The ST4EXLE's stated mission in life is checking the identification of personnel in any secured-access area. To that end, it includes a fingerprint reader, an RFID reader, and a slot for inserting smart card-based IDs. The unit also snaps identity photos with its flash-equipped digital camera (pixel count not specified).
Trijay's ST4EXLE verifies identify using multiple methods, including a camera (seen, top right)The device runs Windows CE 5.0 on a Marvell PXA520 processor. It comes with a 3.5-inch touchscreen QVGA (320 x 240) display, 128MB of RAM, and 128MB of flash storage. A wide range of built-in wireless interfaces includes 802.11b/g wireless local area networking, Bluetooth 1.2, IrDA infrared, and a quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz) GSM/GPRS cellular modem.
Under a removable cover, the ST4EXLE packs dual 1200mAH lithium-polymer battery packs, claimed to provide up to 4.5 hours of battery life. There's also a GSM SIM slot, and three SAM slots. The latter are identical in appearance to SIM slots, but are intended to store cryptographic keys.
The ST4EXLE also includes a more typical SD slot, plus USB 1.1 and RS232 ports. The device is designed for outdoor use in demanding situations, and can withstand being dropped three feet onto concrete, according to Trijay.
Features and specifications listed by Trijay for the ST4EXLE include:
- Processor -- Marvell PXA520 clocked at 520MHz
- Memory -- 128MB RAM and 128MB flash
- Display -- 3.5-inch QVGA (320 x 240) display
- Camera -- resolution not stated; includes flash
- Wireless:
- WAN -- Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz) GSM/GPRS
- WLAN -- 802.11b/g
- PAN -- Bluetooth 1.2
- RFID
- Other I/O:
- Smart card reader
- Fingerprint sensor
- 1 x USB 1.1
- 1 x RS232
- Expansion:
- SD slot
- 1 x SIM slot
- 3 x SAM slots
- Battery type/life -- 2 x 1200mAH lithium-polymer batteries, up to 4.5 hours of life
- Dimensions and weight -- n/a
Pricing was not provided, but the ST4EXLE is available now.
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