Quality Positioning Systems Selects Digi International for Connectivity Solutions.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2003 Integrates Digi Edgeport and AccelePort(R) Xem Digi International Digi International was founded in 1985 as DigiBoard and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA. The company went public as Digi International in 1989 and is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol DGII. (R) (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DGII DGII Dirección General de Impuestos Internos DGII Directorate General of Human Rights (EU) DGII Deutschsprachige Gesellschaft für Intraokularlinsen-Implantation und refraktive Chirurgie (German) ), the leader in Connectware, today announced that it was chosen by Quality Positioning Systems (QPS (Queries Per Second) The number of database transactions that can be handled in one second. ), a world leader in underwater positioning and mapping systems, to create a solution that would connect a large number of its serial devices with very high data flows to a single PC. QPS incorporated two of Digi International's products, the Edgeport USB-to-Serial Converter and the AccelePort(R) Xem asynchronous Refers to events that are not synchronized, or coordinated, in time. The following are considered asynchronous operations. The interval between transmitting A and B is not the same as between B and C. The ability to initiate a transmission at either end. system as part of the solution. QPS required a solution to connect a range of data generating devices in real-time with the ability to operate at up to 200 times per second. A typical QPS system collects, controls and presents large volumes of survey data in real-time to create 3D visualizations of underwater environments. These 3D images are used by offshore construction vessels, pipe-lay barges, drilling rigs, seismic research vessels and hydrographic survey  This article or section may deal primarily with the U.S. and may not present a worldwide view. ships. QPS chose the Digi Edgeport USB-to-serial converter because it offers a simple solution for I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output expansion. Edgeport converters utilize plug-and-play technology, making them exceptionally easy to install. The "hot swappable See hot swap. " properties of USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connection makes it simple to replace and reconnect peripheral devices quickly, easily, with minimum downtime and without compromising mission critical data integrity. "It is always our goal to create efficient and effective solutions for our customers and this collaboration with QPS has been a great opportunity to demonstrate our capabilities in their marketplace," said Joe Dunsmore, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Digi International. "This relationship is especially important to our business because it helps to showcase how companies like QPS can integrate more than one of our products and how they can work together to create a seamless solution." In addition, QPS selected Digi's AccelePort Xem asynchronous system for applications with very high port counts, and which do not require "hot swapability" of peripherals. This expandable, modular and intelligent serial communication solution is designed specifically for small-to-mid sized multi-user installations. It is especially well suited for systems which are expected to start small and grow over time - to as many as 64 ports. "Our systems are of critical importance for time-sensitive multi-million dollar survey and construction projects, so they must be reliable," said Bert Jeeninga, marketing director at QPS. "We have received excellent sales and technical back up from Digi and know we can always rely on them. Their systems are very easy to install and totally robust in the sometimes-hostile working environments onboard ship." Devices requiring connection often include, Global Positioning System Global Positioning System: see navigation satellite. Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise satellite-based navigation and location system originally developed for U.S. military use. (GPS), multibeam echosounders, speed and motion sensors, and it is not unusual for up to 64 of these sensors to be connected to a single PC onboard ship. Digi was selected because they offered a cost effective and robust solution that met QPS's operational requirements (programming) operational requirements - Qualitative and quantitative parameters that specify the desired capabilities of a system and serve as a basis for determining the operational effectiveness and suitability of a system prior to deployment. . In addition, Digi was also able to match the company's need for rapid ex-stock delivery and effective technical back up. About Digi International Digi International, based in Minneapolis, the leader in Connectware, makes device networking easy by manufacturing products and technologies that are cost effective and easy to use. Digi markets its products through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). About Quality Positioning Systems Quality Positioning Systems (QPS) is a market leader in system integration and software systems development for hydrographic surveys and seafloor mapping. The company's key technology is based on the collection, presentation and quality control of large volumes of survey data, all in real-time. This also includes new techniques for 3D visualization of the underwater environment. QPS systems are used onboard offshore construction vessels, pipe-lay barges, drilling rigs, seismic research vessels and hydrographic survey vessels. QPS has a fast growing market share in the offshore oil and gas industry, dredging industry and harbours. For more information, visit Digi's Web site at www.digi.com, or call 877-912-3444 (U.S.) or 952-912-3444 (International). All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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