KOPS800, New Kontron OPS-compliant module for digital signage applications

Kontron, German company that designs and manufactures mobile and embedded rugged solutions, has launched the KOPS800, a modular solution compatible with Open Pluggable Specification (Paho) Designed to make digital signage applications more connected, Smart and secure, which translates into devices that are easier to install, Use and maintain.

Kontron has introduced a new modular solution compatible with Open Pluggable Specification (Paho) Designed to make digital signage applications. According to the company, by using the KOPS800 series of modular digital signage solutions, Companies are able to achieve greater customer satisfaction through users of their digital signage-based systems with increased uptime provided by remote management capabilities that facilitate upgrades and scheduling repairs. Real-time information accessible from pre-validated content creation and management software supported by the Kontron KOPS800 gives enterprises access to viable enterprise data, as well as being able to offer viewers a dynamic and media-rich experience that suits them.

The KOPS800 system is based on the OPS specification created by Intel to help standardize the design and development of digital signage applications using LCD., Touch screens or projection display technologies. This solution can be attached to any OPS-compatible display and simplifies development, Reduces implementation costs and speeds time to market.

Kontron KOPS800 System Introduces COMe-bSC6 Core to Deliver Computer-on-Module Solution (COM) For high-end graphics and display support features. The system integrates 2nd generation Intel Core processors (up to 2x 2,7 Ghz), and is pre-validated for use with a Microsoft Windows Embedded operating system (as WES7 Pro 64-bit) and Intel Audience Impression Metric Technology (Intel AIM Suite) based on Anonymous Viewer Analytics software (AVA).

Easy installation and maintenance

Kevin Rhoads, Vice President of Kontron's Integrated Products Business Unit, has targeted: “Manufacturers of digital signage applications will find in the Kontron KOPS800 system an ideal solution that simplifies installation, Usage, Device maintenance and updates, overcoming many of the market fragmentation issues that have plagued the industry. Kontron is known as an innovator of scalable integrated technology and the KOPS800 helps future-proof designs by enabling network connectivity and interoperability with other equipment. In addition, Pre-validation of AIM Suite software fully supports the dynamic content requirements of a wide range of companies that are implementing intelligent and connected digital signage systems”.

The Kontron KOPS800 is based on Intel Core i7 processor architecture and HM65 chipset / Intel Series QM67 6. Features externally accessible I/O including Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45, two USB ports 3.0, one HDMI connector and audio jack. The Kontron KOPS800 also supports the OPS JAE interconnected with I/O as HDMI, DisplayPort and USB 2.0 and 3.0. For added security, supports Intel vPro Technology with Intel Active Management Technology and features 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi for wireless connectivity. In addition, offers up to 8 GB of dual-channel DDR3-1600 non-ECC system memory and 80 GB of integrated mSATA HD storage.