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Planar’s Simplicity Series Digital Signage Displays
Planar, a global provider of display and digital signage technology, announced it has added two new sizes to its Planar Simplicity Series line of edge-lit LED displays, offering customers a broad range of choices for deploying simple, sleek and affordable digital signage displays.
With the addition of the SL4650 46″Â and SL5550 55″ models, customers now have four sizes from which to choose, making the Planar Simplicity Series a versatile solution for a wide variety of commercial applications including retail stores, restaurants, corporate meeting rooms, fitness centers and museums. The Planar Simplicity Series now features four sizes, 32″ and 42″, introduced in the Fall of 2013, and 46″ and 55″ recently announced.
Motorola and Voalte Offer Android-Based Mobile Communication to Hospital Caregivers
Voalte, the leader in healthcare communication technology, today announced a strategic relationship with Motorola to support the Android version of Voalte One, the company’s mobile communication platform for hospital caregivers.
Voalte will offer customers the Motorola MC40-HC, the first multi-purpose mobile computer for healthcare. The device improves care coordination while incorporating inventory management capabilities in a touch-based, consumer-like device running on the Android operating system. Voalte chose Motorola’s MC40-HC healthcare-grade mobile computer for its stability, enterprise durability and built-in barcode scanner. The device provides a sustainable platform for the healthcare environment, including robust Wi-Fi connections that keep staff connected, security features that help meet patient privacy requirements, and remote management of devices and applications. The MC40-HC will support the Voalte One application, which combines voice calls, alarm and alert integration, and secure text messaging.
Trimble’s Juno T41 Now Supports UHF RFID
Trimble has introduced the Juno T41 rugged handheld computer with integrated Ultra-High Frequency RFID capabilities. In addition to high-speed 1D/2D barcode imaging technology, smartphone capability and enhanced, real-time 1-2 meter GPS accuracy, the Juno T41 series now offers new models that provide more functionality and configuration choices for data collection and mobile workforce management, Trimble said.
The RFID capability can be combined with Enhanced GPS and/or smartphone connectivity so customers can choose a specific handheld model that meets their needs.
Cognex DataMan 8050 Provides High Performance Scanning at an Affordable Cost
New DataMan 8050 Handheld Barcode Readers Expand the Applications for DataMan
Cognex, the world’s leader in machine vision, has announced the release of its fastest and most economical industrial handheld readers yet, the DataMan 8050 Series. Designed with a ruggedized housing to handle harsh factory floor conditions and equipped with Cognex’s world-class barcode reading algorithms, the DataMan 8050 Series can read even challenging barcodes quickly and easily.
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The patent-pending DataMan 8050 and 8050X are ideal for applications in many manufacturing environments, such as automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace and packaging. The DataMan 8050 and 8050X utilize Cognex’s patented 1DMax+ with Hotbars algorithms to provide high-speed reading performance even with damaged, low contrast or direct inkjet barcodes. Our industry-leading 2-D algorithms allow the 8050 to rapidly decode a variety of 2-D symbologies, including DataMatrix, QR, PDF417 and Aztec codes.
Elo Introduces Thin and Bright 55-Inch Touchscreen Solution
Elo, the original inventor of touchscreen technology, today expanded its interactive digital signage (IDS) portfolio with the new 5501L 55-inch touchscreen. Designed for retail, hospitality, education, corporate meeting rooms, office lobbies and other commercial applications, the 5501L interactive touchscreen combines a big, bright, and energy-efficient LED High Definition display with optical multi-touch technology in a slim, integrated package. Optional integrated Intel Core i3 or i5 computer modules running Microsoft Windows turn the touchscreen into a touchcomputer. The rugged design of the 5501L offers retail solutions providers a reliable, high-performance touchcomputing platform that is easy to deploy and maintain in public environments.
Motorola Solutions Wins Three 2014 iF Product Design Awards
Motorola has won three renowned iF product design awards for their newest additions to their product lines. The MC40 handheld mobile computer, MP6000 multi-plane scanner/scale and TLKR Series radios were recognized out of more than 3,245 entries submitted in this year’s competition.
For 60 years, the iF product design award has been an internationally recognized label for award-winning design and the iF brand has become a symbol for outstanding achievements in design. Motorola’s award-winning products will be on display at the iF design exhibition in Hamburg, Germany, opening March 1, 2014.
Cipherlab Launches their New 8600 Mobile Computer
CipherLab is very excited to introduce the 8600 series mobile computer with the CipherLab Operating System (COS). Running on COS, the 8600 series focuses on typical AIDC applications that are specific to the company’s needs. It is equipped with a color display facilitating data classification by preferred colors. Its flexible designs include swappable keypads of 29 or 39 keys that can be switched when the users see fit. Weighing only 240 grams, the 8600 series allows for comfortable usage with excellent mobility.
The 8600 series also comes with proven WLAN 802.11 b /g / n and the latest Bluetooth 4.0 that efficiently deliver real-time data transmission. Versatile reader options of linear imager, laser, 2D imager and option RFID allow for favorable fashions of data collection. Along with easy-to-use software tools, such as Forge Application Generator, Remote Console and Text Browser, the 8600 series facilitates easy startup and provide more efficient IT management.
Making Music From Barcodes
Motivated by the typical beeps and tones of a POS barcode scanner, Košice-based artist Jakub Pišek decided to develop a way to make music with the same tools being employed in retail stores. With the help of some of his friends, Jakub started staging grocery store performance where they would scan anything in the store to create music. Each different barcode equates to a variety of sounds which can be composed in the moment by simply scanning. See the performances in action in the video below.
Intermec Launcher V3.10 Now Available
Intermec is proud to announce the availability of Intermec Launcher V3.10. Version 3.10 retains the same reliable lock-down functionality as the previous version while adding an updated, modern look and feel and some important new customer-requested enhancements.
The new features of Intermec Launcher V3.10 include:
- New, modern user interface
- Customizable ‘desktop’ image
- Ability to launch up to 21 applications
- Configuration using Intermec Settings
TEKLYNX Launches LABELVIEW 2014 and CODESOFT 2014
TEKLYNX has announced the launch of LABELVIEW 2014 and CODESOFT 2014, the newest versions of these label design applications. Both upgrades offer seamless integration with the Windows 8.1 operating system, allowing users to quickly design and print labels on a reliable platform, and include support for new GS1 standard QR codes. These versions are available for purchase today.
