Windows Embedded for
Point of Service Verification Test
The Windows Embedded for Point of Service Verification Program targets third-party hardware and software products that interoperate with Windows Embedded for Point of Service, Microsoft’s embedded Windows XP-based Point of Service product offering. Partners with products that pass verification testing are eligible to have those products included in the Windows Embedded for Point of Service Product Catalog.
Software Products - What We Test
Download the Test Specification for Software Products (PDF - 139KB)
The Windows Embedded for Point of Service Verification Test for Software Products is intended to ensure that third-party software applications install and function smoothly on the Microsoft Windows Embedded for Point of Service operating system. During the test engagement at VeriTest, your software product will be installed on a system running the Windows Embedded for Point of Service operating system using the installer program supplied with your product.
Once installed, your product will be launched running as a minimal security-level user to verify proper installation. Your product’s functionality will not be exercised during the test, as most software products designed to run on the Microsoft Windows Embedded for Point of Service operating system have specific hardware device dependencies that will not be present during the test at VeriTest. If your software product cannot function without specific hardware devices being connected, it must detect that these devices are not available, and degrade gracefully. Your application may not crash, or cause the Microsoft Windows Embedded for Point of Service operating system to crash. Your application must display an appropriate error message if required hardware is not available.
POS Device Peripherals - What We Test
Download the Test Specification for POS Device Peripherals (PDF - 211KB)
Download the Test Tool (ZIP - 57KB)
The Windows Embedded for Point of Service Verification Test for POS Device Peripherals is intended to ensure that POS devices are unlikely to cause conflicts with other POS devices connected to the same system. The test is currently limited to the following device classes: MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition), Biometrics, Cash Drawer, Check Scanner, Line Display, Magnetic Stripe Reader, Pin Pad, POS Keyboard, POS Printer, and Scanner.
During the test engagement at VeriTest, your POS device peripheral will be connected to a system running the Windows Embedded for Point of Service operating system. Your product’s installer or documented instructions will be used to install the Service Object for your device.
A tool will be used to ensure the device properly supports key properties, methods, and events, some of which are common to all device classes, while others will be specific to the device class(es) of your product. In addition, the device’s support for Plug and Play will be tested. Please refer to the Test Specification for POS Device Peripherals for details.
Instructions
- Join the Windows Embedded Partner Program
- Review the Appropriate Resources
- Register for Testing
- Provide Payment Information
We'll provide additional details for this step upon receiving your registration.
- Send Your Product and Documentation to VeriTest
- Software Applications
You can deliver to VeriTest via ftp, web download, or CD
- POS Device Peripherals
Ship to Ballina, Ireland (please include return shipment instructions)
We'll provide additional details for this step upon receiving your registration.
- Once your registration is complete, we have received the product to be tested, and payment is confirmed, the turn-around time for the test is three weeks.
- Log into the Windows Embedded Partner Program website to review and sign the online Windows Embedded Device Showcase Program Agreement to have your device added to the Windows Embedded for Point of Service Catalog.
Pricing
- Basic Test: $500
- Re-test: $325
- Credit Card Payments: add 3.5% handling fee. Only Credit Cards are allowed (Purchasing Cards are not accepted).
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Contact VeriTest
wepos@veritest.com
+1 425.468.1108 (U.S.)
+353 96 73702 ext 583 (Europe)