Under Development

Argon Wrist Wearable Workstation – AW3

Military Computer and Display System

Description: Making innovative use of the latest in compact, low power LCD and computing chip set technology, Argon provides the user with a very rugged and powerful mobile workstation that is worn on the forearm.

Argon has developed the most innovative soldier wearable computer and display on the market today. This extremely lightweight, compact, yet powerful computing platform and display is not only small, but also a power miser at only 10W. With two integrated Li Ion batteries, a portable use time of approximately 4 hours is achievable.

Making innovative use of the latest in compact, low power LCD and computing chip set technology, Argon provides the user with a very rugged and powerful mobile workstation that is worn on the forearm.

Designed as a mission support device for field ops, Command & Control, maintenance or any other needed portable application, the Argon AW3 is light and compact, weighing just 2.2 lbs.

Main Features:

  • Integrated display, computer and batteries on one comfortable strap
  • Extremely small mechanical outline
  • No integration with a vest or the users clothing – just strap on, strap off
  • Low weight (2.2 lbs)
  • 3.5” transflective display
  • Windows or Linux OS
  • Hot swappable, rechargeable batteries

Technical Specifications for AW3

Display  
Viewable Area 3.5” Diagonal
LCD Color, Transflective w/ LED Backlight
Resolution 640 x 480 VGA
Brightness 0 to >900 nits, w/ Transflective Gain
Front Filter Optional Touch Screen
Overall Unit  
Dimensions Display 2.7” x 3.5 ”x 0.62 ”, Computer 2.96” x 4.1” x 1.2”,
Batteries 1.36”x 1.25”x 0.77”
All attached to a fabric wrist strap with foam spacers for comfort
Weight 2.2 +-lbs
Power Input Hot Swappable, Rechargeable on-Board Li Ion Batteries
Estimated Time Between Charging – 4 hrs Typical
Pwr Consumption 10W Typical
Keyboard N/A
Processor/RAM 1.0 – 1.6 GHz/1GB
Mass Memory 16GB, Flash
OS Windows XP, Linux, XP Embedded Compatible
I/O USB 2.0, Others TBD by Application  (i.e. network, serial, etc)
Other Customizations and adaptations available on request
Environmental  
Operating Temp -10oC to +55oC (wider range optional)
Storage Temp -40oC to +70oC
Shock 40g, 11msec or Test to Application
Vibration 2.25grms random or Test to Application
EMI/EMC Designed to Mil Std 461D, Test to Application
Altitude 20k ft Operating, 40k ft Non Operating
Salt Fog, Sand/Dust Resistant to Salt Fog, Unit is 100% enclosed, No fans
Humidity Operating & Storage – 95% @ 40C, non-condensing
2009 Argon Corp