diff --git a/TallyFlow/Assets/Icons/Index.md b/TallyFlow/Assets/Icons/Index.md
index f1037e8..a11feb6 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Assets/Icons/Index.md
+++ b/TallyFlow/Assets/Icons/Index.md
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@
 ## Status / Notes
 - **TallyFlow Mobile**: Currently uses the main `TallyFlow-Product-Icon.png` (no dedicated Mobile icon yet).
 - **TallyFlow Edge**: No icon created yet.
+- **TallyFlow Scout**: App icons live in `tallyflow-assets-iot` assets (not yet copied to vault Icons/).
 - **TallyFlow Core** and **TallyFlow Capture**: No dedicated icons yet.
 
 *This index is maintained for easy reference by the daily TallyFlow cron and marketing tasks.*
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diff --git a/TallyFlow/Dashboard.md b/TallyFlow/Dashboard.md
index d2567f8..21651a5 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Dashboard.md
+++ b/TallyFlow/Dashboard.md
@@ -20,6 +20,10 @@ All core repos reviewed and documented in `Product/Code Reviews/`. Key themes:
 - [[Product/Code Reviews/Code Review Notes]]
 - [[Marketing/Messaging/Positioning]]
 
-_Last updated: 2026-06-23_
+_Last updated: 2026-07-27_
 ## Additional Roadmap Note (added later in session)
 - **TallyFlow Assets (Mobile) + TallyFlow Edge integration** — Real-time location, sensor data, and zone-based workflows accessible directly from the mobile app.
+
+## Product naming (2026-07)
+- **TallyFlow Scout** (`tallyflow-assets-iot`) — Collect / Verify / Locate handheld for **Edge**. Does not replace **Assets** (Core mobile).
+- **TallyFlow Edge** — product name for former IoT; repo remains `tallyflow-iot`.
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Integration/TallyFlow Edge Multi-Reader Benefits.md b/TallyFlow/Integration/TallyFlow Edge Multi-Reader Benefits.md
index 570edee..6ab3d80 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Integration/TallyFlow Edge Multi-Reader Benefits.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Integration/TallyFlow Edge Multi-Reader Benefits.md	
@@ -33,6 +33,9 @@ Downstream systems consume data; they do not control readers. Something has to s
 
 ## Benefits of TallyFlow Edge
 
+**Recent product notes (code review Jul 2026):** remote reader API for Scout/handhelds; reader-side filtering (validate per site); ATID ATF862 Master mode support; expanded MCP/statistics tools on develop.
+
+
 General product strengths—useful even when the conversation is not only about multi-reader fan-in.
 
 ### 1. Written in Rust for reliable operation
@@ -155,6 +158,7 @@ They pay for reader hardware either way. The real cost of DIY is owning multi-re
 ## Related
 
 - Product: TallyFlow Edge (edge service)
+- Handheld companion: **TallyFlow Scout** (Collect / Verify / Locate → Edge remote reader API or CSV; not Core Assets)
 - Egress today: **spreadsheet (CSV)**, REST API, **AMQP → TallyFlow**
 - Database today: **via app** (e.g. Alice+Olivia console → SQLite over REST), not a built-in Edge processor
 - AI today: **MCP Streamable HTTP** at `/mcp` (read-only tools; see below)
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Brochure/TallyFlow Two-Page Brochure Draft.md b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Brochure/TallyFlow Two-Page Brochure Draft.md
index a0b1bc2..9075822 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Brochure/TallyFlow Two-Page Brochure Draft.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Brochure/TallyFlow Two-Page Brochure Draft.md	
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ TallyFlow is the complete asset intelligence platform that combines real-time RF
 
 ### The TallyFlow Platform
 
-**Five Integrated Pillars**
+**Integrated Platform Pillars**
 
 | Pillar              | Description                                      | Key Benefit                     |
 |---------------------|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ TallyFlow is the complete asset intelligence platform that combines real-time RF
 | **TallyFlow Assets**| Mobile asset management app                      | On-the-floor tracking & updates |
 | **TallyFlow Capture**| Mobile photo + barcode capture (formerly PhotoTag) | Fast, accurate receiving & inspection |
 | **TallyFlow Edge**   | Reader management & real-time streaming          | Automated zone & tunnel tracking |
+| **TallyFlow Scout**  | Handheld Collect / Verify / Locate for Edge     | Floor collect, GS1 verify, offline find |
 | **TallyFlow Print** | Encoding & printing workflows                    | Consistent, error-free labeling |
 
