|  | ATMS, scanners, kiosks, fuel pumps , and self-checkouts. Consumers interact with various point-of-service terminals almost daily. Not only do these devices hasten “shopping experiences” for the consumer, but more importantly, they process and record purchase transactions and enable real-time reporting of sales and inventory data for a wide range of retail and hospitality companies.
Developing with Windows Embedded CE, Windows XP Embedded, Windows Embedded for Point of Service, or Windows Vista for Embedded Devices offers a proven, configurable platform that leverages low-cost PC architecture hardware, while providing the ability to deliver expandable opportunities that can run familiar, native applications. How will your smart, connected and service-oriented device – powered by Windows Embedded – make life easier and more efficient for consumers and businesses?
Specifically designed for point-of-service systems used by retail and hospitality organizations, consider using Windows Embedded for Point of Service for developing: Full-function point-of-sale workstations Network-bootable "thin client" point-of-sale terminals Customer-facing information kiosks Self-checkout systems Installations for select legacy POS devices
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| | Windows Embedded for Point of Service provides: | | | Plug-n-play functionality for retail device peripherals such as scanners, MSRs, and receipt printers Easy setup and installation Operating system updates from Microsoft via Windows Update Support for standard PC network management solutions Microsoft .NET Framework support for application developers building smart, connected applications Internet Explorer Web browser software Windows Media Player for checkout lane advertising and training scenarios Remote Desktop Protocol Remote boot support Multilanguage support Network boot/diskless operation support Dual-display support Support for the UnifiedPOS, OPOS, and JavaPOS standards for retail device peripherals, including cash drawer, check scanner, line display, MSR, PIN pad, keyboard, printer, scanner, belt, electronic transaction management, door/gate, item dispenser, light, and RFID scanner Support for Non-UnifiedPOS devices with a "generic" device base class supported by WEPOS Support for applications written to the Win32 APIs and .NET framework, provides support for Java virtual machines, and is compatible with applications written for Windows 9X, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP itself, providing the widest range of available software for the point of service.
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