Interactive mobile terminal for use in field service

Opticon presents new H22 with excellent reading and touch screen performance

February 7, 2012 – With its new H22, Opticon Sensors Europe B.V., a leading manufacturer of barcode readers, including CCD scanners, laser scanners and mobile data capture devices, is now introducing a new interactive mobile terminal with a 1D or 2D imager specifically designed to meet the demands of businesses with field service agents.

In addition to offering a stable platform for communication between frontline operative and Headquarters, the mobile terminal scans in signatures and is able to produce a photographic record of an event or issue observed – vital functions for a successful field-based solution. As a result, the device that can be integrated seamlessly in applications and complex business processes is also particularly well suited for a variety of applications, not just logistics and courier services, field service and field sales, but also facility management and security services.

The H22 uses the Microsoft Windows Mobile ® 6.5.3 platform, providing the latest technology for mobile applications. Users will be able to use functions and enterprise applications at any time – regardless of the location. The H22 is available with either an alpha-numeric layout or a complete QWERTY keypad.

The sharp 3.7” color display with touch screen is among the largest screens available for mobile terminals. It provides users with an extremely user friendly interface for any field worker application. The 3.2 megapixel color camera with auto focus and flash light supports visual information to any issue. Besides linear barcodes, the H22-2D model also reads 2D and stacked codes, both from traditional media (labels etc.) as well as from the screens of other mobile devices.

The built-in A-GPS module (Assisted Global Positioning System) ensures simple and extremely fast detection of the current location and thus accelerated positioning and navigation. With its rugged housing, the H22 can withstand multiple drops onto concrete from 1.5 meters as well as adverse environmental conditions with its IP 65 compliant design.

Other devices can easily be connected via an USB cable or wirelessly via Bluetooth 2.1 and IrDA 1.3. The H22 can also log on to any WiFi® network available via wireless LAN to connect to the local ERP system. With the WLAN and microphone support, the H22 can be used for voice over IP. A dedicated cradle with charging and communication features rounds off the set of features that the H22 offers.