 ---
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Competitive Research/TallyFlow Competitive Advantages.md b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Competitive Research/TallyFlow Competitive Advantages.md
index 7ca2d13..ae60d0f 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Competitive Research/TallyFlow Competitive Advantages.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Competitive Research/TallyFlow Competitive Advantages.md	
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ This document highlights where TallyFlow is meaningfully differentiated from com
 - Few competitors offer this level of hardware abstraction
 
 ### 3. Unified 5-Pillar Platform
-- Core (Web) + Assets (Mobile) + Capture (Photos) + Edge + Print
+- Core (Web) + Assets (Mobile) + Capture (Photos) + Edge + Scout (Edge handheld) + Print
 - Most competitors are either software-only or hardware-only
 - TallyFlow can own the full workflow from tag printing → capture → Edge → reporting
 
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Product Strategy/TallyFlow Assets for Edge.md b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Product Strategy/TallyFlow Assets for Edge.md
deleted file mode 100644
index f1067d2..0000000
--- a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Product Strategy/TallyFlow Assets for Edge.md	
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,59 +0,0 @@
-# TallyFlow Assets for Edge
-
-**Status:** New component (v0.1.0+1)  
-**Primary Mobile App:** `tallyflow_mobile` remains the main TallyFlow Assets experience  
-**Role:** Companion / specialized app for Edge remote reader workflows
-
-## Overview
-
-TallyFlow Assets for Edge is a Flutter-based mobile and desktop application that submits barcode and RFID tag reads directly to the TallyFlow Edge service using the remote reader API.
-
-It is designed for scenarios where tag data needs to be delivered to a local or on-premise TallyFlow Edge instance rather than going through the main TallyFlow Core mobile app.
-
-## Key Positioning
-
-- **Complementary to `tallyflow_mobile`** — Not a replacement. `tallyflow_mobile` remains the primary app for general asset capture, enrollment, and mobile workflows.
-- **Edge-focused** — Optimized for pushing reads to the TallyFlow Edge remote reader endpoint.
-- **Hardware + Simulation** — Full hardware scanner support on Android; simulation mode on desktop for testing and demo purposes.
-
-## Target Use Cases
-
-- Fixed or semi-fixed Edge reader workflows where a mobile device acts as a remote reader
-- Environments with local TallyFlow Edge deployments (on-prem or edge)
-- Testing and validation of remote reader configurations
-- Desktop-based simulation and automation of tag submissions during development or demos
-
-## Core Features
-
-- Hardware barcode and RFID scanning on Android (via `flutter_hardware_scanner`)
-- Camera barcode fallback using ML Kit
-- Barcode / RFID mode switching
-- Local scan list with send status and retry
-- Manual or automatic submission to TallyFlow Edge
-- Edge service health monitoring with offline banner
-- Desktop simulator with JSON tag group loading and automation
-
-## Technical Notes
-
-- Connects to TallyFlow Edge remote reader endpoints (`/reader/barcode` and `/reader/rfid`)
-- Requires configuration of Base URL, Remote Reader Name, and optional API key
-- Android builds require vendor AAR files for hardware scanner support
-- Desktop platforms always run in simulation mode
-
-## Marketing Angle
-
-- Positions TallyFlow as having flexible ingestion paths (mobile app + dedicated Edge remote reader app)
-- Supports both field mobility (`tallyflow_mobile`) and Edge integration scenarios
-- Simulation mode lowers the barrier for prospects and partners to test Edge connectivity without hardware
-
-## Related Components
-
-- `tallyflow-iot` (backend service; **product name: TallyFlow Edge**)
-- `tallyflow_mobile` (primary mobile app)
-- `flutter_hardware_scanner` (shared scanning library)
-
-## Next Steps / Open Questions
-
-- How is this app discovered / distributed to customers?
-- Is there overlap with existing remote reader support in `tallyflow_mobile`?
-- Should this app eventually be merged, or does it serve a permanently distinct workflow?
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diff --git a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Product Strategy/TallyFlow Scout.md b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Product Strategy/TallyFlow Scout.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b85f813
--- /dev/null
+++ b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Product Strategy/TallyFlow Scout.md	
@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+# TallyFlow Scout
+
+**Status:** Active product (app v0.5.3+10 as of July 2026 review)  
+**Repo:** `tallyflow-assets-iot` (package `tallyflow_scout`)  
+**Pairs with:** **TallyFlow Edge** (repo `tallyflow-iot`)  
+**Does not replace:** **TallyFlow Assets** (`tallyflow_mobile`) — the Core-connected mobile app for enrollment, inventory, zone moves, seek-and-find, and scan-and-print  
+
+## Overview
+
+**TallyFlow Scout** is a Flutter handheld (and desktop demo) app for barcode and RFID work on the floor **with TallyFlow Edge**. Operators use three destinations:
+
+| Section | What it does |
+|---------|----------------|
+| **Collect** | Scan barcode/RFID; submit reads to Edge as a **remote reader**, or **export CSV** when Edge is offline / not configured |
+| **Verify** | Scan a GS1 barcode, then RFID tags; show whether each EPC encodes the **same GS1 identity key** (SGTIN / SSCC / GRAI / GIAI interoperability). Optional auto-confirm countdown when all match |
+| **Locate** | Seek-and-find by EPC hex, GTIN/GS1, or Internal part number with RSSI / geiger feedback — **works fully offline** (no Edge required) |
+
+Scout is the mobile companion for **Edge site deployments** (docks, tunnels, on-prem readers). It is **not** the full asset system of record app: enrollment, zones, Core sync, and scan-and-print remain **TallyFlow Assets**.
+
+## Positioning (marketing truth)
+
+- **Edge path, not Core path** — Scout talks to Edge remote-reader REST (`/api/v1/reader/barcode`, `/api/v1/reader/rfid`, `/health`). Assets talks to Core.
+- **Complementary** — Sell Scout with Edge for handheld collect / verify / locate at the reader edge. Sell Assets with Core for asset lifecycle and inventory programs.
+- **Offline-capable floor tool** — Collect list + CSV export + Locate work without a live Edge server; submit when online.
+- **Hardware-real** — Android industrial scanners via `flutter_hardware_scanner` (e.g. Janam XR2, ATID, SEUIC, URFID stacks); camera barcode fallback on phones; desktop always in simulator mode for demos.
+
+## Target use cases
+
+- Handheld remote reader into a multi-reader Edge site (same feed as fixed Impinj/Zebra readers)
+- GS1 barcode↔RFID **Verify** at encode/pack/ship (catch wrong EPC encoding before product leaves)
+- Offline **Locate** / seek-and-find on the floor without Core
+- CSV collect for demos, audits, or sites not yet wired to Edge submit
+- SI / partner demos with desktop simulator (JSON tag groups, optional automation)
+
+## Core features (from product review)
+
+- Material 3 shell: **Collect / Verify / Locate** bottom navigation
+- Collect: pending/sent/failed status, manual batch submit or auto-send, CSV share/save (including GS1 type-filter rollup mode)
+- Verify: lists all RFID tags (no EPC soft-filter hiding mismatches); Confirm / Reset actions; swipe to Locate or delete
+- Locate: EPC mask filters (GS1 / SDG RAIN / hex / part); power slider; geiger audio; handoff from Collect/Verify swipe
+- Internal `part_serial` RFID settings aligned with **TallyFlow Print** (group Collect by part; Locate by part)
+- Edge health banner; EN + ES localization
+- Settings: base URL, remote reader name, optional API key, RFID power, scan beep, symbology filters, verify auto-confirm seconds
+
+## Technical notes
+
+- Android package path renamed toward Scout branding (`com.tallyflow.scout`)
+- Vendor AARs for some handheld stacks live under `android/app/lib/` (see repo README); SEUIC uses on-device system libraries
+- Desktop (macOS / Linux / Windows): simulation only — load JSON tag groups, send to Edge, add to list, or export CSV
+- Service strings in code/README may still say “TallyFlow IoT”; **product name is TallyFlow Edge**
+
+## Related components
+
+- `tallyflow-iot` — **TallyFlow Edge** backend (remote reader + fixed readers + CSV/REST/AMQP egress)
+- `tallyflow_mobile` — **TallyFlow Assets** (Core mobile; not replaced by Scout)
+- `tallyflow-print` / Print UI — Internal EPC encodings Scout can decode/group
+- `flutter_hardware_scanner` (+ XR2 / SEUIC / ATID device plugins)
+
+## Open / watch
+
+- Website and datasheets should say **Scout + Edge**, not “Assets for IoT”
+- Distribution channel (Play / sideload / SI bundle) not fixed in vault
+- Do not market Scout as Core enrollment or scan-and-print — those stay on Assets
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Homepage Draft.md b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Homepage Draft.md
index e354dcc..00feb0c 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Homepage Draft.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Homepage Draft.md	
@@ -28,10 +28,13 @@ Mobile asset tracking and lightweight inventory. Key features include:
 Mobile photo + barcode + RFID capture (formerly PhotoTag). Processing tens of thousands of photos per week for major manufacturers like Madix (retail shelving).
 
