packed yet easy-to-operate rugged
handheld communicator, designed for use in a wide range of
mobile enterprise applications.
Featuring an extensive range of embedded options in a single
unit (GSM/GPRS, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, bar code scanner,
imager, smart card reader, fingerprint identification unit and
digital camera), rugged ergonomic design and an outstanding
system performance, it is an ideal tool for the mobile users who
need to collect, process and communicate information at the
point of activity.
Gotive devices represent the ideal solution for practically any
mobile enterprise, e.g. remote logistics, transportation, courier
services, field services, warehousing and distribution, public
safety and administration, utilities, etc.
Gotive H42
communicator for mobile enterprise
• Unrivalled choice of built-in communication, data capture and
navigation options in a single unit
• High-performance processor Intel® XScale® PXA 270 (520 MHz)
• Standard Windows® CE operating system
• Exceptionally large display 6.2”, 640 x 240 pixels
• Stand-out appearance and ergonomics
• Rugged construction for demanding environment (IP54)
• Superior power management & operating time
• Extensive memory 384 MB on-board, extendable by
CF/SD/MMC/SIM cards
Embedded options
• Gotive develops, markets, and sells highly
innovative communicators for mobile
enterprise.
• Gotive’s communicators are powerful
devices that integrate a desired choice of
communication, data capture, and
navigation features built into one mobile
device.
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Wireless Communication:
WLAN 802.11, Bluetooth, GSM Voice/SMS, GPRS Data
Data Capture: Bar Code Reader (1D Laser or 1D/2D Imager), SmartCard
Reader, Fingerprint Reader, Camera
Navigation and Localization: Global Positioning System (GPS)
Gotive • Tovarenska 11 • 81261 Bratislava, • Slovak Republic
Sales Contact: Kamil Jadron • E-mail: [email protected]
Microsoft Windows® CE is an industry standard operating system
provides the developers of user applications for Gotive with
modularity and development tools for more efficient and faster
time to the launch of the solution, and additionally, it provides for
proof of future continuity, support and system compatibility.
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Thin Client Terminals
Implementation of thin client terminals
in a French hospital
The objective: to replace PCs with an access infrastructure
based on thin clients.
The Itium thin client solution offers fast, easy access to patient
information using card-readers connected to the terminals to
manage the patient file directly with the “Sesam/Vitale”
healthcare card.
• IMPACT Technologies is a European IT
manufacturer specializing in network and
communications appliances
• IMPACT Technologies provides a complete
range of thin client terminals that run
under different operating systems
• The company’s customers can be found in
the fields of industry, finance, services,
healthcare and public administration
This solution creates a highly reliable infrastructure with
predictable results in terms of quality and patient-oriented
service levels within a tight budget. All employees have access
to applications that run fast and are reliable in a roaming
environment with information that is available on demand any
time anywhere. Using Itium thin client terminals also simplifies
the deployment of complex applications and minimizes
administration.
More than 550 Itium thin client terminals have been deployed
in this hospital.
IMPACT Technologies • ZA de Courtaboeuf • 6, rue de l’Acadie
91953 Les Ulis Cedex • France
Vincent Pecout, Sales Manager • Phone: + 33 1 64 86 29 34
[email protected]
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Jean-Nicolas Durand, Technical Manager • Phone: + 33 1 64 86 29 38
[email protected]
A Range of Thin Client Terminals
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Fanless
Open and powerful
Easy updates
Enhanced security and ease of operation
Easy access to Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 servers, Citrix
Metaframe and mainframes
Straightforward administration
Windows CE and XPE operating systems
Low maintenance costs
Access to web applications
IMPACT Technologies is a European IT manufacturer specializing
in network and communications appliances. Working together
with such partners as Microsoft and Citrix, this French company
provides a complete range of thin client terminals that run under
different operating systems:
the Itium 2920 range, a fast, economical terminal
the Itium 3020 range, an open-ended, powerful terminal
the Itium 4030 range, a powerful, complete terminal
IMPACT Technologies’ main strengths include:
• Specific hardware skills
• Expertise in the field of embedded software solutions
• Individual technical teams dedicated to R&D, production,
quality, support, hotline
• Very powerful administration tool with a user-friendly
graphical interface
• 2 principles we live by: total dedication and quick response
times for all projects
The company’s customers can be found in the fields of
industry, finance, services, healthcare, public administration,
with one half of total turnover made on international markets.
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Trizeps CPU Modules
Highlights
The key to success lies in the competence of an experienced
development partner. Innovative technology and products that
are already available allow quick developments and results. The
proper know-how applied at the right time in a project minimizes
the risks that have to be taken. Keith & Koep’s technology
components provide the necessary building blocks in order to
realize an innovative system development with complete and
proven operating system integration.
The new product can be quickly introduced into the market
and can contribute substantially to securing the economic
success of a development. Keith & Koep’s individual technology
components can be incorporated as needed into a company’s
own development processes and in this way represent a quick,
safe and low-risk alternative to their own development project.
• Keith & Koep provide know-how to their
customers in the areas of electronic
systems development
• The company’s technology and product
focus is based on Keith & Koep’s Trizeps
CPU modules with Intel® XScale® CPU
architecture and MicrosofT ® WindowsCE®
integration.
Keith & Koep’s products, their know-how, their many years of
experience and numerous completed projects makes them one of
the most competent European partners for embedded system
development both with Intel ® XScale CPU architecture as well as
with the WindowsCE™ operating system.
• Proven development based on Keith & Koep modular
technology in production quality, – minimizes development
risks and introduces complex technologies in a simple manner.
• Client-specific adaptations of hardware and software are
possible within a very short time period, – aggressive time-tomarket goals can be realized.
• Integrated and mature implementation of the WindowsCE
power management technology, – allows system usage
of application profiles from the industrial to the mobile
environment, to meet highest demands with respect to
operation, connectivity and power management.
• Development of the application can be started immediately on
the proven reference platforms, the application can later be
transferred to the hardware developed for it concurrently, –
Time savings in the development process of the total solution.
• Many years of experience in the production of complex
electronics, – know-how transfer minimizes the company’s own
production risks.
Keith & Koep provide know-how to their customers in the areas
of electronic systems development, system integration and
production for complex applications and solutions. The emphasis
is on modern embedded computer systems.
The company’s technology and product focus is based on Keith &
Koep’s Trizeps CPU modules with Intel® XScale® CPU architecture
and Microsoft® WindowsCE® integration.
As a result of their expertise and commitment to this technology,
Keith & Koep was awarded the status of a Microsoft Windows
Embedded Gold-level Partner, first as an independent hardware
vendor in 2001 and again as a system integrator in 2003.
For the project demands of embedded system development, Keith
& Koep GmbH offer companies a comprehensive, efficient and
cost-attractive alternative to their own development, from concept
to finished product!
Keith & Koep GmbH
Königsberger Straße 2 • 42277 Wuppertal
Tel: +49 (202) 2525-30 • Fax: +49 (202) 2525-333 • [email protected]
Business partners for products and services: Mr. Keith and Mr. Koep
Name of the solution
Trizeps-IV, SODIMM Module, Trizeps-II and Trizeps III,
SODIMM Module, Trizeps I, SODIMM Module.
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Baumann
HMI Micro Client M@C64
Kontron is a leading authority in in the integration of embedded
technologies (hardware and software), with in-depth experience
and expertise in embedded operating systems, system software,
board support packages, device drivers and integration in the
IDE (integrated development environment).
A policy of parallel software and hardware development complements Kontron’s excellent relationships with partners such as
Microsoft, Intel and Freescale help us develop systems in which
every component fits together perfectly. Our hardware product
portfolio includes standard products such as CompactPCI, PCI,
computers-on-modules, ATCA, DINRailPC and HMI, as well as
customized solutions and application-ready platforms for specific
markets.
With Kontron as their long-term business partner, OEMs can
focus on their core competences and considerably reduce their
time to market.
• Kontron is a leading authority in the
integration of embedded technologies.
• Our excellent relationships with partners
such as Microsoft, Intel and Freescale
help us develop systems whose hard
ware and software fit together perfectly.
Kontron AG • Oskar-von-Miller-Str. 1 • 85386 Eching • Germany
Sales contact: +49(0)800 7 25 37 56
Email: [email protected]
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Integrated fieldbus connection
Semi and fully customized designs for OEMs
Scalable display sizes
Installation depth of only 45 mm
Maximum data security, reliability and availability thanks to avoidance
of the use of rotating mass storage media and fans
High shock, vibration and temperature tolerance and compliance with
stringent EMC standards make this micro client particularly suitable for
use as an IP-based control system or as an HMI in CAN-based networks
with Ethernet backbones.
The use of micro clients/thin clients as HMIs – providing only the display
and command input, while the application software runs on a central web
or Windows server – allows for low maintenance and, at the same time,
highly flexible use of these systems.
Central administration and software maintenance, maximum data security,
reliability and availability (low MTBF values) are achieved by avoiding the
use of rotating mass storage media and fans. This also minimizes the total
cost of ownership.
Baumann GmbH, an international robotic systems integrator based in Amberg, Germany, chose Kontron’s M@C64 operator terminal
with integrated graphical display for its ro|box assembly cells, replacing the traditionally separate display with mouse and keyboard.
Although Baumann is currently using the M@C64 operator terminal purely as a visualization tool, it is planning to exploit the other
functions of the micro client in future applications, for instance to integrate a soft PLC system for automation solutions. Baumann
links the production cells to higher-level systems via Ethernet. The main advantages of the new operator terminal are the reduced
space requirement in the production cell compared with the previous operator console, plus significant cost savings. Important criteria
in the selection process for the operator terminal were the overall size and installation depth (compact dimensions were critical), the
resolution (640 x 480 standard VGA was required) and, of course, the price.
Windows XP Embedded was selected as the most suitable operating system for Baumann’s application. Because Baumann’s machines
need to run without fail 24 hours a day, reliability was an important factor in the decision-making process.
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The days when one company could do everything successfully are
long gone. Successful companies are those that concentrate on their
core competences and use complementary services from partner
companies to provide greater benefits to their customers. The
advantages of this model – and the value it adds for customers – are
exemplified by successful collaboration between three technology
companies, each of which is among the leading players in its market:
Customized 3U CPCI CPU
The Swedish truck and bus maker Scania, the Finnish vehicle PC
• Intel Pentium M 1.6GHz with passive cooling
• Industry-tailored with DVI, PS/2, and
CompactFlash access on the front panel
• 512MB SODIMM
• Mezzanine with on-board 2.5" HDD,
CompactFlash – may be used simultaneously
• Flexibility with various 4HP/8HP options
• Optional rear I/O support
• Optimal value for money
manufacturer Sunit Oy, and Kontron AG, the market leader for
embedded computer technology, have together developed one of the
highest-performing on-board computers currently on the market.
The in-vehicle PC is a universal tool that supports every aspect of
the driving experience. It provides information about the functions
and condition of the vehicle, directs the driver to the destination
via satellite navigation (with optional voice control), supports
Fully-customized single-board
computer from Kontron
• Size: DIN car slot for radio
• Intel® Pentium M processor from 1.1 to 2 GHz
• Intel® 82855GME chipset with internal
graphics controller, resolution 2048 x 1536 x
8bit/60Hz, max. shared memory 64MB
• Up to 1GB direct soldered DDR-SDRAM/ECC
• 1x Gigabit Ethernet (front IO) 1x Fast Ethernet
(front or rear IO)
• 4x RS232
• 4x USB 2.0
• COM1/2 as rear IO (4HP board) COM3/4
RS232/422/485 as front IO (8HP)
communication with clients and the company’s shipping unit, helps
with administrative tasks, and even provides DVD and TV
XL3000 chassis
entertainment at the truck stop after work.
• Best of both worlds: cPCI and PCI
• 4-slot cPCI module available
• 4-slot PCI extension module integrated
• Optional RAID level 1 hard disk
• Shock absorbers for 5.25" drive
Trumpf
The “TC 3000 L“ from Trumpf combines precision punching technology with laser technology. It is a highly efficient system for cutting,
punching and forming flat sheets. It has to work very precisely in in harsh environments. To guard the system’s HDDs against shocks
and vibrations, the RAID1 drive is secured with shock absorbers in Kontron’s XL3000 chassis. The XL3000 embodies a new approach to
performance management. The main task of the cPCI processor board, a customized 3U cPCI CPU, is to serve the HMI. Thanks to its high
processing power (Intel Pentium M 1.6 GHz), it can also be used for control applications, for example. The long-distance monitor – which
can bridge up to 30 meters – is used to connect the touch panel to the XL3000 cPCI system. Windows XP Embedded is the operating
system of choice owing to the long-term availability and support offered by Microsoft, easy scalability and configurability with the target
Sunit
designer, and the availability of enhanced write filters (ROM operation is possible).
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CeWin ® real-time extension
for Windows ® XP
CeWin® enable Windows® CE real-time operating system to
coexist with Windows® XP on a single x86 processor.
Systems that use KUKA’s software extensions deliver stunning
real-time performance plus the powerful capabilities of Windows
XP. This combination eliminates the need for additional control
hardware or costly intelligent coprocessor boards.
CeWin lower costs, offer more features and deliver superior
reliability in an industry-standard solution. Real-time control
must be accurate, reliable and cost-effective. Combining
Windows CE and Windows XP Embedded on the same machine
results in a powerful embedded operating system with stunning
real-time performance, plus all the extensive high-end features
and applications of Windows XP.
Phoenix Contact uses CeWin for its PC-based control
platforms. CeWin was chosen because it meets the stringent
real-time requirements of control functions in automation
and motion control applications. Furthermore, it is very easy
to convert existing applications to this platform without
investing in new development tools and extensive training.
Other reasons that helped clinch the decision included the
open platform, which includes all features of a Windows
solution, well-known driver adaptations, and the stability of
a widely used operating system.
• Strategic benefit: Run Windows XP with Windows CE
on a single processor
• More flexibility, enhanced capabilities, cost-effective technology
• Reduce hardware and sharply increase reliability (MTBF)
• User-friendly environment, powerful Windows XP APIs
• Full scalability, complete transparency: Windows desktop
operation is unaffected by the RTOS and vice versa
• User-specific Windows XP execution time
• Outstanding connectivity
• Hyperthreading, multiprocessor and APIC support
• Worldwide distribution and support
• KUKA’s software extensions deliver
stunning real-time performance plus the
powerful capabilities of Windows XP.
This combination eliminates the need for
additional control hardware or costly
intelligent coprocessor boards.
• Strategic benefit:
Run Windows XP with Windows CE on a
single processor.
KUKA Controls GmbH
Ettishofer Straße 8 • 88250 Weingarten
Phone: +49 751 56122-0 • Fax: -22 • Email: [email protected]
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References (excerpt): Bosch Rexroth, Elau, Bernecker+Rainer,
Phoenix Contact, Schleicher Electronics, KUKA Roboter, Lockheed
Martin Corporation, US Navy.
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Greenwood MiniProf
Important product highlights
• Customized PDA-solution for railway track
and wheel measurement.
• Integrating PDA/Pocket PC-technology and
measuring instruments.
• Win CE based software application.
• Customized graphical user interface with
touch screen.
• The solution provides the flexibility and
advantage of using handy PDAs instead of
laptop PCs in a demanding environment.
Initially Linkage was chosen by Greenwood to develop a
Windows CE USB-driver, but Linkage ended up developing the
entire Pocket PC application in a new development project.
“The development of embedded and handheld solutions
together with graphical user interfaces etc. is after all quite
different from our own engineering competences. It was therefore
logical to co-operate with Linkage on the software part of the
instrument-solution.” (Product Manager Jens Skouboe Poulsen,
Greenwood).
“The project shows a clear trend within device and instrument
development. Handheld technology will be of increasing
importance in future device- and instrument-development
projects.” says Morten Damsgaard, Microsoft Embedded Most
Valuable Professional at Linkage.
• Linkage is developing high-end embedded
software solutions for the device- and
instrument industry.
• Greenwood MiniProf is a customized
PDA-solution for railway track and wheel
measurement.
• The solution provides the flexibility and
advantage of using handy PDAs.
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Linkage A/ S
Vestergade 12A • DK-1456 Copenhagen K • Denmark
Tel.: +45 3393 8820 • Fax: +45 3393 8920 • Mail: [email protected]
Sales contact: Key Account Manager, Peter Lund ([email protected])
Technical contact: Technical Manager, Morten Damsgaard ([email protected])
Linkage is developing high-end embedded software
solutions for the device- and instrument industry.
Customers are generally placed across the industry
segment, though many customers are placed in the
medical-industry. Among large customers are:
Radiometer Medical, Medtronic/Trivirix, YORK and
GN Resound.
Linkage believes in the value of standardization within
the device- and the instrument development process
has a strong focus on Microsoft platforms. Linkage
helps customers creating better solutions, reducing
development costs and improving time-to-market.
Important partners are Microsoft, Arrow and Trident.
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Tpad
The new Tpad from Logic Instrument combines all the missioncritical assets essential to demanding professional mobile
applications. Featuring an Intel XScale processor and a high
resolution (480x640)VGA sunlight readable display as standard,
the Tpad incorporates a variety of communications options
including USB, modem, Ethernet, WiFi, GPRS, Bluetooth and GPS
to allow maximum flexibility to users.
Designed to deal with the toughest field assignments, the Tpad
enclosure is rated as waterproof and dustproof to IP65 and full
complies to MIL-STD-810F for shock, vibration and temperatures.
• Logic Instrument is the leading European
manufacturer of multi-application
portable PCs of rugged notebooks and
handheld PC tablets.
• Tetra has become The Reference for
field-users needing a reliable portable
computer for their mobile applications
such as T&M, broadcasting, multimedia,
logistics or research.
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Using the popular Microsoft Windows CE.NET embedded
operating system enables professional Tpad users to readily
develop and tailor their own custom applications. Weighing
in at only 600 grammes, the Tpad is available with a desk and
vehicle mounted docking station to extend its versatility to
numerous mobile applications.
