M. Zane ThorntonNational Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.

The electronic point-of-sale terminal is the newest form of computer technology being introduced into the retail industry. Industry interest in the terminal is focused on its potentially great advantages for retailers in improving their productivity and performance in merchandise control and credit customer control. The electronic point-of-sale terminal's appeal over the standard cash register lies in its potential for impacting the total merchandise system through increasing the speed and accuracy of transactions and providing a method of capturing greater quantities of data essential to the effective management of the merchandise system. At the check-out counter, the terminal equipped with an automatic reading device and credit verification equipment will permit the rapid completion of the sales transaction and, at the same time, capture and enter into the central system all the data necessary for closer, more effective control of the merchandise system.

Foreign Parenting practices of a representative sample of 1,056 urban mothers with very young children were studied via the Parent Behavior Checklist (Fox, 1994) and the Behavior Screening Questionnaire (Richman & Graham, 1971). Potential determinants of parenting practices were also addressed, including maternal age, marital status, education level, number of children living at home, and family socioeconomic status. Less positive parenting practices concerning nurturing and discipline were found among mothers who were younger, had more than one child living at home, were single, had a lower income level, and had lower educational attainment. These mothers also tended to perceive their children as demonstrating more difficult behavior problems. However, the negative influence of some determinants of parenting practices, such as low income, was found to be moderated by the presence of other determinants, such as more education. The present results provide evidence that multiple determinants influence parenting practices among parents of young children. (Robert A. Fox, Donald L. Platz & Kathleen S. Bentley, Maternal Factors Related to Parenting Practices, Developmental Expectations, and Perceptions of Child Behavior Problems. 2010, p 431-441).

Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature and Related Studies Related Literature Foreign According to [ (Miller, 2013) ], a mobile phone is a wireless electronic device used for telephone and multimedia communications. Which means people can bring it and can communicate anywhere at anytime. [ (Singh, 2011) ] said that communication is the process to express his thoughts, ideas, and messages, from one person to other person for the sake of personal interest or business interest. Communication is more effective if you receive the response from other person. You

can express his thoughts to another person by verbal communication, non-verbal communication or by mass communication. [ (McGuigan, 2013) ] Stated that Text messaging is a term for short communications made through cell phones. It uses what is called the Short Message Service, and so is often called SMS for short. It is also sometimes referred to as txting, using the shorthand common in such messages as a way of dealing with short character limits and often bulky interfaces. [ (Ziggs, 2011) ] proposed that ages 13 to 17 ends the highest number of text messaging, sending and receiving an average of 1,742 text messages per month. [ (Jenna Langer, 2009) ] said that men prefer to use communication to gain social status and use their social networks in a task-oriented manner (2). Face-to-face communication differences between genders and has been shown to cross over into e-mail and computer-mediated communication makes women communicate more thoroughly because of the lack of nonverbal cues. [ (Amanda Lenhart, 2010) ]One major influence has to do with the economics of the cell phone who pays for the costs associated with the cell phone and its use and what are the limitations on the service plan for the phone? Does the user have unlimited minutes to talk or the ability to share minutes? Does he or she have an unlimited or pay-as-you-go text messaging plan? And regardless of who pays, what type of plan..

#1 AccuPOS AccuPOS was this year's TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award winner for providing increased accounting capabilities. It offers the only software that is line-item compatible with QuickBooks and Sage accounting software. Accu POS provides all-in-one and a la carte solutions for retailers, restaurants and grocers. All of its packages include touchscreen PCs, thermal printers and easy-to-use software. The grocery package includes charge-by-weight options and multi-line barcode scanning, while the restaurant bundles feature counter service, kitchen printing, frozen yogurt and kitchen bump bar packages. Accu POS is easy to use and requires minimal training. After Purchase Care: After purchase, users receive help setting up the system by phone or WebEx. AccuPOS also helps set up menus and inventory databases, provides online training to help business owners and employees learn how to use the software, and offers a number of support plan options that include access to unlimited telephone, WebEx, email and after-hours support. Its Spare in the Air service is also offered, which will overnight replacement parts should users experience a hardware failure. Mobile and Wireless Technology: AccuPOS offers point-of-sale for Android tablets and mobile phones. Costs: To compare costs, visit TopTenREVIEWS best POS Systems here.

