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About Dolphin with iButton Reader Handheld
Computer
The Dolphin with iButton Reader handheld computer integrates the basic functionality
of the Dolphin Batch terminal with iButton™ technology that allows the terminal to
read and write data from and to iButtons.
The iButton reader is a function and feature extension of the Batch terminal. Like the
batch version, Dolphin iB can be equipped with up to 10 Mb of flash memory and will
support all scan engine versions available for the Dolphin platform. Refer to Chapters
1 and 2 in this manual for more on basic operation of the Dolphin terminal and
accessories available.
What is an iButton?
iButton technology was developed by Dallas Semiconductor. The iButton is a 16mm
computer chip housed in a stainless steel can. The iButton can be worn by a person or
attached to an object for up-to-date information at the point of use.
There are a variety of buttons with different features. Each starts with a guaranteed-
unique registration number engraved in the silicon. Some buttons add computer
memory to store typed text; information can be updated as often as needed with a
simple, momentary contact.