Compaq uSign 200, uSign 100 User Manual

USER MANUAL

uSign™

Signature Capture Module

Models uSign 100 & uSign 200

80084501-001-A 04-24-2007

FCC WARNING STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CANADIAN DOC STATEMENT This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de las classe B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministère des Communications du Canada.

CE STANDARDS An independent laboratory performed testing for compliance to CE requirements. The unit under test was found compliant to Class B.

ID TECH is a registered trademark of International Technologies & Systems Corporation. uSign, and Value through Innovation are trademarks of International Technologies & Systems Corporation.

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LIMITED WARRANTY ID TECH warrants to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months from the date of

invoice that this product is in good working order and free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. ID TECH’s obligation under this warranty is limited to, at its option, replacing, repairing, or giving credit for any product which has, within the warranty period, been returned to the factory of origin, transportation charges and insurance prepaid, and which is, after examination, disclosed to ID TECH’s satisfaction to be thus defective. The expense of removal and reinstallation of any item or items of equipment is not included in this warranty. No person, firm, or corporation is authorized to assume for ID TECH any other liabilities in connection with the sales of any product. In no event shall ID TECH be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages to purchaser or any third party caused by any defective item of equipment, whether that defect is warranted against or not. Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for defective equipment, which does not conform to the requirements of sales, is to have such equipment replaced or repaired by ID TECH. For limited warranty service during the warranty period, please contact ID TECH to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number & instructions for returning the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN THOSE HEREIN STATED. THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS. IN NO EVENT SHALL ID TECH BE LIABLE FOR CLAIMS BASED UPON BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL OR FOR ANY EXPENSE INCURRED BY REASON OF THE USE OR MISUSE, SALE OR FABRICATIONS OF PRODUCTS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT.

The information contained herein is provided to the user as a convenience. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, ID TECH is not responsible for damages that might occur because of errors or omissions, including any loss of profit or other commercial damage, nor for any infringements or patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. The specifications described herein were current at the time of publication, but are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

ID TECH 10721 Walker Street Cypress, CA 90630 (714) 761-6368 www.idtechproducts.com

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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction................................................................................................. 6

2.0 Features .....................................................................................................6

3.0 Model Designations....................................................................................7

4.0 Installing uSign...........................................................................................7

4.1 Communication Interface........................................................................8

4.2 USB-CDC Setup................................................................................... 10

5.0 Terms & Abbreviations...............................................................................7

6.0 Specifications ...........................................................................................10

6.1 Power requirement................................................................................10

6.2 Physical housing uSign 100..................................................................10

6.3 Physical housing uSign 200..................................................................11

6.4 LCD screen & Resistive touch pad ....................................................... 11

6.5 Communication interface ......................................................................11

6.6 LED.......................................................................................................11

6.7 Agency Approvals.................................................................................11

6.8 Electronics MTBF..................................................................................11

6.9 Electro-Static Discharges (ESD)...........................................................11

6.10 Environmental.......................................................................................11

7.0 uSign commands description....................................................................13

7.1 Command protocol:...............................................................................13

7.2 System Commands...............................................................................13

7.2.1 Get firmware version......................................................................13

7.2.2 Get serial number..........................................................................13

7.2.3 Get clip area ..................................................................................13

7.2.4 Set clip area...................................................................................13

7.2.5 Clear clip area................................................................................13

7.3 One byte commands.............................................................................14

7.3.1 Stop Capturing...............................................................................14

7.3.2 Start Capturing use FBP format 1..................................................14

7.3.3 Start Capturing use FBP format 2..................................................14

7.3.4 Turn red led on .............................................................................. 14

7.3.5 Turn red led off ..............................................................................14

7.3.6 Clear CMP format mode data........................................................14

7.3.7 Get data 0x00................................................................................14

7.3.8 Start Capturing use CMP format....................................................14

7.3.9 Reset points counter......................................................................14

7.3.10 Get point counter high byte............................................................14

7.3.11 Get point counter low byte.............................................................14

7.3.12 Start Capturing use FBP format 0..................................................15

7.4 Multi-byte commands............................................................................15

7.4.1 Initialize device ..............................................................................15

7.4.2 Get PW120 Version.......................................................................15

7.4.3 Test device ....................................................................................15

7.4.4 Set CTS control .............................................................................15

7.4.5 Set interval between two points.....................................................15

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7.4.6 Get data 0x00 0x01 .......................................................................15

7.4.7 Calibrate the device.......................................................................15

7.4.8 Set offset position..........................................................................15

7.4.9 Get data 0x01................................................................................15

7.4.10 Offset using control........................................................................15

7.4.11 Stop Capturing...............................................................................16

7.4.12 Start Capturing use FBP format 1..................................................16

7.4.13 Clear display screen ......................................................................16

7.4.14 Draw line........................................................................................16

7.4.15 Draw hollow rectangle....................................................................16

7.4.16 Draw solid rectangle ......................................................................16

7.4.17 Draw text........................................................................................16

Figure 1 New Hardware Wizard opening window.............................. 9

Figure 2 Browse for File................................................................... 9

Figure 3 Installation Warning Message........................................... 10

Figure 4 Outline Drawing for uSign 100 .......................................... 17

Figure 5 Outline Drawing for uSign 200 .......................................... 18

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1.0 Introduction

The use of electronically captured signatures has become common for Point of Service (POS) applications. Electronic signature capture reduces transaction time, eliminates sorting & sending paper, provides convenient electronic storage & transmission, and gives legal accountability (non-repudiation) for POS transactions.

uSign™ is an electronic signature capture device with a back lighted graphic LCD display and touch sensitive screen that is the signature panel. Authors can view their signatures in real time during the signing process. Signatures are compressed and provided to a Host system for signature & data storage. The LCD display allows for interactive text, which supports pen-tap commands and function selections. The interactive Host operations allow selections and navigations through transactions with just the stylus.

The LCD & touch sensitive screen are surrounded in a plastic housing. The housing provides a tethered non-electronic stylus. The stylus is fastened to the housing in a way to allow stylus replacement. A mounting plate secures the uSign housing to a counter top or other mounting surface. An overlay covers and protects the signature area of the uSign display. The overlay is removable allowing replacement if the signature area becomes worn from stylus use. Customer specific front overlay designs are possible as needed by an application.

There are two major uSign housing configurations. The first is a signature pad enclosed in a stylish housing. This uSign is a POS System level product intended for signature capture at a transaction counter. A convenient palm rest area below the signature panel provides support during the signing process. The second configuration is an OEM version with a smaller housing and intended for mounting to a vertical or near vertical surface. Both products have the same internal components and operations.

2.0 Features

Electronic signature capture w Buffered signature capability Sampling rate up to 190 dots per second Real time signature capture with 5:1 compression Raw data output available Algorithms to filter spikes, provide Smoothing, & Calibration algorithms Command & response driven operations through an API Graphic display of signature during capture Display graphics under Host control when not in signature process Touch pad dot position matches LCD pixel locations Operates with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista operating systems Replaceable non-active tethered stylus Resistive touch pad with transparent, replaceable protective overlay The uSign 100 is UL listed; both uSign 100 & uSign 200 are RoHS compliant.

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