VIA Technologies has announced the launch of the SOM-6X80, an ultra-compact low-power system-on-module that accelerates the development and deployment of automated ticketing, signage, and kiosk systems for retail, transportation, and industrial IoT applications. Powered by a 1GHz dual-core VIA Cortex-A9 SoC, the VIA SOM-6X80 delivers advanced compute and multimedia performance in an ultra-compact low-power package that measures just 6.67cm by 6.3cm. In addition to 8GB eMMC flash memory and 2GB DDR3 SDRAM onboard, the module offers an array of I/O and display expansion options to facilitate integration into small system form factors and ensure connectivity with cameras, card readers, printers, POS systems, and screens. These options include three USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI port, one DVO port or one single-channel 18/24-bit LVDS panel, 6 UART, one CSI camera input, 10/100Mbps Ethernet, 9 GPIO, and one SD Card slot.

VIA Technologies has announced its latest kiosk solution, the VIA Artigo A830, featuring anti-static lightning and surge protection. With HDMI and LVDS touch panel dual screen support, a 5W amplifier and an I/O set to connect and control peripheral devices, the VIA ARTIGO A830 can be quickly tailored to meet the demands of smart community applications. To meet demand for smart community service hubs, VIA StreetWise IoT solutions combine a system hardware platform with a Android software framework that enables the development of multimedia applications and services, using touch, voice, and wireless interfaces.

VIA Technologies has launched the VIA ARTiGO A900 Android system. With its 3D graphics and HD video performance, I/O connectivity options, and software development tools, the VIA ARTiGO A900 provides all key components for building Android-based interactive kiosks, home automation devices, signage, and other HMI solutions in a single compact and durable system, the vendor said. Featuring an optional Mini HDMI-in port as well as a Mini HDMI-out port, the VIA ARTiGO A900 can be configured to blend locally-captured real-time video streams with cloud-delivered content to create interactive displays for retail, banking, museums, and other environments. Peripheral devices such as sensors, cameras, ticket printers, and barcode and fingerprint scanners can be integrated through the system's Serial, Digital I/O, or USB 2.0 ports, to expand the overall functionality of the installation.