Android touch screen computer

The touch screen computer is not equipped with Windows, but with Android - this is the Android touch screen computer. ARM architecture processors, displays, touch layers, and various interfaces are included in the same body, which is a different account from the beginning: in industrial control, self-service, and business interaction scenarios, the task of touch computing is completed in a lower power consumption, lower cost, and more convenient deployment mode than traditional x86 industrial personal computers.

🤖  Design logic: ARM energy efficiency+Android lightweight

To understand the orientation of this device, just grasp two roots: ARM architecture is inherently power saving, and Android is inherently easy to deploy. These two points combine to form a watershed between it and Windows industrial personal computer.

Fan free is not optional, but the optimal solution driven by power consumption

Such devices are all betting on the processor pedigree of Rockchip - from the entry-level RK3288 to the high-performance RK3588, all of which are ARM architectures. Take the RK3588 apart to see: the 8nm process, eight core 64 bit design, and 6 TOPS AI coprocessor are also integrated, so the heat level can be stabilized directly by passive cooling. In the same performance gear, its power consumption is much lower than that of the x86 processor, so the whole machine is made into a totally enclosed fanless structure. It is logical that the mechanical failure point of the fan is gone, and the dust and oil mist can not enter - this is just what is needed in dusty environments such as factory workshops and kitchens. There is another level down: the power consumption of RK3568 (quad core Cortex-A55) is reduced by another level, which is suitable for light tasks such as MES workstation terminal and production line kanban.

Out of the box, batch distribution: Android O&M account

When Android is installed into the touch screen computer, it shows three things: fast startup, less maintenance, and low threshold for APP development. Generally, Android 11 to Android 14 are pre installed on the device, and the boot directly falls on the application interface. The long boot and update wait of Windows is eliminated. With a large scale of terminals, the gap is even more obvious: in the scenario of hundreds or thousands of chain stores and production line workstations, Android can use the MDM (Mobile Device Management) platform to push applications and configurations in batches, and the operation and maintenance efficiency can throw off Windows devices by a certain order of magnitude.

Protection specifications are not discounted due to the word "Android"

Although the ARM architecture is used, the physical protection has not shrunk at all. The front panel is generally of IP65 protection grade, and the dust can not enter and the low-pressure water column can not be damaged. The temperature range usually covers -20 ° C to 60 ° C, and the wide temperature model can be expanded to -30 ° C to 70 ° C. The power supply side supports 9~36V or 12~24V wide voltage DC input, with reverse connection protection and surge suppression. It can be connected to the fluctuations of the factory power grid and the fluctuations of the on-board power supply.

Interface and communication: peripherals are still fully recognized

Wired interfaces are arranged around the list of peripherals: 2~4 RS-232/485 serial ports (PLC, code scanning gun and printer), 4 or more USB (including USB 3.0), 1~2 gigabit network ports, plus HDMI output. On the wireless side, the middle and high-end models are equipped with dual band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G/5G cellular networks, and some are also embedded with GNSS multi-mode positioning - logistics, warehousing, and mobile operation terminals in outdoor places, relying on this wireless combination.

End side AI: Jiuli stays at home and runs

The model with RK3588 or RK3576 selected has its own NPU (neural network processing unit), and the calculation gear is from 1 TOPS to 6 TOPS. Reasoning tasks such as machine vision detection, face recognition, and commodity image recognition can be directly calculated locally on the device, without having to go to the cloud - the delay is down, and the system reliability is up.

🏭  Six landing battlefields

Industrial automation and production line MES terminal

In the factory, it is divided into two parts: HMI (Human Machine Interface) terminal+MES workstation. Serial port or Ethernet is directly connected to PLC, and equipment operation status, process parameters and alarm information are displayed on the screen in real time; The Android based MES front-end APP runs synchronously, and workers touch the screen to receive orders, confirm work reports, and review electronic SOP. This is what the hydraulic plane cutting machine project does: the wall mounted Android all-in-one machine also serves as the human-computer interaction terminal and MES workstation terminal, connecting the equipment control with the upper production management system. The semiconductor packaging field is also changing - Android touch all-in-one machine is taking over the core control interaction position of chip packaging equipment from the traditional industrial control terminal by virtue of lightweight, high compatibility and easy expansion.

Self service terminal and intelligent retail

Self service cash registers, self-service ordering machines, hotel self-service check-in terminals, express cabinets, intelligent vending machines, and the main control platforms are increasingly replaced by Android touch screen computers. There are three reasons: Android's support for touch interaction is more native than Windows, APP development costs are lower, and ARM's low power consumption allows the device to use PoE for power supply - wiring is simplified, and electromagnetic interference is also reduced. The effect can be depended on: after the self-service cashier terminal is integrated with the RK3568 all-in-one machine, the labor cost of a single store is reduced by about 30%, and the customer queuing time is reduced by about 50%.

Smart medicine and health management

Nursing station information terminal, consulting room call screen, pharmacy management terminal, physical examination self-service machine, all have their own positions. Android's touch interaction feels smooth, and the body can be made into an antibacterial shell+fan free mute - the noise of the ward and the sanitary threshold just pass. Step up, integrate face recognition module and ID card reader, and combine patient identification verification and medical insurance settlement into one operation.

Catering and retail outlets

It can be used as cash register terminal, self-service ordering machine, kitchen display system (KDS) and hardware base. Multi touch and gesture operations are responsive on Android; The 80mm thermal printer, code scanning gun and card reader interfaces are integrated in place, and the chain of order counting → payment → receipt issuing is completed. Desktop, wall mounted and embedded installation forms are optional, and the store space can be crammed into any shortage.

Logistics warehousing and mobile operation

Forklifts, picking trucks, fixed stations, warehouses and ports play the roles of task dispatching, goods scanning and inventory checking. The wide temperature design and anti vibration capability enable its cold storage (-20 ° C) and high-temperature storage to take root; 4G/5G and WiFi 6 ensure that data flows back to the WMS system in real time, and the precise coordinates of mobile operation terminals are handed over to GNSS.

Digital signage and information release

Digital signage is originally Android's territory. Shopping mall guide, elevator hall advertising machine, conference room appointment screen, seamless switching between video cycle playback and query application, and some models also support dual screen differential display - the main screen for interaction, and the secondary screen for advertising. The broadcast content and switch on/off plan of multiple terminals shall be submitted to the remote centralized control platform for unified scheduling.