Kontron’s Clinic Box PC B-101 named ‘Editor’s Choice’ by Embedded Computing Design

Innovative design recognised for use in close-to-patient medical applications

Augsburg, 2nd June 2015 - Kontron, a leading supplier of embedded computing technology, today announced that its box PC ‘Clinic BPC B-101’ has been awarded ‘Editor’s Choice’ by ‘Embedded Computing Design’ magazine. The editors continually scan the market for notable new products and chose the Clinic BPC B-101 for its benefits to medical OEMs. Its compliance with DIN EN 60601-1 for safe use in medical environments makes the Clinic Box PC particularly suited to patient monitoring and other close-to-patient applications.
 
Published in the June issue of ‘Embedded Computing Design’ the award citation stated, “The Kontron Clinic-BPC B-101 is a fanless PC specifically designed for medical close-to-patient applications. The system incorporates three medically isolated LAN ports and RS-232 ports as well as two external monitor outputs for dual display medical applications. The plastic case also provides long durability and is easy to clean and disinfect.”
 
“We’re honoured to receive this prestigious Editor’s Choice Award from Embedded Computing Design,” said Magnus Reibenspiess, Vice President Medical at Kontron. “The award shows that we provide innovative medical solutions. We help major medical OEMs to develop equipment that is highly reliable and sustainable, costs less and enables connected healthcare which adds value to patients and also reduces Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for the OEM. Ultimately we believe that advanced embedded computer technology can help create better healthcare solutions.”
 
IT-based information systems are now crucial in the medical sector for enabling fast response in emergency situations or to continuously monitor vital patient data. For intensive care wards, where permanent observation is essential, special equipment installation is required meaning operators and system integrators need systems that are easy to use and maintain, reduce Ethernet cabling and can connect to several monitors. While meeting these demands the Kontron solution is also designed without a fan for ensuring silent operation in close-to-patient situations.
 
Kontron’s Clinic-BPC B-101 has three medically isolated LAN ports and optional isolated RS232 interfaces, as well as two independent external monitor outputs (DVI-I and DVI-D) to display electronic patient files and vital patient data simultaneously. Low maintenance is assured due to non-rotating drives, energy-efficient parts, such as mobile Intel® Core™ processors, long-lasting hardware and dust-free housing design.
 
With its integrated Ethernet switch, this clinical box PC can be connected in sequence (daisy chaining) for reducing the cabling in any patient’s room. A silent and fast SSD, 4 to 16 GB of DDR3 and four USB 3.0 ports complement the system´s feature set. While being easy to clean and disinfect, the robust and highly durable plastic case is resistant to cleaning detergents as well as scratch- and corrosion-proof.
 
A further option available for OEM customers is to have their own logo imprinted on the casing.
 
 
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About Kontron
Kontron, a global leader in embedded computing technology and trusted advisor in IoT, works closely with its customers, allowing them to focus on their core competencies by offering a complete and integrated portfolio of hardware, software and services designed to help them make the most of their applications.
With a significant percentage of employees in research and development, Kontron creates many of the standards that drive the world’s embedded computing platforms; bringing to life numerous technologies and applications that touch millions of lives. The result is an accelerated time-to-market, reduced total-cost-of-ownership, product longevity and the best possible overall application with leading-edge, highest reliability embedded technology.             
Kontron is a listed company. Its shares are traded in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and on other exchanges under the symbol “KBC”.
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