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4'' TFT touchscreen with VGA colours and 16-bit display
High-contrast, easy-to-read display
Integrated Bluetooth/WiFi/GPS/GPRS over Compact Flash
VGA port dedicated to external display via cradle
Shock-resistant to withstand drops from 1.50 m
IP 65 certified
Operational temperature: -30°C to +60°C
Weight: 600 g
Cursor control
SD slot
Light sensor
Hot-swap battery: Li-Ion 7.4 V - 2400 mAh – over 5 hours
Waterproof connector
Contact us for further data!
Logic Instrument
71 route de Saint Denis • B.P 116 • 95170 Deuil La Barre • France
Sales Contact: M. Charles Switalski • [email protected]
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Digitainer
The professional solution for digital media in the living room
MEDION focuses on marketing high-quality, attractively priced
consumer electronics products in the areas of PC/multimedia,
entertainment and household electronics, and communication
technology. Its service portfolio spans entire development
projects, involving market research, product concept development,
design, production and quality management, logistics and aftersales service.
MEDION’s customers are mostly international corporate groups.
MEDION handles high-volume projects for these customers, often
covering the simultaneous marketing of the same product in
several countries. The company sources input with its own global
network of highly efficient suppliers, with many of whom it has
been working closely for years.
• The consumer electronics market of the
future will no longer be dominated by
individual components. Instead, all these
components will converge to form the
digital home and home multimedia.
• Digitainer – the professional solution for
digital media at logistics companies, in
research labs, and even in the living room.
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The consumer electronics market of the future will no longer be
dominated by individual components, such as PCs, notebooks,
cameras, phones or TVs in isolation. All these components will
converge to form the digital home and home multimedia.
MEDION is one of the few suppliers that already have a wealth of
experience in both segments.
Digitainer –
the professional solution for
digital media in the living room
RECEIVE • PLAY • SAVE • BURN • STORE
• Capacity of up to 150 hrs* for movies or
60,000 photos (2.5MB/photo) or 30,000
MP3 files** in CD-quality
• Excellent picture and sound quality
• Analog TV with time shift function
• Radio data system
• Photo slideshows
• Watch DVDs with Dolby Digital
• 6-channel audio line-out
• Easy handling
* depending on quality
** at a bit rate 0f 128 kbps, 5 minutes per song
MEDION AG
Gänsemarkt 16-18 • 45127 Essen • Germany
Telefon +49 (0) 201 8 10 8 1 – 0
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Platforms supported:
Windows CE, Windows XP Embedded, Microsoft
Flash Disks –
Diversity at its Best
Windows for Point Of Service, Microsoft XP Pro,
VxW, QnX and Integrity.
Processors supported:
ARM, PowerPC, MIPS, TI OMAP, x86, others.
On-Board DiskOnChip:
M-Systems develops, manufactures and markets innovative
data storage solutions based on flash memory for mobile
phones, PDAs, set-top boxes, embedded systems, military/
rugged applications, PCs and laptops, for example.
Uses the most cost-effective flash technology,
while guaranteeing top data reliability and meeting
the industry’s high-performance requirements.
DiskOnChip provides power consumption levels
• M-Systems develops, manufactures and
markets innovative data storage solutions
based on flash memory for mobile
phones, PDAs, set-top boxes, embedded
systems, military/rugged applications,
PCs and laptops, for example.
• Our wide range of products is marketed
through offices in the United States, Japan,
Taiwan, China, Korea, Israel and Europe.
Both the quantity and quality of our prize-winning designs are
impressive, to say the least. Alongside our OEM partners, we are
also committed to strong strategic partnerships with leading
flash suppliers such as Toshiba, Samsung and AMD.
eight times lower than the lowest-power micro
Our family of flash-based data storage products includes both
removable and on-board storage solutions in a wide range of
capacities, interfaces, form factors and technologies.
Modular DiskOnChip:
drives, and is available in the industry’s smallest
size.
Offers a range of high-performance, plug-and-play
flash disks with popular interfaces for USB 2.0,
IDE and ISA/local bus.
Our efforts are focused on quality, customer satisfaction and
innovative solutions to meet growing market demand for data
and code storage. M-Systems’ Quality, Environmental and Safety
system is ISO9001: 2000, ISO9000-3, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001
certified. Our wide range of products is marketed through offices
in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, China, Korea, Israel and
Europe.
Rugged fast flash disk:
M-Systems’ drop-in replacements for hard disk
drives meet the harsh environmental conditions
and exceptional security demands of the military,
aerospace and telecommunications segments in
M-Systems delivers a complete range of on-board, modular and rugged
the form of the ATA, SATA and SCSI interfaces.
flash disks. M-Systems’ flash disks deliver extremely reliable, highperformance data storage solutions on the basis of our TrueFFS flash file
Vertical markets:
system for data reliability and wear-leveling. As flash prices drop,
Aerospace, Automotive, Building /Home
M-Systems’ products are increasingly becoming cost-effective alternatives
Automation, Consumer Electronics,
to hard disk drives and micro drives.
Data Communications, Defense/Government,
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M-Systems Ltd.
7 Atir Yeda St. • Kfar Saba 44425 • Israel
Tel: +972 - 9 - 764 - 5000
Enterprise Computing, Industrial Automation,
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M-Systems Ltd.
79 BD Saint Marcel • 75013 Paris • France
Tel: +33 (1) 43 37 21 31 • Fax: +33 (1) 43 37 21 11
Internet Appliances, Manufacturing/Warehousing,
Medical, Network Infrastructure, Office Automation,
Telecommunications, Transportation, Wireless.
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Customer proximity – worldwide
Complete solutions require more than good products: competent service – worldwide. We value personal contact most,
not only to ensure competent consulting but for qualified feedback on products and services. And this feedback is, in
turn, the key to continuous innovations.
That is reason enough for us to continue to expand the international Phoenix Contact sales network. Today, there are
more than 80 representative offices and field workers serving our customers in Germany; international sales are made
through our own sales and service organization with 37 subsidiaries in South and North America, Australia, Europe
and Asia.
In 1923, Phönix Elektrizitätsgesellschaft H. Knümann & Co was
first formed out of “copper and ideas“ in Essen, Germany.
The company’s intensive cooperation with the power supply
companies in Germany spawned the development of modular,
line-mountable terminal blocks. Today, more than 30 companies
around the world belong to the Corporate Group. The Phoenix
Contact GmbH & Co. KG head office is located in Blomberg,
Germany.
Our market is the world of our customers
The users of our products can be found in all sectors of industry.
And Phoenix Contact terminal blocks, interfaces, automation
technology and surge protection devices have also established a
solid reputation in building services engineering.
• The company’s intensive cooperation with
the power supply companies in Germany
spawned the development of modular,
line-mountable terminal blocks. Today,
more than 30 companies around the world
belong to the Corporate Group.
• Our customers profit from a complete
program of electrical connection and
automation technology.
Our company philosophy of “Inspiring Innovations“ summarizes
what motivates us day after day: to develop new products and
services so that our customers are able to work more easily and
efficiently.
PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KG
Flachsmarktstraße 8 • D-32825 Blomberg • Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 52 35 / 3-00 • Fax: +49 (0) 52 35 / 3-41200
Our customers and business partners profit ...
... from a complete program of electrical connection and automation technology, coupled with short delivery times
and high reliability. Our products, solutions and services are consistently of the highest quality. All our products and
services are bundled by our global sales network to create a synergetic offer for the individual customer.
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Control technology and PC-based solutions from PHOENIX CONTACT
Control Panel
S-MAX 406 CE
Inline Controller
The PHOENIX CONTACT control panel integrates
intuitive operation as well as the control of
the automation system economically in a
single unit. The high-quality active TFT displays
with even lighting and long life meets all
requirements. The backlighting stays bright for
approx. 70,000 hours.
S-MAX 406 CE is a powerful combination of PC platform,
SPS, field bus master and the operate and observe
function. The S-MAX 406 CE is a high-end system to
control and regulate, operate and observe as well as for
communication purposes. All hardware and software
components have been previously tested, installed and
optimally matched to one another. A power PC panel
serves as the basic unit.
The inline controller family stands for
a modern, highly modular compact
control system from PHOENIX
CONTACT. Open interfaces allow
integration into virtually any network.
The integrated Ethernet interface
serves as a connection to other
controllers or systems. IEC 61131-5
communication components are used
to exchange data from one controller
to another. The TCP/IP communication
components exchange data with any
TCP/IP-enabled units or systems.
• Flat, elegant front
• Low installation depth
• Installation in the control cabinet door or
the corresponding switch cabinets
• Integrated Ethernet and INTERBUS
interfaces
• Programming with PC WorX
• Plug-in Flash memory
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• Visualization features intuitive operation and
powerful object dynamisation
• Multiple object instances
• Quick and easy integration in existing units through
the OPC interface
• Integrated SPS
• Integrated field bus master
The inline controllers are configured
and programmed with PC WorX
according to IEC 61131.
Remote Field Controller
Field Controller
The PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 430 ETH-IB
and RFC 450 ETH-IB remote field
controllers are compact controllers for
universal applications in machines
and systems. The integrated Ethernet
network connection (via twisted pair)
provides Ethernet connectivity. The
remote field controllers are accessible
anywhere via Ethernet and TCP/IP.
The powerful field controllers (FC) with
an integrated PC processor are available
for users of PC-based automation
system to complete complex control and
automation tasks under PC WorX. The
field units are networked end-to-end
using INTERBUS. The field controller
cards expand the PC by adding a controller
with an integrated memory for remanent
data as well as direct inputs and outputs.
• Real-time communication with
subordinate systems via INTERBUS
• Data exchange via Ethernet
• Integrated diagnosis display
• Coded key switch
• Connection of other peripheral
equipment (e.g. modem, printer or ID
system) via a serial interface
• Configuration and programming
with PC WorX automation software
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Easy programming
Flexible and open
Closed control performance
independent of host PC for all control
and automation tasks
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PHOTO PLAY
The market launch of PHOTO PLAY in 1995 heralded the advent of
the touch-screen era on gaming terminals in Europe. Since then,
PHOTO PLAY has earned a name as an innovator in this industry.
Now represented in 46 countries worldwide with 150,000 PHOTO
PLAY terminals, the European market leader in the game terminal
industry has carved out a solid niche for itself with its unique
philosophy: PHOTO PLAY’s positive games have absolutely
nothing to do with violence, pornography or gambling. Moreover,
numerous scientific studies testify to the fact that the games also
have a high fun factor and play a valuable role as educational
tools.
PHOTO PLAY places its trust in Microsoft software solutions in every
area that counts. The Windows XP Embedded SP2 operating system
plays a central role. With its extensive range of tools, good driver
support, perfect all-round support, extremely short time-to-market
and – most importantly – simple configurations, this system is
absolutely ideal for the computer gaming industry. PHOTO PLAY sets
the standard for its software extremely high. Which is probably why
the company leads the European market.
The games are programmed in Microsoft.NET/C#,
which guarantees that the development time
is kept to a minimum. 2D and 3D presentations
are based on a DirectX design; Microsoft’s
DirectPlay is used to develop our international
multi-player games.
PHOTO PLAY can be found in restaurant amusement arcades,
banks, gas stations, and even hospitals, where games are used
for therapeutic purposes.
• European market leader for touch-screen
gaming terminals
PHOTO PLAY very successfully launched the fascinating world of
multi-player games for 2 to 4 persons in Europe in 2004.
• PHOTO PLAY’s positive games have
absolutely nothing to do with violence,
pornography or gambling.
• The Windows XP Embedded SP2 operating
system plays a central role.
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funworld ag • Photo Play-Str. 1 • A-4861 Schörfling
Sales Contact: Norbert Langer • E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected] • Tel. +43 7662 6785-0
• European market leader for touch-screen gaming terminals
• Unique positioning with positive games
(no violence, pornography or gambling)
• Multi-player games for 2 - 4 players on an international level
• World’s largest touch-screen network for tournament games
• 2D and 3D game graphics
• Several hardware generations can be covered by one
software version
• High stability
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SIMATIC ® Microbox
Measuring a mere 262 x 134 x 47 mm (w x h x d), the SIMATIC
Microbox PC 420 is an ultra-compact industrial PC for the
mounting rail. Its robust full metal enclosure guarantees
impressive electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). The elimination
of moving parts (fans) and use of Compact Flash guarantees
continuous, maintenance-free operation (24/7/365) at
environmental temperatures of up to 50°C.
The buffered SRAM reliably stores all process data. Integrated
voltage monitoring, watchdog functionality and industrialstrength power supply (complete with potential separation and
network failure bridging) ensure high system availability.
A host of interfaces plus three slots to accommodate PC/104-Plus
modules make the Microbox PC extremely flexible. Windows® XP
Embedded and Windows® XP Professional are pre-installed.
The SIMATIC Microbox PC 420 is Siemens’ first contribution to the
Microsoft® Windows® Embedded partner program.
• SIMATIC Microbox PC 420 is an ultracompact industrial PC.
• It is the ideal embedded PC platform for
use in the direct vicinity of machinery or
in industrial environments.
The Nuremberg, Germany-based Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D)
division is the world’s leading manufacturer in the field of automation and drive
technology. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing
and processing industry and for electrical installations technology, through
system solutions for machine tools, to industrial solutions that automate entire
automotive production lines or chemical plants.
In addition, A&D offers software to connect production and business
administration (horizontal and vertical IT integration) and optimize production
processes.
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High resistance to vibration and shock
Fanless, maintenance-free operation
High system availability
Protection for your investments
Expansions with PC/104-Plus
The SIMATIC® Microbox PC 420 is a flexible
industrial PC that delivers high performance
while optimizing space requirements. It was
specially designed for the people who build
machinery, systems and control boxes.
It is the ideal embedded PC platform for use in
the direct vicinity of machinery or in industrial
environments for measurement, control and
regulation tasks, operational, visualization
tasks, production data acquisition (PDA) and
data processing. It can even be used as a
communications gateway and web server.
www.siemens.com/microbox
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Evolution1
Evolution1 is an all-in-one platform for home entertainment
products based on such modern technologies as Microsoft
Windows CE and highly integrated multicore CPUs.
Evolution1 supports all widely used standards, including
ISO H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Microsoft Windows Media, IP
for IPTV and DVB for satellite, cable or terrestrial television.
Thanks to its modular hardware design, the platform can be
used to develop a full line of set-top boxes – everything from
a pure-play IP box with no hard disk to a high-end solution
complete with dual tuner, WLAN for streaming, hard disk and
DVD recorder.
• Evolution1 is an all-in-one platform for
home entertainment products.
• Thanks to its modular hardware design,
the platform can be used to develop a full
line of set-top boxes.
Telegent GmbH • Albert-Schweitzer-Straße 8 • 78120 Furtwangen
[email protected]
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Standard features
• Plays MPEG 1/2/4 and WM7-10 in SD and
HD resolution. H.264 is supported in SD
• Two DVB front ends pluggable
• DVD and HDD can be added
• Windows Media Connect & Play for Shure via
LAN and/or WLAN 802.11g
• Microsoft Messenger on TV application
• UPnP compatible
• TV connectable via HDMI or Scart
• Based on Philips Nexperia Platform
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Bluetooth via MiniPCI
Hard disk via USB
DVD player/recorder via USB
Printer/photo printer via USB
Analog-to-digital converter
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MobileMapper ™ CE
Thales is an international electronics and systems group
serving the defense, aerospace, services and security
markets. The group employs 61,500 people worldwide and
generated revenues of 10 billion euros in 2004.
Thales’ navigation business is one of the world’s leaders in
positioning, navigation and guidance equipment with global
operations. Thales markets its Magellan® brand GPS solutions
in the consumer electronics, recreation, and automotive
markets, and its GPS and GNSS professional products in the
survey, GIS/Mapping, and OEM markets.
Thales developed the Hertz NeverLost vehicle navigation
system under the aegis of a joint venture with Hertz.
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• Thales is an international electronics and
systems group serving the defense,
aerospace, services and security markets.
• Designed for the most extreme field
conditions, MobileMapper CE is a
lightweight, rugged and powerful
handheld GPS receiver for GIS.
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Designed for the most extreme field conditions, MobileMapper CE
is a lightweight, rugged and powerful handheld GPS receiver
for GIS. The Microsoft® Windows® CE professional edition OS
supports off-the-shelf Windows CE GIS software and many other
mobile applications. Features include real-time, sub-meter GPS
positioning, Bluetooth® wireless technology, SD memory card
expandability, touch-screen technology, field-replaceable all-day
runtime battery, built-in alphanumeric keypad and more.
MobileMapper CE is optimized to overcome the challenges of
urban canyons and dense foliage with advanced multipath
mitigation. Simple, rugged and affordable, MobileMapper CE
ensures your success with uncompromising performance and
affordability.
MobileMapper CE is the result of extensive market research that
covered both end-users and Win CE developers. The end-user
research revealed a genuine need for exceptionally rugged
hardware that can be used by any field workers, be they biologists
or utility workers. More and more applications will be certified
on MobileMapper CE throughout the year. ArcPad® from ESRI®
has already been certified. Sturdy hardware and a robust WinCE
environment combined with competitive pricing makes
MobileMapper CE the hardware of choice for field applications.
Important product highlights
Thales
Mr. François Martin • GIS Business development • THALES Navigation
ZAC de la Fleuriaye • B.P 60433 • 44474 CARQUEFOU Cedex • France
Tel: + 33 (0)2 28 09 38 00 • Fax: + 33 (0)2 28 09 39 39
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Field-replaceable Li-ion battery and SD card memory
Bluetooth wireless technology
Optimized for GIS field software
Waterproof and extremely rugged
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storeMate POS
TOSHIBA TEC Europe in retail…
TOSHIBA TEC is known as a quality provider of both hardware
and software that can withstand severe conditions in a store
environment, from the independent corner shop to the large
chain of hypermarkets.
Centrally guided or locally driven, franchisees or corporate stores,
TOSHIBA TEC has the solution that encompasses your specific
business requirements.
• TOSHIBA TEC is known as a quality
provider of both hardware and software
that can withstand severe conditions in
a store environment.
