AT THE POINT OF SALE (POS): RETAIL AND TRANSACTION TECHNOLOGY
Applications for Banking, Hospitality, Self-Service, Retail and Vending
The use of intelligent computing technology at the point of sale (POS) offers both businesses and customers an improved transaction experience. These systems offer convenience and security for customers and can improve business efficiency and profitability. Applications are varied and can include:
- Banking ATMs
- Wireless transaction and payment devices
- Interactive/self-service kiosks
- Point of sale terminals and ticketing machines
- Supply-chain management solutions
- Vending
Intel Inside the POS and Transaction System
Intel® Core™ and Intel® Atom™ processor-based platforms feature a long-life embedded roadmap and provide high-value, cost-competitive options at every performance level – maximizing the versatility and scalability of retail, point-of-sale and transaction solutions. Developers can utilize these features to meet retailers’ demand for increasingly innovative solutions:
- Built-in security
- Integrated graphics
- Low-power technology
- Remote management
- Scalable performance
REFERENCE DESIGNS
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Reference Design: Intel® Intelligent Retail Proof of Concept
Intelligent retail proof of concept.
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