Tempo, Digital Recycle Bin

Currently just a conceptual design, the TEMPO is an external storage device that’s designed to prevent you from losing files you accidentally delete. The clever thing about it is that it actually looks like a little recycling bin (although it might be mistaken for a cup of really black coffee).

Created by industrial designer Franco Cagnina for Intech, the TEMPO connects via Bluetooth to your Mac or PC and automatically stores backup copies of files as you delete them. As you fill the drive, a series colored LEDs on the side of the device indicates how full the “bin” is.

This is one of those great examples of utility and intuitive interface design coming together. I really hope that Intech does end up producing these.

Client: Intech
Product Type: Storage Device
Design Team: Franco Cagnina

Pano Logic, Virtual Desktop

Silicon Valley-based Pano Logic has announced the industry’s first ever ‘all hardware and no software’ desktop device specifically designed for server-based desktop virtualization. Called the Pano device, it has no CPU, memory, operating system or drivers loaded onto it.

Basically, the Pano device connects the keyboard, mouse, display, audio and USB peripherals over an existing IP network to say Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows XP that is running on a virtualized server.

Thus, the Pano device moves all software off the desktop to the server, making it the first true virtualized desktop. The Pano device reduces desktop TCO by 70% and eliminates desktop as a security risk.

Benefits of using the Pano Logic Virtual Desktop:

• By moving all software off the desktop and onto the server, Pano reduces desktop TCO by 70 percent — saving $3200 per desktop over three years.
• Pano desktop devices have no software, so they require no software updates.
• Physical visits to the desktop endpoint by IT personnel are eliminated.
• Software installations and upgrades are performed centrally.
• Server virtualization efficiently shares hardware across the entire user population.
• Malware on the client is not possible because Pano has no software.
• Pano consumes only 5 watts – 3% of a typical PC – making it the ultimate green alternative.

Configurable buttons on the Pano device include:

• USB security – granular access control can be set easily based on user and type of peripheral. Specific operations can be blocked, allowed, or recorded as needed.
• Information leakage prevention – local storage can be disabled to prevent users from copying information to local devices, including any USB devices.
• Network security – Traffic is protected using 128-bit AES encryption.

About Pano Logic
Pano Logic is a privately held company, backed by two of Silicon Valley's leading venture capital firms, ComVentures and Foundation Capital. Pano Logic develops and markets virtualization-based software and hardware solutions that deliver superior desktop computing.

For more information, please visit http://www.panologic.com/