• storeMate is a long-term strategic product
suite from TOSHIBA TEC. storeMate POS
is a scalable and revolutionary store
solution with extensive Middle Office and
Front Office functionality.
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storeMate POS is a long-term strategic store solution from
TOSHIBA TEC. This future-oriented solution is marketed all over
the world and will bring the retailer flexibility and stability that
is required in today’s e-business environment. The advanced
technology makes it possible to smoothly integrate the solution
into current and future business processes, allowing the retailer
to optimise its business model.
TOSHIBA TEC Europe Retail Information Systems S.A.
Rue de la Celidéestraat 33 • BE-1080 Brussels • Belgium
T : +32 (0)2 410 21 00 • F : +32 (0)2 410 79 87
storeMate POS: the highlights
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Multi-language application and data
Scalable
Open architecture
Hardware independent
Microsoft .NET technology at the heart
Based on retail industry standards
(ARTS, OPOS, EMV)
• Flexible and modular design allows for
localisation and customisation
• Support of Windows at the POS
In close cooperation with Microsoft, TOSHIBA TEC created a feature rich
application that is specifically designed for the global mass retail food
and non-food markets: storeMate POS. With standards and modularity
this innovative store solution provides the retailer with exceptional
functionality and the flexibility to adapt to the needs of the store
environment.
storeMate POS utilises the next generation environments provided by
Microsoft, the .NET framework and Visual Studio.NET. It not only allows
for rapid development but also enables users to configure business
solutions focusing on business problems, quickly and easily.
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storeMate POS: the architecture
Operating system
Front office
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows XP Embedded
Middle Office
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Database
storeMate POS: the concept
storeMate POS is a scalable and revolutionary store solution with extensive Middle
Office and Front Office functionality.
Microsoft technology and platforms lie at the heart of this state-of-the-art solution
aiming at international retailers oriented towards technology and architecture. The
Microsoft solution for web service-based connectivity is Microsoft .NET, software
for connecting people, information, systems, and devices. Using .NET connectivity
enhances the customer experience enabling the connection with business partners,
reduced costs, greater value of data stores and gives employees access to information
when they need it, on the devices that best meet their needs.
The storeMate POS architecture is designed to archieve a high level of modularity.
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Front office
• Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine
Middle Office
• Microsoft SQL Server Standard Edition
• Microsoft SQL Server Workgroup Edition
• Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine
Architecture
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open technology standards such as
OPOS
XML, WEB services
ARTS
EAN.UCC
Microsoft .NET Framework
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ZEVO
smart
terminal
Trident is the UK’s leading technical franchised distributor of
displays, interface kits, single board computers, panel PCs,
printers and card readers. The company also assembles and
manufactures custom-built embedded systems.
Trident’s ZEVO smart terminal is a network-ready, interactive
terminal designed for direct deployment on retail and factory
floors, in reception areas, at hotel front desks, and at many
other commercial and industrial locations. The ZEVO, which
is designed and manufactured by Trident, features an
integrated smart card reader that supports smart card-based
transactions, loyalty programs and controlled-access services.
• Trident is one of Europe’s leading technical
franchised distributors of displays,
interface kits, single board computers,
panel PCs, printers and card readers.
The company also designs and develops
custom-built embedded systems.
• Trident’s ZEVO smart terminal is a
network-ready, interactive terminal
designed for direct deployment on retail,
factory floors etc.
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www.trident-uk.co.uk
In addition, an integrated VoIP phone supports convenient
communications over a local or wide area network, expanding
potential applications to include automated front desks and
increasing the value and complexity of the services that can
be delivered.
Trident • Perrywood Business Park • Honeycrock Lane
Salfords, Redhill, Surrey • RH1 5JQ • United Kingdom
Sales Contact: Andy Stevens • E-mail: [email protected]
The new ZEVO smart terminal is built on a custom motherboard
developed by Trident to support rapid integration in retail, point
of information, industrial automation and medical environments.
The 1 GHz CPU, which provides ample performance for embedded
applications, is integrated in the motherboard alongside the chipset,
touch-screen controller, card reader and all other system components
to create a self-contained solution. Windows XP Embedded combines
the user friendliness, performance and flexibility of a PC with the low
cost and extra security of an embedded solution. Bluetooth and WIFI
capability as well as USB interfaces are for direct connection to the
main chipset. The system features a number of protection devices,
including a hardware watchdog to guard against software failure, plus
two internal heat sensors to protect against excessive heat build-up.
Fanless operation minimizes noise emissions and requires minimal
ventilation apertures, enabling sealing to IP65 on the front face and
IP54 to the rear. The rear of the unit also features a VESA 75 standard
mounting plate for flexible and easy installation.
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Embedded Servers
The cost cutting trend continues to determine investments.
This is a challenge as well as an opportunity for OEMs.
Server Appliances based on Windows Server System products
offer OEMs an exciting additional sales opportunity. Server
Appliances are a powerful answer to the question of how to
“do more with less”.
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solutions presented
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Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Hewlett-Packard
NICE Systems
Pyramid
VALHAL
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Embedded Server Portfolio
Microsoft Embedded provides you with the following product categories:
SECURITY APPLIANCES – Firewall, VPN and Web Caching
Microsoft’s Internet Security & Acceleration Server 2004 offers you an application layer
filtering software that offers easiest integration into Exchange OWA and Web Caching
for an aggressive pricing policy in multiple Embedded SKUs (Stock Keeping Units). The
appliance version provides additional hardening tools.
Embedded Server
Value Propositions
Thanks to the increased success of OEM, the embedded server business is now growing
rapidly. Feedback that Microsoft has received from OEMs about what makes this offering
so successful includes:
CAL-free
The embedded server offers significantly longer product availability and secures your
investment.
With one exception (Windows servers with embedded restrictions), all embedded server
products come with an unlimited number of client access licenses. End customers don’t
have to worry about licensing.
Additional tools & features
STORAGE APPLIANCES – NAS
The Windows Storage Server 2003 is the (unit) market-leading (IDC, 2004) platform
for Network Attached Storage. It offers customization tools to add OEM brand,
heterogeneous file support, volume shadow copy integration (“snapshots”), Exchange
DB storage, iSCSI (Initiator), Distributed File System (virtualization and replication)
and highest value for money.
Most embedded server products offer you customization to add functionality and to put
your brand into prominent places at the screen.
Customization
One of the biggest advantages that we always hear from our OEMs is that the time-to-market
with Microsoft Embedded Servers is so short that other considerations simply don’t make
sense when the very low Total Cost of Ownership is taken into consideration.
TTM and TCO
Integrating the OS (and sometimes the application) into your solutions gives you the opportunity
to generate additional revenue. OEM embedded channel pricing is low to offer you a good
margin. Additionally, embedded servers are additional service revenue enablers for many OEMs.
Revenue Generation
Many embedded server products (e.g. Storage, ISA) offer additional tools and features that
make embedded appliances very compelling. On top, the Windows Storage Server 2003 is
only available in this channel.
Longer Lifecycle
RECOVERY APPLIANCES – D2D2T
The Data Protection Manager 2006 enables disk-based backup and file recovery. It
provides a seamless integration of repad and reliable recovery with Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape,
continuous, efficient protection and best value. Thanks to backup automation, backup
verification and very fast recovery, it provides a very low TCO.
TELEPHONY APPLIANCES – PBX, Unified Messaging, Switches, Networking
Microsoft offers a special Telephony SKU with telephony restrictions and better pricing
for the Windows Server 2003. This SKU is embraced by many leading Network Equipment
Providers and offers best value for Telephony Appliances.
MISCELLANEOUS APPLIANCES –
Antivirus, Cryptography, Video Server, Streaming Server, Information Server
With SKUs for clustered and non-clustered, headless and non-headless embedded servers,
Microsoft offers SKUs for your business appliances that offer you all the benefits of the
embedded server channel. Your distributor will help you to identify the SKU you need.
Pricing
The embedded server SKUs are priced low to help OEMs integrate server technology and
generate a good margin. This comes on top of the CAL-freeness.
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• Fujitsu Siemens Computers provides
an impressive range of information
technology designed for powerful IT
infrastructures.
• Fujitsu Siemens Computers has a strong
focus on mobility and business-critical
computing – two key issues in today’s
information age.
www.fujitsu-siemens.com
As a leading European IT manufacturer and the market leader
in Germany, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is aware that it has a
very special kind of responsibility. The quality, reliability and
guaranteed future of the company’s IT products and services
are what gives Fujitsu Siemens Computers customers the
efficiency and competitive edge they need.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers provides an impressive range of
information technology designed for powerful IT infrastructures:
from handheld products to tablet PCs, notebooks, desktops
and workstations, as well as Intel and Unix servers, right on
up to mainframes, storage and IT infrastructure solutions.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers also has a strong focus on mobility
and business-critical computing – two key issues in today’s
information age.
To offer complete best-in-class IT business solutions,
Fujitsu Siemens Computers bundles its core competence with
the expertise of leading technology, software and service
partners. The company’s customers also benefit from its close
collaboration with the two shareholders, Fujitsu Ltd. and
Siemens AG, whose innovative strengths are invaluable
especially in the context of global projects. In all the key
markets of Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Fujitsu Siemens
Computers consistently provides reliable support to large
corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and private
customers alike.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers
Domagkstr. 28 • 80807 Munich • Germany
Contact: www.fujitsu-siemens.com/contact
FibreCAT N20i is a file and print server developed by Fujitsu Siemens Computers.
The Windows Storage Server 2003 operating system is the central component in
this solution. FibreCAT N20i accepts exported Exchange data and any other type
of user data. It also uses the “BrightStor ARCserve Backup r11.1” application to
function as a backup server. Microsoft WSS 2003 Feature Packs for Exchange are
used to export Exchange data from the physical server to FibreCAT N20i, thereby
putting all corporate data under central administration.
Fujitsu Siemens Computers offers a complete data protection solution geared to
ensure the protection of mail server infrastructures in small and medium-sized
enterprises. The solution provides comprehensive protection and features a
flexible restore option for important e-mails that are lost to a system crash or are
deleted by mistake. It combines combines FibreCAT N20i, Fujistus Siemens
Computers’ own file and print server, with “BrightStor ARCserve Backup r11.1”,
a powerful backup software program. Microsoft Storage Server 2003 provides a
highy reliable platform.
Easy backup for Exchange
This solution consists of the
following components:
Hardware:
• Fujitsu Siemens Computers
FibreCAT N20i as the central server,
in conjunction with the Microsoft
Storage Server 2003
Software:
• Fujitsu Siemens Computers’
BrightStor ARCserve Backup r11.1
for Windows (including BrightStor
ARCserve Backup r11.1 Exchange
and client agents) as the backup
solution
• Microsoft Exchange 2003 as the
application for messaging services
• Microsoft Windows Storage Server
2003 Feature Pack for Exchange
Exchange backup and restore to database, brick and document level
Push-agent technology
Full single-instance storage for messaging
Migration support from earlier Exchange versions
Exchange data is backed up using special ARCserve r11.1 Exchange agents, which
communicate via the MAPI interface and make backup and restore processes
exceptionally flexible, including:
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• Hewlett-Packard is a technology solutions
provider to consumers, businesses and
institutions worldwide.
• HP NAS solutions provide excellent
integration in your existing system
monitoring tools.
• HP NAS servers are non-proprietary and
therefore help you get the most out of
your existing investments.
www.hp.com
Hewlett-Packard is a technology solutions provider to consumers,
businesses and institutions worldwide. The company’s offerings
span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices,
global services, imaging and printing for consumers and for
enterprises and small and medium businesses.
The example here shows a Microsoft Exchange server (red line)
sharing the same storage source as its clients, using it as client
data share (blue line) or personal drive (yellow line).
Hewlett-Packard International Sarl / GmbH
Ueberlandstrasse 1 • 8600 Duebendorf • Switzerland
Just as application servers can store their data in a SAN, a storage server can be set up as
a gateway for clients to leverage the advantages of a SAN: pooled storage capacity, central
management, high availability, and integrated backup and recovery procedures. This unique
fusion eliminates storage islands and reduces overall management complexity and costs.
NAS/SAN fusion environments – based on MSA 1000 or MSA 1500 arrays – leverage HP Smart
Array technology and offer full monitoring and management integration in HP Systems Insight
Manager. This enables both your NAS server and SAN storage to be managed in one single
tool. Larger SAN environments, especially those with EVA and XP storage arrays, use special
storage management tools for enhanced monitoring capabilities. For example, HP Storage
Essentials can monitor the entire storage infrastructure, from logical volumes, HBAs and the
fabric infrastructure to the storage hardware within the array.
Integrated SAN monitoring and management
Besides streamlining the process of server configuration, integrating NAS into Systems Insight
Manager allows you to analyze your system and initiate management tasks remotely with
tools such as a web-based user interface, Terminal Services, command line, the Microsoft
management console (MMC) and integrated Lights-Out management (iLO). HP iLO technology
allows you to cold boot or troubleshoot your NAS server before the operating system is even
running.
Integrated server management
HP NAS solutions provide excellent integration in your existing system monitoring tools.
This is especially true if you run HP Systems Insight Manager, because all the required
agents are preinstalled and become activated instantly after setup. Your NAS server can then
be monitored by the Systems Insight Manager console just like any other ProLiant server.
HP Systems Insight Manager provides easy-to-use, centralized monitoring of your entire
server environment – including all system components such as the network interface,
memory, processors and disks. When integrated with HP OpenView, it enables comprehensive,
service level-based management of your enterprise.
Integrated server monitoring
Integrated NAS monitoring
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Ready to deploy –
To save valuable time and money
during deployment, HP NAS
servers come preloaded and
pre-configured with Microsoft®
Windows® Storage Server 2003.
Simplified management –
HP NAS servers provide remote
functionality through a webbased interface using the same
set of tools as any other ProLiant
server.
Optimized performance –
HP NAS servers are optimized
for heterogeneous file serving
thanks to specialized operating
system and system configurations.
Improved service –
HP NAS servers allow files to be
restored by the user and can be
deployed in remote sites for local
data availability.
Built on standards – HP NAS
servers are non-proprietary,
allowing you to build on your
existing investments and leverage
skills relating to HP ProLiant
servers and Microsoft Windows
operating systems.
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• NICE Systems is the leading provider
of Insight from Interactions TM, which is
based on advanced content analytics.
• NiceLog® Logger builds on proven NICE
technology used worldwide in contact
centers, trading floors and air traffic
control centers. It provides a complete,
reliable and robust solution to audio
storage problems.
www.nice.com
NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) is the leading provider
of Insight from Interactions TM, which is based on advanced
content analytics for telephony, web, radio and video
communications.
NICE’s solutions improve business and operational
performance and strengthen security. NICE has over 23,000
customers in 100 countries, including the world’s top 10
banks and 75% of the Fortune 100.
NICE Systems • 8 Hapnina Street, Ra’anna 43107 • Israel
[email protected]
High Density NiceLog ® Logger
• Cost effective – Best compression and
largest channel capacity for lowest cost
of ownership.
• Secure and optimized – Powered by
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Appliance Edition – More secure out of
the box, specially designed to address
the different performance needs of our
capturing platform.
• Scalable – Modular design and open
architecture to meet evolving needs,
including expanding capacity and
emerging technologies such as VoIP.
• Increased productivity – Recordings can
be easily retrieved and instantly replayed
by anyone who needs them, anywhere.
The state-of-the-art, High Density NiceLog® Logger builds on proven NICE technology used worldwide
in contact centers, trading floors and air traffic control centers. It provides a complete, reliable and
robust solution to audio storage problems. NiceLog uses a new PCI-based architecture to provide a
future-proof, digital, multimedia recording platform with a wide range of scaleable recording solutions.
NiceLog Logger serves as the system voice capture and logging unit. It supports a wide range of telephony
interfaces, including analog, digital, E1/T1, BT Megalink and SCSA. The High Density NiceLog Logger
uses familiar application software. Users are unaware of which voice capture method is being used. NICE
PCI-based architecture allows remarkably high density recording within a single unit, reducing both
footprint size and total cost of ownership.
The High Density Logger uses NICE’s leading-edge board technology for stereo recording, separating
customer and agent voices to make extended audio analysis (including word spotting, emotion detection
and talk analysis) possible in a single unit.
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• Pyramid designs and assembles
workstations, servers and customized
solutions for universities and for small
and medium-sized enterprises in a wide
range of industries.
• Valueserver Security from Pyramid
combines proven, stable server
technologies with modern filtering and
authentication methods.
www.pyramid.de
Pyramid designs and assembles workstations, servers and
customized solutions for universities and for small and
medium-sized enterprises in a wide range of industries.
ValueServer Security
Success story
Company/organization: At the Gummersbach District Hospital, we employ around 1600 people. We offer a widely diversified
spectrum of modern diagnostic examination alternatives and innovative treatment methods. Stringent data protection and
privacy laws compel our IT department to meet very high security standards.
Current Status: We are currently using an ISA Server 2000 as a proxy server that serves as a firewall for outgoing web access,
and an SMTP relay.
Requirement: We were looking for a cost-effective and technically mature solution for a back-to-back firewall with web server
and mail server publishing functionality (Microsoft Outlook Web Access) in a DMZ.
Reason for the purchase decision: We chose on Pyramid’s ValueServer Security because this solution offers comprehensive
protection in the application layer. Integrated support for the Microsoft Exchange Server was particularly important to us. The
numerous hardware expansion layers provided by the Pyramid solution gave us the ideal system at a reasonable price.
Schedule and realization: The tight timeframe demanded swift implementation and therefore a solution that could be added
smoothly and quickly in our existing IT infrastructure. We had only a week to formulate the concept, complete testing and go
live.
Pyramid’s ValueServer Security is based on Microsoft ISA
Server 2004 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003. It combines
proven and stable server technologies with modern filtering
and authentication methods.
Customers benefit from a broad selection of third-party
solutions, such as antivirus and URL filters from various
Microsoft partners. The solution fits perfectly into Exchange
and ADS environments.
