What customization options should OEM manufacturers look for?
In order to offer a differentiated product, it is important to consider customization options. Customizable options can include • A customized case size, footprint and bezel appearance. Typical size is FDD case footprint. • Additional front panel USB ports. A growing trend among OEM system manufacturers is to add a front panel USB port to the reader with minimal manufacturing cost. (Approx $0.25-$0.30) • IEEE 1394 Firewire front panel port available • Audio in/out ports • Different size. The integration of most of the electronics into a single chip solution allows the reader design to be adapted to almost any size factor. • Customizable windows icons offer an effective means to simplify the end user experience and determine how the media is displayed and recognized within the system software. • Device PID and PIV Strings. • Configurable options for number of card slots including xD Picture-Card slot. • LED color selection. • Different card slot locations ands labeling options. • Custom
