Case Study: HumanWare brings a GPS reader device to market with Lantronix Open-Q 410 SOM

HumanWare launches ultra-long battery life GPS reader with Lantronix Open-Q 410 SOM

HumanWare, a global leader in assistive technology for people with vision loss, faced the challenge of creating a small, handheld GPS and reader device. They needed an advanced user interface, power management for ultra-long battery life, and an affordable solution to contain development costs. They partnered with vendor Lantronix to utilize its Open-Q 410 System on Module technology.

Lantronix provided its Open-Q 410 SOM, an ultra-small, production-ready module based on a powerful Qualcomm processor. The solution transitioned the device to an open-source Linux platform, which facilitated smoother integration and easier upgrades. The results included the quick delivery of a market-ready prototype, improved power management for ultra-long battery life, and a cost-effective solution that helped HumanWare get their innovative product to market quickly.

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