ValueServer Security, which runs Microsoft® ISA Server 2004
Ralph Kippels, IT Manager,
Gummersbach District Hospital
Conclusion: ValueServer Security is a multi-faceted
firewall that easily stands up to comparison with
other systems. Benefits include direct server
integration in the active directory and the support
provided by a variety of wizards. Bearing in
mind that application layer filtering software is
also integrated, this all-in-one solution delivers
outstanding value for money. Microsoft Exchange
integration (OWA) is unparalleled. For us,
ValueServer Security is an ideal solution as a
second firewall in a back-to-back DMZ environment.
As a partner who actively supports us in all
business aspects, Pyramid is a good choice.
PYRAMID Computer GmbH
Bötzinger Straße 60 • D-79111 Freiburg • Germany
fon: +49 761 / 45 14 0 • fax: +49 761 / 45 14 70 • [email protected]
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• VAHAL NetStor and VAHAL NetDrive –
the ideal solutions to customers’ data
storage needs.
• VAHAL NetStor and VAHAL NetDrive both
center around tried and trusted Intel
server building blocks and Windows
Storage Server 2003.
www.vahal.cz
VAHAL NetStor and VAHAL NetDrive are the ideal solutions to
customers’ data storage needs in a wide range of business
areas. Both storage units center around tried and trusted Intel
server building blocks and Windows Storage Server 2003.
VAHAL NetStor is a 1U server fitted with up to four SATA disks.
Overall disk capacity totals 1.6TB, with RAID 0,1,10 support.
RAID5 software support is also implemented. The preinstalled
Bakbone Netvault backup software dovetails perfectly with
disk-to-disk-to-tape backup solutions.
VAHAL NetDrive is a 3U iSCSI server that can either add
capacity for a VAHAL NetStor server or function as a standalone
storage system in an NAS architecture based on Storage Server
2003. Total capacity can be as much as 5.6TB, with 14 SATA
RAID-edition drives that support RAID 0,1,10,5,50.
VAHAL NetStor and VAHAL NetDrive are each equipped with
two 1000BaseT NICs.
VAHAL spol. s r.o.
Mr. Blaha, Martin • Vrahovicka 56c • Prostejov • Czech Republic
Tel. +420 582 360 280 • [email protected]
Industry-standard solution
Easily upgradable
Highly scalable
Excellent value for money
Vahal NetStor,
Vahal NetDrive
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Alliances and partners:
The VAHAL NetStor and NetDrive solutions
are backed by the vast experience of
a company certified as an Intel Premier
Provider.
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• Though still a young IT firm, WORTMANN
AG can already look back on 19 years of
consistent success.
• The TERRA AQUA CAPSULA product family
provides a high-performance interface
to your company network. Optimized data
protection ensures maximum data
availability.
www.wortmann.de
Boasting some 5,500 resellers, a workforce of 270 and a turnover
of about Euro 289 m in 2004, WORTMANN AG ranks among the
top independent businesses in the IT sector. Though still a young
IT firm, WORTMANN AG can already look back on 19 years of
consistent success.
Wortmann Terra Impex Computer- und DatenverarbeitungsGmbH, founded in 1986 by entrepreneur Siegbert Wortmann, his
wife Gabriele and Thomas Knicker, became WORTMANN AG in
1998. Pivotal to its corporate strategy is a clear focus on indirect
sales. WORTMANN AG doesn’t just regard itself as a manufacturer
and distributor: It also sees itself as a service provider and
partner.
WORTMANN AG
Bredenhop 20 • 32609 Hüllhorst • Germany
Tel. (0 57 44) 9 44 - 233 • Fax (0 57 44) 9 44-200
Sales Server: [email protected]
TERRA AQUA CAPSULA
2 TB
TERRA AQUA CAPSULA M 200 MK II
How you benefit:
TERRA AQUA CAPSULA M 300 MK II
3 TB
The TERRA AQUA CAPSULA, which is based on the
Microsoft® Windows® Storage Server 2003 Std. Ed.,
is a simple and affordable way to increase your network
memory capacity.
4 TB
TERRA AQUA CAPSULA M 400 MK II
• No additional costs for client-access licenses
• Remote management via a web browser
• Active Directory support
• Reduced TCO (total cost of ownership) thanks to
pre-installation, remote management via a web
browser and comprehensive server management
• Minimal installation work (takes about 10 minutes)
• Runs in Windows and Macintosh networks and
(as an option) also in Netware
• Also available as a 19" model
• Optional redundant power supply units
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TERRA AQUA SECURUS –
the comprehensive solution for
network security, corporate networking
and Internet account acceleration
In order to protect your company’s inventories, it is absolutely
vital to install firewalls between the company network and the
Internet on the fringes of your peripheral network. Many
businesses rightly regard network firewalls as part and parcel of
general IT security strategy and the costs associated with them
as regular “business expenses“. Businesses with a high-tech
firewall at application level (such as ISA Server 2004) can
TERRA AQUA
SECURUS
TERRA AQUA SECURUS M 2000 R
redundant power supply units. To redundant architecture,
storage system can be expanded with optional
hardware-based SATA RAID5 array. In addition, the
availability, the data is given optimum protection by a
company network. To guarantee maximized data
family provides a high-performance interface to your
LAN interface, the TERRA AQUA CAPSULA product
hyper-threading technology) and a 1,000 Mbit on-board
With its efficient Intel® Pentium® 4 processors (featuring
TERRA AQUA NAS server systems
TERRA AQUA
CAPSULA M 500
making a lasting improvement to data availability.
The systems are available as a 19" rack mount with up
drives. The pre-installed system is ready to run in 10
pedestal with up to 2 terabytes and 8 hot swap hard
to 4 terabytes and 16 hot swap hard drives, or as a
minutes at the most. The unlimited scalability of the
therefore reap immediate savings in a variety of areas and also
avoid outlay in the longer term. These immediate cost savings
storage capacity.
storage system plugs you in to virtually inexhaustible
derive from ISA Server 2004’s functions for site-to-site networks,
4 TB
additional CALs (client-access licenses) make the TERRA
and minimized costs thanks to the elimination of
other storage systems. Low TCO (total cost of ownership)
Either system affords huge cost savings compared to
streamlines future applications. ISA Server 2004 firewalls can
AQUA CAPSULA the ultimate server system in any
TERRA AQUA CAPSULA M 400 MK II
enable businesses to operate more reliably and more smoothly
volumes of data for extended periods.
applications that require fast central access to large
and also enjoy cost benefits both in the short term and further
Microsoft Exchange Server. ISA Server 2004 thus radically
bridging to afford top-notch protection to computers running
Excellent filtering at application level combines with SSL-to-SSL
web caching and the blocking of unwelcome e-mails.
TERRA AQUA SECURUS M 500
down the road.
www.wortmann.de
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Chapter 4
Mobile Embedded
Windows Mobile® helps device makers create and capture exciting new market
opportunities with its innovative, versatile software platform, powerful brand, and
expansive ecosystem of development, support, and software partners.
• The familiarity and versatility of the Windows Mobile® development platform and
toolset minimizes development costs and reduces time-to-market.
• The large Windows Mobile® ecosystem of development, support, sales, and
distribution partners opens up a virtually unlimited range of market opportunities.
• Enhance marketing impact and customer engagement by partnering with the
familiar and respected Microsoft and Windows brands.
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Windows Mobile® Portfolio
Windows Mobile® puts the power of Windows software
into a single mobile device, so that you can keep
everything together, maximize your time, enjoy your
free moments, and stay in touch with what matters to
you most. And with the right product and service
plan, you can sync up with your desktop and keep
everything up-to-date and on track from wherever you
are.
Windows Mobile® puts the power of Windows software into a pocket PC, giving you more
time to spend with the people and on the things that really matter. Windows Mobile®
software for Pocket PC helps you manage personal and professional communications and
information while on the go. With Pocket Outlook and ActiveSync, you can synchronize
your E-mail, Calendar, Contacts and Tasks with your desktop and keep right up-to-date. The
newest version of the Windows Media Player for the Pocket PC lets you play your favorite
MP3 and WMA files.
To keep things simple and consistent, Windows
Mobile® includes pocket versions of the software you
already know, including Outlook, Internet Explorer,
MSN Messenger, and Windows Media Player, and
pocket PCs even include pocket versions of Word and
Excel. This powerful software is combined with the
familiarity of the Windows experience, so you’re
up and running right away, without having to learn
something new. And for additional entertainment
beyond just music, pictures, and video, Portable
Media Centers can enable you to connect with your
TV or stereo, record TV, and store hours of movies
and music in multiple file formats so you can take
your entire playlists with you, keeping your media at
your fingertips.
Plus, depending on which Windows Mobile®-based
device or additional products and services you choose,
you can make calls, send e-mails, instant message,
surf the Web, or access the information you need,
the way you need it, even when you’re on the go or
working away from your regular workplace.
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Best of all, an array of downloadable applications written by Microsoft and independent
software vendors is also available. From games and multimedia applications to personal
productivity tools, Windows Mobile® helps turn your Pocket PC into a mobile experience.
Windows Mobile® Software for Pocket PC Phone Edition
Windows Mobile® software for the Pocket PC Phone Edition helps you manage personal
and professional communications and information while on the go. With Pocket Outlook
and ActiveSync, you can synchronize your E-mail, Calendar, Contacts and Tasks with your
desktop or through the cellular network and keep right up-to-date.
Windows Mobile® also helps you stay in touch with colleagues and friends. You can make
phone calls, reply to e-mail via text or voice with standard voice recorder functionality
and open important documents sent via e-mail with pocket versions of Word and Excel.
Windows Mobile® software for the Pocket PC Phone Edition offers a broad range of
connectivity options – from desktop synchronization and corporate wireless LANs to Wi-Fi
hotspots and mobile phone networks.
Windows Mobile® software for the Pocket PC Phone Edition supports both GSM and CDMA
networks. In addition, phone functionality is integrated into Windows Mobile® software
applications, so you can call and send text messages from Contacts, create call notes and
customize ring tones. When combined with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, the Pocket PC
Phone Edition also creates an always-up-to-date experience, allowing you to choose how
often you want to synchronize your Calendar, Contacts and E-mail.
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Windows Mobile® Software for Smartphone
Thanks to the powerful, yet familiar Windows experience optimized for a new generation of mobile phones,
Windows Mobile® software for Smartphones provides the best way to stay connected and in touch with people
and pertinent information. Mobile phones with Windows Mobile® software give you a familiar, consistent
experience that allows you to interact with your information and services on your mobile phone in an easy,
intuitive way. It serves as an ideal Outlook companion to allow you to manage your Inbox, Contacts, Calendar,
Tasks – keeping your information in sync while you are on the go. A full browser experience through the Internet
Explorer allows users to access any web page via full Internet functionality with color, graphics and scripts.
The MSN Messenger client provides a familiar interface and behavior with Windows and MSN Messenger on the
desktop. From chatting with friends and family through MSN Messenger to checking your Hotmail e-mail.
The newest version of the Windows Media Player allows you to listen to your favorite music in the background
while working in other applications on your Smartphone, including support for streaming and local audio and
video.
Windows Mobile® for the Smartphone lets you make the most of your free time, from enjoying music and watching
video clips to playing games, including multi-user online games.
Windows Mobile® Portable Media Center
Portable Media Centers put all of your favorite video, music, and pictures at your
fingertips wherever you are. Take digital entertainment from your computer with
you on the go, including recorded TV shows, downloaded videos, home movies,
music, and photos. With Windows Mobile® software that features an easy-to-use,
familiar Windows XP Media Center Edition interface, Portable Media Centers let
you enjoy immediate access to all of your favorite entertainment – anytime,
anywhere.
Take your entire Windows Media Player music library with you, including all
your favorite songs, artist and track information, playlists, ratings, and even
album art. And Portable Media Centers let you do much more than just play
music. Move digitally recorded TV shows from your computer running Windows
XP Media Center Edition to watch hundreds of hours of TV on the road. Your
Portable Media Center can store up to 160 hours of recorded TV.
Now you can take all your favorite movies with you, wherever you go, whether
you recorded them on your computer running Windows XP Media Center Edition,
downloaded them from the Internet, or created them yourself by using a digital
video camera. It’s easy to move content from your computer running Windows
XP to your Portable Media Center – video is automatically synchronized to the
device. Your Portable Media Center can store up to 160 hours of video (This
storage capacity requires that you have a Portable Media Center with a hard disk
that is 40 gigabytes (GB) in size, with all hard disk space dedicated to either
video, audio, or pictures).
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Company overview
Intrinsyc Software is a mobility software and services company.
Our technologies and services make it possible for companies to
identify and create innovative solutions that make mobile devices
connect and work.
Mobile and embedded solutions
Intrinsyc Software’s unique experience enables companies to create
winning wireless, mobile and embedded devices and solutions that
build stronger and more profitable businesses. We help companies
identify and create innovative solutions that make wireless, mobile and
embedded devices connect and work. Since 1996, Intrinsyc Software
has helped our customers bring more than 200 leading-edge products
to market.
• Intrinsyc Software is a mobility software
and services company.
• Our innovative solutions make mobile
devices connect and work.
• Intrinsyc Software’s experience enables
companies to create wireless, mobile and
embedded devices and solutions.
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Intrinsyc Software puts the power of a highly knowledgeable and
experienced technical team that is credible, flexible and trusted
directly at the forefront of your mobile device strategy. Our unique
“partner approach“ ensures that you get the knowledge and
commitment necessary to create mobile devices that really work.
Intrinsyc software offers
expertise in:
• Productization; from concept to prototype
manufacturing
• Board support package development
• Graphical user interface design and
development
• Porting of existing applications
• Development of new custom applications
and Control Panel applets
• Development of production factory test
software
• Design of high performance embedded
32-bit processor systems
• Low power and battery powered designs
• LCD applications and full custom design
• In-house PCB design, layout, prototyping
and manufacture
• EMC performance designs
Intrinsyc Europe Ltd. • Fountain House, Great Cornbow, Halesowen,
West Midlands, B63 3BL, UK
Sales Contact: Andy Smith • E-mail address: [email protected]
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Outlook
to use on the road from Microsoft
and T-Mobile
New potential for your business –
through a strategic growth alliance
The basic idea –
fascinatingly simple: Making Microsoft Outlook
mobile – on MDA//SDA devices from T-Mobile
Growth in a strong partnership
• Constant access to current e-mail and appointments
• Digitally record, archive or forward information via e-mail
• Enter data in writing while conducting a telephone call with the same
device
• Edit the latest Word, PowerPoint, Excel or PDF files
• Access to internal databases
• Research the latest news on the Internet
• Pass the time enjoying music, videos or games
• Send faxes
• Optional navigation via GPS
We are offering you a partnership with two market leaders
– with T-Mobile and Microsoft – in a new field of business
activity! This is certain to open up new business opportunities
for you in new market and customer segments and offer you the
prospect of increasing your sales and profits on a lasting basis.
Get your share of exploding market growth
• All the factors required for success can
be covered by building an intelligent,
strategic network together.
• T-Mobile invests its competence in the
field of mobile communications.
• Microsoft invests its technology and
software competence.
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The demand for “MDA messaging solutions” is growing rapidly.
The most significant market drivers include: high penetration
with mobile communications and mobile devices, increasing
mobility of the workforce, growing customer orientation as well
as an increase in the demand for mobile access to internal
corporate processes and data as well as e-mails. A development
that promises growth rates in the two-digit range over the next
few years.
The market offer – unusually complete
and very affordable:
The MDA messaging solution start-up package at a
very attractive flat rate plus three options to select.
MDA messaging solution start-up package:
Microsoft Deutschland GmbH
Konrad-Zuse-Str. 1 • 85716 Unterschleißheim • Germany
Contact:
Prisca Pohl • Marketing Manager Windows Mobile • Business Group Mobility
E-mail: [email protected]
• Windows Mobile®-based devices (MDAIII, SDA,
MDA Compact)
• T-Mobile mobile communications contracts
(term contracts that include a monthly fee based on
the current T-Mobile business conditions)
• Installation and configuration of the devices and
the Exchange Server 2003 (or the SBS 2003)
• Security (end-to-end SSL encryption)
• Training and basic support
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How we work together to cover the factors
that will make “MDA messaging solutions” successful
Factors
affecting
success
MDA messaging know-how,
implementation
All the relevant factors required for success on this rapidly
expanding market can be covered by building an intelligent,
strategic network together – this is the prerequisite for tapping
into new business potential on the market together.
• You invest your will to succeed as well as your solution
know-how. As a marketing partner, you get actively involved in
tapping into new circles of customers and sales markets. And
as a system integrator or installation partner, you are in charge of
the installation and configuration of the package offers and offer
training courses and support, where needed – at a fair, fixed rate.
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Microsoft
as technology provider
Existing core activities
Existing core activities
New, active field of activity
Mobile technology know-how
Microsoft Outlook, Exchange,
Share Point know-how
Profiting together from a win-win partner model
• Microsoft invests its technology and software competence,
informs you about all the new developments in this industry,
trains you in advance together with T-Mobile – for a nominal
fee – so that you can become active on the market with the
know-how you need.
T-Mobile
as the mobile
communications operator
Market understanding
and solution pre-sales
Successfully networking market competences
• T-Mobile invests its competence in the field of mobile
communications and its dense sales network, mobilizes the
market for the package offer, get involved in pre-sales and
supports you – together with Microsoft – in your customer
acquisition activities.
You
as system integrator
and marketing partner
Existing core activities
Existing field of activity
Technology and product
innovation
Building customer
and market potential
Existing core activities
New, active field of activity
Your advantages –
irresistibly diverse:
Your admission ticket to the new
partnership:
• You enjoy additional business success on the
basis of the joint win-win increase in sales and
returns.
• You build new strengths and a competitive edge.
• You tap into a new market segment or field of
business activity.
• You profit from a flexible form of cooperation,
geared closely to market development and customer
needs.
• You find a basis for further business activities
(new customer contacts that can be intensified,
access to the knowledge bundled in the network).
• You take advantage of new sales channels that can
be used for your own sales activities (cross selling).
• You have access to competence that improves
your image on the market and in the industry.
