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Introducing Dolphin 7400

Introducing Dolphin 7400. Next generation image technology platform. Specifications are preliminary and subject to change. Dolphin 7400. Sets new standards in image based portable data collection systems “ BEST PORTABLE IMAGER“ Superior ergonomics in its product class

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Introducing Dolphin 7400

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  1. Introducing Dolphin7400 Next generation image technology platform Specifications are preliminary and subject to change

  2. Dolphin7400 • Sets new standards in image based portable data collection systems “ BEST PORTABLE IMAGER“ • Superior ergonomics in its product class • Design philosophy based upon successful Dolphin7200 • Versatile platform for broad application area • Extends our product coverage

  3. Our Market • Parcel delivery / mail logistics • Transportation • Route accounting • Field service • Field sales • Utility

  4. Our Market • Order picking • Inventory control • Put away • Shipping • Receiving

  5. Our Market Improved product coverage

  6. Dolphin7200 Small rugged design Integrated scanning & imaging options Max. 36 keys keyboard 8 lines by 20 chars LCD Integrated W-LAN radio DOS, PC architecture Dolphin7400 Rugged ergonomic full featured design Integrated imaging & scanning options Full key board option Large 1/4 VGA LCD WIN-CE Integrated W-LAN radio Integrated W-WAN radio PC card Type II slot Compact FLASH card IrDA and RS-232 HHP PDT Product Family Dolphin7500 Rugged industrial PC, Sealed enclosure Tethered scanning & imaging options Tethered keyboard options Large VGA color screen DOS, WIN 98 Integrated W-LAN radio On board ethernet 2 PC card Type II slots RS-232 & LPT interfaces

  7. Full featured ergonomic design Well balanced design for optimal comfort Ergonomic one hand solution 240 x 320 pixel high contrast LCD with gray scale capabilities Optional touch screen 35o angle for convenient automated data capture Elastic strap for improved grip 35, 43 or 56 key Back lit key board options Patented finger saddle Thinner grip as Dolphin 7200 Large logically positioned keys support both left and right handed operation

  8. PlatformProcessor and memory model • Processor • StrongArm SA1110 @ 206MHz (RISC, 32-Bit) • Excellent performance / energy ratio (10x faster as 486 class at 1/5 energy consumption) • Base memory configuration • 16 Mb RAM / 16Mb flash (optional : 32MB / 32 MB) • Data security principles maintained, fast flash memory access • Mass storage via CF Card • Up to 224MB data storage • Can be added later to suit application need

  9. PlatformOperating system • Supported OS: WIN CE version 2.12 • Dolphin7400 will ship with max-all configuration: • Kernel • Graphical user interface and control functions • Wide application support • HHP will support version 3.0 when available and validated for our design

  10. PlatformWIN-CE Benefits • WIN 32 development environment • Microsoft VC++ , Visual Basic • Follows WIN 32 programming model (WIN 32 API) • Excellent connectivity & communications platform • Inherent compatibility with an Win NT back end • IP based, TCP/IP, SLIP, PPP, RAS support, RAPI • Graphical user interface • Reduces operator learning time • Improves efficiency and productivity

  11. PlatformWin CE Benefits • Language support • OS is uni code based, allows for localized (language) versioning • Multi tasking/ connectivity • Efficiency • WIN CE driver availability • PCMCIA and CF card standards supported by the OS • Reduces time to market of new product features • Supports large memory models • Componentized OS • Flexibility / upgradability

  12. Input devicesImaging; a multi purpose input technology • Automated data capture: • 1 D barcode • 2 D barcode • OCR • Image capture Abc30 4ded 2434444-22

  13. Intelligent imaging • Consistent image quality • Auto feedback to user when aiming • Auto straightening of the image • Smallest file size • Auto cropping • Improved productivity • One shot captures all 2D code instructs imager and contains business data

