How to create POS device with Shiningintl NFC solution

1.the Shiningintl Native NFC system introduction

Shiningintl NFC system solution is a hardware and software combined system based on Shiningintl NFC supported android mother baord and the NFC module. the Aandroid mother baord has supported the NFC forum Native functions, it adopts the android system API to communicate with the NFC module, it is the fastest way to set up a native NFC NCI system, the architecture shown below:

2.the  shiningintl Native NFC pos system architecturer

so in order to set up the POS device, we need to prepare the two parts: the hardware part and the software part, below are the detail ways to set up the native android nfc pos system.

2.1 Hardware

make sure you already has the Shiningintl Android board and NFC module:

The android board firmware has integrated the driver and service into the android system,  after the android board is set up correctly with the NFC module (also need to setup the display , power supply ), the hardwares are ready.

These android board have supported all version of androids inner, so the NFC function are also available in all the versions.

2,2 software

Creating a POS (Point of Sale) desktop application with Android involves several steps and requires knowledge of Java or Kotlin programming languages, as well as Android development tools. At this moment we need to know there are different NFC modules in the market, but most of them only support a SDK for the users to directly communicate with the NFC moudle through the  UART or USB, only Shiningintl NFC modules have supported the android native NFC API.

Here’s a high-level overview of the process:

  1. Set up your development environment:
    • Install Android Studio, which is the official integrated development environment (IDE) for Android app development.
    • Install the latest version of the Android SDK, which includes the necessary tools and libraries to build Android apps.
  2. Create a new Android project:
    • Open Android Studio and create a new project with an empty activity.
    • Choose a name for your project and select a minimum API level that supports the features you want to use.
  3. Design the user interface:
    • Use XML to design the layout of your POS desktop application. This includes creating buttons, text fields, lists, and other UI elements.
    • Use Android’s material design guidelines to ensure your app looks modern and consistent across different devices.
  4. Implement the functionality:
    • Write Java or Kotlin code to handle user interactions, such as button clicks, input validation, and data manipulation., please adopt the android NATIVE NFC API to communicate with the NFC module.
    • Use Android’s SQLite database or Room library to store and manage product information, customer details, and transaction history.
    • Implement networking capabilities if needed, to sync data with a remote server or cloud storage.
  5. Test your application:
    • Run your app on an emulator or a physical Android device to ensure it works correctly.
    • Test various scenarios, including adding products, scanning barcodes, handling payments, and generating reports.
  6. Optimize and deploy:
    • Optimize your app for performance by minimizing memory usage, reducing startup time, and improving responsiveness.
    • Sign your app with a digital certificate and prepare it for release on Google Play Store or another distribution platform.

Here is the native NFC video: