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Icron Technologies has numerous solutions for customers looking to combine Video and USB 1.1/2.0 over various media, including Cat 5, Wireless, Fibre, Powerline, and Coax. Icron's Video + USB extension solutions transmit PC video (VGA or DVI) and USB peripheral connectivity (keyboard, mouse, webcam, flash drives, etc.) to any location in the home, office, or factory.


TV 2.0 Video

Our solutions are built around our patented ExtremeUSB® technology that is fully compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0 and allows for USB extension at up to 100 meters for Cat 5 and 40 km over Fibre.

 

Video Types Supported by Icron's ExtremeUSB

 
Analog
Digital

Supported Video Sources

VGA

DVI
DisplayPort
HDMI

Supported Coding Schemes

Uncompressed

Uncompressed
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
JPEG2000
DisplayLink

We’ve optimized ExtremeUSB for supporting video extension with multiple technologies including H.264, JPEG2000, DisplayLink, and others. Icron offers Video + USB reference designs, Video + USB design support, and ExtremeUSB silicon for the following applications:

Video + USB Applications

Home Connectivity Solutions
PCtoTV Remote Desktop (TV 2.0) – TV 2.0 is the convergence of the TV, PC, and Internet such that consumers can run any PC application on their TV from the comfort of their living/family room, and using standard USB keyboard and mouse peripherals.

 

TV 2.0 White Paper (click here to view)

 

Industrial Solutions:

Remote Terminals for Factory Floor Automation and Machine Control – Icron’s ExtremeUSB technology allows for remote control and monitoring in industrial applications. ExtremeUSB is capable of providing a remote desktop, separating the control PC and monitor (which may be a touchscreen) and keyboard/mouse, at distances of up to 40km over fibre or 100m over Cat 5.

Remote Medical Imaging – Icron’s USB extension technology allows PCs to be located remotely from medical imaging devices and diagnostics equipment. Icron’s technology enables end product to meet medical performance standards, increase portability and reduce space requirements in labs and patient care areas.




Example: Nihon Kohden EEG Machine using Icron Technology (click here to view)


Enterprise Solutions:


Remote Desktop and Remote Public Kiosks – Remote desktop solutions using ExtremeUSB enable enterprises to centralize and secure critical PC hardware. Connecting only required peripherals and monitors at desired user locations simplifies system administration, improves theft security and improves workspace organization.

Interactive Digital Signage – Digital signage and security applications can be enhanced with the ability to interact with the display and control the content, all via standard USB connections.



 



 

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