>>POS Systems Glossary Terms

POS Computer- Main component to POS system that handles data and information being sent to and from POS terminals.

POS Register - area where money and tickets or receipts are held. Normally stored just below the touch screen for easy access.

POS Printer- document printer for guest and management.

POS Scanner- different forms of scanning tools that are used to input information into your POS system stations. Example: Laser Scanners, Omni-directional Scanner, Hand Held POS Scanners.

POS Input Devices- any type of instrument used to transfer information in the main computer and maintain database integrity.

POS Touch Screen- LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitors or CRT(Cathode Ray Tube) are the main types of touch screen monitors.

MIcros- Type of POS software proprietor.

Digital Dining-Type of POS software proprietor.