 ### TallyFlow Edge
-Real-time reader management and tag streaming from Impinj, Zebra, and more.
+Real-time reader management and tag streaming from Impinj, Zebra, ATID, and more—plus remote/handheld readers.
+
+### TallyFlow Scout
+Handheld **Collect**, **Verify**, and **Locate** for Edge sites. Submits to Edge as a remote reader (or CSV offline). Does **not** replace TallyFlow Assets (Core mobile).
 
 ### TallyFlow Print
-Tag encoding and printing workflows with full traceability.
+Tag encoding and printing workflows with full traceability—including parent/container tag rules and GS1 companion serials where configured.
 
 ---
 
@@ -50,6 +53,8 @@ Tag encoding and printing workflows with full traceability.
 - Bulk Tag Printing & Encoding
 - Produce Shipping & FSMA 204 Traceability
 - Field Asset Locate (Seek & Find)
+- GS1 Barcode↔RFID Verify (Scout)
+- Handheld remote reader into Edge (Scout)
 
 ---
 
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/New TallyFlow.com Site Plan.md b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/New TallyFlow.com Site Plan.md
index 09355ab..f625eeb 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/New TallyFlow.com Site Plan.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/New TallyFlow.com Site Plan.md	
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Build a modern, professional marketing site at tallyflow.com that positions Tall
 
 ### 1. Home (/)
 - Hero: Strong value prop + primary CTA ("Schedule a Demo")
-- Platform overview (5 pillars: Web, Mobile, Capture, Edge, Print)
+- Platform overview (Core, Assets, Capture, Edge, Scout, Print)
 - Key benefits / proof points
 - Featured use cases (Receiving, Zone Movement, Exception Management)
 - Trust bar (industries + logos if available)
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ Build a modern, professional marketing site at tallyflow.com that positions Tall
 - /assets — TallyFlow Assets (Mobile) — mobile asset management app
 - /capture — TallyFlow Capture (Photos) — mobile + photo + barcode (formerly PhotoTag)
 - /edge — TallyFlow Edge (reader management, real-time streaming)
+- /scout — TallyFlow Scout (Collect / Verify / Locate handheld for Edge; not Assets)
 - /print — TallyFlow Print (encoding & printing workflows)
 
 ### 4. Solutions
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Quick Wins for Current Website.md b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Quick Wins for Current Website.md
index 4f66d25..cbe48d8 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Quick Wins for Current Website.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Quick Wins for Current Website.md	
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ Add or emphasize these capabilities on the TallyFlow page:
 ## Stretch Goal: Update the main TallyFlow page to focus on the 5 components:
 * TallyFlow Core (Web)
 * TallyFlow Edge
+* TallyFlow Scout (Collect / Verify / Locate — Edge handheld; not Assets)
 * TallyFlow Capture
 * TallyFlow Mobile
 * TallyFlow Print
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diff --git a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Website Build Suggestions - Grok Build.md b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Website Build Suggestions - Grok Build.md
index b88e49e..057958c 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Website Build Suggestions - Grok Build.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Website Build Suggestions - Grok Build.md	
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
   - TallyFlow Core
   - TallyFlow Capture
   - TallyFlow Edge
+  - TallyFlow Scout
   - TallyFlow Print
 - Use Cases / Solutions
 - Case Studies
@@ -76,7 +77,7 @@
 - Make the Capture product page the strongest right now (it has the most supporting content)
 - Ensure mobile experience is excellent (many use cases are field-based)
 - Include clear CTAs on every page: “Request Demo” and “Start Free Trial”
-- Plan for future expansion into Core, Edge, and Print (keep navigation flexible)
+- Plan for future expansion into Core, Edge, Scout, and Print (keep navigation flexible)
 - Use consistent tagging/categorization language across the site
 
