Overview - NCR RealPOS 5953 User Manual

Chapter 5:

Overview

5953 USB DynaKey Migration
The NCR RealPOS 5953 USB DynaKey is a replacement for its
predecessor, the 5953‐Wedge (PS/2) DynaKey, with features and
advantages not present in the older product. This chapter is a
discussion of those features with some explanation of the advantages.
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Powered Universal Serial Bus (USB) for data and power
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Digital Video Interface (DVI) cable for video
The NCR RealPOS 5953 USB DynaKey improves on its predecessor by
taking advantage of features of the Digital Video Interface (DVI) and
Universal Serial Bus (USB) to increase flexibility and connectivity.
The major advances are:
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Standard Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) interface
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Full keyboard re‐programmability
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Added general‐purpose connectivity via on‐board port
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Flash‐programmable firmware
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Future expandability for fingerprint sensor module and smartcard
reader
There are also minor technical improvements, primarily a benefit for
systems integrators. One example is the ability for host software to
detect the presence or absence of the MSR, Keylock, and Glide Pad.
Another example is the use of standard USB protocols throughout and
even standard USB HID device classes where such device standards
exist. The design helped develop an additional standard in the case of
the MSR. Use of such standards eases the job of systems engineers and
integrators.