ABC100/1000/2000 Automatic Book Circulation System By Hitech Nakhon Group Co.,Ltd.
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What is ABCWhat is ABC
Why need ABCWhy need ABC
Features of ABCFeatures of ABC
A.A. Requirement AnalysisRequirement Analysis
B.B. Necessary FunctionsNecessary Functions
C.C. Breakthrough Innovation Breakthrough Innovation
D.D. Design OverviewDesign Overview
E.E. Patron Operation FlowPatron Operation Flow
F.F. Comparison with CompetitorsComparison with Competitors
Table of Table of ContentsContents
What is What is ABCABC
As CARL corporation explained, Self-Check, as the name implies, it is a device with a set of software that allows patrons to check out items themselves using a ‘scanner’ to read patron cards.
There are other names for self-check terminal: Self-Issue/Return, Self Check- in/Checkout, Self-Check/Return, or Self-Service.
Like an ATM, a self-check terminal enables patrons to manage their own transactions.
The first self-check terminal is made in the University of Texas at Dallas in 1974.
3M company started testing their self-check terminal in the University of Western Sydney’s Campbelltom Library in 1991.
There are some well-known companies that develop self-check terminals, some doing library-related business all along (like 3M, Plescon and Vernon), some originally developing library automation systems (like ALSi-Automated Library System International), and some only developing self-check terminals (like BTJ, Librarmation, Checkpoint, VTLS).
What is ABCWhat is ABC
Why need ABCWhy need ABC
Features of ABCFeatures of ABC
A.A. Requirement AnalysisRequirement Analysis
B.B. Necessary FunctionsNecessary Functions
C.C. Breakthrough Innovation Breakthrough Innovation
D.D. Design OverviewDesign Overview
E.E. Patron Operation FlowPatron Operation Flow
F.F. Comparison with CompetitorsComparison with Competitors
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Why need Why need ABCABC
If there are ABCs:-Long lines disappear and librarians are free from repeated labor andable to provide more creative services for patrons…If there is no ABC:- Patrons wait in long lines while librarians manually manage check-in/checkout transactions .
Why need ABC (2)Why need ABC (2) –– ABC in ABC in LibraryLibrary
Step 1: Search an item and its location
Step 2: Get the item from the shelf
Step 3: Manage the transaction on ABC
Step 4: Leave after check out the item
The whole process need no help of librarian.
Advantages of the ABC system are with limited human resources of library:-
Simplifying the check-in/checkout processes Increasing efficiency and quality of circulation Improving productivity and service quality of librarian Lightening the workload of the desk Ensuring patron privacy Cutting the waiting time for patrons Fulfilling high efficient management Boosting image of library Maximizing return on investment Enhancing patron satisfaction
Why need ABC Why need ABC (3)(3)
What is ABCWhat is ABC
Why need ABCWhy need ABC
Features of ABCFeatures of ABC
A.A. Requirement AnalysisRequirement Analysis
B.B. Necessary FunctionsNecessary Functions
C.C. Breakthrough Innovation Breakthrough Innovation
D.D. Design OverviewDesign Overview
E.E. Patron Operation FlowPatron Operation Flow
F.F. Comparison with CompetitorsComparison with Competitors
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Requirement AnalysisRequirement Analysis
Issues encountered using self-check terminal:
Security: Multi book detection Operation: Easy to use Compatibility: Kinds of magnetic strips Use: Time cost Barcode: Accurate reading System: Communication with library’s ACS Record: Statistics and receipts …
Communicate with library’s ACS Provide both check-in and checkout functions Allow patrons to manage transactions themselves Support types of patron cards Authenticate patrons Identify items accurately Display account info of patron and item info Guide patrons through processes with text, graphic and voice prompts Prevent patrons from checking out and desensitizing more than one item
without recording the transaction in the ACS Prevent patron from changing books during the processes Sensitize and desensitize Receive directions from library’s ACS Receipt printing
Necessary Necessary FunctionsFunctions
Management functions, such as service mode configuration, transaction statistics, etc.
