NEXCOM’s Fanless Visual Edge Computer Recognizes You at the Border

The dairy farming industry faces significant challenges in managing livestock and optimizing farm operations. A major hurdle is accurate cow monitoring, complicating precise record-keeping of identification, health status, milk yield, and food biosecurity. Current data collection and analysis rely on manual methods, hindering timely tracking and data-driven decision making. Lack of real-time data and insights leads to potential wastage and negatively impacts cow welfare and productivity. Addressing these challenges demands an innovative solution, and IoT gateway represents a promising approach for such advancements in the industry. NEXCOM’s NDiS B560S, a slim, embedded fanless computer offers a comprehensive smart farming solution. It integrates with electronic and visual cow tags to enable accurate monitoring, automated data collection, nutrition analysis, and optimized resource allocation.   Powered by the Intel® Core™ i5-8500T processor, the NDiS B560S embedded fanless computer provides seamless connectivity, effectively enhancing cow health and performance through accurate identification and tracking of individual cows. The system facilitates real-time data access on breeding records, health metrics, and milk production, arming operators with vital information to make informed decisions on nutrition, reproduction strategies, and necessary veterinary interventions for smart farming.   The IoT gateway also accomodates temperature and humidity sensors via M.2 2230 Key E, enabling anticipatory monitoring of environmental conditions, thus mitigating risks associated with heat stress and other potential adverse effects on cow health. With integrating LAN and Wi-Fi capabilities, along with an intuitive touch HMI interface, it permits farm operators to remotely oversee and control various farm aspects. Operators can access real-time data from RFID tags, receive immediate alerts, and make informed decisions from anywhere, significantly boosting efficiency and flexibility.   Leveraging the innovative NDiS B560S embedded fanless computer and cow tags, dairy farms can revolutionize operations, authenticate livestock data, and eliminate human errors associated with traditional paper records. This advanced traceability solution improves food safety, regulatory efficiency, resource allocation, and more.   Diagram     Key Features for Application Needs   Support 8/9th Gen Intel® Core™ i3/i5/i7 LGA socket type embedded processor, up to 35W Intel® H310 Intel® integrated UHD 630 graphic engine Support 2 independent 4K2K 60Hz display output Compact and slim design (H: 39mm) Support 1 x 2.5” SATA HDD 2 x HDMI 2.0, 4 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x GbE LAN, 4 x COM, 1 x Line-out, 1 x Mic-in Support M.2 Key B/E/M Fanless design

The Background The highway electronic toll collection (ETC) is an important part of modern transportation and can effectively improve vehicle traffic efficiency. The advanced ETC system, combined with real-time vehicle identification and blacklist monitoring functions, assists the police in tracking down vehicle theft and other illegal activities. The solution combines powerful edge computing, high-speed data processing and reliable device connectivity to ensure seamless operation under harsh highway conditions.   Solution Overview The ETC system was built using Neu-X302-Q as the main computing device and NDiS B561-PoE to control the ETC gate and also capture the images through PoE camera. These devices collaborated to deliver robust, real-time data analysis, enabling effective toll management and monitoring.   Neu-X302-Q The Neu-X302-Q served as the main computing platform for processing vehicle data, running blacklist comparisons, and triggering alerts for unauthorized vehicles. Its fanless design, Intel® 8th/9th Core™ processor, and high I/O expandability made it ideal for 24/7 operation in harsh roadside environments. The device handled large-scale data communication and ensured minimal latency, critical for real-time ETC operations.   NDiS B561-PoE The NDiS B561-PoE, powered by Intel® 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor, not only to controls the ETC gate but also captures images of vehicles passing though ETC lane and immediately communicates with the Neu-X302-Q to process the data. Its advanced graphics support allowed seamless real-time visualization, and the PoE functionality significantly reduced wiring complexity by delivering both data and power through a single cable. Its rugged design ensured uninterrupted operations in extreme conditions.   Overall, the deployment of Neu-X302-Q and NDiS B561-PoE revolutionized the highway ETC system, enabling accurate, high-speed toll processing and offering better control over vehicles that attempt to evade tolls or engage in illegal activities. The Neu-X302-Q and NDiS B561-PoE industrial-grade computing devices can transform highway toll collection, paving the way for smarter and safer road infrastructures.   Application Diagram    

Along the bustling banks of the Thames in London, sleek digital totems now stand as silent guides for curious visitors. These modern sentinels display real-time boat schedules, weather updates, and a wealth of local information, transforming the riverside experience. At the heart of this smart city's evolution lies NEXCOM's powerful Neu-X102-N50, the driving force behind these innovative information hubs.   These innovative information totems are revolutionizing visitor experiences in waterfront destinations citywide. While their exteriors may vary to suit local aesthetics, their core remains constant: NEXCOM's powerful edge computing system, the Neu-X102-N50.   At the heart of these totems lies impressive technology tailored for outdoor applications. The Neu-X102-N50 boasts an Intel Alder Lake-N N50 processor and up to 16GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance even in challenging environments. Its ability to operate in temperatures from -5°C to 50°C makes it suitable for diverse climates.   The Neu-X102-N50's technical prowess extends beyond its processor. With support for up to two HDMI ports for playing vivid content, it can deliver eye-catching visuals to attract and inform visitors. Its M.2 & mPCIe slots allow for expandable storage, LTE & Wi-Fi 6 capability, ensuring ample space for rich content and lightning-fast wireless connectivity. These features enable the totems to serve as comprehensive information hubs, capable of handling high-traffic areas with ease in the smart city.   Tourists interact with vibrant 32-inch touchscreen displays, accessing a wealth of information beyond just schedules and weather. Local attractions, dining recommendations, and even real-time air quality data are at their fingertips. The edge computing system's dual 2.5GbE LAN ports and 4G LTE connectivity ensure that this information is always current and readily available. Through a USB light sensor and COM port, the totem can automatically adjust its brightness, ensuring all information remains readable in varying light conditions while contributing to the system's energy efficiency, aligning with modern urban sustainability goals.   For totem operators, remote management capability is key. They can update content and perform system maintenance through LAN or LTE, significantly reducing operational costs and ensuring efficient management.   These edge computing systems improve the visitor experience and provide valuable data insights for urban planning and tourism management. Through cameras connected via USB 3.2 high-bandwidth ports, the Neu-X102-N50 ensures smooth capture and transmission of data, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of visitor flows. This advanced capability allows city planners and tourism officials to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and enhance overall urban mobility, while maintaining a seamless and enjoyable experience for tourists and locals alike.   The Neu-X102-N50 represents a significant step forward in smart city technology, blending seamlessly into urban landscapes while providing an essential service to tourists and locals alike. As more areas of the city adopt this technology, we can expect to see a transformation in how people interact with and navigate waterfront destinations, ushering in a new era of informed and engaged urban tourism.   Application Diagram