Ruggedized World 1 What Ruggedized Handheld Devices Can

Ruggedized World 1

What Ruggedized Handheld Devices Can Do? 2

Customer’s Perception The following factors which are considered when selecting a handheld mobile Computer: § § § § § Design Size and weight Durability and ruggedness Platform Performance Processor Memory size Barcode scanner/imager RFID Color camera Batch data communications Radio Frequency data communication Global Positioning System (GPS) Device management Battery life and power management Peripherals required Mounting options Open systems environment § § § Operating environment Software Middleware Maintenance Total cost of ownership 3

Expert Comments “The future of mobile computers is rugged” By Jerker Hellstrom, CEO, Handheld Group “With increasing availability and affordability of wireless broadband, people are no longer confined to the traditional office environment. Soon we will all be connected, everywhere and always. Mobile operators are expanding networks and increasing capacity to handle the explosion of data traffic stemming from the increasing use of smartphones (that are in reality more computers than phones)”. “They also look better – it has become cool to own a rugged computer (also because many famous athletes and adventurers use them). Design and functionality are two strong reasons why the rugged computer segment is growing faster than other computer segments. ” 4

Different OS in the Rugged Devices 5

Major Players 6

Applications Mobilizing Retail • Mobile point-of-sale • Gift registry • Product locator • Order entry • Security • Replenishment/ordering • Price management • Inventory management • Receiving • Scale management • Portable label printing Mobilizing Airport • Boarding passes • Staff security • Luggage tracking • Aircraft maintenance • Parts replenishment • Kiosk sales Mobilizing Hotels • Mobile check-in / Line busting • Conference planning • Parking validation • Minibar • Room check • Bell stand • Alcoholic drink management • Pool-side ordering • Property maintenance • Time & attendance 7

Applications Mobilizing Event • Movie tickets • Concerts • VIP passes • Sporting events • Paperless ticketing Mobilizes Hospital • Bedside • Admission, discharge & transfer • Medication administration • Vital signs and medication • Transfusion verification • Laboratory specimen collection • Nursing orders/Nurse call Mobilizing Warehouse • Order picking & packing • Receiving & transfer • Inventory management • Quality control • Inter-office mail 8

Application in Shop floor / Warehouse “The Selection of the Right Device is Critical” 9

Application in Medical/Pharma industries Portable Pharma Snake Eye Materials Verification True Scan In and Around the Plant Field Communicator Ruggedized Handheld Communication devices in Pharma are known as Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN’s) 10

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