MiBonus System, the next generation loyalty system and Gift Card?subsystem, is based on the award winning technology of distributed embedded web server and contactless smart card.

This next generation system is aimed at replacing the old system, which is based on magnetic strip card and centralized database application server. Costly account statement mailing and service centers will be something of the past.

Members can enjoy real time balance checking and gift redemption with schemes tailored for their personal profile at any MiBonus Display using their familiar language. In addition, the system also includes tools that provide analysis of member profile based CRM data, and reports that generate real time feedback of any marketing plan.

MiBonus System is a truly scalable system supporting multiple systems at different remote locations through LAN / WAN or the Internet.

MiBonus Loyalty System consists of 4 basic off-the-shelf components: contactless membership smart card, MiBonus terminal, MiBonus Display unit, and MiBonusServer software. MiBonus Gift Card subsystem requires the addition of a member profile driven Interactive Shopping Display unit and a Gift Card Terminal.

MEMBER CARDS

A member card is a contactless smart card with the size of a credit card. Integrated within the card is built-in memory for storing the most up-to-date bonus points, prepaid dollar value and administrator defined member profile. Utilizing 13.56Mhz radio frequency smart card technology, the transfer of data between smart card and Terminal or Display unit requires no physical contact.

Since the most current information about the members are stored on the Member Cards, this reduces the dependency of real time information from the centralized database server, as in the case of the traditional magnetic strip card loyalty systems.

Two types of Member Cards are used: (a) Ultralight Card with less memory (48 bytes) and lower security for loyalty system (single redemption item stored) and (b) Classic Card with more memory (15 sectors of 48 bytes each) and high security (Triple Des) for both loyalty system and Gift Card subsystem.

Color graphics can be printed on both sides of the smart card using 4C color offset printing. In order to enable printing of good quality, 300 dpi artwork is recommended. Cards with quality designed images can act as a good advertisement tool to promote company image.

Multi-shop Loyalty Capability is supported using a Classic Card can be shared by 15 different shops using 15 different sectors of the card memory. Information on each sector is protected by an encryption key.

MiBonus TERMINAL

MiBonus Terminal is the heart of the loyalty system operation. It compactly contains an embedded web server with built-in software applications that operates independently without the need of an extra PC. Operation is carried out using a keypad for input and a built-in smart card reader to transfer information to / from the Member Card. Transaction records stored in the Terminal can be collected by MiBonusServer software through TCP/IP network. Dimensions(in mm) 105(W) x 38(D) x 150(H)

Basic features include:

• Issuing new Member Cards
• Issuing staff cards
• Adding bonus points during purchase
• Deducting bonus points upon confirmation of redemption
• Transaction log

MiBonus DISPLAY UNIT

MiBonus Display unit is a compact, wall mounted, embedded web server system with 6.4" touch screen TFT display and built-in software applications for checking of bonus point balance and redemption selection. Dimension in mm: 193(W)x 47(D) x 338(H)

Basic features include:

• Members can enjoy real time balance checking
• Members can select their beloved bonus gifts at any MiBonus Display
• Members can input their personal profile with templates designed by the administrator
• Display scheduled advertisement in JPEG picture or MPEG video format
• Multiple MiBonus Display Units in Master and Slave Mode
• Support multiple languages on the display screen and web administration interface.
• Compactly designed 6.4" ultra brightness TFT display can be fitted into any corners of your shop.

MiBonus SERVER

MiBonusServer, a comprehensive multilingual Windows-based CRM software tool, collects transaction records from Terminals and stores them in ODBC database format. It provides a SQL report tool to generate results and reports based on different criteria: filters, grouping, and sorting.

MiBonus GIFT CARD SUBSYSTEM

MiBonus Gift Card Subsystem operates the same way as MiBonus Loyalty System except it manipulates both the prepaid dollar value and bonus points on the Member Card. Also, this subsystem requires the use of Classic Card which has more memory and higher security.

The basic components of the subsystem consist of MiBonus Gift Card Terminal, MiBonus Interactive Shopping Display Unit, and MiBonusServer.

MiBonus Gift Card Terminal which operates the same way as MiBonus Terminal except it adds or deducts prepaid dollar value on the Member Card.

MiBonus Interactive Shopping Display Unit, the world's first Member-profile-based interactive shopping-display system, allows Members to find their beloved products. Members can save time as they can make the purchasing selection before lining up at the cashier counter to pay. MiBonus Interactive Shopping Display unit operates the same way as MiBonus Display unit except it manipulates the prepaid dollar value instead of bonus points on the Member Card.

MiBonusServer can collect records from Terminals as well as Gift CardTerminals.

APPLICATION

MiBonus system is best for the applications such as

• Loyalty solution for retail chain spanned over cities,
• International Loyalty Solution for airlines and hotels,
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) based target marketing method in shops with multi-lines of products,
• prepaid or postpaid membership system for prestigious member clubs and fitness centers, Customer-oriented point-of-sales (POS) system for shops specialized in health care or beauty products, and
• clearing center for Multi-stores prepaid solution for franchise stores or food courts