Each and every Microsoft Certified Partner can profit
from this “Growth Alliance”. Providing, of course,
that you are prepared to
• provide the corresponding capacities (sales and
technology) and gear them strategically to
mobile solutions.
• acquire the solution-oriented qualifications with
respect to Microsoft products for Mobile
Business and Security as well as T-Mobile
products (participation in the corresponding
Microsoft and T-Mobile training courses) and set
your sights on the development of interesting,
perhaps multipliable solutions.
• take part in the T-Mobile Partner Program (free
of charge) and get involved in implementing
common projects and business plans.
Supporting activities
Supporting activities
Mobility Solutions Expert – how to qualify:
Qualifying as a Mobility Solutions Expert proves your skill as a developer
and provider of mobile solutions and applications. Only companies with
suitably accredited staff and at least three relevant customer references can
qualify for the designation of Mobility Solutions Expert. This designation will
be introduced at the end of October ‘05. Find out now about how to qualify!
Accreditation as a Mobility Partner gives you a number of advantages.
Besides the wide range of services provided under Microsoft’s Partner
Program, you will also benefit from Microsoft’s proactive marketing
campaigns surrounding mobile solutions.
Our very reasonably priced expert training courses will help you earn the
necessary accreditations for your staff. Details of all current expert training
courses are available at our new Partner Learning Center (PLC). If you are
a Certified or Gold Certified Partner, you are also entitled to attractive
discounts on accreditation fees. For more details, visit us at:
http://www.microsoft.com/germany/partner/programm/kompetenzen/mms/default.mspx
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Yakumo deltaX Navigator Europe
Yakumo deltaX Navigator Europe
Convincing technology for today, tomorrow and into the future:
based on the solid values of reliability and efficiency. Packed into
a timelessly elegant design that won’t go out of style. Innovations
that are still state-of-the-art tomorrow. And all that combined
with a full range of services that leave nothing more to be desired.
Our philosophy:
To market the right product at the right time and at the right price.
Our formula:
Innovative products, elegant design, fair prices and good service.
That’s what YAKUMO stands for.
Easier said than done? It’s true. But the facts also speak for
themselves. See for yourself.
• Yakumo offers a widely diverse range of
products in the categories of Home
Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment,
Communications, PC & Notebooks, TFTs,
PDAs & Navigation Systems as well as
Digital Cameras.
• Yakumo also offers navigation bundles
consisting of a PDA with an integrated
GPS antenna, navigation software, a
memory card and in-vehicle cradle plus
all the necessary wiring.
Welcome to the new IT dimension. Because that’s Yakumo:
innovative, reliable technology at fair prices, manufactured and
marketed by experts. An international brand with a wide range
of products for people who use technology on a daily basis and
want to be sure that everything operates the way it should. Stateof-the-art technology that we develop ourselves and produce
exclusively in a select number of production facilities in Asia and
Europe. Yakumo currently markets a widely diverse range of
products in the categories of Home Entertainment, Mobile
Entertainment, Communications, PCs & Notebooks, TFTs, PDAs &
Navigation Systems as well as Digital Cameras. According to the
GfK, a German market research institute, Yakumo already claims
a market leadership position in the latter three categories.
The Yakumo deltaX Navigator Europe is the ultimate mobile navigation
set when you’re on the move – it consists of the Yakumo deltaX GPS,
GPS Navigation Software 2 from Marco Polo and a pre-installed map of
Europe on the 512-MB memory card.
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Ready to go – no PC required
Spoken driving recommendations
Automatic recalculation if you deviate from the prescribed route
Mobile pocket computer
Map material of Europe
Supports landscape format
House-number-accurate navigation in many countries
Select from clearly laid out 3D view, 2D view and arrow display
Extensive Marco Polo address collection, can be expanded via
Internet download
• Map material for Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, Benelux,
Italy, Great Britain, Scandinavia, Spain and Portugal on 6 CDs
• Switch between day/night display
• Wide range of accessories available
Yakumo GmbH • Carl-Giesecke-Str. 5 • D-38112 Braunschweig • Germany
[email protected]
Sales contact: Adam Riesig GmbH • Carl-Giesecke-Str. 5 • D-38112 Braunschweig
Tel: +49.5 31.2 18 80 • [email protected]
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2. Navigation system
The Yakumo alpha Navigator you have purchased is a valuable navigation
Yakumo alpha Navigator
system that fits into any vehicle: Simply slip the Yakumo alpha GPS into
the cradle included with the system, start navigation and off you go.
And you don’t even need any wiring.
The Yakumo alpha Navigator is your ultimate companion on the road and a valuable navigation system!
Consisting of the Yakumo alpha GPS, the Marco Polo Mobile Navigator and a wide range of accessories, this
As soon as you have entered your destination, the Yakumo alpha Navigator
device can be used for many different applications:
automatically calculates your route according to the desired criteria and
1. Pocket computer
• The Yakumo alpha GPS is a mobile pocket computer that is capable of a lot more than just managing
uses acoustic signals delivered by voice output to navigate you reliably to
your destination – often even right to the correct house number. Should you
happen to leave the prescribed route for any reason, the alpha Navigator
your appointments and addresses. Thanks to the Windows Media Player included with the system, it can
will automatically calculate a new route immediately. Thanks to the latest GPS technology, the
also be used as a photo album or MP3 player. And you can even use it to view short videos.
device’s locating and route guidance functions are highly precise.
• The 4-way joystick and the integrated speakers make playing small video games really fun. And if you
don’t want to disturb your neighbors, you can just plug in your headphones.
• Take advantage of the Dictaphone function with the built-in microphone to record
The digital map material used corresponds to the highest GPS standards and is also used in
permanently installed navigation systems. To improve orientation, important sections of the route
any brilliant ideas you may suddenly have and you can even use the Yakumo
are illustrated on detailed map/intersection displays using arrow symbols.
alpha GPS to read e-books.
And the navigation display is optimized for day or night viewing.
• The software package also includes: a pocket version of MS Word and Excel, so
that you can load and process the corresponding documents on your Yakumo
The Yakumo alpha Navigator is equipped with an easy-to-use destination
alpha GPS.
search function and your selected destination can be entered via street,
• And the PDA is also able to process e-mail – as soon as you connect your
place or special destination. The large selection of special destinations in
Yakumo alpha GPS back up with your PC or notebook (with Internet access), your
familiar Marco-Polo quality includes hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions,
e-mail account is automatically synchronized.
filling stations, parking garages
• Inserting an SD card quickly increases the device’s memory capacity and you can
and train stations.
load all your music, photo, e-book, Word or Excel files onto your Yakumo PDA.
As another very practical
The real hit: the Yakumo PDA alpha GPS is equipped with an integrated
feature, you can also use the
GPS antenna that you can conveniently pull out when you want to use the
MS Outlook address book
navigation system. This effectively eliminates any tangled wiring in the
in your Yakumo alpha GPS
cockpit of your vehicle.
to conduct your destination
search.
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Chapter 5
Partners’ press releases
This chapter features a collection of press releases that introduce
different products and devices from our various OEM partners.
These releases provide a detailed account of the individual solutions,
supplying you with in-depth information in the form of success stories,
user reports, cooperative ventures and plans for the future.
Feel free to use this information in the context of your own projects.
It is our hope that these press releases will show the way to new
shared solutions that can be developed on a Microsoft platform.
OEM partners
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BECKHOFF
BERNINA
Bizerba
Chaveriat Robotique
Datalogic
Emtrion
Gizmondo
Gotive
IMPACT Technologies
Keith & Koep
Kontron
Siemens
TOSHIBA TEC Europe
Trident
Yakumo
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Beckhoff Embedded PC
High performance with a very compact footprint: the CX1020 is a new member of the
embedded PC family. Beckhoff embedded
PCs integrate PC technology and a modular
I/O layer as a compact unit mounted on the
top-hat rail.
www.beckhoff.com
CX1020 Embedded PC
High performance with a very compact footprint: the CX1020 is a
new member of the embedded PC family. Beckhoff embedded PCs
integrate PC technology and a modular I/O layer as a compact unit
mounted on the top-hat rail. In addition to increased CPU power,
the CX1020 also has a direct connection for EtherCAT I/O terminals.
In combination with EtherCAT as the field bus, response times
under a millisecond enable a multitude of new applications and
process improvements.
Compared to the CX1000 introduced at the Hannover Fair three
years ago, which boasted an AMD geode with 266 MHz on the
inside, the CX1020 has an Intel Celeron-M CPU clocked at 600 MHz
on board. The CX1020 is fanless and – thanks to the use of
Compact Flash as the boot and storage medium – has no rotating
media.
The enclosure and mounting concept of the CX1020 is modular,
as it is for all CX controller PCs. The basic CPU module is equipped
with two Ethernet ports with an integrated 3-port switch,
designed to set up a line topology for several controllers, for
example. If desired, other system interfaces, such as DVI/USB,
audio and up to four RS232 or RS422/RS485 interfaces can be
added optionally to the CX1020. The same master and slave
component groups as for the CX1000 have been used on the field
bus side for PROFIBUS, CANopen, DeviceNet, Lightbus and the
SERCOS interface.
BECKHOFF Industrie Elektronik • Eiserstraße 5 • 33415 Verl • Germany
Phone: + 49 (0) 5246 / 963 - 0 • Fax: + 49 (0) 5246 / 963 - 198
[email protected]
The CX1020 was developed to optimize operation with
EtherCAT. The Beckhoff EtherCAT terminals are connected
via the new, multi-functional power supply.
EtherCAT as a high-speed I/O system
As a PC mounted on the top-hat rail, the CX1020 – in combination
with the Beckhoff TwinCAT software – functions in the same way as
a large industrial PC. In SPS up to four virtual IEC 61131 CPUs can
be programmed with up to four tasks each; the shortest cycle time
available is 50 microseconds. All the TwinCAT functionalities are
also available for motion control: up to 256 axles can be controlled
and in addition to simple point-to-point movements, more complex
multiple axle functions, such as the “electronic gear”, the “cam disk”
and the “flying saw” can be performed, too. The CX1020 is also
capable of interpolated 3D path movement and can execute DIN66025
programs.
SPS, motion control, interpolation and visualization
Further EtherCAT devices are connected via the E-Bus
extension terminal. EtherCAT performance, in combination
with high-speed CPU processing, opens up new application
options: an SPS task with a cycle time of 100 microseconds, for example, is always able to process each
process image as it is updated.
The CX1020 can be run on the Microsoft Windows CE or Windows XP
Embedded operating systems.
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Revolutionary new sewing and
embroidering system that’s “sew”
easy to use
This new machine makes sewing,
embroidering, quilting and patchworking
easier than ever before. Anyone – from
amateurs to professionals – can start sewing
immediately with the BERNINA «artista
200».
Bernina «artista 200» – more power to the
creative sewer.
www.bernina.com
BERNINA «artista 200»:
Sewing sensation uses Windows® operating system
Winds of change at BERNINA: In the shape of the «artista 200»,
the venerable Swiss sewing machine company recently launched
a new sewing and embroidering computer that easily surpasses
every other system currently available on the market. The
revolutionary sewing sensation that uses Microsoft® Windows® CE
is effortless to operate using the touch screen. The new «artista
200» can deliver up to 900 stitches a minute – out of the machine’s
own memory or straight off the Internet. This sensational
development is indeed turning the entire world of sewing upside
down!
This new machine makes sewing, embroidering, quilting and
patchworking easier than ever before. Anyone – from amateurs to
professionals – can start sewing immediately with the BERNINA
«artista 200».
“The BERNINA «artista 200» is the most sophisticated project
we have ever tackled,“ says an enthusiastic Hanspeter Ueltschi,
Chairman of the Advisory Board and owner of Fritz Gegauf AG,
BERNINA Sewing Machine Company.
Fritz Gegauf AG • BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers
Seestrasse 161 • 8266 Steckborn • Switzerland
E-mail: [email protected]
Sales contact: Please visit our website for information on your sales area.
Boundless sewing pleasure
Another exclusive development from BERNINA is the new «ARTEngine», which allows embroidery motifs and alphanumeric characters
to be rotated through up to 360°, to be mirrored, or to have the color
changed on the embroidery section measuring 255 x 145 millimeters.
Once you have selected the type of material and the sewing
technique, the sewing computer automatically adjusts the thread
tension. The built-in sewing guide system also delivers useful
information on the pressure foot, the needle and the thread. As if by
magic, the «artista 200» also sews buttonholes, sews and winds the
bobbin simultaneously, threads the needle, cuts the thread, and
brightly illuminates the working surface.
About BERNINA
Touch screen produces
high-precision results
High-precision stitching and
embroidery work is completed
effortlessly thanks to extremely
simple operation via the
large touch screen. Thanks to
the intuitive Windows® user
interface, the system explains
itself step by step and displays
the final results on the screen.
Founded way back in 1893, Fritz Gegauf AG, BERNINA Sewing Machine Manufacturers has a long
tradition of innovation. The venerable Swiss company has a solid reputation for exceptional quality
and has invested heavily in the field of sewing machines in particular. In the shape of the new
«artista 200», a sewing and embroidery computer just released onto the market, BERNINA is setting
its sights on leadership in the embroidery segment as well.
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Competence in Retail Trade
Bizerba is a globally active technology company and a market leader for professional
system solutions in many fields of weighing,
information and communications technology
in retail, the skilled trades and industry. With
its motto of "Smarter Retail Solutions",
Bizerba offers users in the retail industry
innovative solutions to boost sales and
increase process reliability and to streamline
business processes.
www.bizerba.com
Open Systems
Thanks to the OpenSystem technology concept,
which goes far beyond the system limits, Bizerba
offers the retail market a high degree of flexibility
and standardization in the implementation of all
function and system requirements, which makes
for high investment security.
This concept is the basis for many applications:
process-optimized stocktaking, automatic user
identification and optical item recognition, e-service
with e-installation, e-updating and e-service for error
diagnosis. Visual merchandising makes completely
new applications and areas of use possible, with
individual screen and label design, attractive
and effective POS advertising and the intelligent
opportunities offered by cross and e-selling.
E-learning, security and customer loyalty systems
are other features that the Bizerba OpenSystems
technology concept offers.
Bizerba GmbH & Co. KG • Wilhelm-Kraut-Str. 65 • 72336 Balingen • Germany
Tel. 07433/12-0 • Fax 07433/12-2696 • [email protected]
Visual Solutions
Optical item recognition, using highly modern CE system weigh scales, increases
user convenience and decreases inventory differences. Thanks to the built-in
camera, the scale is able to identify the product being weighed without any other
input from the customer and automatically produces the correct price sticker.
Another advantage: there is no need to have operator keys and there is more
room for quickly moving item keys. Bizerba offers this technology for the open CE
scales and cash register platform.
Automatic operator recognition on the basis of RFID technology provides for
greater security and convenience in sales and materials handling. The scale reads
the transponder chip that the salesperson wears on their wrist or clipped to their
clothing. This eliminates having to press the operator key on the scale, increases
service speed and enhances reliability at the same time. Intentional and unintentional mistakes are no longer possible, thus reducing inventory differences.
And the customer no longer finds any items on the receipt that he didn’t
purchase.
RFID
This automatic identification function relieves the customer of an additional task
and also prevents any manipulation during the weighing process. This will make
the more complicated use of printed pictograms obsolete.
Wireless
With intelligent wireless solutions to transmit data, Bizerba scales/cash register systems
operate without cords. Wireless operation offers significant business advantages and
increases mobility and independence. The Bizerba solution as an integrated system is
easily configured via the scale/cash register menu and operates with a standard
wireless PCMCIA card, integrated high-powered antennas based on the IEEE 802.11b
standard, with LEP or WEP encoding. If necessary, communication is also possible
without the access point in ad-hoc mode. Using wireless technology such as this, scales
and cash registers communicate directly with the central merchandise handling system
to quickly deliver all the current sales information.
Wireless solutions make it possible to build mobile sales stands at any particular
location in and in front of the supermarket/store. Flexible POS placement increases the
attraction, draws customers, yields additional sales and enhances the market’s overall
profitability. Rational, customer-friendly “all-round” service is an important wireless
feature.
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E-Monitoring
With the “video journal” function, Bizerba
offers an interesting new option for identifying
inventory differences for all Ethernet-enabled
scales and cash registers like the highly
modernized CE models. In this case, a video
camera at the cash register/scale records the
purchase process. The pictures contain all the
relevant data, such as the date, the time, the
salesperson, the item and the price or the sum
total. These video stream records are valuable,
legally binding documents.
www.bizerba.com
E-Service
E-service successfully reduces the Total Costs of Ownership (TCO). Most
importantly, it makes it possible to check and correct data and settings, to set
up automatic processes, to alter key allocations, to retrieve information on the
current programming and to quickly diagnose problems to reduce service calls.
It is quick and easy to update programs, install new features or adapt and
optimize labels, receipts and key allocations – even for extensive chain stores
with many different outlets. The systems in several hundred branch offices can
be updated automatically in a single night. Feedback is available via the home
page on the scale. It includes a device information page indicating the device
history with the last 50 updates and log files. All the CE scales and cash
registers as well as the products from almost all segments are equipped with
the important e-service features.
Packing Solutions
Store Management Solutions
Efficient store and sales management with
transparent good and cash flows allows
for quick action. The WinCWS® merchandise
information system offers detailed sales
reporting with sales development, branch
office control by specific intervals, product
range, sales outlet, salespersons and
customers. Other features include cash
register controlling with an informative
comparison of items sold and actual cash
balance as well as an option for staff
planning on the basis of a time-based sales
analysis. With its permanently available
management information, WinCWS®
contributes significantly to reliable pricing.
Modern communications technology and
LAN or WAN networks allow decentralized
work on a central server with Windowsbased terminals and terminal servers as
well as the flexible control of mobile sales
vehicles.
Service areas must remain attractive to the consumers and creative new
product ideas can successfully exploit the trend towards the increasing
demand for convenience products. The Bizerba system-enabled BP 900
packing station is the answer to these needs. The very compact MAP device
(630 x 600 x 1800 mm) consisting of a protective gas packing unit, a CE
system scale and an integrated label printer for sales promotional labeling
is mobile on four wheels.
