To support appliances that depend on a personal computer to connect to your commerce system, the Red Peak Appliance Interface includes a browser plug-in. The plug-in has a simple UI that allows shoppers to review their order s prior to submission. The plug-in is completely portable and can be embedded in any web site. All communications between the appliance plug-in and your commerce server use the standard HTTP web communications protocol. The Red Peak Appliance Interface includes a number of standard appliance interface modules that allow appliances to synchronize data with the server.
All appliances can upload shopping cart items.
Some appliances, such as PDAs, can also download product catalogs and personal lists for added convenience. Also, the Appliance Interface can easily be extended to handle custom appliances. You can install the Appliance Interface back end components on your server, or you can take advantage of the Red Peak Hosted Appliance Services. If you require a configuration that is more tightly integrated with your existing commerce infrastructure, HighPoint Professional Services can work with you to plan and implement other custom configurations. Bar Code Scanners Shoppers can choose from a wide variety of bar code scanners, including simple key chain devices, PDA plug-in modules, and integrated handheld devices.