1. Solutions for Digital Signage
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Aquisition/Operating expenses
„ArtistaNET“ TFT-Controller compared to IPC/SBC
In many applications a Client-PC is just being used as an Ethernet in-
terface, not needing its real computing power. Especially when no full
motion video, but mainly static images are displayed the „ArtistaNET“
TFT is an excellent alternative to the Client PC with considerable price
advantages in acquisition, setup and operation costs. Cost of ownership
is dramatically improved.
flatpanel displays and solutions

2. The following table shows the occurring aquisition- , setup- and operation
costs of an Artista based solution in comparison to a solution with client PC.
The TFT-Controller „ArtistaNET“ allows connecting a TFT display to LAN without a
client PC. For all applications using a client PC mainly as a network interface for the
monitor and not needing the computing power, „ArtistaNET“ is a more efficient
and cost saving alternative. Since the complete software of „ArtistaNET“ based so-
Displays with ArtistaNET on Ethernet lutions is running solely on one central computer, the installation of local software
(operating system, user program) is superfluous. Therefore also maintenance is
unnecessary.
Your advantages at a glance: ArtistaNET IPC
• ArtistNET is cheaper than a standard IPC Controller 200,00 - 220,00 € 150,00 - 200,00 €
(ArtistaNET respectively IPC with processor and from 100 pcs. from 100 pcs.
with processor and main storage.
Aquisition
memory)
• ArtistaNET makes the local mass storage and Mass storage
software installation superfluous. (e.g. Compact Flash or HDD)
n/a 40,00 - 60,00 €
• ArtistaNET does not need an operating
system.
Operating system n/a 70,00 - 120,00 €
(Windows XP embedded or XP)
• ArtistaNET is a complete hardware module. Total Aquisition 200,00 - 220,00 € 260,00 - 380,00 €
Unlike the IPC several components do not Hardware n/a 10,00 - 15,00 €
Installa-
have to be assembled. (e.g. mass storage, cardreader, memory, processor)
tion
• With ArtistaNET installation, configuration
Operating system n/a 30,00 - 60,00 €
and test of a software operating system is (Windows XP embedded or XP)
not needed.
Total Installation n/a 40,00 - 75,00 €
• ArtistaNET is installed quickly. An IPC needs
complex configuration (antivirus software, Network 10,00 € 20,00 - 40,00 €
Launch
(install and launch all participants for the network )
access control, updates, etc.)
• ArtistaNET makes the installtion and launch User software n/a 40,00 - 60,00 €
(Installation and configuration of monitor)
of user software unnecessary.
Total Launch 10,00 € 60,00 - 100,00 €
• ArtistaNET is maintenance-free. An IPC Administration n/a 200,00 €
Operati-
really needs continuous administration. (per year)
on
• ArtistaNET is characterised by low power Power consumption
consumption and high reliability. (Hardware withour monitor)
approx. 3 Watt 8 - 20 Watt
Total costs for the first year 210,00 - 230,00 € 560,00 - 755,00 €
Notes:
ArtistaNET for
• Multi-Display-Solutions • The expense calculation is based on a typical solution with more than four dis-
plays and a central server, which e.g. can be found in digital door sign applica-
• presentation of images for tions or advertising displays.
customer information and
• We assumed IPCs in the lower range of performance (VIA C3 with 500 MHz or
advertising
Celeron M with 1,2 GHz and 256 MB RAM each).
• indication of system status and • The IPCs are being operated with 5V respectively 12 V. Otherwise one ATX
remote reporting power supply per IPC has to be added.
• touch applications • A touchcontroller for 4-wire resistive is already integrated in our Artista-Con-
troller . For touch applications with IPC an external touchcontroller has to be
• screens from 10,4“ to 46“
added to the hardware costs.
• Fully customised solutions • Expenses for creating and administrating images are not included.
available upon request
• The stated amounts refer to one display with Artista-Controller compared to a
Client-PC.
Wide range of software support for
integration in existing applications.
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