1-4 Overview
Power Module
The power module is a Class 2 power supply. It includes an ac plug
that connects to the wall outlet, plus a cable that supplies +12 volts DC
to the 5992.
Functional Description
The 5992 combines a graphic liquid crystal display (LCD) with a
transparent digitizer. This combination permits your customer to sign
a displayed image of a credit card form or other multi-line form. This
signature image is then digitized and supplied to the host workstation
for processing.
The electronic signature capture capability and the ability to display
high-resolution graphics are innovative features of the 5992. These
features bring new dimensions to the operation of your business and
service to your customers. Also, the customer display reduces system
costs by replacing the customer display of the host workstation.
As a customer display, the 5992 displays up to 30 lines of 40 characters
each. It also displays forms, surveys, or high-resolution graphic images
such as promotional messages targeted to in-store customers. In
addition, the 5992 has a magnetic stripe reader (MSR) for credit/debit
card data entry.
The 5992 operates with any host workstation or processor that has
EIA-232 interface. The host is loaded with an application program that
implements the features and functions of the 5992.
The operation of the 5992 is controlled by commands and data sent to it
from the application software running in the host workstation. The
application software:
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sends transaction data
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downloads credit slip graphics data for display
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downloads forms or surveys for display
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downloads graphic data files or text for promotional displays