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MEDICAL

Nihon Kohden
An EMI-enhanced (grounding modified) version of the USB Ranger® 110 was developed to facilitate the recording of brain currents by connecting patients to an EEG (Electroencephalograph) medical device. Using ExtremeUSB® technology, medical equipment such as the EEG can be used in electrically noisy I.C.U.s or O.R.s

Featured Product: USB Ranger 110

Otologics LLC
Otologics LLC is a medical device company dedicated to developing advanced amplification products designed to enhance communication and improve the quality of life for individuals with hearing loss. Icron provided an IsolatedUSB Design License specification that was used to electrically isolate patients from diagnostic equipment.

Featured Product: IsolatedUSB Design License

SECURITY

Count-Me In LLC
Count-Me In LLC is using Icron’s® Rover™ 2650s in a biometric authentication application using Digital Persona sensors. It is typically used to restrict building access to individuals whose fingerprints are stored in the system’s database. The system is used in places such as gyms, apartment complexes and day care facilities.

Featured Product: Rover 2650

Sinclair Broadcast Group
The Sinclair Broadcast Group extend USB license dongles (valued in the thousands of dollars) into a secured area using Ranger 110.

Featured Product: USB Ranger 110

NextGenID
NextGenID is a Biometric Access Control Systems provider that utilizes ExtremeUSB technology to secure buildings and restricted out-door areas. Using Turnkey LEX and Core REX modules, fingerprint and iris access control systems can be deployed at remote locations throughout a premise, while centralizing control at a single host computer. Using an infrared array to count the number of people going through a door, the system can filter out unauthorized “tailgaters”.

Featured Products: Ranger LEX, Core REX

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Netbotz
By private labeling the USB Ranger 110i/410i and USB fiber product, the Ranger 422i as “Extender Pods”, Netbotz has used Icron technology as a key piece of its cutting-edge environmental monitoring system. These highly sensitive systems are becoming “must-have” in the IT environment, where protection of critical assets from such things as water leaks and extreme heat is of paramount importance.

Featured Products: USB Ranger 110i/410i, Ranger 422i

SUB-SEA APPLICATIONS

Prizm Advanced Communication Electronics
Icron’s ExtremeUSB technology is used in several mission critical under-water applications. Prizm Advanced Communication Electronics has developed a custom “Ultimate USB” solution for controlling webcams in oil-rig inspection submarines using Icron’s Core DL product. Their device effectively extends the range of USB 1.1 to 10 km/6.2 mi! Progeny Systems, a supplier of engineering services to Lockheed Martin, have used ExtremeUSB extension technology on U.S. Navy submarines as part of a USB I/O touch screen application.

Featured Product: ExtremeUSB Core DL

KVM – KEYBOARD, VIDEO, MOUSE

Magenta Research
Magenta Research is currently extending USB in the dynamic signage market, private-labeling the USB Ranger 110/410 packaged products.
Featured Product: USB Ranger 110/410

Adder Technology
Widely known for their KVM extension product offering, Adder Technology of the United Kingdom has embedded ExtremeUSB via a Design License technology for use in one of their robust KVM extenders.

Featured Product: ExtremeUSB Design License

FINANCIAL SERVICES

WEY Technology AG
Using Icron’s Core DL modules, WEY Elektronik has incorporated ExtremeUSB technology into its new "USB Remote” which facilitates the extension of Keyboard, Mouse, Video, Audio & USB up to 300 m/984 ft from a PC. These extenders are currently being used on the floor of a stock exchange.

Featured Product: ExtremeUSB Core DL

PROFESSIONAL AUDIO/VISUAL

The popular Ranger 110/410 combination is used in many post-production facilities to support MIDI extension and studio console control. Digital signage applications and projector display extension are other areas of deployment.

INDUSTRIAL CONTROL

Siemens
In an effort to offer a new level of control and automation, Siemens has optimized the performance of its CNC milling machines by embedding Icron’s ExtremeUSB Core TP into its product. In doing so, Siemens has increased interoperability with industrial PCs and provided for ease of migration to new platforms.

Featured Product: ExtremeUSB Core TP

FLIGHT SIMULATOR

Advanced Simulation Technology
ExtremeUSB technology has been used by Advanced Simulation Technology (ASTi) to extend USB for local and remote audio and communications routing in its flight simulation products. This gives ASTi’s customers the freedom to place audio interface devices wherever they’re needed.