OPS computer or OPS plug-in module, is a modular computer that can be integrated into a interactive display device like interactive flat pane and digital signage display screens. By connecting to a OPS computer, the interactive screens turns into a stand alone computer or teaching equipment without external cable or connection. OPS PC computer is connected to the interactive display screen by a international standard OPS slot 80-pin connector on the interactive flat panels. standard OPS computer system is Windows, And with the quick development of the interactive flat panel, there are also new EDLA and chrome OS ops module. In this article we will analyzie the difference between windows ops and Android GOOGLE EDLA ops module.
We will compare from :ops OS (operating system), OS Update, Auto-Update Support,Google Play Support; Applications, costs.
First let’s explain what is a EDLA ops?
What Is a “Google EDLA Certified” OPS for Interactive Display?
EDLA – EDLA is short for “Enterprise Device Licensing Agreement”- is a certification officially certified by google . The EDLA certification prove that the device is safe and compatible with google android framework, and offers cutting-edge security features for Android devices that can be utilised in any environment. With EDLA certificate, users can access to google play store, and freely download apps in play store, There will be no security or compatibility issues. This is essential when the EDLA ops used on interactive display devices in education or organisations.
What’s the benifit of EDLA Certificated IFPD or ops module?
Access to Google Mobile Services (GMS), including Google Play, Google Drive, and Google Assistant, for enhanced functionality.
Enterprise-grade security that complies with Google’s standards, ensuring robust protection.
Official software updates are available, keeping the system secure and up-to-date.
Android Enterprise features are supported, including managed device enrollment, for streamlined management in business environments.
Now we will compare OPS PC module with Android EDLA OPS module
OS(OPERATING SYSTEM)
a standard windows PC is Windows OS,windows 10,/11/ XP etc, with intel processor like i3, i5, i7 etc , standard configuration like RAM4G+128G eMMC, 8gb+256gb , RAM 16GB+512GB EMMC, or higher.however, the Android EDLA OPS module OS is Android 13 or 14 or android 15 , it depends on which chipset is used for the edla certified upgrade module. currently, IFPD leading brand that use EDLA Certified OPS module including MTK8195 chipset(quad-core A78+quad core A55) for Android 13, RK3588 (Quad-core A76 +Quad A55 ops module both Android 13 and Android 15 (2025 latest version), Android 12 (quad-core Cortex-A55) ops module , and Android 14 (RK3576, Quad core A72* +quad-core A55 ).
OS Update
for windows OPS mini pc module, windows system can be upgrade when new system is available. most buyers or users care about if the google EDLA certified OPS module can also upgrade to higher android version in future. Whether if the android ops module can be upgrade depends on vendor. the android OPS module is a compact mini version of interactive flat panel this means the edla ops functions are designed and developed base on certain chipset and android framework, it’s bottom framework is decided by the chipset supplier like MTK, Rockchip etc chipset manufacture, it can not directly upgrade to Android 15 when it is available, because the whole applications should be re-developed under EDLA Android 15 framework and retest by google. for example, the MTK8195 solution EDLA OPS, it is originally Android 1 3 approved in 2023 or 2024, but now in 2025 the Android 15 is available, since the MTK don’t open the android 15 os with IFPD features, so the edla certified 8195 OPS module can’t directly upgrade to Android 15. However , for RK3588 edla certified OPS mini PC at Android 13 can directly upgrade to current latest Android 15, and also possible to upgrade to Android 17 in future because the RK3588 chipset manufacturer ROCKCHIP open the android15 IFPD framework. THAT’S WHY the OS update will be decided the vendor.
Auto-Update Support
standard OPS pc module with windows os auto update support is complicate, however Android EDLA certificated OPS upgrade module is auo-update supported within 2 years. This service is included in the google EDLA test cost, and also DS tech will do extra longtime maitainance for security patch.
Google Play Support
standard mini pc ops with windows surely don’t support google play .
Android google EDLA OPS module is certificated with Android, surely support google play store, and has no limitation to diverse apps available on play store.
Applications
- standard OPS slot-in mini pc with Windows OS works just like a windows computer, it can install any windows software aand application if the application is safe.
- For EDLA ops slot in pc, since it is Android OS, it can not only access to google play store apps, but also, can install applications developed by other company or person.
How to check edla certification on the interactive panel or EDLA OPS PC module?
- Open the Google Play Store on your board.
- Tap on your profile icon and access your account (top-right corner).
- Navigate to Settings > About.
- Scroll down to find “Play Protect Certification” status.
- If it says “Device is certified”, your device meets Google’s EDLA certification requirements. If it says “Device is not certified”, your board may not be authorized to use Google services fully.
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