oti’s CONNECT 3000 telemetry unit is a compact, cost effective, and highly modular machine-to-machine (M2M) controller. CONNECT 3000 is designed to enable communication between machines, particularly vending machines, kiosks and meters, via various optional communication methods. The primary onboard communication channel options include cellular 3G data communication, SMS and Ethernet. The device also allows for other communication methods, like WiFi, Bluetooth, ZigBee and more, via a mini USB socket.

CONNECT 3000 can collect and transmit to the operator inputs from different components of the vending or self-serve machine, including sensors, all types of serial payment acceptance devices (e.g., readers), security devices (e.g., PIN pads), and data collection devices (e.g., barcode scanners). These inputs can include inventory events, security and anti-vandalism events, and transaction events.

CONNECT 3000 has a built-in operating system with a rich application program interface (API) that serves as a platform for the development of host applications. The CONNECT 3000 SDK includes source code for many of the product’s software blocks that can facilitate the rapid development of host applications for the unit processor.

CONNECT 3000 also provides the benefits of Internet connectivity (IoT) between vending, meters and service machines and their respective backend information management systems, which in turn can distribute information to the machine operator or other parties. For example, a beverage vending machine located in the lobby of a multi-floor building can utilize a Twitter or Facebook account through CONNECT 3000 to inform the residents of the building (per their choice) about machine-related events, such as price changes, inventory levels, transaction failures, as well as availability of the machine or products.

Since the unit can be connected to different parts of the machine and can aggregate information from a variety of devices, it can deliver a report to a user’s Smartphone about their purchase history or nutrition facts about the product they purchased.

About oti

On Track Innovations Ltd. (oti) is a leader in contactless and NFC applications based on its extensive patent and IP portfolio. oti’s field-proven innovations have been deployed around the world to address NFC and other cashless payment solutions, petroleum payment and management, cashless parking fee collection systems and mass transit ticketing. oti markets and supports its solutions through a global network of regional offices and alliances. For more information, visit www.otiglobal.com.

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