Wincor Nixdorf BEETLE moPOS
Internet-enabled devices such as smartphones and tablets are revolutionizing our everyday lives.
The access to information at all times changes the way we shop and buy goods. As part of the omni-channel / seamless retailing approach retailers want to utilize mobile technology to improve their customer service and their customers’ shopping experience. They require a mobile solution that covers a wide range of different use cases:
▪ a mobile information terminal for customer facing services and store administration tasks
▪ a mobile sales terminal for queue busting and checkout, incl. mobile “cashless” payments
▪ a mobile POS system that can also be used as a fully-featured stationary POS system
Best of both worlds
BEETLE /moPOS is the innovative mobile POS solution from Wincor Nixdorf that offers retailers an easy and pragmatic way to migrate their current Windows based stationary POS application to modern tablet technologies. It offers the required power, connectivity and functionality of a stationary POS system as well as the mobility to serve customers anywhere and anytime.
Flexible building blocks
BEETLE /moPOS is an innovative, modular and scalable hardware and middleware solution consisting of various building blocks that are designed to support the typical mobile use cases in modern retail stores.
Retail-hardened mobile devices
Dedicated 8.3” and 10.1” industrial tablets based on Intel’s Bay Trail-T embedded processor technology that are pre-installed with a Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system offer the advantage to run legacy Windows applications without the need to develop everything new. In addition retailers can enhance their software suite with modern apps.
Alternatively the tablets can run an Android operating system and support traditional fat and cloud/server-based POS solution architectures.
Stationary POS Device Hub
A stylish POS Device Hub encased in a customizable stainless steel housing enables the connection of traditional POS peripheral devices to standard PC and powered retail specific interfaces. It can be considered as a service point that can be shared between various tablets during the checkout process. The POS Device Hub is connected via Ethernet to the store network but always communicates via wireless technology with the tablet devices no matter whether they are locked in the Docking Unit or mobile.
Highly secure Docking Unit
An optional Docking Unit which can be integrated in the POS Device Hub securely locks the tablet during the checkout process. The locking mechanism protects the tablet against theft when hosted.
The tablet release is motor-driven and controlled by the application. In case of an emergency, the tablet can also be released with a mechanical key. Integrated sensors can check the tablet presence and ID to verify the authorization.
The Docking Unit also charges the battery of a locked tablet.
Middleware
The BEETLE /moPOS middleware software complies with the wellestablished Unified POS specification and is delivered with the POS Device Hub. An API with HTML5 and plug-in features supports 3rd party products and POS applications that are not familiar the Unified POS programming. The included intuitive Admin Server allows easy management of the relationship between the tablets and POS Device Hubs and supports 1:1, 1:n and m:n assignments.
Integrated mobile payment options
SmartBack options are adaptable peripheral devices that plug into the back side of the BEETLE /moPOStablets to enhance the functionality.
The SmartBack MSR supports cashless transactions via debit or credit card. The necessary signature can be done electronically with a pen or finger on the touch screen of the tablet. The SmartBack PIN pad holds an EMV certified PIN pad device that accepts and encrypts the cardholder’s personal identification number.
Outstanding reliability and longavailability
The BEETLE /moPOS is especially immune to static discharge, RF interference and environmental influences (dust, fluids, temperature, etc.) and it has an excellent drop resistance. With the usage of an embedded chipset and processor, we ensure a long availability and service of the individual
BEETLE /moPOS building blocks and protect existing investments.