The packing station reveals its particular strengths in new offers for all
product ranges. This solution is particularly interesting for convenience
foods for the microwave, for delicatessen salads, for garnished cheese or ham
trays, for fish and other specialties or for ready-to-eat fruit and vegetables.
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With Synaps, Chaveriat Robotique
can now stand out in a very
specialized market, which is
helping the company gain market
share.
We are currently selling about 100 robots
a year, and that number would have been
far smaller if we had not introduced
Windows CE .NET 4.2 and the Synaps
programming interface.
www.chaveriat.fr
Customer Solution Case Study
Robot Manufacturer Wins Market Share Thanks to
New Programming Interface
For too long, programming tools for non-spherical robots,
especially Cartesian robots, have been unable to incorporate all
the innovations from the world of computing.
With Synaps, Chaveriat Robotique has managed to fill the gap.
This name describes a product which fulfils three roles
simultaneously: it is a mobile command terminal, a man-machine
interface and an industrial robot.
The robotic arm industry might be relatively small, but it is highly
competitive. Chaveriat Robotique has been steadily producing
robots for over twenty years. The company has been producing
the same user interface to program the robotic arms since the
mid-eighties. Increasingly, however, it was finding that it was
losing market share to competitors that had adopted modern
graphical interface devices. As a result, it began to examine the
market for an innovative replacement. The company rolled out
Microsoft® Windows® CE .NET 4.2 running on handheld devices,
which are used to program the robots.. Since the new interfaces
became available at the beginning of 2004, the company has
significantly increased its market share.
Chaveriat Robotique
9, Quartier de Lizon - BP 11 • 39170 Lavans les Saint Claude • France
Tel. +33 38 44 21 160
contact : [email protected]
System development began early 2003, and the first of
the new robots run by Synaps, the new Windows CE
.NET 4.2-based input system, was installed in February
2004. “We concentrated on creating a prototype that
was exactly what Chaveriat Robotique needed,” says
Joubert. “The flexibility of Windows CE .NET 4.2 really
helped us in this project because it let us respond the
very specific needs of the industrial robotic sector.”
Robotic arms tend to have their programs written on a
PC and then downloaded to the input device. Chaveriat
Robotique, however, saw that there was value in having
an input device that was flexible enough to have
programs written directly to it.
The company is currently investigating the development
of a PC-based tool that will let customers develop robot
programs away from the actual production site.
Benefits
Bonin estimates that robots powered by Synaps are 10 per cent
cheaper than predecessors, but they deliver 30 per cent more
functionality. This makes the system significantly more competitive
in the global markets, and customers benefit from being able to use
the intuitive graphical user interface to program robots’ functions,
enabling quicker programming and faster allocation of robots to
new tasks.
Using Windows CE .NET 4.2 ensures that Chaveriat Robotique does
not run the risk of becoming caught with obsolete technology
that is not being pushed forward. The flexibility of the Windows
operating system lets the company continue to take advantage of
developments in the market and constantly improve its offering.
“Using a platform that is constantly evolving means we are
constantly able to offer our customers the most up-to-data user
interfaces. As a result they can improve their working processes,”
says Bonin. “This enhances our reputation in the market and
ensures that our customers have a positive experience.”
“Stability has improved significantly as a result of moving to
Windows CE .NET 4.2 because we can use modern hardware with
the software, rather than relying on reconditioned units or patches
to build our products,” says Bonin. “We have also become more
competitive because we have a number of alternative suppliers so
we can search out the cheapest price and pass that on to our
customers. The majority of downtime is related to operator errors
in robot programming. The new system is far better in this regard
because it provides a faster diagnostic and reduced restart time
after a problem.”
With Synaps, Chaveriat Robotique can now stand out in a very
specialized market, which is helping the company gain market
share.
“It is fair to say that Windows CE .NET 4.2 and Synaps have already
helped Chaveriat Robotique consolidate and gain market share
over the last year,” says Bonin. “We are currently selling about 100
robots a year, and that number would have been far smaller if we
had not introduced the Synaps programming interface.”
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About Datalogic
Datalogic is the largest European manufacturer
of CCD and laser-based bar code readers and
mobile computers. Datalogic is represented in
the promising RFID market via its subsidiary
EMS Inc. (Scotts Valley California). It occupies
a leading position in the automotive sector,
among electronics manufacturers and in
warehouse management systems (WMS). The
impressive range of Datalogic products can
satisfy any application need and has been
setting industrial standards for more than
30 years.
www.datalogic.com
Shoreham port uses the Datalogic Viper™ RF mobile
computers for its unique stock control system
Shoreham is the premier Sussex port in the UK, a sprawling
collection of open storage areas and sheds containing various
cargoes received by ship for distribution by road or rail and
goods received by road ready for export. Fast, efficient cargo
handling and reliable distribution are key elements to Shoreham’s
reputation for satisfying customer needs.
Sussex Port Forwarding uses a stock control system based on
barcode and RF technology to monitor stock records to the
internet and facilitate total inventory visibility for “just-in-time“
deliveries. The system improves pack handling and identification
coupled with improvements in stock control. Benefits come from
the time saved by ensuring that all deliveries are correct at
the time of leaving the harbour, and in the general running of the
business, such as loading of lorries and finding timber when
required, combined with better stock turnaround for the customer.
The system consists of an extensive RF infrastructure coupled with
Viper™ mobile computers, validating and uploading data into the
main computer system. The sheer size of the areas that needed to
be covered by RF proved to be the biggest challenge further
complicated by the fact that there were four different locations
separated by other businesses. The application solution involves
total management and control of all stock items, giving full history
on the items as soon as a shipping docket is received to inform
SPF of a delivery due. All products stored at the site are bar-coded
and their location around the site is tracked using this barcode.
Datalogic S.p.A.
Via Candini, 2 • 40012 Lippo di Calderara di Reno • Bologna • Italy
Tel. +39 051 3147011 • e-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Datalogic Mobile Computers Business Unit
The New Rhino-NET™ Vehicle-Mounted Terminal from Datalogic
Bologna, 28th September 2004.
The new Rhino-NET™ with Windows®CE.Net architecture extends Datalogic’s range of vehicle-mounted terminals in the mobile@work™
family of ruggedized mobile computers. This new VMT has been specially designed to respond to the needs of modern WMS systems,
both for cold storage and harsh outdoor applications in the distribution and retail industry, as well as in such manufacturing
environments as goods receiving, storage and shipping activities on a fork-lift truck. The Windows®CE.Net operating system enables
the Rhino-NET™ to combine the functionality of Windows with real-time processing support in this portable device, making it more
user-friendly.
The Rhino-NET™ is designed for any operating conditions, including sub-zero environments with temperatures as low as -30°C, and
up to +50° C. It has IP65 protection against water and dust, making it ideal for outdoor applications in bad weather conditions. In
addition, its special mounting bracket for installing the VMT either on a desk/console or overhead on a forklift makes it immune to
vibrations and mechanical shocks.
The user interface of the Rhino-NET™ includes a wide 1/2 VGA color display
which is bright and has enhanced resolution so that users can view information
under bright as well as dark lighting conditions. The screen size makes it possible
to display well-known character-based screens and modern graphic web pages
with colorful text or images. Furthermore, it has an optimal viewing angle so that
information can be seen even from outside the forklift. No touch-screen option
is available since the Rhino-NET™ is equipped with a full alphanumeric keyboard
with separate numeric keypad. The keyboard is constantly illuminated and has
an audible key beep to simplify its use in noisy environments.
For communication with the Rhino-NET™, Datalogic supplies RF WLAN
technology which is compliant with IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi) standard. In addition,
there are two standard type III PCMCIA slots to support the radio-ready concept.
A WPAN Bluetooth® module can also be added to interact with mobile printers
or computers equipped with Bluetooth® technology.
For increased application flexibility, two serial ports have been provided in the Rhino-NET™ to accommodate a variety of interfaces
such as scanners, printers, radio transmitters and receivers.
Data can be entered in the Rhino-NET™ by means of cabled or cordless hand-held bar code readers that support 1D and 2D reading,
such as the Datalogic Dragon™ or Lynx™. It is also possible to connect it to the Datalogic DS6400 fixed position scanner, when it is
necessary to collect data directly from the lift itself.
Datalogic provides its DL-TCL for CE terminal emulation software to connect the device directly with the host system. Accessories for
the Rhino-NET™ include the DL Cordless card, the Star-Modem and a standard serial mouse.
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Datalogic has launched the ViperNET ™ pistol grip mobile computer,
reinforcing its product line for
warehouse applications.
Bologna, 1st February 2005
Datalogic has introduced a new mobile computer in its industrial line of products for
warehouse business solutions - the Viper-NET™, a rugged pistol grip terminal with
Windows CE .NET architecture.
The Viper-NET™ was designed to meet the requirements of modern demanding warehouse management systems in the distribution and retail or
manufacturing industries. It is suitable for such applications as shipping and receiving, inventory and price verification, shop-floor data capture and
baggage reconciliation, providing improved data accuracy, real-time information and increased operator productivity. The Viper-NET™ extends
Datalogic’s range of mobile computers for industrial applications powered by a Windows CE .NET embedded operating system, providing companies
with a tailored solution for mobile applications. It is equipped with an Intel X-Scale® microprocessor, for high performance,
reliability and power efficiency.
Like the Viper™ it is protected against dust and water (IP64), can resist drops from 1.8 meters and can operate in temperatures from -10 to +50°C. All
this makes the Viper-NET™ withstand the daily rigors of warehouse applications, even in sub-zero environments. The user interface includes a QVGA
color display with enhanced contrast for improved readability and a touch screen option. The display can accommodate well-known character-based
screens and modern graphic web-pages. To meet many of the most current user requirements, the Viper-NET™ is equipped with either an alphanumeric
or numeric keypad for easier data entry, and an audible key-beep and tactile feedback.
To provide the best solution for data collection in warehouse applications, the Viper-NET™ has two different laser modules for near distance and
extra-long distance reading (up to several meters). As with all of Datalogic’s latest generation of industrial mobile computers, the Viper-NET™ supports
the radio-ready concept to meet the needs of customers with pre-existing Wi-Fi radio infrastructures. Additionally, the Viper-NET™ can be equipped
with a WPAN (wireless personal area network) IEEE802.15 Bluetooth® interface, to connect with mobile printers or computers using this technology for
short-range communications.
The new Viper-NET™ mobile computer with Windows®CE .NET operating system combines the functionality of Windows with real-time processing
support for portable computing devices, making it the next generation of smart, connected mobile computers for efficient data management in any
warehouse.
www.datalogic.com
Datalogic Jet ™, the Professional PDA for
Businesses on the Move
Bologna, 8th February 2005
The result of in-depth research, the new Datalogic Jet™ is a professional PDA that combines mobility,
reliability and ergonomics in a single tool and extends the power of enterprise computing to all areas
of supply chain management: from planning and production to warehousing and distribution.
Its superior data capture versatility and wireless communication capabilities, together with an
elegant design and great reliability, make the Datalogic Jet™ professional PDA especially well suited
to retail environments for inventory and shelf-replenishment applications. It can also be successfully
used in picking and shipping activities in the transportation and logistics field, as well as in
healthcare administration for automating services and managing the maintenance or installation of
industrial equipment.
Based on a Microsoft Windows CE 4.2 .Net operating system, the new Datalogic Jet™ professional
PDA takes advantage of a powerful Intel X-Scale® microprocessor @ 400 MHz and includes fully integrated automatic data capture capabilities.
It can read linear codes, 2D codes, images and RFID HF-ISO tags.
Light and compact, the Datalogic Jet™ professional PDA is very easy to handle and guarantees reliability and ruggedness, to provide mobile
professionals with the most relevant features needed to operate in any kind of environment. The Datalogic Jet™ withstands repeated drops from
1.5 metres onto concrete and complies with IP64 protection class against water and dust. Moreover, it is equipped with long-lasting rechargeable
Li-Ion batteries and can be used at temperatures ranging from -10ºC to +50ºC.
The Datalogic Jet™ features fully integrated wireless connectivity, which guarantees extremely versatile communication complying with all the most
widely used standard technologies, such as Bluetooth® – to communicate with portable devices (e.g. bar code printers); Wi-Fi technology, which is
compatible with the WLAN IEEE 802.11b standard – to connect to the company networks, and GSM/GPRS tri-band technology – for voice and data
transmission. Serial communication takes place through USB, RS232 and IrDA serial interfaces.
The Datalogic Jet™ user interface is extremely user-friendly with a wide 1/4 VGA 64K colour screen, that is very bright and equipped with backlight,
which enables operators to display information in any light conditions. The touch screen function makes it possible to enter data using a stylus pen,
while the backlit 27-key mobile-phone-like keyboard is very easy to use and includes a web-based application dedicated section.
The new Datalogic Jet™ professional PDA can therefore capture, compute and communicate information anywhere and at any time, and offers the
most versatile business solution for any warehouse management system, as well as for shipping and service management. Information systems can
thus be updated in real-time and operators can be coordinated with the utmost efficiency.
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About Emtrion GmbH
Emtrion GmbH was founded in 2003 in
Karlsruhe, Germany. It is the former Automation
department of Hitex Systementwicklung GmbH
(Hitex Automation) and now operates as an
independent company.
The new-look company provides more flexible
and wide-ranging services than ever in the
area of embedded computers and industrial
networking.
www.emtrion.com
A successful collaborative project
Möller-Wedel GmbH is known throughout the world as a
manufacturer of high-quality surgical microscopes and refractors.
The company is renowned for developing and building extremely
durable medical equipment with exceptional optical properties. Its
products are designed to meet real-world needs efficiently and
professionally.
Emtrion GmbH • Greschbachstr. 12 • 76229 Karlsruhe • Germany
Sales: Thomas Ruf • [email protected]
Adapting to specific requirements
Last year, Möller-Wedel began re-engineering its
VISUTRON automatic refractor. The company set
out to improve ease of use and enhance graphical
capabilities by adding a color display. Both
functions called for higher computing performance.
The idea of connecting the VISUTRON to a
conventional office computer was rejected during
the planning phase. Instead, Möller-Wedel chose to
work with emtrion and its family of standard HICO
products.
Emtrion, a technology company based in Karlsruhe,
Germany, customized the Windows CE operating
system to Möller-Wedel’s requirements to such an
extent that users are not immediately aware they
are working with a standard Windows operating
system. With the new VISUTRON 900+, the number
of control buttons has been reduced substantially.
Operation of the test type projector is nevertheless
fully integrated, giving users a piece of specialty
equipment that is easier than ever to operate.
Windows functionality is still available, simplifying
examinations and making it easier to configure
system parameters.
As in previous projects, emtrion focused on
the hardware and the programming, allowing
Möller-Wedel to concentrate on developing the
actual application. Emtrion’s typical lean style
of communication, with continuous and direct
interaction between Möller-Wedel’s and emtrion’s
product development departments, once again
proved highly effective.
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Gizmondo is the most powerful multientertainment handheld there is
Gizmondo Europe Ltd. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Tiger Telematics Inc. (TGTL) and
is the maker of Gizmondo, a next-generation
mobile entertainment device.
Launched in 2004, the gaming device
includes built-in music, video, messaging and
picture functions and GPS.
www.gizmondo.com
Gizmondo Europe Ltd • 1 Meadow Gate Avenue • Farnborough Business Park •
Farnborough GU14 6FG • Phone: +44 (0) 1252 557 100 • Fax: +44 (0) 1252 557 101
Sales Contact: Jamie Robertson, Commercial Director
E-mail address: [email protected]
Tiger Telematics’ Gizmondo ™ Confirms New Tech and E3 Game Line-up
Gizmondo to showcase six new proprietary games, one featuring incredible new Augmented Reality and Gyroscopic Camera gaming
technology, one featuring GPRS, and the first ever GPS-enabled game
LONDON, May 4, 2005 – Gizmondo Europe Ltd, a subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc. (other OTC, TGTL), today confirmed the
line-up of amazing game titles to be unveiled and demonstrated on the Gizmondo multi-entertainment device at this year’s mammoth E3 gaming expo
in Los Angeles, which is scheduled to run from May 18 to 20.
The entertainment industry focal event that draws tens of thousands of industry professionals and analysts will be the stage on which Gizmondo will
give the first ever demos of six new original titles exclusive to Gizmondo, namely; Supernaturals, Johnny Whatever, Chicane, Hit and Myth, Sticky Balls,
and Agaju: The Sacred Path – for which a soon-to-be announced legendary rock star will provide the title soundtrack.
The multi-million dollar booth (#1078, South Hall), next to software giant and supplier of the Gizmondo’s Windows® CE operating system, Microsoft,
will also feature expert demos of the first ever, internally developed GPS enabled gang warfare game, Colors. In addition, Gizmondo will be showing
the award-winning driving game, Richard Burns Rally, and launch titles; TrailBlazer, Fathammer Classics, and Gizmondo Motocross 2005, all delivered
in stunning detail by the 128-bit NVIDIA® GoForce™ 3D 4500 graphic accelerator. One of the show’s lead games, Agaju: The Sacred Path, will also
feature incredible new gaming technology only available on Gizmondo using Augmented Reality and Gyroscopic Camera technology. More details will
be released prior to the event along with A-list performances and attendees.
Carl Freer, Co-founder and Chairman, Tiger Telematics says: “We have gone all out for this year’s show. The new games are fantastic and the new
technology will blow people away.” He added, “As well as celebrating our May 19, 2005 pan-European rollout, we’ll be announcing the US street date
at the show, marking the start of our launch ramp up for North America.”
Tiger Telematics’ Gizmondo ™ Unveils New Gaming Technology
Media and Trade get first taste of Augmented Reality and Gyroscopic Camera Technology on the Gizmondo at leading industry event
LOS ANGELES, CA, Electronic Entertainment Expo, May 18, 2005 – Gizmondo Europe Ltd, a subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics
Inc (other OTC, TGTL) today unveils the very latest gaming features, Augmented Reality and Gyroscopic Camera technology, on its 4500 square-foot
stand at the E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) event in Los Angeles, California.
