(Click here for larger image)The skeye.quickpay runs Windows CE 4.2 on an embedded computer that is equipped with a 400 MHz Xscale processor, 256 MB of SDRAM, and 1 GB of flash memory, according to the company. The device's user interface consists of a 10.4-inch color touchscreen display along with a built-in speaker. Interface ports include 10/100 Ethernet and a USB master; a USB slave port is optional.
The terminal improves efficiency by dividing the checkout process into two overlapping operations. As soon as the cashier scans the merchandise, the customer pays at the skeye.quickpay terminal. Meanwhile, the cashier can begin scanning the next customer's merchandise. Consequently, according to the company, "Throughput at the cash desk will almost double."
The skeye.quickpay accepts debit and credit cards, loyalty cards, and cash with an optional cash module. Receipts are printed on 70 mm thermal paper. Available optional hardware includes a signature pad, barcode imager, and PIN pad, according to Hoeft & Wessel.
The quickpay terminal is now available following a year of pilot trials, the company said. Pricing was not disclosed.
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