DT Research(TM), Inc., an industry leader in the development of information appliances for vertical markets, today announced the availability of three new hardware applications for the WebDT Mobile Tablet line. The WebDT 310 and 360 are the first Mobile Tablets that can be ordered with an integrated barcode scanner, Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) and/or camera. With the integration of new hardware applications, businesses in many vertical markets can significantly improve customer service and data accuracy by automatically capturing information from a barcode, magnetic stripe or camera and then seamlessly save the data or photo into commercial applications.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Business Wire EON) November 26, 2007 --
DT Research™, Inc., an industry leader in the
development of information appliances for vertical markets, today
announced the availability of three new hardware applications for the
WebDT Mobile Tablet line. The WebDT 310 and 360 are the first Mobile
Tablets that can be ordered with an integrated barcode scanner, Magnetic
Stripe Reader (MSR) and/or camera. With the integration of new hardware
applications, businesses in many vertical markets can significantly
improve customer service and data accuracy by automatically capturing
information from a barcode, magnetic stripe or camera and then
seamlessly save the data or photo into commercial applications.
“Companies in markets such as retail,
hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing and insurance are looking to
mobile devices to provide on-the-spot service to customers,”
said Dr. Daw Tsai, president of DT Research. “Today
businesses need the ability to quickly collect accurate information from
customers, guests, patients, products and employees while at any
location. Until now, users have had to use separate mobile devices or
attach additional hardware to tablets. These methods are inconvenient,
costly and do not offer automatic synchronization with software
applications on the tablet.”
WebDT mobile tablets are available with any combination of the three new
hardware applications. The integration of these new applications
provides a seamless data capture experience for users. Unlike add-on
hardware devices, data is automatically captured and then saved directly
into the commercial application on the tablet, without requiring
additional steps. This saves users time and minimizes errors that are
typically introduced during the data entry processes. Pre-integration of
hardware applications also eliminates the need to test for compatibility
and reduces the likelihood that separate hardware will be lost or stolen.
WebDT Mobile Tablets are lightweight and slim, yet durable enough to
withstand commercial use. The devices are available in 8.4-inch (WebDT
360) and 10.4-inch (WebDT 310) touch screen displays which feature
flash-based storage and extendable, hot-swappable batteries. Each unit
has a customizable operating system that supports the Microsoft Windows®
XP Embedded, CE .NET and Windows® Tablet PC
operating systems. Therefore, companies that have existing commercial
applications that run on these operating systems do not need to spend
the time or money to have their applications re-engineered to run on
WebDT Mobile Tablets. In addition, DT Research offers enterprise-class
device management software for the WebDT tablets, which provides the
convenience of comprehensive remote device administration.
The three new integrated hardware options deliver a point-of-service
mobile device that improves customer service, increases the accuracy of
data entry and speeds access to information from any location. For a
demo of a WebDT Mobile Tablet with these new hardware applications, go
to http://www.dtresearch.com/product/mobiletablet_video.htm.
Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) – The MSR
can be used to capture data from driver’s
licenses, credit cards, loyalty cards or any card with a magnetic stripe
for automatic capture of personal or financial information. It features
an ultra-compact design with a low profile read head that does not
interfere with the operation of the mobile tablet.
Barcode Scanner – A 1D or 2D integrated
barcode scanner allows quick and accurate capture of information from a
variety of items such as retail products, patient records and
shipping/receiving labels – empowering users
to capture and manage data more efficiently. The 1D barcode scanner can
process up to 500 scans per second and works in any lighting condition.
The 2D barcode scanner is a high performance 2D imager engine and reads
both 1D and 2D barcodes.
Camera – The integrated 2 Mega-pixel
camera allows users to take on-the-spot photos and easily add these to
existing software applications.
Industry Applications
Retail –
Retail applications for the WebDT mobile tablets include online grocery
fulfillment orders, on-the-spot customer service and product
comparisons. With a barcode scanner, retailers can more effectively
fulfill online orders by scanning the barcode typically included in each
order to identify the customer’s delivery and
order details. The barcode scanner can also be used to scan each product
to make sure it is the right item ordered. In retail locations, the
tablets can serve as a point-of-service “queue
busting” tool by completing payment away from
the cashier using the barcode scanner to identify each item and the MSR
for credit card payment processing.
Hospitality –
Mobile tablets can improve the efficiency of hotel, restaurant and
casino operations. For instance, the centralized hotel system can alert
cleaning personnel through a mobile tablet that rooms are ready for
cleaning. When cleaning is completed, the cleaning staff can update the
hotel system and the room can be immediately available for check-in by a
new guest. Similarly, a mobile tablet with a MSR can be used as a tool
to facilitate at-table payments at restaurants to turn around tables
more quickly. Payment can be completed securely in the presence of the
customer by swiping the customer’s credit
card into the MSR.
Manufacturing/Logistics –
Companies can streamline manufacturing and logistics processes by
automating the capture of information. The barcode scanner provides more
accurate inventory management by allowing employees to scan data
directly into existing commercial applications. When the scanner is
triggered, the information is auto-filled into the appropriate field as
if it has been typed from a keyboard. This process saves time and
provides error-free entry of data. The same method can be used for shelf
management, airport baggage control and assembly line quality control.
Healthcare –
Using a WebDT mobile tablet, healthcare professionals, whether on
the road or in a hospital, can quickly access patient records to
reference potentially life-saving information. Doctors and medical
agents can scan or swipe a patient’s driver’s
license or healthcare insurance card to gain immediate access to patient
records, past treatments and other critical data. The integrated camera
can also facilitate on-the-spot photo capture of physical injuries and
medical conditions that need to be visually documented. The photo is
automatically inserted into the patient’s
medical record for future reference.
Insurance –
Work processes can be streamlined for field agents in the auto or
property insurance industries. The MSR and barcode can accurately
capture insurance data by either swiping a customer’s
ID into the card reader or using the scanner to access their property
insurance records. The camera can also enhance field appraisals for auto
and home damage assessments by on-the-spot capture of
proof-of-ownership. Agents can insert information collected during
interviews directly into the device, allowing instant information
transfers and reducing the need for paper-based processing. Using the
WebDT mobile tablet with the integrated camera an auto or property
assessment process can be reduced to minutes, versus days.
Availability
WebDT 310 and WebDT 360 Mobile Tablets are available immediately
directly from DT Research and through approved resellers and OEM
partners.
About DT Research
DT Research™ develops and manufactures
web-enabled information appliances for vertical applications. The WebDT
family of products is based on thin computing platforms for secure,
reliable, and cost-effective computing. These systems emphasize
mobility, wireless connectivity and touch displays. WebDT products
include digital signage systems, wireless tablets, compact modular
appliances, and display-integrated information systems. Powered by
Windows® CE and Windows XP Embedded operating
systems, WebDT devices offer durability and ease in integration, leading
to solutions that can be remotely managed with the user-friendly WebDT
Device Manager software. For more information, visit www.dtresearch.com.
DT Research and WebDT are trademarks of DT Research, Inc. All
other brands and product names may be trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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