The Challenge:
Our client, a manufacturer of self-service kiosks for inmates in U.S. correctional facilities, was in need of a computer to power their kiosk. The computer needed to be built with secure hardware to prevent unauthorized remote access from the outside. The client required TAA compliant components for the sake of national security. The computer needed to have processing power capable of displaying and manipulating photos, making transactions for commissary orders, managing email access and personal calendars, as well as viewing facility information. Most importantly, the computer, integrated into an all-in-one touch monitor, needed to be void of high voltage wiring for safety purposes.
Our Solution:
We started with a TAA compliant motherboard to meet the clients’ product security requirements. This motherboard possessed the latest gen Intel processor capable of supporting Windows 11 OS ,as specified by our client. To ensure maximum hardware security, we used a motherboard that was manufactured in the U.S.-friendly country of Germany, then built and tested the computer in San Diego at our headquarters. To eliminate the use of high voltage wiring we built a computer capable of Power over Ethernet. This allowed the PC to power up via USB-C which would then provide video & data signal back to the touch monitor.
Technologies Used:
We used the Kontron K3921-N Industrial Motherboard. Designed and approved for 24/7 continuous operation and an enhanced temperature range up to 60 °C the K3921-N is applicable in many vertical markets.
