I'm not sure about the scale part, but I was down at Marination Mobile the other day and they had a really slick looking point to sale app on an iPhone that talked wirelessly to a small battery powered receipt printer; might be a better price point and form factor depending on whether you can get it unlocked, etc. —Clint On Dec 10, 2009, at 9:35 AM, Yaw Anokwa <yanokwa@gmail.com> wrote:
for ruggedized mobile devices of the kind you are describing, your best bet is http://www.trimble.com or http://www.symbol.com.
you could also try a netbook with a gsm slot paired with a usb receipt printer and a usb scale would get you 90% of the way there. the netbook could likely power both of those devices. you could likely swap the netbook for a smart phone (say android running open data kit) but phones with usb master support are hard to find...
On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 01:18, Bush, Cory <CBush@tns.org> wrote:
Greetings all,
I’m trying to scope a solution for coffee cooperatives here in Rwa nda that will enhance transparency into the sale of coffee at small community-level collection points, and would appreciate any thoughts / ideas / device recommendations. Basic requirements would include:
- A digital scale capable of weighing up to 30kg
- Ability to capture transaction information including: ID#, price per kilo, KG delivered, coffee grade, collector ID#, payment type (cash/ bank)
- Ability to generate a paper receipt
- Ability to transmit transaction information in real-time if mobile data network available or store-and-forward batches if data network unavailable
- Ability to generate daily/weekly/monthly reconciliation or summary reports
- Ideally the scale, transaction device, and printer would be integrated, but not necessary
- Device(s) should have low power requirements, and be able to function for a full day between charges or be powerable via standard batteries.
- Device(s) should be rugged enough for use in rural settings
Thanks in advance for any insight,
Cory
Cory Bush RW Mobile: +250-788-309287
RW Office: +250-252-580414 Skype: corycbush
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