The incredible Gyroscopic Camera Technology uses movement detected through the digital camera at the rear of the device as a direct analogue
control input for games. This unique and versatile feature has enormous potential within all genres of games, from first-person shooters to flight
simulations, and is currently being optimised for a number of exclusive titles by Gizmondo Studios.
Augmented Reality also uses the digital camera, but in a radically different way. By viewing specially designed graphics and symbols through the
camera mode, a three-dimensional, animated character or object can be introduced to the ‘real world’ environment with stunning effects.
Both these new technologies will be featured in a groundbreaking new GPS-enabled adventure game called Agaju, and will be demonstrated behind
closed doors at this leading industry event.
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Tiger Telematics ® Introduce
New Smart Adds ™-Enabled Gizmondo ™
Groundbreaking Smart Adds model to hit retail at an amazing £129 price point
LONDON, April 12, 2005 – Gizmondo Europe Ltd, a subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc. (other OTC, TGTL), today confirmed
details of its previously outlined strategy for a new Smart Adds-enabled Gizmondo to retail alongside its standard model. Both will feature the same
incredible functionality of console quality gaming, music, movies, messaging, a digital camera, and GPS, but the new Smart Adds Gizmondo will come
pre-subscribed to the revolutionary ‘added value’ service at a compelling RRP of £129.
Smart Adds are a groundbreaking method of delivering TV-quality promotions via this mobile device, made possible by the Gizmondo’s GPRS
connectivity, remarkable processing power, and graphical capabilities. Not available on any other device, Smart Adds are packaged free of charge
to an enabled Gizmondo according to the owner’s personally selected areas of interest, their gender, age, and location. They come with a massive
list of benefits like 20 free music downloads for the first 12 months, video downloads, films, games, and other exclusive content.
No more than three Smart Adds will be sent to one of these enabled devices each day, they’re self-deleting to ensure relevance, and because of the
sign up process, they’re so perfectly targeted they’ll make TV advertising look like spam.
The Smart Adds themselves will feature anything from new trainers, to video clips of new albums, movie and game trailers, DVD previews, even
advi-games direct to the device. Most importantly they’re non-interruptive, i.e. a movie or a game will not be interrupted by the Smart Add, only when
the user returns to the Home menu will they be broadcast to the device. Squarely focused on the MTV generation with similar tones and
relevance to that particular audience, owners of this model will not receive ads for washing up liquids, tax return reminders, or stair lifts. Dave Sibley,
SVP & General Manager, International Marketing Partnerships, MTV Networks International, commented: “Smart Adds is certainly an extremely
compelling proposition and an exciting addition to the media landscape - one which complements MTV’s offering. We look forward to building on
our existing marketing partnership with Gizmondo and hope to play a role in bringing the Smart Adds proposition to market. MTV has an unrivalled
connection with the youth audience and a unique ability to create and tailor both content & commercial messages that resonate with Europe’s young
and young-minded – we are already sharing our expertise with Gizmondo to maximise the Smart Adds opportunity.”
MTV is the world’s largest television network and the leading multimedia brand for young adults. Internationally, MTV reaches 400 million households
in 164 territories. It has been recognized as the “World’s Most Valuable Media Brand” for 5 consecutive years by Interbrand/Business Week, and by the
media business as the pre-eminent global youth sales operation, with sales offices throughout the world.
The Gizmondo is powered by Microsoft Windows CE advanced real-time operating system, boasting a 2.8-inch TFT colour screen with a Samsung ARM9
400Mhz processor and incorporates the GoForce 3D 4500 NVIDIA graphics accelerator. It provides cutting-edge gaming, multimedia messaging, an
MP3 music player, Mpeg4 movie playing capability, a digital camera and a GPRS network link to allow wide-area network gaming. Additionally, it
contains a GPS chip for location-based services, is equipped with Bluetooth for use in multi-player gaming and accepts SD and MMC card accessories.
www.gizmondo.com
EA Backs Gizmondo With Blockbuster Titles
And Co-Publishing Deal
Line-up kicks off with EA SPORTS FIFA Football 2005 and SSX 3
LONDON, May 17, 2005 – Gizmondo Europe Ltd, a subsidiary of Jacksonville, Floridabased Tiger Telematics Inc (other OTC, TGTL) and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS), today
announced a strategic co-publishing partnership that will bring two of EA’s biggest
games to the Gizmondo handheld gaming platform. The games confirmed include EA
SPORTS™ FIFA Football 2005 and SSX™.
For true football fans that demand the finest gameplay and comprehensive game modes,
EA SPORTS FIFA Football 2005 is the most complete, authentic football experience
available. A new Career Mode gives you the chance to take a team from the lower
divisions, battle through ranks, sign new players, and turn them into champions. The
action is deeper than ever with advanced levels of player detail and responsiveness.
With immersive atmospheres, benchmark presentation, total realism with the world’s
premier clubs, and industry-leading gameplay, EA SPORTS FIFA Football 2005 returns as
the true authority in football gaming.
SSX 3 allows gamers to go anywhere gravity will take them. Players will discover a
colossal mountain where they can immerse themselves in a free-roaming snow paradise.
The ultimate all-mountain experience, SSX 3 features all-new events and courses,
awe-inspiring tricks, and a cast of cool, customizable characters. Discover the open
terrain, explore its hidden crevices, and conquer its peaks. Produced under the EA
SPORTS BIGTM brand, a new game play experience allows users to seamlessly ride from
one awesome area to the next, entering competitions, taking on Big Challenges, and
discovering hidden collectibles. SSX 3 has blown out the trick component with unlimited
combos and new over-the-top tricks.
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Gotive presents its new H42 communicators
at CeBIT 2005
Hannover, Bratislava, March 10, 2005
Gotive develops, markets, and sells highly innovative enterprise
communicators. They feature an unrivalled choice of built-in wireless communication, navigation, and data capture options, which
are combined according to the requirements of the project in
a single unit – from several components for a small operation up
to hundreds or thousands of systems for multinational companies.
During CeBIT 2005 in Hannover, Germany, Gotive launched the
latest product line of its communicators for mobile enterprise –
Gotive H42, built upon leading-edge technology including Intel’s
innovative family of XScale PXA 270 processors.
About Gotive
Gotive H42 communicators feature an exceptionally large half
VGA (6.2” 640 x 240 pixels) touch screen LCD to provide a large
area for data display and easy data input via touch, significant
on-board memory capacity of 384 MB, including 128 MB RAM
and 192 MB user-accessible non-volatile Flash memory, further
extendable by CF, SD/MMC cards, and user-accessible SIM card
slots. They are built on the standard Microsoft operating system
CE 5.0 and they exploit the potential of Intel’s high-performance
processor Intel XScale PXA270 520 MHz designed to meet the
needs of the demanding handheld product environment.
Gotive • Tovarenska 11 • 81261 Bratislava, • Slovak Republic
Sales Contact: Kamil Jadron • E-mail: [email protected]
Gotive develops, markets, and sells highly
innovative enterprise communicators. Gotive
communicators are designed for use in any
application in which mobile users need to
collect, process and communicate information at the point of activity: remote logistics,
transportation, courier services, field services,
warehousing and distribution, public safety
and administration, utilities, … in virtually
any mobile enterprise solution.
www.gotive.com
Gotive H42 – powerful handheld communicators
for mobile enterprise
“Our concept of merging excellent performance of the device system with hardware modularity, rugged
construction, outstanding visual design and personalization elements turns every Gotive communicator
into an ideal working as well as marketing tool to bring more efficiency and to secure investment in
enterprise solutions”, says Anna Rosivalova, Gotive PR Manager.
The Gotive H42 communicator extends enterprise computing
within as well as far beyond company premises, and brings high
performance, mobility, functionality, efficiency and reliability of
operation to the user, providing benefits for the company and the
customer. It is built on leading-edge industry standards – the
Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 operating system and the Intel XScale
PXA270 processor 520 MHz – and it sets new benchmarks in a wide
range of features. The Gotive H42 also introduces new options for
even more versatility of deployment in the enterprise environment.
The design of the Gotive H42 combines an extensive range of
truly embedded communication, navigation and data capture
technologies, with a stand-out visual appearance, rugged
construction and a special focus on user ergonomics. Each unit
can be equipped not only with the desired hardware options, but
also further personalized by choosing from the range of standard
colours, or by adding a custom colour and logo to reflect the
corporate identity of the customer.
The concept of merging outstanding performance with modularity
and design turns every Gotive H42 communicator into an ideal
working as well as marketing tool to bring greater efficiency and to
secure investments in enterprise solutions.
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Unrivalled choice of built-in options
With the ability to deliver any of literally hundreds of possible combinations of embedded technologies, encompassing
a complete range of proven communication, data capture and navigation options in a single product, the Gotive H42
reflects the Gotive concept of supplying a versatile, customizable product to meet the exact requirements of the solution
and the user.
Communication
The Gotive H42 combines a desired selection from a wide choice of wireless communication options in a single unit
to enable instant data exchange and to ensure data integrity – voice/text communication over the GSM network, GPRS
anywhere for data access and exchange outside of the company, WLAN 802.11b for local area networks; as well as
Bluetooth and IrDA for communication with peripherals and other devices for at-home use. This unique communication
versatility in a single handheld unit makes having to constantly carry around a number of different devices a thing of the
past; it enhances productivity, and promotes customer satisfaction and loyalty by providing up-to-date information and
flexible service.
Data capture
Integrated automatic data capture options help the mobile user to collect information with ease and ensure maximum
accuracy and simplicity of input for even complex data, while minimizing the risk of error. A number of different
technologies are available – bar code scanner, smart card read/write module, picture taking technology, and capture of
digital signatures or digital fingerprints – which means you will be able to find the perfect solution for any project needs.
Additionally, the communicator’s generously sized screen makes data input and modification easy at anytime via the
keyboard or touch screen.
Navigation
The Global Positioning System (GPS) module
built into the Gotive H42 communicator or
into its docking station locates and tracks
vehicles or mobile workers in the field,
navigates drivers, identifies points of activity,
enables secure online proof of delivery (POD,
further supported by on-screen signature
capture), and makes it possible to take
advantage of location-based services.
www.gotive.com
Exceptionally large 6.2” touch-screen display
The large half VGA (640 x 240 pixels, 6.2”), color touch-screen LCD is easy to read
and provides plenty of room for the display of large quantities of data, and it also
frees the solution provider’s hands to allow the creation of easy-to-use graphical
user interfaces with controls large enough to be easily operated on the touch
screen – examples include a fully icon-based application, a full freely-sizable
finger-operable QWERTY virtual keyboard, a navigation map and a terminal view
of job sheets. It is the perfect environment for displaying graphical content in webbased applications.
Superior power management and operating time
The Gotive H42’s dual battery system features a high-powered 4800 mAh
click-in/click-out battery pack, and an additional 550 mAh on-board back-up
battery. The Intel PXA 270 processor provides for impressive power economy by
managing voltage and frequency changes. A power management application
is included in the Gotive SDK. Intelligent charging is provided by a multitude of
docking and charging accessories for indoor use and in-vehicle charging. Taken
together, these features ensure maximum operating time, rapid charging anywhere
and provide the user with information on battery status, along with reliable data
and application backups in critical situations.
Many tools for application development
The Gotive H42 SDK with more than 500 API functions fully compatibly with Microsoft SDK for WIN CE, and third party GSM/GPRS
and GPS SDKs and gives developers tools to easily build applications and implement them into corporate IT solutions. Application
development over the Microsoft Windows CE operating system as an industry standard provides proof of future continuity, support
and compatibility.
Extensive Memory Capacity
The Gotive H42 offers an outstanding on-board memory capacity of 384MB, including 128MB of RAM and 192MB of user-accessible
non-volatile Flash memory. Memory cards provide additional memory extension. The internal Compact Flash slot can also be used
to expand the memory by inserting standard CF cards or any other technologies based on this card type. Further user-accessible
slots for SIM, Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMedia (MMC) cards are available as standard in each communicator, whereby high-speed SD
technology is an ideal user-accessible medium for memory as well as for active applications and data, such as navigation packages,
databases and upgrades, etc.
Full-featured wired connectivity
A comprehensive set of connectivity plugs and a range of accessories for the H42 maximizes the device’s wired connectivity with
peripherals, external devices and computers, both indoors and on the go. A choice of audio, RS232, as well as unique USB-A
plug-based options direct from/to the communicator enable the user to read and transfer data while inspecting and repairing field
meters and appliances, checking external systems, downloading and uploading programs, or performing other wired data operations
at any point of activity. The same communication options and additional USB-B are available via the Gotive docking stations.
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About IMPACT Technologies
Created in 1987, IMPACT Technologies is the
number one-ranked European manufacturer
in connectivity solutions.
The company specialises in network and
multi-port connectivity solutions. It is
managed by Michel NILLE, employs a
workforce of 18 and has thirty or so
distributors and more than 750,000 users
world-wide.
www.itechno.com
IMPACT Technologies announces that Mobil’Itium is
now available for Itium thin clients
Mobil’Itium is a tool used to help roll out Itium thin client
terminals, and it also provides configuration support for mobile
users.
Mobil’Itium makes it possible for administrators to store Itium thin
client configuration profiles on a Flash USB memory key. The
administrator can then roll out one of the profiles by inserting the
key in the USB port of the Itium thin client terminal to be
configured. A user-friendly interface allows the new configuration
profile to be copied from the key to the thin client terminal.
For mobile users, Mobil’Itium means a user’s session profile
can be stored on a Flash USB memory key together with the
relevant authentication data (login, passwords, domain). The
authentication data is encrypted on the USB key and protected by
a PIN code. When the key is inserted, the configuration is loaded
automatically into the Itium thin client and the user finds his/her
usual working environment immediately. When the key is
removed, any active sessions are disconnected and deleted from
the thin client which reverts to its initial configuration.
IMPACT Technologies • ZA de Courtaboeuf • 6, rue de l’Acadie
91953 Les Ulis Cedex • France
Itium thin client terminals find their place
at the hairdresser’s
MEDIA Logs, a French company specialising in computerised management for hairdressers and beauty
institutes and other applications recently opted to use IMPACT Technologies’ Itium thin client terminals.
Média Logs offers online software in ASP mode (Application Server Provider) tailored to meet the needs of
the hairdressing profession.
The architecture for this package is based on:
• the installation of Itium thin client terminals with Windows CE, supplied by IMPACT Technologies,
allowing an RDP session to be opened on the MEDIA Logs ASP servers in the hairdressers’
establishments
• a trade software program, Média coif, housed by an application server in a secure technical
centre or Data Centre
• the installation of lines connecting the hairdressing
establishments to the Data Centre
Choosing Itium thin client terminals combined with the use of
the ASP mode gives users the following advantages:
• Easy installation and rollout, centralised administration
• Consolidation in real time: because the data is centralised,
consolidation between all the establishments in the same
group is immediate
• Modifications: with thin client architecture only the server
part needs to be upgraded, independently of the terminals,
thus facilitating trade software updates
• Security: since the data is stored on the servers, the Itium
thin client terminals offer maximum security and efficient
protection against hackers and viruses
• Reliability: thanks to their design with no moving parts (neither disk nor fan), Itium thin client terminals
have an average failure record 4 to 5 times better than that of a PC.
The vast majority of peripheral equipment used in hairdressers’ salons is both compatible and
connectable to IMPACT Technologies’ Itium thin client terminals (printers, touch screens, triggerless bar
code scanners, payment terminals, etc).
The big names in the profession have already opted for MEDIA Logs’ high performance computerised
management system because it fits their needs so well: all in all, 19 trade names and national and international affiliates, representing over 3,000 sites, have been equipped with this technology.
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About Keith & Koep GmbH
Keith & Koep GmbH have spent the past
20 years developing and manufacturing
complex electronics and embedded
computer systems using innovative microprocessor architecture. In addition, the
system supplier is able to integrate Windows
CE on a variety of devices. Various Windows
CE devices, the Siemens SimPAD and the
Olivetti Internet telephone are just three
examples of leading products whose
development began on the drawing boards
of Keith & Koep GmbH.
www.keith-koep.com
Compatibility that saves money:
Keith & Koep’s modular Trizeps CPU strategy
Based on XScale technology, running under Windows CE and
designed for compatability, embedded Trizeps CPU modules make
long product life cycles possible even during times of rapid
technological change. System updates and maintenance during
the life cycle of embedded systems are thus less expensive and
provide effective protection for business investments.
The new Trizeps-IV XScale PXA270 CPU module brings Keith &
Koep a major step nearer to its stated goal of ensuring system
compatibility across all the products in its Trizeps CPU module
family. Trizeps technology is a modular embedded system design
based on an Intel ® XScale microprocessor architecture and
designed for such operating systems as Microsoft® Windows® CE.
Keith & Koep GmbH have been meeting this challenge for years by
rigorously designing system-level software with compatibility in
mind. The fruit of their labors is theTrizeps CPU module family.
Business partners for products and services: Mr. Keith and Mr. Koep
Keith & Koep GmbH • Königsberger Straße 2 • 42277 Wuppertal
Tel: +49 (202) 2525-30 • Fax: +49 (202) 2525-333 • [email protected]
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Trizeps-IV, the newest,
most flexible CPU
module generation based
on the Intel PXA270 CPU
Trizeps-III heralded the introduction of USB 2.0 and Ethernet 100/10-MBit interfaces, followed by 4 serial interfaces,
FFunction-UART, HW-UART, IrDA-UART and Bluetooth-UART, the AC97 audio module, the LC display controller, the SD/MMC
and the PCMCIA/CF card interface.
Compatibility within the Trizeps family
As a result, the Trizeps-III Classic, the Trizeps-III K3 with the new Trizeps-IV module and its derivatives are interchangeable.
An embedded system that today works with a Trizeps-III system under Windows CE 3.0 can therefore be upgraded with the
new Trizeps-IV technology, bringing it into line with the state of the art and considerably prolonging its product life cycle.
Such astute investment in new technologies combines with longer product life cycles to yield considerable cost savings for
operators of embedded computer systems.
