Magnetic Stripe Reader - A Popular POS Component

Magnetic Stripe Reader & Cards An Essential Tool for Your Business.
Magnetic Stripe Reader is a point-of-sale (POS) device used for interpreting data encoded on a magnetic stripe card.
Millions of magnetic stripe readers, magnetic stripe check readers are installed worldwide. Magnetic stripe reader is used mostly for security and financial transaction purposes. They are also used in financial institutions, retail stores, telecommunication companies, kiosks, gaming, transit, schools, sports and recreation facilities and clubs for identification and transportation purposes.
The magnetic stripe readers are available in different models and sizes. A full size magnetic stripe reader comes with built-in keyboard wedge interface which are able to read credit card information directly into a PC s draft capture program.
A magnetic stripe reader comes in various interface formats - RTTL, RS-232, USB/keyboard and keyboard wedge interfaces.
Magnetic stripe reader and cards are manufactured in accordance to ISO specifications like - ISO 7810, ISO 7811, ISO 7812, ISO 7813, and ISO 4909. These specifications define the physical properties of the card, including size, flexibility, location of the magstripe (magnetic stripe), and magnetic characteristics.
Magstripes come in two varieties: high-coercivity and low-coercivity. High-coercivity magstripes are harder to erase, and therefore are appropriate for cards that are frequently used or that need to have a long life. Low-coercivity magstripes require a lower amount of magnetic energy to record, and hence the card writers are much cheaper than machines which are capable of recording high-coercivity magstripes. A card reader can read either type of magstripe, but a high-coercivity card writer may write only high-coercivity cards, while a low-coercivity card writer may write only low-coercivity cards.
In most magnetic stripe cards, the magnetic stripe is contained in a plastic-like film. The magnetic stripe is located 0.223 inches (5.66 mm) from the edge of the card, and is 0.375 inches (9.52 mm) wide. The magnetic stripe contains three tracks, each 0.110 inches (2.79 mm) wide. Tracks one and three are typically recorded at 210 bits per inch (8.3 kbit/m), while track two typically has a recording density of 75 bits per inch (3.0 kbit/m). Each track can either contain 7-bit alphanumeric characters, or 5-bit numeric characters.
Magnetic stripe reader(s) are used in very high volumes in the mass transit sector, replacing paper based tickets with either a directly applied magnetic slurry or hot foil stripe. Slurry applied stripe cards are generally less expensive to produce but are perceived to be of lower quality. These cards typically would not comply with the standards for payment and other cards mentioned elsewhere in this article.
Due to frequent use these cards suffer from damages. That s why the digital recording on the stripe is in a very low-density format and often duplicated several times in case part of the stripe becomes damaged.
A magnetic stripe reader works by reading the magnetic tape adhered to credit cards, badges, permits, passes and tokens. The information in the magnetic tape can range from account information, credit information etc. The tape is read by the magnetic stripe reader incorporated into ATMs, identification readers and payment terminals and forwarded to the central data processing services.
An USB magnetic stripe reader can be programmed to divide, rearrange, edit, and validate data. They automatically distinguish AAMVA and CA DMV data formats. They provide exceptional functionality and value in the smallest possible package, and are able to read upto two or three tracks of information with a single swipe in either direction in an easy to use standard-length slot.
Point of sale components provides the best collection of magnetic stripe reader, barcode scanners, barcode printers and decoders, bar code labels, bar code label printers, bar code label software, bar code labels or, we have it.



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Create a Great Computer Work Station in a Small Space

Don t have a separate room you can designate as a home office? You can create a comfortable and functional computer work station in remarkably little space. A corner of your living room or bedroom, even a spare closet, can provide plenty of room.
First measure out the amount of space you can allocate for your work station. Then, start to plan. You need a surface for your computer monitor or laptop, and room underneath for your hard drive. If you have a printer and/or a scanner, this also needs a work surface, ideally with storage space underneath for printer paper and other supplies. You may also want space for an additional external backup hard drive. Measure all your equipment and furnishings and play with a floor plan.
If you can find a ready-made work station that fits into your space, great. If not, make one. A 24- to 30-inch core door thrown over a couple of two-drawer filing cabinets makes a handy desk, but takes up quite a bit of room, and it may or may not be comfortable for you depending on your height when seated. An alternative would be to check home improvement stores like Home Depot for components like counter tops, shelving, and legs that can be assembled in a number of configurations. (Check the kitchen section of the store!) Assembling a desk with an L- or U-shape allows you to spread out your work. If you want an L-shape, make sure the extra arm is to the right of the monitor if you re right-handed, to the left if you re a leftie.
You ll need shelving to store CDs, computer manuals and other reference books, computer accessories and supplies, project files, and inboxes. Magazine holders make great containers for computer manuals and other documentation, and can be filed on a shelf along with reference books. Use bookcases as boundaries for your office and as additional storage space. The tops of the bookcases can also provide additional work space in a pinch, or display space for personal items to give the area a homey touch.
If you have a closet you can spare, remove the doors and replace them with louvered doors that can be folded out of the way while you re working. Install a work surface spanning the length of the closet, and then build shelves above it. You can also create storage space beneath the counter, but leave an area open to slide in a comfortable office chair.
If you have a CPU for a monitor, make sure the depth of the closet will accommodate the CPU; or consider upgrading to one of the newer, compact flat screen monitors. Or use a laptop -you ll have room to spare. You might also consider building or buying a rolling cart for your printer that can be stored in the closet when not used, and pulled out while you re working. Also consider a pull out work surface or a folding table which can be tucked into the closet when not in use. Additional storage space can be built along the sides of the closet.
You ll need both electrical outlets and a phone jack (or cable outlet if you use Roadrunner) in or near your work space. If you can install them, great; otherwise you ll need to run extension lines in from elsewhere. Make every attempt to provide easy access to all outlets and jacks; having a surge suppressor with several plugs attached to the back of the closet right above the work surface should make life much easier for you. If you have to run extension cords over a high traffic area, run them through protective conduit that allows you to put them underneath carpet without causing accidents. Don t run unprotected cords underneath carpeting; a worn cable can create a fire hazard, and people can trip over the bump!
If you ve managed to renovate a spare closet, all you need to do is close the doors to hide your office space. If it s in a corner of the bedroom or living room, think about setting up an ornamental folding screen to block off your view of the office; remove it when you re using the office, or leave it up for some privacy.
Take a few moments during the planning phase to think about the look of the work space. Your choice of materials, colors, and design accessories go a long way to creating an attractive area that s an enjoyable, comfortable place to work.



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