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Rest Easily with Advantech Those people suffering from accute snoring problems disturb not only others within earshot, but also themselves, as it affects the quality of their sleep. There is an operation which cures the problem, but most people do not like the risk, pain and cost of an operation. Now there is another option. This anti-snoring device does not require the patient to have an operation. Rather, it consists of a pump, a mask, and a monitoring/regulating device. For the first few nights, a patient would wear the mask (at home, on an outpatient basis) during sleep while the machine monitors when and how the patient breaths and snores. After analysis and diagnosis of the data by a doctor, the machine would next be used in its therapy mode by providing enough air to the patient just before he/she would normally snore. Why Advantech? Advantech's PCA-6143P and, later, PCA-6144P half-size 486 CPU card with SSD was chosen by this company because it was small, lightweight (no need for an HDD) and reliable. Advantech worked closely with them during their two years of development time. Many OEM/ODM changes were also made to the original model, including writing a customized BIOS and modifying connector positions on the board itself. Advantech's reputation relies not only on the quality and variety of its embedded and automation products, but also on its commitment to both pre- and post-sales technical service and assistance. Call today and let Advantech be your embedded application solution.
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This
fingerprint ID system uses 8 MB of on-board Flash memory (which
can be expanded) to store the fingerprints of up to 100-300 individuals.
The maximum number of fingerprints that can be stored depends
on the amount of detail one desires. The amount of detail in turn
influences accuracy as well as processing time. This information
storing and processing is done by a master device, while up to
4 slave devices can be attached via an RS-232 connection. This
device can be used for applications in which security and/or automated
identity checks are crucial, such as door/gate locks, bank or
business safes, workplace employee time management, etc. 
By
utilizing one of Advantech's embedded CPU cards, an Australian company
has designed an interesting medical device which helps with the diagnosis
and treatment of people suffering from accute snoring problems. 
