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AGDisplays\u2019 line of rugged mobile devices offer many\npractical improvements over commercial smartphones and tablets. Designed to\nexceed the demands of transportation, medical, and industrial applications, our\nmobile devices are tough enough to handle a hard day\u2019s work — no matter where\nyour field takes you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To understand what makes AGDisplays\u2019 rugged mobile devices\nstand out among the glossy, glassy, and expensive line of consumer technology,\nwe should first look at what it takes to be considered \u201crugged\u201d.  A device\u2019s IP rating is a formalized\nindication of its protection from the intrusion of foreign matter; matter that\ncan include water, dirt, or even fingers. Most big brand smartphones and\ntablets are not IP rated, yet some offer vague claims of \u201cwater resistant,\u201d or\n\u201cdustproof\u201d. The IP system aims to dissociate from these sorts of imprecise\nclaims by relating their own ratings to a set of strict definitions set forth\nby the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). These definitions, as\nseen below, offer in no uncertain terms, the conditions in which a device has\nbeen tested to comply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding IP Ratings: This guide explains the levels of protection electronics offer against solid objects and water ingress, as defined by the IP code.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A quick glance at this chart shows that a device has many\ncombinations of IP ratings available across the scale. AGDisplays\u2019 considers a\ndevice with a rating of IP64 or better to be truly rugged. Ratings falling\nbelow IP64 are classified as \u201csemi-rugged\u201d, and while they don\u2019t offer the\ncomplete benefits of a fully rugged device, a semi-rugged one may be more\nsuitable for situations where full environmental protection is unnecessary. AGDisplays\u2019\nP\/N: AG070-A-WX-4-2-IP54-V1 is an example of a semi-rugged tablet that offers\nsome dust and water protection without the full submerse-ability of a completely\nenclosed design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The AGDisplays logo displayed on one of our rugged tablet solutions, engineered for durability and performance in demanding environments.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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While the IP rating is a good indication of a device\u2019s\nruggedness, it doesn\u2019t tell the whole story, and although increased ingress\nprotection and waterproofing are two of the most important aspects of\nruggedization, the third factor is one that everyone can relate to. Drop damage\nis maybe the most common issue that device owners fall into. To ensure that an\nAGDisplays\u2019 rugged device is fully protected from falls and drops, our\ntechnology is subject to the testing standards put forth by the US Military,\nspecifically MIL-STD-810G. The MIL-STD-810G drop\/shock test is a series of 26\ndrops, from 4 feet, onto a 2-inch-thick sheet of plywood. The 26 drops are\nintended to impact the device on all its surfaces, including the screen, corners,\nand edges. The device is inspected for damage after each drop, and the testing\ncontinues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these are the main factors that contribute to the\nruggedness of a piece of technology. There are a few more items you might\nconsider. The first extra detail that you should be aware of is the\nconstruction of the LCD and touch screen. Depending on the type of bond, either\nfull optical bond, or air-gap, a break to one piece may cause a break in the\nother. In the case of an air gap, it is possible that a break to the touch\nscreen can leave the underlying LCD untouched. This leads to the potential for\ncheaper repair or replacement.  Also,\ndepending on the material construction, either glass, glass and film, or\nplastic, a break to the screen can dislodge shards of glass, creating a\npotentially dangerous situation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another factor to consider when judging a devices ruggedness\nis the outside construction material. Most rugged smartphones and tablets will\nhave an oversized rubber or plastic frame, very unlike consumer phones made\nwith soft metals and shrinking bezels. Along with construction material, form\nfactor and the overall mechanical design of a device contribute to its\ndurability. Rounded corners offer more protection by distributing the impact\nforce of a fall evenly around the edge of the display. Larger bezels protect\nthe screen by putting more distance and material between the screen\u2019s edge and\nthe device\u2019s edge, and recessed displays have less of a chance of landing\ndirectly on their face if dropped. The more area between a device\u2019s display and\nits frame, the more drop protection you can expect.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Detailed view of the bottom edge of a rugged device, showcasing its protected ports and robust construction elements like the sealed connector and securing screws.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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So now that we understand what makes an AGDisplays device\nrugged, how can a rugged device help in your field of work? Our focus is on\nthree large and growing industries, which are the transportation, medical, and\nindustrial manufacturing industries. Beginning with transportation, there are\nmany applications and markets which a rugged device can immediately improve job\nperformance. From railyards to airports, taxis to semi-trucks, our rugged\ndevices are built to withstand the shock, vibrations, and temperature changes\nthat come with being on the move. Having a device at hand allows you to input\nshipping and customer data at the point of contact, eliminating paperwork and\nincreasing the pace of business. With capabilities such as 2D\/3D barcode\nscanning, NFC, and GPS items can be delivered and scanned, delivery routes can\nbe optimized, and your workforce can communicate and coordinate enroute. Many\nof our devices can be equipped with additional accessories such as handheld\nstraps and vehicle mounts meaning your device never has to leave your cabin \u2013\nor your side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medical devices, while sharing many of the challenges of\nthose devices used in the transportation industry, need to excel in multiple\nother areas. Patient documentation, healthcare workflows, medication tracking,\ncloud computing, and equipment sanitization are just some of the applications\nthat can be streamline with an AGDisplays rugged device. Paper documents can be\nlost or damaged, but with a mobile device, a patient\u2019s entire medical record\ncan be kept just a few clicks away. The helps speed documentation, reduce\npaperwork, and give doctor\u2019s and patients access to information in remote\nlocations like a rescue operation. Doctors and patients can even communicate\nvia video conferencing without ever having to make an office visit or\nappointment.  In everyday situations like\nworkflow charting, medication tracking, and note keeping, a digital device can\nhelp increase legibility by reducing the amount of handwritten instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, devices like Apple watches and Fitbits are quickly being integrated into healthcare, with proprietary tools like blood sugar, heartrate and activity monitors taking advantage of IOT networks to track and combine patient data in easily manageable data pools. AGDisplays\u2019 rugged devices take advantage of the emerging IOT wave by offering devices compatible with Bluetooth 4.2, and creating a low powered, seamless connecting and sharing experience between your wearable health tracker and your rugged mobile device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finally, nothing is useful inside of a hospital if it can\u2019t\nbe cleaned and disinfected, but an IP-rated rugged device from AGDisplays can\nbe cleaned with soap-and-water — as well as chemical disinfectants, meaning it\ncan be sanitized between patients and professionals. These devices can even be\nprepared with antimicrobial films over the touch screen, reducing the number of\nharmful bacteria to ever reach the screen\u2019s surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our rugged mobile platforms are also a great tool for those working in heavy industrial manufacturing. Like the transportation and medical industries, one of the main defining forces of future manufacturing is the Internet of Things. Updating databases via the cloud, remote inventory management, device to device sharing, and employee interconnectivity are just some of the pillars of future smart factories, and AGDisplays offers an expanding platform of responsive and rugged mobile devices fit to excel among manufacturing technology. From multitasking to dedicated devices, our rugged smartphones and tablets allow you to schedule workers, track sales, and create purchase orders.  Equipped with NFC, RFID, and barcode scanners, these same devices can track manage inventory wirelessly and more accurately than hand-entered methods. Able to connect to internal networks wirelessly through WIFI and locally via RJ45, our IP rated, dustproof devices are perfect for the warehouse floor\u2014they are fully rugged and able to withstand the often dirty and sometimes dangerous environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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