Point of Sale
Reviewing Your Options
Presented By
Paul DuBois, Blackboard Solutions Engineer
April 13, 2005
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Session Objectives
• Introduce Blackboard® POS options
– View footprint of hardware
– Understand technology behind hardware
• Innovation
– Blackboard Family of IP POS
• Results/Outcomes
– Understand all options for POS
– Variety of POS options used for many solutions on
client campus
Point of Sale Devices
Supports a wide variety of wired
and wireless point of sale
devices including sophisticated
point of sale register systems
with detailed reporting
capabilities. In addition to
partner-provided solutions,
Blackboard also offers a full line
of Blackboard manufactured
point of sale devices that
represent some of the most
durable in the market today.
Micros Integration and
Support
Provides a scalable and robust
Point of Sale (POS) solution with
features designed for operational
efficiency, advanced business
analytics, maximum flexibility, and
ease of installation and use.
Integrated through Blackboard
Building Blocks™, MICROS POS
devices can authorize and settle a
purchase in real-time against a
campus debit account.
Micros WorkStation4
The newest Micros POS device revolutionizes hospitality transactions by
dressing a smart client in a sleek design for high flexibility and reliability at
a low cost.
• Optional wireless capability for total transportability
• Fully adjustable stand or mounting bracket
• User-friendly ergonomic design featuring 25-70 degree tilt
• “Personality Module” allows for quick replacement of devices
Specifications
• 12.1” TFT Active LCD display (800x600)
• 2-Micros Cash Drawer Ports
• 2-Customer Display Ports
• 5-Wire Resistive Touch Screen
• Rugged, spill resistant enclosure
• 13.7” W x 5.4” H x 11.7” D, 7.75lbs
• 10/100 BaseT on-board networking
• Integrated Magnetic Card Reader
Keyboard Workstation 4
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Based on WS4 architecture
Windows CE.net embedded device
Temperature/weather tolerant
128 MB RAM
Client Application Loader
TCP/IP only
SAR only
Wireless capable
Micros Version 3.0
• Full adoption of relational database
– Microsoft SQL Server 2000
– Oracle 9i
• Multiple OS Support
– Microsoft 2000/2003
– Red Hat Linux (DB Server Only)
• Removal of Nutcracker
• Removal of XVision
3.0 Functionality Enhancements
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Enterprise Management Console
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RMC Replacement
Browser Delivered
NCR Integration and Support
Provides a touch screen point of
sale system that offers a
combination of features
including new embedded
technology, tool-free
serviceability and maximum
configuration flexibility.
The NCR Point of Sale (POS)
solutions operate Blackboard
developed software for dining
services and POS transactions
and directly interface to the
Blackboard Transaction
System™.
NCR RealPOS 70
Stereo Speakers
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Pentium 4 Based Technology
– Embedded ATX Form Factor
– Intel Celeron 2.0 GHz Processor
– 128MB, 256MB or 512MB Options
– 40GB Hard Disk
– 256MB Compact Flash
• Front Side Bus - 400 MHz
• Full Multimedia Standard
– Integrated Stereo Speakers
– On-Board AGP Graphics (2x faster)
– Video Memory 8-64MB (User Define)
• Powered USB 2.0
– 40x faster and backward compatible
• Finger Print Biometric Option
• Bright Dual Bulb, 350 NITS Display
• Motion Sensor Standard
Biometric
Motion Sensor
Wireless Card Readers
Allows the institution to
expand points of service to
encompass remote, nonwired locations.
For example, special events
that require approval for
access are easily
accommodated without the
requirement for wiring.
Blackboard’s
Wireless Options
Wireless Mobility:
as a result of
Blackboard
Building Blocks
partners using the
Transaction
Integration Agent
(TIA):
Micros
Sequoia
Campus Card Validation v2.0
• Enhancements
– Offline cardholder lookup table of
up to 65,000 records can be
downloaded to device
– Device can be optionally
configured to operate only in offline mode
– Barcode scanner can be activated
for scanning tickets, parking
passes, etc.
– Transaction total reporting by
profile
– Support for both Palm OS® &
Windows Mobile®
Offline Cardholder Lookup
Table
• Allows importing of offline card
number lookup table into application
– Reuse delay / anti-pass back
options
– Optional balance limit checking
– Off-line table can be optionally
referenced for each individual
tender button
– Valid transactions uploaded to
Blackboard system when
connectivity is restored
Now Supporting Windows
Mobile®
• Symbol MC 50
– Windows Mobile 2003®, color
screen, large capacity battery,
snap-on magnetic stripe reader
or thermal printer with MSR
• Supports additional wireless
network security protocols:
– WEP, TKIP, LEAP, PEAP, EAPTLS, WPA (pre-shared key)
– VPN Client Support
• Same application functionality as
Palm OS® version
Third Party Point of Sale options
utilizing Building Blocks
Transaction
Integration Agent
Point of Sale
FULL AES ENCRYPTION
128 bit – Government Standard
“TIA Building Block”
Bookstore
Print/Copy
Management
Currently Available IP Native
Blackboard and Third Party Hardware:
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IP Converter, IPCONV (Unix Edition only)
IP Vending reader, VR/MDBMP
IP Copy reader, CR3000
IP Access Control reader, SA3000 series
IP Debit/Activities Terminal, AT3000
IP Blackboard One Reader
IP Multi Function Reader
NCR POS70, NCR POS20, NCR 7454, NCR 7453, NCR
7450
– Micros WS4, Eclipse WS, Keyboard WS4
– Bb/Sequoia Wireless Handheld Reader (uses TIA)
Native TCP / IP Card Readers
Offers ease of connectivity as well
as the security of fully encrypted
data communication.
These readers are easy to install,
eliminating expensive wiring and
services costs.
Activity / Debit
Vending
Access
Copy
IP Multi-Function Reader
Reader devices can be required
for many functions including
purchases, access, authorization
of eligibility, voting, etc.
Blackboard’s IP Multi-Function
Reader provides a single
footprint and single device
capable of meeting multiple
needs on campus.
Blackboard IP Hardware
currently “In Development”
– IP Laundry Reader
• Wireless connectivity option to washers/dryers
– IP Value Transfer Station (VTS)/Card Management Center (CMC)
VTS / CMC
These stand alone, self-service
stations allow cardholders to
add value to campus accounts
using cash and credit cards, as
well as inquire about account
balances.
Visitors to the campus have the
ability to purchase cards at
these locations for specific
uses, such as making copies or
using campus print services.
Web e-Commerce with Shopping
Cart
Provides an online storefront capability
and allows administrators to create
multiple online stores. For example, the
campus Chemistry Department can
have one online store that sells
equipment and supplies needed for
labs and Campus Parking can have
another store that sells parking passes.
This capability enables the creation of a
unified online campus shopping
environment where account holders
can pay for goods and services with
both their campus accounts as well as
their credit cards.
Point of Sale Reviewing your
Options
• Innovating Together in ‘05:
– Blackboard’s Family of IP Readers
– Variety of POS options
• Resources Available:
– Behind the Blackboard
– Regional Account Executives
– Account Managers
• Follow up Contact(s):
– padubois@blackboard.com
Thank You!!
Paul DuBois
Solutions Engineer, Point of Sale Reviewing Your Options