| VoIP phone includes barcode scanner |
Jan. 17, 2008
 Motorola has announced a Windows CE 5.0-based VoIP phone that also includes a barcode scanner. The "CA 50" is aimed at retail associates, healthcare, and hospitality workers, and is said to "virtually eliminates the need for training," according to Motorola.
(Click here for a larger view of the Motorola CA50)
Unlike many Windows CE-based barcode scanners, the CA50 focuses tightly on its mission, omitting PDA functionality. For added durability, it eschews fragile LCDs in favor of a simple, five-line monochrome display. The device can withstand six four-foot drops to concrete, and is sealed to the IP40 standard, Motorola said.
Motorola says the CA50 can be deployed either as a personal or shared device. In the latter capacity, logging in loads the device with the correct employee usage profile. Supported barcode scanning capabilities include 1D, UPC/EAN, and Code 128, among others.
Featuring 802.11a/b/g wireless networking, the CA50 is specifically designed to be a VoIP phone, with features such as a microphone, speaker, headset jack, ringer, and vibrator. According to Motorola, it can be used for one-to-one voice calls, or one-to-many walkie-talkie-style broadcasts.
With separately available Motorola VoIP gateways, the CA50 can be integrated into a company's wired phone system. Standard Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and Cisco's Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP) will be supported in future revisions. Voice compression is based on H.323.
Features listed by Motorola for the CA50 include:- Processor -- Marvell PXA270 clocked at 312MHz
- Memory -- 64MB RAM and 32MB flash
- Display -- 5-line monochrome display with LED backlighting
- Networking -- 802.11a/b/g wireless networking
- Other I/O:
- 1 x USB 1.1
- 1D barcode scanner supporting UPC/EAN, Code 128, UCC, EAN128, RSS, Code 39, Code 93, I 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Codabar, and MSI
- Expansion -- none cited
- Battery type -- 920 mAH lithium-ion
- Dimensions -- 4.4 x 1.8 x 1 inches (11 x 5 x 3cm)
- Weight -- 3.7 ounces (105g)
Optional add-ons include single- or eight-slot battery charging stations.
Pricing and availability information for the CA50 was not released, but the device appears to be available now.
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