IBM Introduces Flat-panel Operator Workstation Suitable for Industrial and
Mobile Applications

CHARLOTTE, N.C., January 23, 1996 . . . IBM today introduced the IBM 7592
Machine Interface*, a compact, lightweight, easy-to-embed flat-panel
operator workstation for adding a man-machine interface (MMI) to automated
equipment, point-of-sale terminals or stand-alone kiosks.

The IBM 7592 combines a VGA 10.4 inch flat panel TFT color display,
touch-screen interface and a high-performance 486DX2 50 MHz microprocessor
in a single ruggedized enclosure. It has an IP64 rated (water and dust
resistant) front panel and is designed to thrive in harsh physical
environments to meet the demands of most industrial and mobile
applications.

The systems PC architecture is compatible with IBM notebook systems,
supporting a wide variety of I/O features and software products. It is
available with either an IDE 540MB or 810MB hard disk drive and supports
two industry-standard PCMCIA cards, making it simple to add features such
as network adapters, host emulators or solid- state disks.

An excellent example of an application for the IBM 7592 is in conjunction
with automated equipment, providing an easy and cost-effective way to use
computers as part of a machine control system. The color display and touch
screen can enhance the typical hardwired control panel and, using the
intelligence of the computer control, provide additional benefits that
reduce production costs.

For additional information on the IBM 7592, customers can call 1-
800-IBM-3333 ext. IC906 (In Canada, 1-800-IBM-4YOU).

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