Windows Embedded for Point of Service and POS for .NET

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Windows Embedded for Point of Service and POS
for .NET

• Jeff Albertson
• Product Manager
• Windows Embedded for Point of Service
• Microsoft Corporation
• jeffal_at_microsoft.com

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Microsofts Point of Service Strategy

• Enable partners to cost-effectively build and
  bring to market POS systems based on Windows
  Embedded for Point of Service
• Provide a standard, retail-optimized OS platform
  for Point of Service systems that
• is easy to use
• Empowering to the customer due to its
  feature-richness
• Lowers lifecycle costs
• Partner with OEMs to bring devices to market
• Build a broad community of retail application
  developers and peripheral vendors around Windows
  Embedded for Point of Service and POS for .NET

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What is Windows Embedded for Point of Service?

• A standard, retail-optimized, embedded version of
  Windows for point of service devices

Point-of-sale
Fuel Pumps
Kiosks
Self-checkout
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WEPOS is easy to set up and install
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WEPOS is secure

• Based on Windows XP with Service Pack 2
• Security-related features enhancements
• Windows Firewall
• Hardened Internet Explorer
• Anti-Virus Support
• Windows Logon
• Buffer overrun protection
• Role-based security
• Retail Specific Profiles
• Limit application usage
• Limit device installation
• Reduced attack surface compared to Windows XP Pro

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WEPOS supports POS for .NET

• .NET-based implementation of the Unified POS
  standard, version 1.8
• Supported by the Common Control Library (CCL)
• Supports legacy (COM-based) COs/SOs
• API for enumeration of POS devices
• Exposes plug-n-play notifications as UPOS-like
  events
• Exposes device statistics as PerfMon counters
• Provide PnP support for device peripherals
• Simplified implementation of .NET-based SOs

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WEPOS, XP XPe Licensing Comparison

• XP is for general-purpose PCs that run
  productivity software (such as Microsoft Office)
• Laptops
• Desktops
• WEPOS is an embedded system, for use on point of
  service devices
• Point of Sale
• Kiosks
• Self-checkout
• ATMs
• XPe is also an embedded system, for use on a wide
  range of devices
• Point of Service
• Set-top boxes
• Gaming
• Thin clients
• Industrial automation
• Many other categories

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WEPOS, XP XPE Distribution Channel Comparison

• WEPOS and XPe are available solely through
  Windows Embedded OEM partners
• Pre-installed on a new system, or
• OS image to upgrade an existing device
• XP is available through multiple channels,
  including
• OEM
• System Builder
• Retail distribution
• Volume Licensing (upgrades only)

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WEPOS, XP XPe Functionality Comparison

• WEPOS has lower hardware requirements than XP Pro
• Pentium-II 233 MHz processor
• 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
• XP requires PIII-400 MHz, 128 MB RAM minimum (256
  MB recommended)
• Both WEPOS and XPe install and run the same
  applications
• Win32
• .NET Framework
• Java (with addition of a third-party JVM)
• XP is localized to more languages than WEPOS
• However, multilingual user interface (MUI)
  language support packs for XP can be used on
  WEPOS as well
• XPes hardware requirements and application
  compatibility vary, based on the customized OS
  image

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WEPOS, XP XPe Functionality Comparison

• Local Storage Support
• XP requires a hard drive
• WEPOS requires either a hard drive, or
  wear-leveling flash
• XPe includes a software-based write filter, to
  support consumer-grade flash
• OS Image Size Comparison
• XP generally greater than 1 GB
• WEPOS at least 280 MB, depending on which
  optional components are installed
• XPe size depends on components selected via
  toolkit
• OS Deployment Options
• WEPOS and XPe support Remote Installation
  Services, installation from a CD, unattended
  installation, and network install using a boot
  (floppy) disk
• WEPOS will add support for Systems Management
  Server Operating System Deployment (OSD) in Q1
  2006
• WEPOS supports remote boot, via the same
  technology used in XPe

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WEPOS, XP and XPe Support Comparison

• Microsoft operating systems are supported for a
  minimum of 10 years from the date of their
  availability
• XP available in 2001, support ends 2011
• XPe available in 2002, support ends 2012
• WEPOS available in 2005, support ends 2015
• Support means Microsoft continues to provide
  critical security updates for the product, as
  well as other enhancements and services
• End customers of embedded operating systems
  (WEPOS and XPe) receive first-line product
  support from OEMs, not Microsoft directly
• XP and WEPOS customers can receive software
  updates (patches) directly from Windows Update
• XPe customers receive updates from their OEM

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Windows CE on POS Systems

• Ideal for mobile devices used in a retail or
  hospitality environment
• Mobile POS terminals
• RFID readers
• Price-checking kiosks
• Queue-busting devices
• Shopping cart assistants
• POS Peripherals (especially signature capture)
• Considerations for CE on full-featured POS
  systems
• Lack of UPOS support customized drivers must be
  developed
• Relatively fewer drivers for peripherals and
  system components (compared to WEPOS XP)
• Limited support for Win32 and .NET
  Framework-based applications
• No Windows Update functionality for servicing
• Limited versions of Internet Explorer and Windows
  Media Player

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What does WEPOS cost?