  14. Input devices(Continued) • Laser based • Standard • High Visibility • Advanced Long Range • High density • RFID

  15. Wireless communications LAN PAN WAN • Via type II PCMCIA interface • Personal Area Network: • Bluetooth • Local Area Network: • 802.11b • WLIF • Wide area Network: • GSM, CDPD • Via internal serial interface • Wide area network: • Mobitex / Ardis • Upgradeable from batch to RF

  16. External Interfaces • Fast IrDA (up to 4 mbs) • Image based data formats require fast I/O • Fast OS and application upgrade • Wireless connectivity to peripheral device e.g printers • RS-232 & on terminal charging • Eliminates the need for additional HomeBase or VehicleBase • Provides 5V DC power for connected peripheral device • Voice enabled • In premise (voice over IP) • In transit e.g. GSM

  17. Target specifications • Drop 5 feet / 1.5 meters onto concrete • Magnesium top half. System frame implementation • Temperature range • -40F - 1580F / -200C - 700C operating • -220F - 1760F / -300C - 800C storage • Enclosure protection • Sealed against dust and rain • Long battery life • 2700mAh NiMH battery • Target: 10 hours battery life

  18. PeripheralsRS232 HomeBase • RS232 HomeBase • 1 station, communication and charging • Easy mounting for desk or wall mount (dinn rail) • Compact design, minimum space requirement • RS232 to host • Data transfer rate: up to 115 Kbs • Charges terminal’s battery (< 3 h)

  19. PeripheralsEthernetBase Ethernet • 4 station charge and communication • Data transfer rate: up to 2 Mbs p/s • Charges terminal’s battery (< 3h) • 10BaseT Ethernet interface • Scalable, no need for gateway PC • Dolphin7400 will be IP addressable

  20. PeripheralsMultiCharger & VehicleBase • MultiCharger • 4 slot version • Desk mount and wall mount options via dinn rail • Automated operation, conditions the battery • VehicleBase • Optical to RS232 out • Charges terminal’s battery • Runs from 12 - 48 Volts DC systems • Charging & communications cables • Rugged serial RS232 cable connection for occasional data transfer/ configuration • On terminal charging via AC adapter • Direct to peripheral devices, e.g. landline modems

  21. Host connectivityIn transit Wireless or Wired WAN

  22. Host connectivityIn premise (wireless) IBM/DEC/HP/ Unix/Windows NT Host/Application Environment • Terminal emulation(direct or via gateway) • VT100 /220 • 5250 • 3270 • RF Simplicity • TCP/IP • Web browsing Ethernet -SNA/ SDLC - V.24 (RS-232) - V.35

  23. Host connectivityIn premise (batch) • Serial • RS232 HomeBase • RS232 Cable • Ethernet Ethernet

  24. Product positioning & Competition • How does Dolphin7400 compare to Dolphin7200? • How does Dolphin7400 compare to the rest? • Is it the right product for all application types? • What are selling features? • In transit versus inpremise applications? • What is the competition?

  25. Product positioningDolphin7200 <-> Dolphin7400 relationship • Focus on automated data collection • Barcode scanning centric data input • Relatively simple applications with highly repetitive but limited task set • Limited interaction with application • Fair data storage & database management requirement • Limitation with function coexistence Dolphin7200

  26. Product positioningDolphin7200 <-> Dolphin7400 relationship • Data collection and/ or decision support function • Intensive user interaction with application • Moderate to complex applications • Database management and sophisticated interaction with back office systems • Multi purpose requirement • Need for function coexistence • Wireless enabled Dolphin7400

  27. Product positioningDolphin7400 Target applications • In transit: • Transportation / Package delivery • additional services and CRM • Route accounting • Field service • Utility • In Premise: • Cross docking • Receiving/ Shipping • General decision support

  28. Product positioningKey selling features • First properly equipped core to run WIN-CE • Speed? ->206 MHz RISC proc. w. 100MHz data bus • Memory? ->16MB RAM/16MB Flash (32MB /256MB) • Battery life? -> Low power architecture & 2.7 Ah battery • Superior ergonomics in its class • Large screen with full back lighted keypad but still comfortable • Lightweight • Pricing strategy • High End product offering @ Mid End price level • No price differential 1D laser and multi purpose area imager • State of the art programming and comms. platform • WIN CE benefits

