Focusing on the Financial Payment Sector, Lierda's Cat.1 Module Enhanced with Upgraded Value-Added Features

#Consumer Electronics# Published : 2024-09-11

With the rapid development of IoT technology and strong national policy support, Cat.1 modules, as a crucial part of the 4G LTE network, are seeing unprecedented growth opportunities.

According to the latest report from Counterpoint, global cellular IoT module shipments grew by 7% year-on-year in Q1 2024. The AIoT Institute predicts that Cat.1 module shipments will continue to grow rapidly, thanks to their advantages in cost efficiency, power management, and extensive network coverage.

 

Forecast of total shipments of domestic LTE Cat, 1bis modules from 2017 to 2027 (Unit: 10,000 PCS)

 

Expanding into the Financial Industry with Strong Value-Added Capabilities

Given the financial sector's high requirements for data transmission security and stability, and the fact that IoT technology can significantly enhance user experience, the demand for Cat.1 modules in this field continues to rise. Lierda has launched several Cat.1 modules and solutions tailored to this market. As a one-stop IoT partner, Lierda boasts a strong R&D team and extensive technical expertise, achieving full coverage from module design to comprehensive solutions. Leveraging its deep technical knowledge and rich practical experience, Lierda also offers customized value-added services and technical support to ensure that products can quickly adapt to the evolving market demands.

1. TTS + Simulated Audio: Voice Announcements, Sounding the Future

Lierda's NT26K/NT26F Cat.1 modules, based on the Unisoc EC71x series, provide the iFLYTEK TTS voice library and voice splicing solution in software. This supports 8k, 16k, and combinations of Chinese, English, and bilingual modes. Audio playback supports various voice solutions, including hardware codec and PWM simulated audio drivers, and it supports PCM, WAV, MP3, and AMR formats. These features offer a more personalized interactive experience for financial applications such as POS terminals and cloud speakers that require voice announcements.

2. QR Code Algorithm: Swift Recognition, One Scan to Success

For financial applications that require QR code scanning, such as POS systems and cloud printers, Lierda's Cat.1 modules come equipped with a leading QR code decoding algorithm, delivering fast and accurate decoding capabilities.

When a smartphone displays a payment QR code, the development board kit with a Cat.1 module can drive a camera to scan the code. The decoded data is then printed in real-time via the serial port, significantly improving operational efficiency and user experience. This series of modules supports both 1D and 2D code decoding, refund codes, and mirrored codes, helping clients pass UnionPay certification. The module also offers a self-developed code library and a professional code library for user selection, ensuring optimized settings for key parameters like exposure and white balance. Additionally, the module supports customized antenna solutions for optimal wireless performance.

3. Large Screen Driving Capability: Smooth Operation, Intuitive Touch

The NT26F (EC718 series) Cat.1 module is paired with a 3.5-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 480×320 and runs the latest LVGL 8.3 Stress Demo. It also supports touch panel functionality, greatly enhancing usability and user experience by making operations more intuitive and convenient.

Lierda, with its profound research strength and deep market insights, continues to innovate and improve the value-added functions of its Cat.1 modules, providing more possibilities for commercial applications. In the future, Lierda will continue to focus on technological innovation, exploring new application scenarios, and supporting service upgrades across various industries.

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