Software/Hardware targets PDA point-and-pay applications.
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IrFM Point and Pay Profile v1.0 enables consumers to beam credit, debit, or stored-value card information from mobile phone or PDA to any vending machine, toll booth, gas pump, or ATM equipped with IR port. Information flows through transaction approval-request infrastructure, and consumers receive digital receipt from mobile phone service provider. HSDL-S500 IrFM protocol stack provides API functions in ANSI C programming language source code for interfacing.
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Agilent Technologies Introduces IrFM Software for Mobile Phone and PDA Point-and-Pay Applications
Industry's Only Complete Software and Hardware Infrared Financial Solution Helps IrDA-Enabled Device Manufacturers Save Time, Money
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2004 -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced software compliant with the IrDA's (Infrared Data Association's) IrFM (infrared financial messaging) Point and Pay Profile version 1.0. IrFM is a quick and seamless digital payment system for IrDA infrared-enabled devices and point-of-sale terminals. Agilent is the only company that provides a complete software and hardware solution, which eliminates integration risks, saves money and speeds time to market.
An alternative to swiping a credit card through a terminal, the IrFM Point and Pay Profile enables consumers to beam credit, debit or stored-value card information from their mobile phone or PDA to any vending machine, toll booth, gas pump or ATM equipped with an IR port. The information then flows through the transaction approval-request infrastructure much as if it were swiped in. Consumers receive a digital receipt from their mobile phone service provider. Currently available in Korea and Japan, IrFM point and pay simplifies wireless financial transactions for the consumer while providing security for credit/debit card transactions. It also helps reduce the cost of card replacements due to loss, theft and wear.
"Agilent is the only company providing a total IR point-and-pay solution, including infrared transceiver modules meeting IrDA specifications, an IrDA protocol stack and IrFM software," said Kee Hane Ngoh, vice president and general manager of Agilent's Infrared Products Division. "By providing one-stop shopping for a fully integrated hardware/software solution, we lower our customers' manufacturing costs and accelerate their time to market."
Agilent's HSDL-S500 IrFM protocol stack provides API (application program interface) functions in ANSI C programming language source code for easy interfacing. Its small code size minimizes the use of valuable memory in handheld devices. The protocol stack is easily ported to other platforms, saving time and resources when platform changes are needed.
The HSDL-S500 software interfaces with standard IrDA protocol stacks (available as the Agilent HSDL-S100 product) and IrOBEX (object exchange) software (available as the Agilent HSDL-S101 product). Agilent also offers several miniature SIR (serial infrared) transceivers with a height of only 1.6 mm, which is ideal for IrFM applications in the latest ultra-thin handheld designs.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
The license fee for the Agilent HSDL-S500 IrFM protocol stack software is $10,000. Agilent technical support, training and integration services are also available. All Agilent IrDA-standard products are available through Agilent's direct sales channel and Agilent's worldwide distribution partners. Further information on Agilent's infrared products is available at www.agilent.com/view/ir.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 28,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $6.1 billion in fiscal year 2003. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com.
