User's Manual

Introduction
configured to support multiple languages. With mu
presented to the patron to select a language for the s
ltiple languages, a language selection screen is
elf-checkout transaction. Additionally the
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Patron Self-Checkout Station, which notifies the
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o provide inventory management
nctions by passing the tag reader near RFID tagged items located in the library. The device
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information read by the wand. The data stored in the terminal can be downloaded to the
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ncile library inventory. The wand can
gateway between the
irculation system are updated
hen the ILS system is back in the on-line configuration.
system may report patron or item messages if there is a problem conducting the checkout
transaction. A typical scenario for a patron to check out a book would be as follows. A patron
comes to the Patron Self-Checkout Station and selects a language (if using multiple languages
Then the patron identifies him or herself to the system with a patron ID card. The system then
confirms the patron’s eligibility to conduct a transaction through validation of the patron ID car
Next the patron is led through the transaction process by communication with the system
a touch screen monitor. The patron can checkout items by passing them one at a time over a
short-range interrogator that is located in the Patron Self-Checkout Station. The short-range
interrogator generates a magnetic field, which activates and interrogates the tagged item. The
interrogated item ID is passed to the Application Server. The application server determines the
item status and actions that can be taken via communications with t
System. Then the Application Server updates the
patron about their transaction status. Afte
patron then touches Done, and receives a receipt for the transaction listing all materials checked
out and the respective due dates.
1.5.4. Patron ID Card
The Patron ID Card provides the system with a method to identify the patron to determine
whether he or she is clear to check out items. It also provides the ability to associate tagged item
with the patron.
1.5.5. Handheld Portable Reader
The Handheld Portable Reader is a hand held device used t
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consists of a hand-held, rechargeable battery operated reader that generates a magnetic fi
which is used to read RFID tagged items. The wand is attached through cabling to a data
terminal, which can be carried in one hand or strapped onto the wrist. The data terminal stores
Application Server in real-time with the wireless option or after an inventor
the standard data terminal. This data can be used to reco
also be used for item searches and shelf order checking. Item information can also be uploaded to
the data terminal. When an item ID is scanned with the reader that matches an ID contained in the
data terminal, an audible alert is triggered and the ID is displayed.
1.5.6. Application Server
The Application Server’s primary functions are to be the communications
peripheral Intelligent Library subsystems and the Library Automated Circulation System, and to
identify and configure all peripheral Intelligent Library sub-systems and to track and direct all
ILS transactions.
The Application Server can operate in an on-line or off-line mode with the Library Circulation
System. In the off-line mode, the server can track whether an item is being checked-out, checked-
in, and determine whether tagged items going through secured areas are authorized. If
unauthorized-tagged items are detected by the system, the server will signal the Intelligent Sensor
to alarm. Any transactions that occur independent of the library c
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