1 - Introduction
eDynamo| Secure Card Reader Authenticator | Installation and Operation Manual
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1.2
About eDynamo Components
The major components of eDynamo are shown in
Figure 1-1 – eDynamo Major Components
1.3
About Terminology
In this document, eDynamo is referred to as the
device
. It is designed to be connected to a
host
, which is
a piece of general-purpose electronic equipment which can send commands and data to, and receive data
from, the device. Host types include PC computers/laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Generally, the host
must have
software
installed that communicates with the device and is capable of processing
transactions. During a transaction, the host and its software interact with the
operator
, such as a cashier
or bank teller, while the device interacts with the
cardholder
.