 ---
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Website Requirements from SOWs.md b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Website Requirements from SOWs.md
index 051264e..fe98d38 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Website Requirements from SOWs.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Marketing/Website/Website Requirements from SOWs.md	
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 
 ### Feature Highlights to Emphasize
 - TallyFlow Edge (fixed infrastructure / tunnels)
+- TallyFlow Scout (handheld Collect / Verify / Locate into Edge; not Core Assets)
 - TallyFlow Capture (photo + barcode association)
 - TallyFlow Print (tag printing + registration)
 - Seamless ERP integration via keyboard wedge or API
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/Code Review Notes.md b/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/Code Review Notes.md
index 580a65f..b81ac2b 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/Code Review Notes.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/Code Review Notes.md	
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ This note will contain ongoing code review findings across the TallyFlow ecosyst
 - [x] tallyflow-print (print/encoding backend)-ui
 - [x] tallyflow_spreadsheet_importer (Flutter spreadsheet import tool)
 - [x] flutter_tallyflow_iot_rest_client (Flutter REST client for Edge)
+- [x] tallyflow-assets-iot (**product: TallyFlow Scout**; Collect/Verify/Locate for Edge) — [[tallyflow-scout]]
 
 ## General Observations
 (Notes will be added here as review progresses)
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/phototag-swift.md b/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/phototag-swift.md
index 22a968a..330d2bb 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/phototag-swift.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/phototag-swift.md	
@@ -11,4 +11,7 @@ iOS implementation of PhotoTag (now TallyFlow Capture) — mobile photo + barcod
 - Has submission docs (README-SUBMISSION.md)
 
 ## Note on Duplication
-This is one of several implementations of capture functionality (compare to tallyflow-decode Flutter and phototag-web).
\ No newline at end of file
+This is one of several implementations of capture functionality (compare to tallyflow-decode Flutter and phototag-web).
+
+## Jul 2026 pull notes
+- Offline categories cache; connection settings usable with Admin Lock; category filter; diagnostics upload with Admin PIN; multi-capture crash/race fixes; session counter persistence.
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/phototag-web.md b/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/phototag-web.md
index b18a048..a9a0085 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/phototag-web.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/phototag-web.md	
@@ -10,4 +10,8 @@ Web interface for PhotoTag (TallyFlow Capture).
 - Likely mirrors some of tallyflow-web's asset/photo workflows
 
 ## Note on Duplication
-Vue implementation of capture features that overlap with tallyflow-web. Good candidate for consolidation or clear branding separation in the new tallyflow.com site.
\ No newline at end of file
+Vue implementation of capture features that overlap with tallyflow-web. Good candidate for consolidation or clear branding separation in the new tallyflow.com site.
+
+## Jul 2026 pull notes
+- **v2.2.x public share collections** — create/edit public shares, combine mode, SDG branding on public list, download/open fixes.
+- Market as controlled external photo sharing for Capture web, not a full DAM.
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/tallyflow-edge.md b/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/tallyflow-edge.md
index 09a8440..cbf92dc 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/tallyflow-edge.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/tallyflow-edge.md	
@@ -1,33 +1,39 @@
 # TallyFlow Edge Review (repo: tallyflow-iot)
 
-**Tech Stack:** Rust (Cargo workspace) + Leptos (web UI)
+**Product name:** TallyFlow Edge (repo/package still `tallyflow-iot`)  
+**Tech stack:** Rust (Cargo workspace) + Leptos CSR web UI  
+**Branches reviewed:** `develop` through `81fa9d8` (July 2026 pull)
 
 ## Structure
-- `core/`: Main service/library
-  - RFID drivers (Impinj, Zebra, ATID ATF862 / Invengo XC-RF861 — same reader rebranded)
-  - Barcode support (Zebra, SNAPI)
-  - REST API v1
-  - Real-time tag streaming
-  - Reader config/control
-  - Runs as an always-on Windows or Linux service
-- `web/`: Leptos CSR web interface
-  - Reader health monitoring
-  - Live tag streaming with filtering
-  - Start/stop controls
-  - Imports types directly from `core` (no duplication)
 
