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Talon Remote Control Software
Companies are looking for ways to provide cost effective network access to their remote, mobile and telecommuting employees. Quartz Imaging has developed a new software module to provide this advanced capability.
The unique feature of Talon is the ability to combine the transmission of the target instrument's GUI with the high speed transmission of a video signal. Many instruments rely upon video rate, visual feedback, during operations such as focusing and astigmatism correction, and the response rate is critical to the correct operation of the imaging system. Talon minimizes bandwidth utilization by transmitting a high quality compressed video stream in combination with the complete GUI of the instrument. Only screen changes in the GUI are transmitted from the host computer to the client along with the streaming video signal.
The Talon software module provides a highly secure and cost-effective way for employees to access their imaging resources remotely. Operators can simply access and work on their imaging systems by using the small browser - like client software package.
Key Features of the Talon Software Module
Software Installation
A small host module is installed on the target instrument PC system. Remote users can access and control their host computers from virtually anywhere using a small client application. Client software setup is via a simple installer and does not require configuration of PC conditions.
Security
Talon connects through most corporate Firewalls so that a company's data and network remain secure. The video component is configured externally to the Firewall and remains isolated from the LAN.
Firewall Configuration
Talon utilizes HTTP transport. IT administrators can allow access to the instrument without modifying the firewall or network configuration.
Connection Configuration
Talon establishes the connection to the remote computer easily with no configuration. Users only need to know their instrument IP address, instrument password and job password. Instrument administrators retain full control over access to the instrument and can log and monitor sessions as they progress. Single or multiple user sessions can be set up at the instrument. Operators can invite specific users to operate the instrument or deny access to specific users Instrument operators can instantly terminate remote control with a single mouse click.
Peripheral Instrument Control
Talon works with any Windows NT or Windows 2000 based system. These systems can be video based or non-video based. A typical instrument combination might be an SEM and an associated PC-based EDX system.
