HP unveils Docking Monitor with the pop-up camera at CES 2020
Hewlett-Packard is currently launching the HP E27DG4 and HP E24DG4 docking monitors using USB-C at the CES2020 International Consumer Electronics Show.
These displays are mainly targeted at the enterprise market, especially those that often require video conferencing because pop-up cameras are hidden on top of the displays.
Having a pop-up camera is not the main feature of these displays. Since it is the enterprise market, HP naturally has to integrate more enterprise-level exclusive functions.
The display itself is similar to a docking station that can be connected to a notebook computer through a USB-C data cable up to 100W and then directly transfers the picture to the display.
This monitor can also be connected to a power source to charge the laptop while switching screens so that users do not need to worry about power supply when using it.
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What’s interesting is that these monitors have built-in network ports that can be directly connected to the Internet through a network cable, and then these monitors can be operated remotely with the help of HP services.
The power supply function of the display can turn on the notebook computer and the display at the same time and does not require the user to manually turn on the notebook and press the power after connecting.
Since being called a docking display is not just as simple as a display, according to HP, this display is essentially a combination of a docking station and a display.
The interface provides a DisplayPort USB-C interface that can be used for power supply and picture transmission and also supports DisplayPort 1.2/HDMI 1.4 input interfaces.
These interfaces can be used to connect to transmit video images to be compatible with various devices in the enterprise environment. Of course, HP recommends using the USB-C interface first.
In addition, the docking station also provides a USB 3.0 x 4 interface for connecting other devices, such as connecting a mobile phone for charging or connecting a hard disk to read data directly.
When the user needs to call the camera, for example, during a video conference, the camera on the top of the display will automatically pop up, and if it is not called, it will be hidden in the device.
For users, this can protect privacy and prevent cameras from being secretly monitored after being hacked.
These cameras support Windows Hello for face recognition unlocking through Microsoft’s compatible authentication, and can even log in using face recognition on some websites.
The RJ45 port provided by the display can be directly connected to the network cable to provide the network, and the administrator can perform maintenance such as PXE booting by means of remote operation functions.