Provide APIs for librarians to develop user interface and prompts themselves
Remote system management Remote software upgrade
Necessary Functions Necessary Functions (2)(2)
Breakthrough Innovation: Video Breakthrough Innovation: Video IdentificationIdentification
Great challenge – Multi Book Detection Detecting by magnetic flux, the success rate is comparatively low. Utilizing video identification technology thoroughly solves the blind
zone problem. The success rate of the latter is up to 99% while that of the former less
than 70%.• Fully automatic barcode identification
• With traditional barcode scanner, the patron has to adjust the placement of the book himself till the scan line aims at the barcode and on-site installation is necessary due to each library may have its own requirement for scanner location. • Utilizing video identification technology, the ABC system automatically locate and identify barcodes.• The latter not only saves on-site installation fee but also need no manual adjustment by patron.
Breakthrough Innovation: Video Breakthrough Innovation: Video Identification (2)Identification (2)
The complexities of design, manufacture and installation are greatly lowered.
The reliability, security and convenience are remarkably enhanced. The system cost is reduced. The management and patron operation are simplified.
Design OverviewDesign Overview - - ABC100ABC100
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① Display② Smart Card Reader③ Keypad④ Receipt Printer⑤ Barcode Scan Camera⑥ (Internal) MBD Camera,
Desensitizer and PC
Distinctive V-like book cradle is convenient for patron to place books
properly
Half-shielded keypad ensures patron privacy
Instinctive card and item
placement instruction
Design OverviewDesign Overview - - ABC1000ABC1000
① Display with Touch Screen
② Smart Card Reader③ Receipt Printer④ Barcode Scan Camera⑤ (Internal) MBD Camera,
Desensitizer, Sensors and PC
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Instinctive card and item
placement instruction
Place books and patron belongings
Equipped with auto-focus and PTZ control, which enlarges the
barcode search area
Distinctive V-like book cradle is convenient for patron to place books
properly
Design OverviewDesign Overview –– ABC2000ABC2000
① Display with Touch Screen② Smart Card Reader③ Keypad④ Receipt Printer⑤ Barcode Scan Camera⑥ (Internal) MBD Camera,
Desensitizer, Sensors and PC
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Instinctive card and item
placement instruction
Place books and patron belongings
Equipped with auto-focus and PTZ control, which enlarges the
barcode search area
Distinctive V-like book cradle is convenient for patron to place books
properly
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Keypad close to patron ensures
privacy
Design OverviewDesign Overview –– Other Other CompaniesCompanies’’3M
6410 V CheckpointSP Compact
S A SecureDialoc SD 9.3 Easy Check
Patron Operation Flow Patron Operation Flow (Checkout)(Checkout)
Patron card
detected
Enterpassword
Item detected
Transaction completed
Place another item and scan
Patron Operation Flow Patron Operation Flow (Check-(Check-in)in)
Transaction completed
Patron card
detected
Comparison with CompetitorsComparison with Competitors
FeaturesABC100/ABC1000 3M 6410 V
Checkpoint SP Compact
Dialoc SD 9.3 Easy Check
Checkout
Check-in (Selectable) (Selectable) X
Multi Book Detection (Selectable) (Selectable) X
Success Rate 99% < 70% < 70% < 70%
Cheating Prevention X
Auto Barcode Identification X X X
Need not preset position of barcode X X X
Patron Info from ACS
Item Info from ACS
Multilingual UI
Types of Patron Cards IC/RFID/Barcode IC/RFID/Barcode IC/RFID/Barcode IC/RFID/Barcode
Authentication with Password (Selectable) (Selectable) (Selectable) (Selectable)
Screen Messages Customizable N/A
Receipt Customizable
Comparison with Competitors (2)Comparison with Competitors (2)
Features ABC100/ABC1000 3M 6410 VCheckpoint SP
CompactDialoc SD 9.3 Easy Check
Transaction Statistics N/A
Remote Surveillance and Management
Pictures taken by MBD camera X X X
Remote Software Upgrade X X N/A
RFID (Selectable) (Selectable) (Selectable) (Selectable)
SIP1
SIP2
CD/DVD N/A
Video Tape X X X X
Audiotape X X X X
Printer
V-like Book Cradle X X
Compatible with 3M Tattle tape
Price ¥ 150,000.00 ¥ 270,000.00 ¥ 268,000.00