************************************* #2 Harbortouch Harbortouch earns high praise for its low-cost POS system. For just $25, business owners can have a POS system pre-loaded with company data. With this system, users have the ability to process payments, manage customers and track inventory.Harbortouch offers two free versions of its software with a payment processing agreement. The Harbortouch POS includes a touchscreen PC, card reader, cash drawer and receipt printers. The retail version also includes a barcode reader, pin pad, keyboard and customer display. The Elite package includes a faster touchscreen PC with a cast aluminum body. Harbortouch offers software versions specifically tailored for retail, C-stores, liquor stores and restaurants. After Purchase Care: Harbortouch provides all businesses with their own local account representative who can help them onsite when needed. To get started, business can can send inventory items or a restaurant's menu to the account representatives, who will set up the database. They then walk business owners through the system via an online meeting before it even arrives to verify everything is correct. After receiving the POS system, users are given onsite training and remote training for the remainder of their contract. Remote support is available 24 hours a day directly through the software via a support button. Mobile and Wireless Technology: Harbortouch provides a number of mobile and wireless payment processing options, as well as tableside order entry for restaurants and bars. Its mobile processing works with a variety of smartphones, including iPhones, Android, Blackberry and Windows Mobile. Costs: To compare costs, visit TopTenREVIEWS best POS Systems here. ************************************* #3 POS Guys POS Guys is a well-regarded option that offers a wide range of low-cost point-of-sale products, including full systems, equipment, software and supplies. POS Guys has a wide range of all-in-one systems starting for less than $2,000. In addition to retail stores and restaurants, POS Guys also feature packages specifically for salons and spas. Entry-level systems include less-sophisticated components such as impact printers, while moreadvanced systems include hardware such as touchscreen PCs. Users have a choice of 20 POS computers, more than 25 receipt printers and nearly 15 cash drawers. Industrial, omnidirectional and in-counter scanners are also available. POS Guys also supplies healthcare specific devices such as patient ID bracelet printers and point-of-care barcode scanners. With a POS Guys system, users can use any credit card processor or merchant service

After Purchase Care: POS Guys offers a wide range of support services, including phone and email support, remote training, set-up assistance, and hardware replacement. There are three hardware support plans: Silver, Gold and Platinum. The Silver plan replaces hardware within seven days, the Gold within two and the Platinum overnight. Mobile and Wireless Technology: POS Guys offers wireless inventory devices, handheld PCs, tablets, mobile printers and Aldelo wireless software for restaurant tableside support. Costs: To compare costs, visit TopTenREVIEWS best POS Systems here.

Overview of Possible POS, Inc.

Headquartered in Stafford, Texas, POSsible POS is a provider of innovative technology to the hospitality and retail industries. We specialize in complete POS systems and POS software to meet the needs of almost any business environment, including restaurants, groceries, salons, convenience stores, and liquor stores, to name a few.rnrnWe make it POSsible for you to perform tons of business-enhancing functions that offer efficiency, added customerservice and user-friendly operations, allowing your business to run more effectively.rnrnFrom taking orders to tracking inventory, POSsibles POS systems provide a comprehensive solution for almost any business environment. We feature Restaurant and Retail POS System options that will fit many business needs. POS technology like this will give you the cutting edge to make clear decisions while maintaining an awareness of profitability.rnrnThink of the POSsibilities Contact us today and see for yourself how we can improve your bottom line!

Key Facts for Possible POS, Inc.

Major Clients:Bonito Michaocan, Subhlaxmi Grocers, Tutti Frutti, Jambetos Bakery Year Founded:2010 Full Time Employees:11 - 25 Revenue:$10 - $50 million Core Service Areas:
Point of Sale Systems, Gift & Loyalty Cards, ISO Agent Programs, Credit Card Processing

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TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Wireless POS Terminal market to grow at a CAGR of 7.7 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing necessity to improve hospitality and reliability among customers. The Global Wireless POS Terminal market has also been witnessing the increasing organized logistics sector in emerging countries. However, the profit compromising POS gateway charges could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. TechNavio's report, the Global Wireless POS Terminal Market 2012-2016 has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC; it also covers the Global Wireless POS Terminal market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The scope of the report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. It includes the market for wireless POS terminals across end-user segments. The markets that are not covered in this report are: 1.Any support, maintenance and services that are offered for/with wireless POS terminals. 2.Components that are used in the manufacture of wireless POS terminals. 3. Any product that does not fall under wireless POS terminals. 4. NFC POS terminals. 5.POS hardware, software, firmware, solutions, components and integrated circuits ICs. The key vendors dominating this market space are Equinox Payments LLC, Ingenico S.A., and VeriFone Systems Inc. The other vendors mentioned in the report are First Data Corp., PAX Technology Ltd., and ViVOtech Systems Inc. Key questions answered in this report: What will the market size be in 2016 and what will the growth rate be? What are the key market trends? What is driving this market? What are the challenges to market growth? Who are the key vendors in this market space?

What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? You can request one free hour of our analyst time when you purchase this market report. Details are provided within the report.