Electronic signature solutions ^[1] can be used with a broad range of signature capturing devices according to the needs and characteristics of the companies integrating these solutions. Each device has different capabilities and holds various benefits and shortcoming that should be considered when one tries to choose the suitable device.

Some companies require basic signature pads, while others require more advanced devices, which include LCD displays and the possibility to add additional information while signing a document. xyzmo SIGNificant signature solution ^[2] enables the use of a wide range of signature capturing devices from various manufacturers. Three examples of devices that range from a basic device to an advanced one include the Wacom Mini Signature Tablet, the Wacom STU-300 and Wacom STU-500.

^[3]The Mini Signature Tablet is a very good solution when there is no real requirement for a display. This option has definitely not been outdated despite the fact it doesn’t include an LCD display as it possess some other strong benefits. A company can integrate a signature solution without investing high sums when purchasing the signing devices, thanks to its attractive pricing – the costs of such devices are typically ~30%-40% of the costs of LCD devices. In addition this device is very robust making it less damage vulnerable. Large customer installations show that it is no real issue for customers to sign on such a device where they do not see their signature whilst signing. Due to its size, form factor and weight, the Mini Signature Tablet is also an efficient tool for mobile services and sales forces. Thanks to these benefits the Mini Signature Table is often used by large companies looking for a cost efficient solution.

The STU-300 Signature Tablet includes a one line LCD display on which the signatures are easily captured. In addition to these capabilities the STU-300 is compact and resistant, turning it to a suitable solution for mobile professionals. Best example: insurance agents working in the field, or service staff carrying out repair and maintenance tasks on site. This device enables customers to view their signature during the signing process, but as it designed to also be portable, it doesn’t include a real dialog or rich text capabilities like the STU-500.

^[4]The STU-500 Signature Tablet features a compact, reflective 5″ TFT LC display with a VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels), hence being a cutting edge solution which enables companies to present additional content like back-ground images, the company logo or text on the display where the customer signs as part of the signing process. Thus receipts, deposit slips or any kind of textual background (“herewith you approve…”) linked to the signature can be shown on the device. An additional valuable benefit is the possibility to enter numbers and short text via a displayed keyboard, enabling the completion of the approval process through the device.

All three devices offer the ability to record the biometric traits of a signature and can be used together with the SIGNificant Biometric Server ^[5] to perform the comparison of signatures against pre-installed profiles, reducing the odds for forgery dramatically.

Each company should choose the signing device that most fits its needs in order to make the electronic signing process efficient and beneficial.

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