• Microsoft publishes a suggested retail price of
  100 USD
• This is what an OEM might expect to pay an
  embedded distributor for a single license
• OEMs provide support to customers over the
  systems lifecycle
• Customers see a solution price OS license,
  support, integration, and hardware costs

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WEPOS Customer Success Story - NorgesGruppen

• Norways largest retailer, with 35 of its
  grocery segment
• Deploying WEPOS across systems in 1500 stores
  (hypermarkets, cash carry, and kiosk formats)
• Key decision factors included
• Ability to rapidly innovate and roll out new
  lines of businessremotely
• Simple, remote management tools and practices,
  consistent with managing desktop PCs at
  headquarters
• Plug-and-play functionality for new devices
• A single platform for multiple device types
  point-of-sale systems, lottery terminals, and
  kiosks
• Close collaboration between Microsoft,
  NorgesGruppen, and Anker Systems

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WEPOS Customer Success Story Virgin Megastores

• Running WEPOS on in-store listening stations
• Customers can sample 400,000 entertainment
  titles, including CDs and DVD trailers
• Initial deployment of 150 IBM Anyplace Kiosks at
  busy Times Square location in New York
• Coming soon to Hollywood, California store
• Possible future use of mag stripe reader for
  loyalty applications and special-ordering of
  out-of-stock items

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Point of Service Manufacturers Supporting WEPOS

• Casio
• Dell
• Fujitsu Transaction Solutions
• HP
• IBM
• MICROS
• NCR
• NEC Infrontia
• Seiko Epson
• Symbol
• Toshiba TEC
• Ultimate Technology
• Wincor-Nixdorf

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Peripheral Manufacturers Supporting WEPOS

• APG Cash Drawer
• Cherry Electrical Products
• Citizen Systems
• Hand Held Products
• InfoTouch
• Ingenico
• Korea Printing System
• Magtek
• MMF Cash Drawer

• M-Systems
• NEC
• Preh Electronics
• Seiko Epson
• Star Micronics
• Telequip
• Ultimate Technology
• Wincor-Nixdorf

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Application Vendors Supporting WEPOS

• 360Commerce
• ACA Group BV
• Altiris
• Anker Systems
• BT Expedite
• CRS Retail Systems
• Ecometry
• FULLARMOR
• Infogenesis
• InfoTouch

• Magtek
• MICROS
• NSB Group
• Retalix
• SIVA Corporation
• Sorimachi-Giken
• Sygate
• xpient Solutions
• Wincor-Nixdorf

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The Road Ahead

• WEPOS version 1.0 released in May 2005
• POS for .NET version 1.1 coming in 1st half 2006
• Update to WEPOS
• Free add-on to Windows XP Professional
• UPOS specification support updated to version 1.9
• Support for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
• Adding interoperability support for additional
  UPOS device classes
• Allows .NET applications to use legacy OPOS
  service objects
• Planning underway now for a future WEPOS release
• Timing and feature set still to be determined
• Likely to be based on the XP kernel, not the
  Vista kernel
• Please share your feedback on what you need us to
  deliver

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Call to Action

• POS application developers (ISVs)
• WEPOS Verification
• Third-party test to verify that application
  installs, uninstalls, and runs in least
  privileged mode on WEPOS
• Verified products listed in WEPOS Catalog on
  Microsoft.com
• POS for .NET adoption
• Engineer your application to consume device
  plug-and-play events
• Peripheral manufacturers
• Develop POS for .NET service objects (drivers)
  for your devices
• WEPOS Verification
• Third-party test to verify that service object is
  PnP-capable
• Verified devices listed in WEPOS Catalog on
  Microsoft.com
• Retailers
• Order a 120-day WEPOS Evaluation Kit today at
• http//www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/eval/def
  ault.mspx

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WEPOS and POS for .NET Resources Online

• WEPOS Product Information - http//www.microsoft.c
  om/windows/embedded/wepos/default.mspx
• Product overview, comparisons, press releases,
  whitepapers
• POS for .NET Developer Information
  http//msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/ccl/html/b
  27b3555-a40c-4726-9bd1-12f970c6414e.asp

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Learn more about Windows Embedded

• Windows Embedded Partner Briefing
• Friday, November 11th
• Microsoft UK in Reading
• To attend, email Elaine MacDermott
  i-elainm_at_microsoft.com, including
• Name
• Job Title
• Company Name
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

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• Questions?