Unleash the Power of USB-C with Inforce 6560
Inforce’s newest Single Board Computer based on Qualcomm®’s Snapdragon 660™ core is close to being available for everyone. A key interface on this hardware would be the USB-C connector that runs on the USB 3.1/gen 1
protocol – the most recent version of the USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard for connecting peripheral devices. USB-C is a powerhouse that fits even more pins into its thin and compact shape as compared to the standard USB Type-A and B connections. Continue reading Unleash the Power of USB-C with Inforce 6560
Powering Smart Fitness
Are you getting the most out of every workout session? There is data in every drop of sweat and your workout equipment wants to analyze it for you.
The world of health and exercise is changing as gym members and home fitness enthusiasts harness the power of technology to create more effective, engaging and immersive workout experiences. The most competitive fitness machine makers are combining internet of things (IoT) capabilities, immersive video elements and user-friendly smart-fitness equipment to create individually-tailored workouts, track progress and accelerate fitness goal achievement. Continue reading Powering Smart Fitness
Why Use Inforce SBC(Single Board Computer)?
The Single Board Computer(SBC) is a ready to use reference embedded platform that has all the necessary peripheral interfaces required to rapidly prototype your product. This usually comes in standard Pico ITX or Credit Card Size form factors. Inforce currently has the IFC6640, IFC6560 and the IFC6309 which uses the Snapdragon 820, Snapdragon 660 and the Snapdragon 410 respectively. SBC’s usually exposes all interfaces available to the SOC like GPIO’s/BLSP’s, USB, GPS. WiFi/BT, RJ45(Ethernet), Audio in/out, HDMI, MiPi DSI and CSI.
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Coming soon – Snapdragon 660 Based Inforce 6560 SBC
Coming soon from Inforce is a Single Board Computer based on the Qualcomm® Snapdragon 660™ core. The Inforce 6560™ SBC will be made available in the standard pico-iTX form factor without compromising on direct access to an extensive set of I/Os including USB-C with UltraHD display capability. This platform can be a replacement for Inforce 6540 SBC and an upgrade from the Inforce 6410P SBC which have reached end-of-life. Continue reading Coming soon – Snapdragon 660 Based Inforce 6560 SBC
Smart Meters have Arrived to make you a Smart User
Smart meters are part of the next-gen smart grid technology that offers two-way data exchange between utilities and customers. It is called smart because it can sense across the transmission lines on a real-time basis and show the energy usage on an easily readable display.
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Smart Vending Machines at Stadiums can Reduce Staffing Costs
Service automation is expanding its reach to retail, entertainment, home automation and events. Smart vending machines are one such technology which can overwhelm departments which need repetitive tasks, especially those trying to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
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An Upstream Linux Release for the Snapdragon 820 based Inforce 6601 Development kit is now available!
We are happy to announce a fully featured release for Debian Linux software for the Inforce 6601 development kit. This release is based on Linaro’s Debian Linux build based on upstream kernel 4.14 and Debian 10 buster rootfs. This release has support for some exclusive features on Linux like preview and capture from the OV5640 camera sensor based Inforce ACC1H10 accessory through the onboard MIPI-CSI interface apart from improved thermal performance, hardware accelerated H265 encode/decode through Gstreamer integrated codecs, 4K HDMI output with audio apart from a whole lot of other standard features. Continue reading An Upstream Linux Release for the Snapdragon 820 based Inforce 6601 Development kit is now available!
Inforce Computing is coming to IoT World 2018
We are excited to announce that Inforce Computing will be showcasing at Internet of Things World to be held on May 14 – 17, 2018 at Santa Clara Convention Center, CA. IoT World is the world’s largest IoT conference & expo. Continue reading Inforce Computing is coming to IoT World 2018
Crowd Analytics! Smart way to Save your Retail Stores
In 2017, J.C. Penney closed 138 retail stores across the country. This figure for Crocs and Gap are even worse. The fate of Macy’s, Staples, American Apparel etc is not any better either. Adding to it, many retail stores are notifying their customer to use their gift cards ASAP. That hints that in 2018 we will see more number of stores closing down. Continue reading Crowd Analytics! Smart way to Save your Retail Stores