NEWARK, Calif., Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket Mobile,
Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading innovator of data capture and
delivery solutions for enhanced productivity, today announced
availability of the SocketScan S550, Contactless Membership Card
Reader/Writer on its Developer Portal for app developer
purchase. With the S550, retail merchants can now offer
tap-and-go experiences for a variety of non-payment use cases that
were previously only possible for contactless payments, and now
with unique experiences controlled by the app. The S550 is
available for developers now:
https://www.socketmobile.com/products/500-series/s550-Bluetooth-RFID-reader
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Adding the S550 to a merchant app identifies customer membership
for loyalty/reward benefits, gift cards, coupons/offers and event
tickets by tapping their mobile phone, watch or contactless
card. The S550 platform scales with growth as customer
identification can be stored locally in the card for a simple
implementation, while a link to a record in the cloud or a pass
stored in a mobile wallet can be used for a larger implementation.
A light ring and sound board under app control, enrich the customer
experience based on their membership.
"In 2020, kiosks will play a major role in innovating the
in-store digital experience. Leading brands use self-checkout to
improve customer experience and maximize loyalty onboarding. Socket
Mobile's S550 allows us to introduce a frictionless way to connect
consumers to our client's brands," said Roy
Ganor, CEO from Newline, participant of Socket Mobile's Beta
Developer Program.
"Core logic in the S550 is configured using the Companion
service to retrieve card payloads unique to that merchant, tools
are available to generate and distribute passes for the customer
and our Capture SDK simplifies app integration. The solution is
complete," said Vincent Coli, S550
product manager.
The S550 incorporates Bluetooth 5 technology to simplify the
terminal connection (iOS, Android, Windows) while providing
mobility for pop-up shops. The reader is compliant with the latest
generation of contactless cards and mobile wallets used for
transportation, payment or identification, including NFC Forum tags
and most ticketing and RFID labels. If your application requires
security, the key can be imported into the integrated Secure
Element and or mounted in the SAM Slot to provide safe and secure
standalone operation without relying on a network connected web
service. Keeping the S550 current with new technology is automated,
using the S550 Maintenance application running on the same terminal
as the application. Additionally, there is no transaction fee; you
own the business model and your data.
The S550 will be available for general release Q2.
About Socket Mobile:
Socket Mobile is a leading
provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced
productivity in workforce mobilization. Socket Mobile's revenue is
primarily driven by the deployment of third-party barcode enabled
mobile applications that integrate Socket Mobile's cordless barcode
scanners and contactless reader/writers. Mobile applications
servicing the specialty retailer, field service, transportation,
and manufacturing markets are the primary revenue drivers. Socket
Mobile has a network of thousands of developers who use its
software developer tools to add sophisticated data capture to their
mobile applications. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Newark, Calif. and can be reached at
+1-510-933-3000 or www.socketmobile.com. Follow Socket Mobile
on Facebook, Twitter @socketmobile and on our sockettalk blog.
PR contact:
Shyna Deepak
Nadel Phelan,
Inc.
831-440-2408
Shyna.deepak@nadelphelan.com
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