MODULAR TRANSACTION TERMINAL

摘要

A portable, hand-held terminal comprises a core unit (30) including a keyboard (42), display (60), a microprocessor and memory, and a plurality of communication modules which can be selectively attached to the bottom of the core unit. The communication device may communicate with a cash register, check reader, computer, printer, modem, cash drawer, or biometric device. A terminal may be fitted with a magnetic strip reader (68), a smart card reader (80), a printer, a network interface card, and/or a modem.