NEW YORK — Tyco Electronics' Elo TouchSystems demonstrated one of the first network powered multifunction and multimedia touch stations incorporating power-over-Ethernet technology from Digi International at the NRF 97th Annual Convention & Expo.
Incorporating a unique low power design featuring Digi's POE technology and Elo's design for LED backlighting and power distribution board, the new POS multifunction touch station from Elo TouchSystems is intended to eliminate local cabling with power provided from an Ethernet network connection.
This "no-power required" station will add flexibility to the deployment of many retail applications such as price checkers and digital advertising without using separate power connections or adding infrastructure. Eliminating the need for local power can result in lower costs wherever deployments are made. With this unique design concept, retailers can place a variety of POS devices wherever they want in their stores, without having to add separate electrical power.
"Digi's POE zero-client technology coupled with the Elo TouchSystems multifunction touch station initiates an exciting alliance of technology strengths," said Steve Popovich, vice president of business development, Digi International. "The deployment of display technology and integrated peripheral devices without local power is unique in the retail industry."