  29. Product positioningKey selling features • Rugged design • 1.5 meters drop test, wide operating temperature range, sealed against dust and rain • Many design features to reduce wear and tear -> TOC? • Data security • Non volatile flash memory data storage • Allows for non touchscreen based application approach • Imager for signature capture (intelligent imaging) • Full keyboard implementation with cursor control key’s • Non touch screen imager versions: 2 Years factory warranty

  30. Competition Is this the competition? Check: • Application complexity, required functionality • Ruggedness • Customer values

  31. Competition • Dolphin7400 will fit in another product class than Dolphin7200 type products, e.g. products with more combined functionality, larger screen size, more keys, wider environmental specifications. • Because of hybrid design, Dolphin7400 will compete with pen based products • Dolphin7400 will be excellent drop in replacement for some existing products that are in the market. • In class: • Dolphin7400 will deliver best price performance ratio. • Dolphin7400 excels if application requires imaging

  32. Fujitsu Teampad 7200 Intermec T5020 LXE 2330 Norand Pen*Key 6210 Norand Pen*Key 6400 Symbol PDT7500 Telxon 960M Competitive products In transit

  33. Intermec T5020 Norand Pen*Key 6400 Norand RT 1700 Percon 335 Symbol PDT6800 Symbol LDT3800 Telxon PTC960SL Teklogix 7035 Competitive productsIn premise

  34. Main application area: In Premise (W-LAN) Hitachi SH3 @ 80 MHz -> slow Ships with WIN CE 2.11 Base memory 8MB Ram / 16 MB Fls. Expensive, starts at $3,500.00 Smaller LCD Questionable ergonomics Much thicker than 7400 Imager based solution requires additional decoder board Battery life? 1500 mAh Li-Ion No fast IrDA CompetitionIntermec T5020

  35. Application area: in premise (W-LAN) Old architecture 80C88 @ 8MHz Ram based data storage (max. 6Mb) Ships with DOS only Smaller screen (16 Li x 21 Char) Comes with pistol grip only Terminal emulation only Not as rugged 4 feet / 1.2 m drop IP 54 Std. temp.: NiCad battery 1D laser only (SE1200) No fast IrDA CompetitionSymbol PDT6800

  36. Application area: in transit (W-WAN) 486 class (AMD SC400) -> slow Ships with DOS or CE 2.11 Good but not as good ergonomics Much thicker than 7400 balance?, No strap Smaller screen (touch capable) 1/8 VGA, 240 x 160 pixel Battery life? 1400 mAh Lion batt. Imager version not available as of yet No fast IrDA Dolphin “copy” Only 1 PC card extension capability CompetitionSymbol PDT7500

  37. Application area: In Transit (W-WAN) 486 class (AMD SC400) -> slow Ships with DOS or CE 2.11 Not as rugged 4 feet / 1.2 m drop Enclosure rating? Weak PCMCIA card slot construction Too much functionality and modularity crammed into product, very questionable ergonomics “Kitchen sink model” 1D laser or datacam imager (customer pays premium!) No fast IrDA Battery life? 1350 mAh Li-Ion Poor readability of screen CompetitionTelxon PTC 960 M

  38. Application area: In Premise (W-LAN) Nec V20 @ 10MHz Ships with DOS or TCAL Oem radio (non PCMCIA) Not as rugged 4 feet / 1.2 m drop Enclosure rating? Always with pistol grip Terminal emulation only 1D laser only CompetitionTelxon PTC 960 SL

  39. Summary • Dolphin 7400 sets new standards in image based portable data collection systems “ BEST PORTABLE IMAGER“ • Superior ergonomics in its product class • Design philosophy based upon successful Dolphin 7200 • Versatile platform for broad application area • Extends our product coverage

  40. Thank you Questions?

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