Ruggedized World 1

What Ruggedized Handheld Devices Can Do? 2

Customer’s Perception 3 The following factors which are considered when selecting a handheld mobile Computer:  Design  Size and weight  Durability and ruggedness  Platform  Performance  Processor  Memory size  Barcode scanner/imager  RFID  Color camera  Batch data communications  Radio Frequency data communication  Global Positioning System (GPS)  Device management  Battery life and power management  Peripherals required  Mounting options  Open systems environment  Operating environment  Software  Middleware  Maintenance  Total cost of ownership

“With increasing availability and affordability of wireless broadband, people are no longer confined to the traditional office environment. Soon we will all be connected, everywhere and always. Mobile operators are expanding networks and increasing capacity to handle the explosion of data traffic stemming from the increasing use of smartphones (that are in reality more computers than phones)”. Expert Comments 4 “The future of mobile computers is rugged” By Jerker Hellstrom, CEO, Handheld Group “They also look better – it has become cool to own a rugged computer (also because many famous athletes and adventurers use them). Design and functionality are two strong reasons why the rugged computer segment is growing faster than other computer segments.”

Different OS in the Rugged Devices 5

Major Players 6

Applications 7 Mobilizing Retail Mobile point-of-sale Gift registry Product locator Order entry Security Replenishment/ordering Price management Inventory management Receiving Scale management Portable label printing Mobilizing Airport Boarding passes Staff security Luggage tracking Aircraft maintenance Parts replenishment Kiosk sales Mobilizing Hotels Mobile check-in / Line busting Conference planning Parking validation Minibar Room check Bell stand Alcoholic drink management Pool-side ordering Property maintenance Time & attendance

Applications 8 Mobilizing Event Movie tickets Concerts VIP passes Sporting events Paperless ticketing Mobilizes Hospital Bedside Admission, discharge & transfer Medication administration Vital signs and medication Transfusion verification Laboratory specimen collection Nursing orders/Nurse call Mobilizing Warehouse Order picking & packing Receiving & transfer Inventory management Quality control Inter-office mail

Application in Shop floor / Warehouse 9 “The Selection of the Right Device is Critical”

10 Application in Medical/Pharma industries Portable Pharma In and Around the Plant Materials Verification Snake Eye Field Communicator True Scan Ruggedized Handheld Communication devices in Pharma are known as Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN’s)

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