-## Key Capabilities
-- Hardware abstraction for multiple RFID vendors
-- Real-time data pipeline from readers → REST → web UI
-- Designed for always-on Edge deployment
-- Strong documentation (REST_API.md, LIBRARY.md, etc.)
+- `core/` — service/library  
+  - RFID drivers: Impinj, Zebra, **ATID ATF862 / Invengo XC-RF861 (Master mode)**  
+  - Barcode: SNAPI / Aurora / wedge paths  
+  - **Remote reader** REST API (mobile/handheld submit — used by **TallyFlow Scout**)  
+  - REST API v1, live tag streaming, reader start/stop/health  
+  - **Reader-side filtering** (for quotes such as RMS tunnel/filter needs — validate in field)  
+  - Keyboard wedge + optional lookup filter (e.g. Assa Abloy patterns)  
+  - Egress processors: CSV logger, REST, AMQP → TallyFlow  
+  - **MCP** Streamable HTTP at `/mcp` (health, readers, tags; statistics-oriented skills expanded)  
+  - Windows Service install path  
+- `web/` — Leptos UI: reader health, live stream/filter, start/stop, improved statistics display  
 
-## Relevance to TallyFlow Platform
-- Primary ingestion layer for RFID/Edge data
-- Feeds the web app, reporting, and exception systems
-- Complements tallyflow-web (which consumes the data)
+## Key capabilities (market carefully)
 
-## Next Steps for Review
-- Inspect `core/src/` for reader driver implementations
-- Review REST API endpoints in REST_API.md
-- Check web/ Leptos components for UI patterns
\ No newline at end of file
+- Multi-vendor fixed RFID + remote/handheld readers under one site edge  
+- Unified tag feed → CSV / REST / AMQP  
+- Ops UI without vendor tools  
+- MCP read-oriented copilot surface (not autonomous dock control by default)  
+- Companion handheld: [[TallyFlow Scout]] (Collect / Verify / Locate)
+
+## Relevance
+
+- Primary **site edge** ingestion for docks, tunnels, and multi-reader plants  
+- Can feed Core via AMQP; can stand alone with CSV/REST and customer apps (e.g. Alice+Olivia console)  
+- Scout is the supported mobile remote-reader experience for Edge  
+
+## Next review steps
+
+- Confirm shipped MCP tool list vs docs after statistics/MCP skill commits  
+- Document ATF862 Master mode hardware prerequisites  
+- Field-test reader-side filtering before strong marketing claims  
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/tallyflow-print.md b/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/tallyflow-print.md
index b202cea..3b557de 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/tallyflow-print.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/tallyflow-print.md	
@@ -85,3 +85,15 @@ Operator → TallyFlow Print app → Print API → Print worker → Zebra printe
 - Additional bug fixes and profile enhancements.
 
