Software speeds time-to-market for compute-intensive camera and Edge AI applications

IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2022 — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global provider of secure turnkey solutions for the Intelligent IT and the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced a new software build for its Open-Q™ 8250CS System on Module (SOM). Designed to extend intelligent video capabilities, the software enables the Open-Q 8250CS to deliver a powerful platform for products that need to effectively collect, connect, compute, comprehend and control information.

Designed with solid software building blocks, the new development software improves the Open-Q 8250CS SOM by empowering users to get to market quickly with solutions for intelligent IoT vertical markets. It is particularly useful in video collaboration, surveillance, Smart Cities, fleet management, smart display and AI retail boxes by enhancing video processing functionality and reducing latency.

“Lantronix is pleased to offer the cutting-edge Open-Q 8250CS SOM, which supports the development of intelligent IoT products,” said Paul Pickle, CEO of Lantronix. “Our long-standing experience with Qualcomm Technologies enables us to deliver a wide variety of development solutions and support the quick and cost-effective delivery of innovative IoT solutions to market.”

The development software supports:

• Multiple concurrent video encode/decode sessions
• 2A sync for two cameras
• UVC/UAC source mode for video collaboration bars to function as a USB class device
• Low-latency MS codecs and MS Teams video extensions

Based on the Qualcomm® QCS8250 SOM, the production-ready Open-Q 8250CS SOM delivers a premium Android™ 10 processor for applications that require powerful, effective camera and extended intelligent video capabilities. A development kit plus companion display and camera accessories are also available.

In addition, the Open-Q 8250CS SOM provides a powerful platform for edge computing, which enables new classes of video conference equipment, such as collaboration bars to function as USB class devices.

To assist in Intelligent IoT product design, Lantronix Engineering Services offers a full range of production-ready Edge AI computing solutions, including multi-disciplinary engineering services. Its experienced engineering team provides IoT product development that delivers unparalleled expertise and proven product development best practices to help its customers meet their technical goals and quickly get products to prototype and market. Lantronix’s flexible engineering offerings range from fixed-cost turnkey product development to augmenting design teams in complex areas of product development.

About Lantronix 

Lantronix Inc. is a global provider of secure turnkey solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Remote Environment Management (REM), offering Software as a Service (SaaS), connectivity services, engineering services and intelligent hardware.

Lantronix enables its customers to accelerate time to market and increase operational up-time and efficiency by providing reliable, secure and connected Intelligent Edge IoT and Remote Management Gateway solutions.

Lantronix’s products and services dramatically simplify the creation, development, deployment and management of IoT and IT projects across Robotics, Automotive, Wearables, Video Conferencing, Industrial, Medical, Logistics, Smart Cities, Security, Retail, Branch Office, Server Room and Datacenter applications. For more information, visit the Lantronix website.

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