{"id":167,"date":"2007-08-12T06:28:05","date_gmt":"2007-08-12T13:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itegritygroup.com\/itegrity\/seo-web-development-blog\/?p=167"},"modified":"2011-01-09T01:20:31","modified_gmt":"2011-01-09T09:20:31","slug":"wireless-credit-card-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itegritygroup.com\/wireless-credit-card-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers Think Blue Rewards Wireless Credit Card Application Results"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n “Company X” Wireless Application Test #1<\/strong><\/p>\n Dodger Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday, June 5, 2006<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Notice<\/p>\n All information herein contained is confidential and proprietary<\/em> to Aqua Technology Solutions, Inc. Aqua Technology Solutions, Inc. respectfully requests that this proposal remain confidential and for the sole purpose of evaluating this partnership opportunity. Because of the proprietary nature of the information contained herein, Company X, by accepting this document, agrees that this material will not be used, or its contents revealed, in any way except to respond to this specific proposal.<\/p>\n Who we are<\/strong><\/p>\n Aqua Technology Solutions, Inc. brings together software, technology, and personnel to provide a complete wireless solution for securely acquiring any type of data in the field. We accomplish this through the use of our proprietary DIAS technology which includes a powerful software suite, customizable hardware, and event staffing and planning solutions.<\/p>\n The DIAS software suite allows credentialed individuals the ability to create secure forms and applications, wirelessly administer them at events in the field or remotely, and provide real-time reporting tools that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Depending on the type of information being acquired, DIAS can be deployed in a variety of formats including a series of laptops or portable tablet PCs administered at a staffed event, a self-service kiosk, or on the web.<\/p>\n Aqua Technology also provides complete event staffing and program planning solutions including hiring and training field representatives and brand ambassador teams to acquire data in the field for our clients. Aqua Technology capitalizes on highly secure, proven technology that streamlines front-end data acquisition while improving cost-efficiency.<\/p>\n Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n Aqua Technology Solutions traveled to Dodger Stadium on June 1st<\/sup>, 2006 to conduct a feasibility study to determine if our data acquisition technology, DIAS, could reliably and consistently connect to the internet inside the ballpark. The primary goal of this study was to determine if DIAS would meet or exceed the requirements for “COMPANY X”‘s event marketing and acquisition initiatives at Dodger Stadium. We performed the study with one laptop, a mobile wireless data card, and our proprietary Secure Digital Application (SDA) software, a component of Aqua’s DIAS technology suite. A signal boosting antennae was also used during portions of the study. The study primarily consisted of 6 tests at 5 locations in the Reserve level of Dodger Stadium (see figure A below). Specific test locations were selected:<\/p>\n 1. within diverse structural areas of the ballpark including unenclosed, partially enclosed and fully enclosed locations.<\/p>\n 2. in different geographic regions of the ballpark.<\/p>\n 3. that were in near proximity to the current locations of the Dodgers Think Blue Rewards kiosks.<\/p>\n Testing was designed considering the following criterion:<\/p>\n 1. Mobile phone reception during games is decreased due to the large volume of voice data being transferred.<\/p>\n 2. Concrete and steel in the ballpark structure can greatly reduce the integrity of mobile data transmissions.<\/p>\n 3. The specific geographic locations of cell towers in proximity to the ballpark will affect our internet link.<\/p>\n 4. Testing will be performed near current Dodgers Think Blue Rewards kiosks to replicate real-world conditions at current marketing locations.<\/p>\n 5. The hardware and software configuration of the device used for testing will be identical to that of the actual devices used during a live, in-game “COMPANY X” mobile marketing event.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/a><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Observations<\/strong><\/p>\n Our test laptop, in conjunction with our DIAS technology suite, was able to stay connected to the internet and Aqua’s remote application server continuously for the duration of our entire study which lasted over 2 hours. We generally observed broadband up\/download speeds in unenclosed and mostly unenclosed areas and better than dial-up speeds in enclosed areas. Considering the small file size of the card application data, file compression, and our proprietary data packet transmission module, the bandwidth footprint required to reliably transfer files from the field to the web is very small; typically one-fifth that of standard dial-up speed. Additionally, through DIAS’s link optimization, it automatically sets the transmission parameters that are most efficient for each type of wireless link and available bandwidth. This reduces the number of retransmitted data packets, excess control information, and other network “chatter.”<\/p>\n The field component of Aqua’s DIAS technology requires an external power source. We were not able to determine if electrical outlets were directly present at the current kiosk locations, but assume that power can be provided inside the ballpark. The current Dodgers Think Blue Rewards kiosk structure can support approximately 6-8 standard size laptops. Based on the observed traffic flow at the kiosks, this should be a sufficient number to avoid potential bottlenecks when large numbers of individuals decide to sign-up simultaneously. It appeared that the home plate payment kiosk was using a Verifone OMNI 3750 POS terminal to take payment for the card program. This is a very versatile terminal which can be easily integrated into the framework of our DIAS technology as can most other modern POS terminals.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n