What can I do with CuBox

Check : http://www.solid-run.com/products/cubox#TypicalApplications

Typical Applications

The platform is open platform for developers that can develop their own use cases. Following are samples of typically applications can be deployed -

Android TV

Android TV is a port of Android for set-top-box. It can have the original Android GUI which is typically optimized for smart phones, or can be skinned for set-top-box look and feel.

Since the system incorporates ARM processor, the system can run standard Android applications while maintaining it's optimized ARM libraries (typically deployed via NDK).

Refer to Android TV section in the forums for a sample port of Android to this system. Also take note that there is a port of XBMC for Android in development.

Linux Media Player

The system incorporates multiple format full HD video engine that can be used for media decoding. Together with the 3D engine the user can develop a media player that has rich and smooth GUI, and decode content.

The media player can be controlled via simple infra red controller (using built-in IR receiver), smart phone via network or RF keyboard and mouse via external USB dongle.

Refer to XBMC section in the forums or XBMC_on_CuBox for a sample port of XBMC to this type of system.

DVB-S/T/C Set-Top-Box

USB DVB-S/T/C TV-tuner can be connected to the system via USB or network connection, thus enabling free to air content delivered via satellite, terrestrial or cables.

With the built-in video decoder, all decoding function can be offloaded to a dedicated hardware engine, keeping enough CPU bandwidth to deal with subtitles, menu items, overlaying etc...

Refer to the TVheadend and XBMC sections in the forums or Tvheadend on CuBox (for TV-server backend) and XBMC_on_CuBox (for TV-client frontend) here on the wiki this type of setup.

Digital Signage

The system is so tiny that can be easily hidden behind a flat TV.

With the processing power, graphics and video features rich multiple layer scenes, videos and ads can be composite to provide rich and eye catching digital signage player.

Refer to XBMC section in the forums or XBMC_on_CuBox for a sample port of XBMC to this type of system.

NAS (Network Attached Storage)

With the built-in eSata port 3.5" external drives can be connected to the system making few Tera-byte class storage system or NAS (Network Attached Storage).

Together with the built-in Gigabit Ethernet port, fortified by hardware TCP offload engine sustained high speed bandwidth can be achieved.

Standard open source packages like Samba, rTorrent, Transmission, glusterfs and others can be installed to assemble classical home NAS systems.

Thin Client

Combing powerful processor, fast networking, keyboard and mouse; the user can install RDP, VNC or other remote desktop application to easily connect to other PC in the home, or connect to server in the office.

Home Automation Control

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_automation Home automation is the residential extension of "building automation". It is automation of the home, housework or household activity. Home automation may include centralized control of lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), appliances, and other systems, to provide improved convenience, comfort, energy efficiency and security. Home automation for the elderly and disabled can provide increased quality of life for persons who might otherwise require caregivers or institutional care.

A home automation system integrates electrical devices in a house with each other. The techniques employed in home automation include those in building automation as well as the control of domestic activities, such as home entertainment systems, houseplant and yard watering, pet feeding, changing the ambiance "scenes" for different events (such as dinners or parties), and the use of domestic robots. Devices may be connected through a computer network to allow control by a personal computer, and may allow remote access from the internet. Through the integration of information technologies with the home environment, systems and appliances are able to communicate in an integrated manner which results in convenience, energy efficiency, and safety benefits.