 *Last updated: 2026-07-17 by Hermes Agent (after develop pull using hermes_agent_ed25519 key)*
+
+
+## Recent Changes (develop pull - 2026-07-27)
+
+**Theme:** Parent container namespace + safer multi-unit retail identity + register preflight.
+
+- Reserve **SDG RAIN assignment 8000** for parent container tags (Internal/simple CIN and part-serial reject 8000 for customer unit tags).
+- Inject **per-unit AI 21** into retail GS1-128 companion barcodes (quantity > 1 no longer identical GTIN+lot barcodes).
+- **Reject print-and-register** when units share identity tags (post-print preflight; clear Core collision error).
+- Print UI: hide retail parent linking; require serials for multi-unit register; same 8000 parent reservation on Internal tags.
+
+*Marketing implication:* Prefer concrete language — parent/container EPC namespace, unique serials on multi-unit retail companions, register blocked on duplicate identities — over vague “better serialization.”
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/tallyflow-scout.md b/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/tallyflow-scout.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4e0c542
--- /dev/null
+++ b/TallyFlow/Product/Code Reviews/tallyflow-scout.md	
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+# TallyFlow Scout Review (repo: tallyflow-assets-iot)
+
+**Product name:** TallyFlow Scout  
+**Package:** `tallyflow_scout`  
+**Version reviewed:** 0.5.3+10 (master `2c479fb`, July 2026)  
+**Tech stack:** Flutter (Material 3), `flutter_hardware_scanner`, optional camera barcode (ML Kit), HTTP client to Edge  
+
+## Role in platform
+
+Handheld **Collect / Verify / Locate** app for **TallyFlow Edge**.  
+**Not** a replacement for **TallyFlow Assets** (`tallyflow_mobile` → Core).
+
+## Destinations
+
+1. **Collect** (nav key still `navUpdate` in l10n) — scan list, submit to Edge remote reader API or export CSV  
+2. **Verify** — GS1 barcode identity vs RFID EPC encodings (`gs1_verify_match`); optional auto-confirm  
+3. **Locate** — offline seek-and-find / geiger (`locate_screen`, RSSI colors aligned with Assets pick-list palette)
+
+## Integration
+
+- Client: `lib/services/tallyflow_iot_client.dart` → `{baseUrl}/api/v1/health`, `/reader/barcode`, `/reader/rfid`
+- Remote reader must exist on Edge (`type = remote`, enabled); reader name must match Settings
+- Offline: Collect + CSV + Locate without server; banner when Edge unreachable
+
+## Hardware
+
+- Android industrial devices via hardware scanner plugin (XR2, ATID AARs, SEUIC, URFID noted in tree)
+- Camera barcode fallback when no hardware scanner / init failure
+- Desktop: simulator always on
+
+## Notable modules
+
+- `epc_mask.dart`, `sdg_rain_decode.dart` — EPC type / Internal part decode  
+- `scan_csv_exporter.dart` — CSV share/save  
+- `l10n` — English + Spanish  
+- Tests cover EPC mask, GS1 verify match, locate finds, CSV export, symbology filter  
+
+## Marketing guardrails
+
+- Say **Scout works with Edge**; **Assets works with Core**
+- Three sections only: Collect, Verify, Locate  
+- Locate offline is a real differentiator for floor find without Core  
+- Do not claim full asset CRUD, zones, or scan-and-print in Scout  
diff --git a/TallyFlow/Product/TallyFlow User's Guide.md b/TallyFlow/Product/TallyFlow User's Guide.md
index 2b5306d..3613e85 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/Product/TallyFlow User's Guide.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/Product/TallyFlow User's Guide.md	
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # TallyFlow User's Guide
 
-**Version:** June 2026  
+**Version:** July 2026  
 **Purpose:** This guide provides an overview of TallyFlow’s full product capabilities for operators, administrators, and systems integrators.
 
 ---
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ TallyFlow is particularly well suited for industries requiring reliable identifi
 ### 1. TallyFlow Core (Web Application)
 The central web platform for managing assets, tags, categories, zones, and reporting.
 
-**Integration Hub:** TallyFlow Assets (Mobile), TallyFlow Print, TallyFlow Capture, and TallyFlow Edge all integrate with TallyFlow Core.
+**Integration hub (Core):** TallyFlow Assets (Mobile), TallyFlow Print, and TallyFlow Capture integrate with TallyFlow Core. **TallyFlow Edge** can feed Core (e.g. AMQP) or stand alone (CSV/REST). **TallyFlow Scout** connects to **Edge**, not Core, and does not replace Assets.
 
 **Key Capabilities:**
 - Add and manage assets manually
@@ -43,14 +43,17 @@ The central web platform for managing assets, tags, categories, zones, and repor
 - Core web can display and filter photos with tags (integration with Capture app)
 - Integration points for external systems (ERP via API and webhooks)
 
-### 2. Mobile App (Enroll)
-Mobile application for field data capture and tag enrollment.
+### 2. TallyFlow Assets (Mobile)
+Core-connected mobile app for field asset work (`tallyflow_mobile`). **This is not TallyFlow Scout.**
 
 **Key Capabilities:**
 - Enroll new tags and associate them with assets
 - Scan and update asset information in the field
+- Lightweight inventory with optional zone moves
+- Geiger-style seek & find for one or many assets
+- **Scan-and-print** — trigger Print jobs from mobile enrollment/scan workflows
 - Support for both barcode and RFID workflows
-- Works offline with later synchronization
+- Works offline with later synchronization to Core
 
 **UX Design (Industrial Focus):**
 - Built with Material 3
@@ -64,7 +67,11 @@ Desktop and mobile application (Flutter) paired with a Rust backend service for
 - Strong **GS1-128 / