CyberD (UK) has been at the cutting edge of public Internet kiosk technology since 1998. In 1999, CyberD installed their first kiosks in the UK pub and club industry, the most hostile environment for kiosk placement. CyberD kiosks have proved to be a hit with both operators and users for their simplicity, stability and flexibility. CyberD kiosks and software are perfect for public Internet access, point of sale displays, information points and computer access in harsh environments such as factory floors.
CyberD (UK) combines excellence in hardware design and software development. Hardware is purpose designed to be both elegant and usable. Software is supplied both off the shelf and bespoke. Additional software services cover the development of both client and server applications with an emphasis on usability and security. The symbiosis of these two divisions means you are assured the best in products and services within the kiosk and Internet market place.
CyberD is able to accompany any kiosk project with a complete range of ePOS hardware and sales oriented networked systems. They have developed complete end to end ePOS and gaming systems for the casino industry as well as having a years of experience developing barcode and magnetic card based systems for loyalty schemes and retail applications.
Coin mechanisms are used for the input of coins for vending or accessing functionality from the kiosk. Coin operation is ideal for small transactions such giving time on the internet, placing small bets (ex.: fruit machine) and vending low value goods.
CyberD has chosen the National Rejectors Inc. GmBH G13 Validator as our standard model due its compatibilty and easy fit for todays modern PC design.
Technical Specifications:
Format Standardized 3 1/2 inch
PC Interface: RS-232 or USB
Sorting 3-fold, external
Ideal for Amusement, vending and service machines, telephone stations
Vending machine interface/operating mode: Parallel (coin validator with or without totalizer function) /CCTALK /MDB /S1 /IIC
Note validators are used for the input of paper bills. When using paper currency, it is important to remember that the kiosk will be holding large amounts of cash (this could be up to £6000 of £20 notes). Security and insurance of the kiosk becomes a major concern.
CyberD has chosen the Innovative Technologies Smiley NV9 Validator as our standard model due it is ease of fitting and compatibilty with modern PC design.
There are three types of magnetic card reading devices, each one has benefits for specific functions.
Swipe Readers
Swipe readers are the most basic of reader, it incorporaates a small unit with a slot through which the card is "swiped". These readers are best suited to applications where the card is read and no longer required for operation, such as access ID cards, loyalty schemes or debit/credit card transactions.
Manual Insert
Insert readers provide a better read of the card and are comprised of a slot into which the card is pushed, the card is then retained until the unit is instructed to release the card. These readers are suited to operations where the card is required during operation, such as time dependent access where operations cease on removal of the card.
Motorised Insert
Motorised readers provide the best read as the motor passes the magnetic stripe over the heads at a constant speed. Motorised readers can also provide "card capture" where the card is retained by the unit. These units are best suited to applications where the card has a high financial value or fraud may be a major concern. As these units give the best read, they should always be a consideration if an insert device is preferred.
NOTE: Both motor drive and manual insert card readers can be fitted with shutters to prevent insertion of damaging objects.
For magnetic read and write functionality, CyberD only recommends the use of motor driven units. These units provide a reliable write as the card is moved over the heads at a constant speed. All motor driven card writing units provide reading functionality, many provide card capture as well.
Most magnetic cards used in the UK, Europe and USA conform to ISO 7810 & 7811. This standard provides three tracks on the magnetic stripe for holding different data. Readers and writers can be configured for the following combinations of tracks:
track 1 only
track 2 only
track 3 only
tracks 1 & 2
tracks 2 & 3
tracks 1, 2 & 3
When specifying a magnetic card reader or reader/writer, it is important to know what combination of tracks you wish to use.
SMART Cards
SMART Card technology is based around a microchip mounted on the plastic card (credit card sized). The advantage of chip based cards is that you are not restricted to the data that can be stored in the chips memory as you are with the data types that can be stored on magnetic stripes. Chip cards are supplied with various memory sizes and security features. The majority of chip cards conform to ISO/IEC 7816. Many chip card readers are hybrid readers (see below).
Hybrid Card Reading
Hybrid card readers have the ability to read (in some cases write) both magnetic cards and chip SMART cards. This technology is becoming standard within the credit card marketplace for added levels of security. The readers for this function are generally insert type readers, however there are now swipe versions for POS applications such as store check-outs. Hybrid readers should be considered when high levels of security are required or both magnetic stripe and chips may be required.
For more information on CyberD (UK).com Ltd, please contact:
John Wills, IT Director
CyberD (UK).com Ltd
18 St Francis Close
Kettering
Northamptonshire, NN15 5DT, UK
Tel & Fax: +44 (0)1536 310291
Mobile: +44 (0)7887 514 670
Email: support@cyberd.co.uk
Website: www.cyberd.co.uk
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