A software package consisting of the Android Firmware and the manufacturer’s own pre-installed applications is installed on the Smart Operation Panel.
The following three types of software are installed on the Smart Operation Panel.
- Android Firmware (Android OS)
- Pre-installed applications
- Applications that can be installed additionally
Android Firmware (Android OS)
The Android Firmware (Android OS) consists of the following modules that are called “stacks”.
- Linux kernel
- Android Runtime
- Library
- Application Framework
Pre-installed applications
On the Smart Operation Panel, applications such as the GW applications (Copy/Printer/Document Server/Scanner/Fax), Control Panel Browser, the standard keyboard, Installer, Gallery, Self Check are pre-installed. Unlike those installed on the controller board of the MFP, GW applications that are installed on the Smart Operation Panel are for controlling operation and display of the Smart Operation Panel.
Pre-installed applications are provided as part of the control panel firmware (Cheetah System) together with the Android firmware. When you update the control panel firmware using the recovery mode or another method, the pre-installed applications will also be updated.
Applications that can be installed
On the Smart Operation Panel, applications can be installed in addition to the pre-installed applications.
Applications that can be installed include optional applications that customers can purchase, applications that are installed only on machines sold in specific regions, and custom-made applications.
On an MFP, applications such as Simple UI applications (Quick Copy, Quick Fax, and Quick Scanner) and Scan to Me are installed.