BI-DIRECTIONAL MAGNETIC STRIPE, CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE READABILITY,
SUPPORTED IN NEW PERCON BAR CODE AND MAGNETIC STRIPE DECODER

May 5, 1993 -- EUGENE, OR--The newest model of Percon Series 20 Universal
bar code and magnetic stripe decoder, Version 4.1, features bi-directional
magnetic stripe scanning and supports California Driver's License
scanning. Laser and CCD trigger modes, serial ACK/NAK protocol, and host
control indicators are also available in Version 4.1.

"The features addressed in Series 20 Version 4.1 provide the opportunity to
meet the specific needs of customers requiring special decoder options,"
says Doug Wilson, Director of Sales and Marketing. "These exceptional
features are now available with the proven performance and reliability of
the Series 20."

The Series 20 4.1 decoder electronically decodes customer credit card
information, driver license numbers and demographic information stored on
magnetic stripe driver licenses now in use in California. Non-standard
information including specific information about the driver such as name,
address, sex, age, height and weight are also encoded. Bi-directional
scanning allows the users to run a card through a magnetic stripe scanner
in either direction, while maintaining accuracy of the information
scanned.

Trigger modes enable a laser or CCD in the default mode to automatically
turn on and read any enabled code. Auto scan is supported for hands-off
scanning and a multi-scan mode allows the laser to automatically turn on
after current data has been output. An input device using this mode cannot
read the same bar code twice in a row.

Serial ACK/NAK protocol has been added to check and verify data running
through the main serial port. If the host response required mode is
activated, the host must respond to the Series 20 decoder by using one of
two options: serial batch programming commands or host controlled
indicators--tone, number of beeps, loudness of beeps--to indicate to the
bar code reader and the user if the data transmitted met the application
criteria before the next bar code can be read. Host control indicators can
be used separately from the host response required.

The Series 20 4.1 can now be reprogrammed using serial batch programming
mode during scanning. Now, programming through the serial port can occur
when needed, taking only seconds to complete.

As with the entire line of Percon Series 20 decoders, Series 20 4.1
provides these benefits:

Data input editing enables users to customize scanned data before it
reaches their application program. This automatic data editing is
completely programmable, and permits adding data, moving data, or
subtracting data from each bar code or magnetic stripe as it's scanned.

Auto-Host Recognition allows the Series 20 4.1 decoder to recognize and
configure itself for the computer to which it's connected.

Full keyboard support permits users to encode any key on a
keyboard--including all function keys. The unit also allows
auto-terminators to be any of 128 ASCII characters, and the unique "Zap
Mode" disables the user-defined auto-terminator by encoding PERCON-defined
characters into that bar code.

Additionally the Series 20 4.1 will auto-discriminate among 13 different
bar code symbologies, and read both credit card and airline format
magnetic stripes on up to four magnetic stripe channels simultaneously.
Multiple magnetic stripe scanners (one track per channel) and one bar code
input device may be connected to the same decoder.

The suggested retail price for Series 20 4.1 begins at $415.00 (US,
quantity one) and is now available. Interface cable is purchased
separately. The Series 20 4.1 is backed by a five-year warranty with an
optional on-site warranty available.

Founded in 1983, Percon engineers and manufacturers keyless data entry and
identification equipment. Based in Eugene, Oregon, Percon sells bar code
hardware and software worldwide through original equipment manufacturers
(OEMs), distributors and value added resellers (VARs) and offers next-day
shipping, toll-free telephone support and rapid turnaround repair
service.

Percon manufactures fixed-station, hand-held and portable bar code readers
including the Series 10 and Series 20 bar code and magnetic stripe
decoders; and the PocketReader, a portable bar code reader, which uses
Percon Program Generator (PPG) software to create Windows-based
application programs. Percon also distributes a complete line of input
devices including wands, CCDs, hand-held and hands-free lasers, magnetic
stripe readers, and ID badge scanners; WRITEBAR, bar code printing
software for dot matrix and laser printers; and other bar code
accessories.

For more information contact Percon, Inc., 1720 Willow Creek Circle, Suite
530, Eugene, OR 97402-9171. Phone (800) 929-7899 or (503) 344-1189. Fax
(503) 344-1399.

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