ABC100/1000/2000 Automatic Book Circulation System By Hitech Nakhon Group Co.,Ltd.

ABC100/1000/2000 Automatic Book Circulation System

ByHitech Nakhon Group Co.,Ltd.

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).

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)

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 Display

② Smart Card Reader

③ Keypad

④ Receipt Printer

⑤ Barcode Scan Camera

⑥ (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


③ Receipt Printer

④ Barcode Scan Camera

⑤ (Internal) MBD Camera,

Desensitizer, Sensors

and PC

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Place books and patron belongings

Equipped with auto-focus and PTZ control, which enlarges the

barcode search area


properly

Design OverviewDesign Overview –– ABC2000ABC2000

① Display with Touch Screen


③ Keypad

④ Receipt Printer

⑤ Barcode Scan Camera

⑥ (Internal) MBD Camera,

Desensitizer, Sensors and

PC

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6

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Place books and patron belongings

Equipped with auto-focus and PTZ control, which enlarges the

barcode search area


properly

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Keypad close to patron ensures

privacy

Design OverviewDesign Overview –– Other Other CompaniesCompanies’’

3M6410 V Checkpoint

SP Compact

S A SecureDialoc SD 9.3 Easy Check

Patron Operation Flow Patron Operation Flow (Checkout)(Checkout)

Patron card

detected

Enterpassword

Item detected

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com

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ted

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

Thank You!

ABC100/1000/2000 Automatic Book Circulation System By Hitech Nakhon Group Co.,Ltd.

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