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© Copyright ePoint Embedded Computing Limited 2015.
ePOINT Embedded Computing
Corporate Presentation
© Copyright ePoint Embedded Computing Limited 2015.
About us
e2c provide “Application Ready” embedded computing platforms solutions for application in a broad
range of markets, including: gaming, retail, vending and medical.
We combine in-house designed, embedded computing platforms, with powerful middleware, to
simplify the development of display centric machines and systems, including: gaming slots, self-
service kiosks, retail solutions and smart vending applications.
Our technology dramatically reduces development time and cost, allowing our customers to focus on
creativity and innovation in their core business applications.
e2c Market Focus
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e2c at a glance?
• ePOINT Embedded Computing Limited (e2c) was formed in 2008 as spin out from
ePOINT Limited (formed in 1998 as a specialist retail kiosk provider).
• e2c is 100% owned by founder/CTO Dr Donny McDonald.
• HQ in Scotland UK, with production in Taipei, Taiwan.
• Core Expertise: Development of embedded industrial computing hardware and
software/middleware solutions based on ARM/RISC and PC/X86 architectures.
• Experience: Since 1998 we have worked with many customers, from start-ups to
blue-chips. We have designed and shipped more than $50M of product, including
more than 30,000 embedded computing platforms in gaming, retail and medical
markets.
• Our iSocket middleware has reliably processed several billion dollars of cash
transactions in gaming and retail solutions.
• We have spearheaded product innovation in several markets, including: gaming
platform technology, digital photo kiosks and patient infotainment.
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Mission
Our mission is to be a leading global innovator and provider of
advanced embedded computing solutions by providing
application-ready platforms which free our customers to focus on
creativity and innovation in their business solutions.
Smart Technology for a connected world
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Differentiation
Domain expertise
Embedded Platforms
(RISC and X86)
Software/Middleware
Rich IP portfolio
Our Engineers have considerable
experience of solution development
within our focus markets and other
key embedded markets.
e2c’s flexible, Configure-to -order
(CTO) embedded platforms speed
up the development of custom
solutions.
Broad spectrum of proven
embedded IP designs and software
building blocks spanning key
hardware architectures allows e2c
to develop robust ODM solutions
quickly.
e2c build on a unique middleware
and server side software offering to
control and manage all system IO
and peripherals locally and
remotely. Extensive peripheral
protocol support.
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Concepts/Industrial Design Mechanical Design Electronic/System Design
Software/Firmware Prototyping/EVT Tooling Production
Our development team is cross functional, with in-depth experience and knowledge of all engineering disciplines involved in
embedded product development. We have 15+ years Asia production experience and our own production team located in Taipei,
Taiwan.
e2c are able to scale from custom runs of 100+ units through to any multi-K volume runs per month.
Definition and specifications
Complete capability in embedded computing- from specification to production
Capability
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Device Middleware
e2c’s solutions centre on a powerful middleware application we call iSocketTM This is a complete device management middleware
which controls all peripherals connected through e2c’s range of IO controllers, smart hubs and embedded platforms.
Customer
Application
goes here!
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iSocket supports all industry standard peripherals and manufacturers. It includes support for all common
peripheral protocols and low-level communication interfaces. Here’s a subset just for gaming peripherals.
What can we control?
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• Significantly reduces development effort and time-to market.
• Dramatically simplifies peripheral and IO control through a single coherent API.
• Decouples the computing platform from the application specific interfaces,
allowing the use of standard form factor embedded boards (e.g. mini ITX).
• Significantly improves system reliability and manageability, both locally and
remotely through LAN/WAN and cloud based enterprise solutions.
• Integrated security features such as crypto-processing secures system
applications and data.
• Allows freedom of choice in peripheral selection (iSocket supports all major
device manufacturers)
• Dramatically simplifies application portability across different machines.
• It allows application portability across different platforms and operating systems
• Modular architectural allows flexibility in configuration for custom projects and
inclusion of new features and devices for new projects and markets
How does this benefit our customers?
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spans product development cycle
DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
Rapid API development
tools for broad range of
peripherals
Extensive debugging
tools and error/event
logging
Powerful scripting tools
Full machine testing
without end application
Simplified production/QA
Automated board
programming
Client runtimes
Extensive event logging
and error reporting
Remote monitoring and
control (IoT/m2m)
Lifecycle benefits
Our middleware technology spans the full development – production cycle.
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Customers who liked this …
and ePOINT customers
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Product Categories
Smart Device Hubs
Embedded Platforms
(RISC)
Middleware/Server
Embedded Platforms
(X86)
Full range of smart device
hubs allow control of full
spectrum of industry standard
peripherals and IO. USB,
LAN and wireless connectivity
High performance
Embedded RISC computers
with extensive IO and video
interfaces. Multi-
connectivity options for IoT
Complete embedded system
platforms incorporating e2c’s
smart control technology and
middleware
Powerful middleware and
server side software to
control and manage all
system IO and peripherals
locally and remotely
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e2c provide a broad range of platform building blocks for gaming machine manufacturers. Our objective is to provide
customers with maximum choice, flexibility and ease of integration. To achieve this we have developed a broad
range of platforms, including complete X86 gaming platforms, ARM/Linux based platforms, together with a powerful
middleware supporting all common peripherals. We also offer an extensive range of separate IO controllers (USB
and PCIe) which can be used with third party motherboards.
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Gaming Product Examples
Open Mini ITX Gaming platforms
IO controllers
ARM Gaming platforms
PCIe (PX) seriesReel controllers
Middleware
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e2c provide retail tailored products combining our extensive peripheral support with high-performance computing
cores on both ARM and X86 architectures. The Smart Connect Range (SC) is based on ARM dual and Quad core
processors providing multi-display support at low power. The SC1000 range is based on open mini ITX standard so
supports all standard mITX motherboards and provides a full complement of GPIO and peripheral interfaces.
All products support full range of WAN/LAN connectivity options, including 3G, BLE, Zigbee etc. ARM based
products utilise embedded Linux. X86 products can utilse Linux or Windows embedded operating systems.
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Retail Product Examples
USB Smart Hubs
Smart Connect range
SC200SC400
SC1000
Server Side
Gateway Solution
Middleware
(Client)
Open mITX (X86)
CC300
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ODM Solutions
e2c specialise in semi-custom/ODM solutions. We design on our technology platforms to simplify the creation of
bespoke solutions for our customers. Over the years we have done many complex ODM developments for global
corporations and have a rich IP portfolio, spanning ARM and X86 architectures, as well as all standard connectivity
and protocols.
We focus on ARM based interconnect solutions and middleware.
Mechanical Design Electronic/System Design Software/FirmwareDefinition and specifications
Board level, platforms and complete products
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Vision
e2c continues to innovate on platform technology (Software and Hardware) for our focus markets. We have an
aggressive product roadmap to both enhance existing products and also deliver new innovations to our current
markets and expanding customer base.
Whilst to date our solutions have been tailored primarily to gaming and retail markets, our platform technology is
highly scalable into wider markets which require compute + connect solutions. This is applicable both within
products and wider networked solutions in the rapidly growing IoT infrastructure.
Our vision is to become a globally recognised brand for
innovation and excellence in ARM based embedded computing
platforms and edge compute+connect devices and solutions.
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e2c provide a unique market offering …
Reliable and competitively priced products, based on e2c’s innovative
technology platforms, which combine high-performance computing cores,
with powerful middleware, delivering true “Application Ready” solutions.
Working smart, to make life simpler for our customers.
In summary