Mobile PC integrates printer for passenger ticketing

6th November 2014

Casio

Barney Scott

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Casio Electronics have announced that, as part of a joint initiative with Unicard, the IT-9000 handheld Mobile Computer with Integrated Printer has been awarded an ITSO Certificate of Compliance. The government backed ITSO standard for smart ticketing aims to ensure that public transport operators throughout the country can develop compatible smart ticketing systems.

The Casio IT-9000 is a versatile and rugged mobile device that incorporates computing, communication and printing into one easy to use package. It is suited for use as a handheld ticketing device within an ITSO compliant passenger transport smart ticketing system.

Unicard’s certified ITSO POST Kernel, running on the IT-9000, enables operators to manage IPEs (ITSO Product Entities) and conduct transactions. Unicard are able to provide an API to 3rd party integrators who can then build ITSO ticketing capability into their mobile applications.

The announcement is set to benefit all current ITSO Scheme owners, including local authorities already running, or thinking about implementing, ITSO schemes and transport operators who may require a handheld solution that can withstand the rigours of a mobile smart ticketing environment.

“The certification of IT-9000 is particularly exciting for both Casio and our Solutions Partners as potential transport customers can now benefit from the implementation of our equipment, safe in the knowledge that compliance is in place,” commented Richard Adlington, Divisional Manager, Mobile Computing, Casio. “It also helps position Casio and Unicard as a strong force within the sector.”