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News
Issue #2001 - 14
(Apr. 2001)
(Updated
April 4, 2001)
DEVICES
VeriFone Introduces New Omni 3600 Wireless Terminal
Building on the success of its
popular Omni family of wireless terminals, VeriFone, a division of
Hewlett-Packard, has produced a wireless payment terminal that allows
merchants to accept e-payment along with a host of value-added functions.
The easy to use Omni 3600 e-payment is described as a multi-application
and multipurpose device that can process payments in three to seven seconds,
regardless of location. In addition, the device has the capabilities for
gift card, loyalty, and age verification applications. For example,
air-miles can easily be accepted by the swipe of a card or a customer’s
age could be verified instantly for the purchase of regulated products.
Features of the Omni 3600
- 32-bit processor
- Triple-track magnetic-stripe reader
- Primary smart card reader, which is compliant with
- Europay
- MasterCard
- Visa (EMV) standards
- Internal PINpad to support a wide range of applications
- Three Security Access Modules (SAMs)
- VeriFone’s Verix operating system
- Backlit graphical display
The first version of the Omni 3600 will utilize the Cingular Interactive
Intelligent Wireless Network as well as Mobitex networks in Canada and areas
of Latin America. Later versions will use the GSM wireless networks covering
areas of Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
For more information: http://www.verifone.com/news/press_rel/html/pr030801_Omni3600.html
Mobileinfo Comments and
Advisory: We think that wireless
payment terminals are niche devices, especially if these are based on
proprietary platforms.
Note: This news release may contain
forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in
developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology
architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are
the property of their respective owners.
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