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Embedded system supplier Keith & Koep introduces
new version of the Trizeps system module!
Keith & Koep GmbH proudly presents a new member of its Intel XScale-based Trizeps system module.
The newcomer will be released to coincide with Embedded World 2005. The new Trizeps-IV module is
based on an XScale PXA270 CPU and is compatible with
Trizeps-III technology. The Trizeps product family has a
modular embedded system design and is built for such
operating systems as Microsoft® Windows® CE.
High growth predicted for operation, observation
and complex data exchange applications
Combined with infotainment functions, these systems can also tap into
consumer markets. Other areas for which high growth is forecast include
applications that place very heavy demands on graphical capabilities in medical technology, the gaming sector, and security
applications that provide video surveillance for high-security facilities and public areas. Developers are looking for high
system performance and low power consumption for the applications involved. A selection of the new technologies that
confront developers today are outlined below.
CPU technologies based on the example of the Intel XScale PXA270 CPU
This CPU supports multimedia data processing (including MP3 and MPEG encoding) on embedded devices while optimizing
power consumption. For mobile applications, Intel supplies developers with Wireless Intel SpeedStep® technology to optimize
CPU power consumption in light of operating requirements.
Memory technologies
In addition to the traditional NOR Flash components, memory manufacturers are increasingly also offering NAND Flash
technology. The aim is to maximize integration density for an ever greater number of peripheral functions in as little space as
possible. Many such functions, including LAN, Bluetooth, audio, USB client and host, card interfaces and video controllers,
are already firmly established in embedded designs.
Software technologies
Examples include Intel Power Management technologies for the PXA270 processors and bad-block algorithms for NAND
Flash memories. As a rule, mobile embedded devices use operating systems to organize the system and as interfaces for
applications. “Our Trizeps-IV system is the fourth member of the Trizeps product family that we have brought to market“.
www.keith-koep.com
Embedded system supplier
Keith & Koep introduces a new
“embedded industrial terminal”
for Intel XScale-PXA architectures
Keith & Koep GmbH has now introduced a new
baseboard for its Trizeps-III XScale PXA255 CPU
module. The new module is available now.
Trizeps technology has a modular embedded system
design based on Intel® XScale microprocessor
architecture and is built for such operating systems
as Microsoft® Windows® CE.
ConXS and Trizeps-III: Complex system functions with a small footprint
“The small form factor, high integration density and full driver support for all operating system functions enable our customers to get
successful solutions to market very fast,“ says Mr. Koep, one of the company’s two managing directors.
The ConXS board includes the following functions
• SD/MMC card connector
• USB: 2 x USB host or 1 x USB host and 1 x OTG, USB slave via PXA255
• Serial port, fully functional
• Uninterruptible power supply interface (optional)
• Hilscher COM module connector
• Extension bus via high-density CPLD
Optimized drivers available for Windows CE.NET 4.2 (and for 5.0 when released)
All system components are adapted to the operating system, i.e. the corresponding board support package is available in production
quality and is compatible with the Trizeps-III PXA255 CPU module.
In-house system production
EVAL kits include a ConXS board, the Trizeps-III CPU module, a touch-screen display, Windows CE BSP and the corresponding support.
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About Kontron
Kontron is a leading authority in the integration
of embedded technologies (hardware and
software), with in-depth experience and
knowledge of embedded operating systems,
system software, board support packages,
device drivers and integration into the IDE
integrated development environment).
Our hardware product portfolio includes
standard products such as CompactPCI, PCI,
Computer-on-Modules, ATCA, DINRailPC and
HMI as well as customized solutions.
www.kontron.com
ETXexpress Starter Kit Gives
Developers an Edge
Kontron Embedded Modules is the first company to offer a starter
kit for the evaluation of the latest Computer-on-Module (COM)
technology based on the COM Express standard. The first of
a limited number of starter kits with an ETXexpress-PM module
based on an Intel® Pentium® or Celeron® M processor is now
available and represents the first insert actually employable
development solution for PCI Express-based COMs.
This starter kit provides developers with all the tools they need to
analyze and develop marketable applications with COM Express.
Kontron has already achieved some design wins.
Kontron AG • Oskar-von-Miller-Str. 1 • 85386 Eching • Germany
Sales contact: +49(0)800 7 25 37 56
Email: [email protected]
Kontron provides a head start
into the COM Express world
With components including an evaluation board, a power supply, a CD-ROM
drive and documentation, the ETXexpress starter kit contains all of the
hardware and software needed for development work with COM Express.
An ATX baseboard serves as the evaluation board, with PCI Express, PCI
Express Graphics, serial ATA and USB 2.0 onboard: all of the interfaces
defined in the COM Express specification. The ETXexpress-PM module offers
several options in terms of processor and DDR2 SODIMM.
The Starter Kit Module
Kontron has introduced the ETXexpress-PM
as its first COM Express product. This module
is based on an Intel® Pentium® M processor
and the Intel® 915GM chipset; it is the
first mobile platform to have PCI Express
functionality and extended support over the
entire product lifetime. PCI Express, serial
ATA, USB 2.0, LVDS and serial DVO are all
integrated into the module. ETXexpress-PM
can handle demanding real-time video
applications with the Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator (GMA 900) and PCI Express
graphics card support. A fast network
connection is supplied via the 10/100 Base-T
Ethernet interface; Gigabit Ethernet will soon
be available. All of these features are offered
on an embedded module that measures a
mere 95 x 125 mm.
History of COM Express
In 2003, Intel and Kontron started a
development initiative to integrate PCI
Express technology into COMs. Work on the
COM Express specification began at the
beginning of 2004, in cooperation with the
PCI Industrial Manufacturers Group (PICMG).
ETXexpress is the brand name for Kontron’s
COM Express-based solutions; other
companies have also decided to adopt the
established ‘ETX’ brand name for their COM
Express products. Thus, ETXexpress is now
considered a synonym for all COM Expressbased solutions. As next-generation
embedded module standards, COM Express
in general and ETXexpress in particular
provide a foundation for future applications.
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JRex IBOX –
Kontron’s Mini
IPC for automation
and control
No larger than a car radio, tough enough for
industry and with a choice of processing power
– the new JRex IBOX, opens a new round in the
miniaturization of industrial computers IPC) for
automation.
The choice of processors for the mini IPCs,
which can be mounted on top-hat rails or the
wall, ranges from the cost-saving 600 MHz VIA
Eden to the energy-saving high-end 1.6 GHz
Intel Pentium M processor. Optional expansion
assemblies from Kontron and Kontron partners
sit in the PCI slot, vibration-free and without
cables; they cover a wide variety of application
scenarios.
www.kontron.com
Thanks to its limited size, there is also room for the JRex IBOX in more cramped
environments. Typical applications for the IPCs are in the areas of field busses,
processor control, firewalls, human-machine interfaces and embedded
applications. Customers can choose from Intel® Pentium® M 1.1 GHz and 1.6 GHz,
VIA Eden 600 MHz, VIA C3 1 GHz, Intel ULV Celeron® 400 MHz, and Intel LV Celeron
1 GHz processors. All the CPU assemblies are fanless and passively cooled.
Depending on the customer’s requirements and the processor and chipset chosen,
between 256 MB and 1 GB of RAM is available and is implemented with low-cost
standard SDRAM-DIMM Desktop Memory modules.
Every JRex IBOX offers two
USB 2.0, Gigabit-LAN,
COM1, PS/2, LPT and VGA
as standard interfaces.
Either Compact Flash
(between 128 MB and 1 GB)
or an internal, shockresistant hard drive with
more space (between
20 GB and 60 GB) can be
implemented as a storage
device. An integrated
housing fan cools the
entire system.
Wide variety of
expansion options
With PCI-based JFLEX
expansion assemblies,
Kontron has adapted
the JRex IBOX I/Os for
any use. The JFLEX communication variant adds two LAN ports, two USB 2.0 ports
and one firewire port. Kontron has provided the multimedia component with a
DVI or TV output, AC97 SPDIF sound and, likewise, a firewire interface. Several I/O
cards from Kontron’s certified partners are already on the market, including a
framegrabber card and an industry-grade WLAN card.
Customer-specific configurations
Kontron will not only implement the desired expansions, but will also adapt the
entire JRex IBOX to meet customer requests. The options range from housing color
or lettering, to the design of alternative housing variants and the relocation of
interfaces, to the development of customer-specific I/O assemblies. Of course,
every JRex IBOX, in any configuration, is a finished, certified, complete solution.
JRex IBOX:
the small IPC with
big performance and
a flexible design
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About Siemens
The Nuremberg, Germany-based Siemens
Automation and Drives (A&D) division is the
world’s leading manufacturer in the field of
automation and drive technology.
The products portfolio ranges from standard
products for the manufacturing and
processing industry and electrical
installations technology to system solutions
for machine tools right on up to industrial
solutions with the automation of entire
automotive production lines or chemical
plants.
www.siemens.com/automation
PC-based Automation six times
more efficient than before
Nuremberg, March 3, 2005
Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) has increased significantly
the efficiency of its real-time-capable software PLC (Programmable
Logic Controller) for PC-based Automation. With new version
Simatic WinAC RTX 2005, the PC’s CPU load is reduced to around
one sixth, making it possible to integrate very powerful controllers
in compact PCs or to solve not only control tasks but also a wide
variety of sophisticated tasks on the same PC.
The combination of software PLC, Windows XP Embedded, and the
compact and robust Simatic Microbox PC 420, which uses neither
a fan nor a hard disk, ensures a high level of system availability.
Siemens AG
P.O. Box 4848 • 90327 Nuremberg
Tel.: ++49 911 895-7945 • Fax: -7906
Contact: Gerhard Stauss • E-mail: [email protected]
Simatic WinAC RTX 2005
Using WinAC RTX 2005, an Ethernet interface can be operated
independently of Windows to increase the availability of the
automation solution. All communication with other Simatic
controllers is reliably handled over this interface. WinAC RTX 2005
supports the integrated Profibus and Ethernet interfaces on the
Simatic PC, making it possible to save on slots, set up costeffective systems, and operate as many as four Profibus lines with
a maximum of 500 slaves.
WinAC RTX 2005 is configured and programmed with Step 7,
either on the same PC or over Ethernet and Profibus – and all from
any point in the network. WinAC RTX 2005 is program-compatible
with Simatic S7-400 controllers. With the Open Development Kit
(ODK), Windows and C/C++ applications as well as PC cards and
I/O can be easily integrated in order to adapt the PC-based
solution to the individual tasks. July 2005 is planned as delivery
date for Simatic WinAC RTX 2005.
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TOSHIBA TEC Europe –
specialist manufacturer of Point of
Sale hardware
TOSHIBA TEC storeMate POS is part of the
storeMate Product Suite that provides
the retailer with a total store automation
concept, including a Self-Checkout solution,
an Electronic Shelf Label System, mobile
solutions and other innovative applications.
www.toshibatec-eu.com
TOSHIBA TEC Europe and Microsoft redefine
customer-retailer relationship with storeMate
POS, a .NET based Point-of-Sale solution for retail
Brussels, March 1, 2005
TOSHIBA TEC Europe, total retail solution provider, is pleased to
announce its latest global software solution storeMate POS, a
revolutionary Point-of-Sale software that provides retailers with
a ‘future-proof’ solution to cater for their increasingly demanding
business needs. Microsoft technology and platforms lie at the
heart of this state-of the-art solution aiming at international
retailers requiring the latest technology incorporating flexible
architecture.
TOSHIBA TEC Europe Retail Information Systems S.A.
Rue de la Celidéestraat 33 • BE-1080 Brussels • Belgium
T : +32 (0)2 410 21 00 • F : +32 (0)2 410 79 87
Voice of the Customer
A worldwide ‘Voice of the Customer’ initiative, involving
leading international retailers, co-led by TOSHIBA TEC paved
the way to clearly understanding the current and future
operational needs and challenges of the processes in and
outside the store. TOSHIBA TEC storeMate POS is designed to
meet these future operational requirements for retailers with
multiple chains, varying size stores, different selling formats,
an international presence and a complex network.
Rebirth of the store
“Today leading enterprise retailers are embracing
innovations that create new opportunities to collaborate
with customers, understand their shopping preferences
and tailor the consumer experience to the specific
shopping intentions for that visit. It is the rebirth of the
store,” says TOSHIBA TEC retail application manager
Europe Olivier Van Schap.
Future-proof
Total cost of ownership and investment protection are
very important when building solutions that have to be
installed on a global scale and supported for many years.
Through continuous product enhancement and strategic
partnerships with technology vendors such as Microsoft,
TOSHIBA TEC commits itself to always deliver the best
possible solution for the demanding food and non-food
mass retail environment.
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About Trident
Trident is one of Europe’s leading technical
franchised distributors of displays, interface
kits, single board computers, panel PCs,
printers and card readers. The company
also designs and develops custom-built
embedded systems.
The company is part of the Abacus Group
and has offices in the UK and across Europe
(in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg,
Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and
Italy).
www.trident-uk.co.uk
Embedded PC speeds integration
in POS and multimedia kiosk
applications
Redhill, UK, May 2005
Trident’s ZEVO smart terminal is a network-ready, interactive
terminal designed for direct deployment on retail and factory
floors, in reception areas, at hotel front desks, and at many other
commercial and industrial locations.
The ZEVO, which is designed and manufactured by Trident,
features an integrated smart card reader, supporting smart
card-based transactions, loyalty programs and controlled-access
services. In addition, an integrated VoIP phone supports
convenient communications over a local or wide area network,
expanding potential applications to include automated front
desks and increasing the value and complexity of the services
that can be delivered.
Trident • Perrywood Business Park • Honeycrock Lane
Salfords, Redhill, Surrey • RH1 5JQ • United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1737 780790 • Fax: +44 (0) 1737 771908
E-mail: [email protected]
Trident’s ZEVO smart terminal
Trident’s ZEVO smart terminal is self-contained for easy integration out of the
box. Its 15’’ screen provides a large, bright image, ideal for browsing intranet,
extranet or Internet pages, viewing multimedia presentations or videos,
handling process management and selecting products or services. The resistive
touch screen is shatterproof and enables easy, clutter-free operation.
The new ZEVO smart terminal is built on a custom motherboard developed by
Trident to support rapid integration in retail, point of information, industrial
automation and medical environments. The 1 GHz CPU, which provides
ample performance for embedded
applications, is integrated in the
motherboard alongside the chipset,
touch-screen controller, card reader
and all other system components
to create a self-contained solution.
Windows XP Embedded combines
the user friendliness, performance
and flexibility of a PC with the low
cost and extra security of an
embedded solution. Bluetooth
and WIFI capability as well as USB
interfaces are provided for direct
connection to the main chipset.
The system features a number of
protection devices, including a
hardware watchdog to guard
against software failure, plus two
internal heat sensors to protect
against excessive heat build-up.
Fanless operation minimizes noise
emissions and requires minimal
ventilation apertures, enabling
sealing to IP65 on the front face and
IP54 to the rear. The rear of the unit
also features a VESA 75 standard
mounting plate for flexible and easy
installation.
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Yakumo. Moving with the times.
Our Total Quality Management concept
ensures that Yakumo products always meet
the highest standards of quality.
State-of-the-art technology engineered to
meet even the most demanding user needs
is our product designers’ top priority.
We offer our trade partners customized,
extensive service and marketing support –
throughout all of Europe.
www.yakumo.com
Convincing technology for today, tomorrow and into the future:
based on the solid values of reliability and efficiency. Packed into
a timelessly elegant design that won’t go out of style. Innovations
that are still state-of-the-art tomorrow. And all that combined with
a full range of services that leave nothing more to be desired.
Our philosophy:
To market the right product at the right time and at the right price.
Our formula:
Innovative products, elegant design, fair prices and good service.
That’s what YAKUMO stands for.
Easier said than done? It’s true. But the facts also speak for
themselves. See for yourself.
Welcome to the new IT dimension. Because that’s Yakumo:
innovative, reliable technology at fair prices, manufactured and
marketed by experts. An international brand with a wide range
of products for people who use technology on a daily basis and
want to be sure that everything operates the way it should. Stateof-the-art technology that we develop ourselves and produce
exclusively in a select number of production facilities in Asia and
Europe. Yakumo currently markets a widely diverse range of
products in the categories of Home Entertainment, Mobile
Entertainment, Communications, PCs & Notebooks, TFTs, PDAs &
Navigation Systems as well as Digital Cameras. According to the
GfK, a German market research institute, Yakumo already claims
a market leadership position in the latter three categories.
Yakumo GmbH • Carl-Giesecke-Str. 5 • D-38112 Braunschweig • Germany
[email protected]
Sales contact: Adam Riesig GmbH • Carl-Giesecke-Str. 5 • D-38112 Braunschweig
Tel: +49.5 31.2 18 80 • [email protected]
Yakumo alphaX Navigator
The Yakumo alphaX Navigator Europe is your reliable mobile companion whilst at the same time being a full navigation system!
It consists of the Yakumo alphaX GPS, the Marco Polo Mobile Navigator 2 as well as an extensive pack of accessories, and its
applications are multiple:
Pocket computer
The Yakumo alphaX GPS is your mobile pocket computer that can do much more
than just manage appointments and addresses. For instance, it allows you to use
the included Windows Media Player for viewing a photo album or use it as an MP3
player. And of course, you can also play small videos.
Navigation system
The Yakumo alphaX Navigator Europe is a full
navigation system that fits into any car: simply
place the Yakumo alphaX GPS into the included
car mount, launch the navigation and go. You
can even do this absolutely wireless. Software
and maps are already included on a 512 MB SD
memory card – ready to use without the need of
any PC!
Package contents:
• Yakumo alphaX GPS, Stylus and bag
• Quick Guide Yakumo alphaX GPS
• 512 MB memory card with pre-installed maps:
D, A, CH, Alsace, Northern Italy and software
• Car mount
• Power adapter
• Car charger cable
• USB-Sync cable
• Quick Guide for Navigation software
• PDA manual and driver on CD
• Navigation software, European maps and
manual on 6 CDs
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