Wire News of new RSYS contract:
Planar "Clean Screen" Hospital Workstation Uses RadiSys Custom Pentium
Processor-Based Computer
BusinessWire, Wednesday, August 06, 1997 at 16:18
HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 1997--RadiSys
Corporation is providing custom Pentium processor-based embedded
computers for the new Clean Screen(tm) workstation announced last
month by Planar Systems of Portland, Oregon.
The Clean Screen is a compact PC workstation that incorporates a
full multimedia Pentium processor-based PC and color display in a low
profile, sealed plastic case that measures approximately 16 x 13
inches and is less than 4 inches deep. RadiSys designed and
manufactures Planar's custom computer using the new RadiSys EPM(tm)-1
embedded processor module and interchangeable custom flat panel video
boards.
"The Clean Screen project with Planar is a prime example of
RadiSys' successful `virtual division' philosophy," said Charlie
Crawford, director of marketing for RadiSys Integrated Products
Division. "Working closely with Planar, RadiSys delivered a custom
embedded PC-compatible computer specific to Planar's needs, while
Planar focused on the industry-specific requirements that form its
core competency."
"Planar designed the Clean Screen workstation specifically to
meet the operational needs of hospital caregivers," said Stacey Ewton,
Planar's Director of Systems Marketing and Sales. "By working with
RadiSys, we effectively combined Planar's expertise in the healthcare
market with RadiSys' expertise in embedded computing to create a
solution that is beneficial to hospitals as well as to patients. We
expect the Clean Screen product family to enjoy long-running success
due to RadiSys' modular design that we can easily upgrade for future
software or display resolution needs."
RadiSys and Planar engineers worked closely together in teams
that included mechanical and design engineers to develop this new
product for manufacturability and reliability. The computer was
designed so that other circuit boards used for specific point-of-care
applications - such as voice recognition for dictation, or bar code
scanning for patient record keeping - can be easily incorporated.
The modular design allows RadiSys to easily manufacture a variety
of configurations based on Planar's orders; the computer and case are
constant, while a change in Pentium processor speed or type of flat
panel display requires only the choice of interchangeable boards also
designed and manufactured by RadiSys. Cabling between the boards was
minimized and stabilized with the case, dramatically reducing the
likelihood of manufacturing errors or reliability problems
attributable to loose or damaged cables.
The Clean Screen workstation can be mounted on a wall or rolling
stand for use in patient rooms, surgical suites, intensive care units,
emergency rooms, and nursing stations. Because it is used in work
spaces that are typically crowded and that must be kept clean and free
of clutter, the Clean Screen workstation is housed in a waterproof,
rugged plastic case made of the same durable plastic used to make
football helmets.
Stacey Ewton of Planar also noted that, while the Clean Screen
was designed specifically to meet the needs of hospital information
systems, the product is drawing substantial interest in other
industries. "Industries such as semiconductor manufacturing are
showing immediate interest in the Clean Screen workstation, as they
have similar requirements as hospitals for an integrated, rugged,
high-performance PC, that takes up very little space, and is sealed
for easy cleaning and to limit contaminants."
RadiSys Corporation (NASDAQ:RSYS) is the leading independent
supplier of embedded computer technologies used by OEMs in
manufacturing automation, telecommunications, medical equipment,
transportation, test and measurement and retail/office automation
applications.
Planar Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLNR) is a worldwide leader in the
development, manufacture and marketing of high performance commercial
flat-panel display components, CRTs and flat-panel based display
products for federal markets, and display systems for specialized
applications. The primary market sectors that Planar serves today
are medical, industrial, instrumentation, defense, communications,
transportation and business/office. Planar's World Wide Web site is
located at www.planar.com .
For more information, contact RadiSys at info@radisys.com or
World Wide Web Page: radisys.com or call 1-800-950-0044.
RadiSys is a registered trademark and EPM is a trademark of
RadiSys Corporation. Planar is a registered trademark and Clean Screen
is a trademark of Planar Systems, Inc. All other products are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
CONTACT: RadiSys Corporation Planar Display Solutions
Cheryl Coupe Stacey Ewton
503/615-1238 503/614-4120
cheryl.coupe@radisys.com stacey_ewton@planar.com
KEYWORD: OREGON
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED MEDICINE
PRODUCT
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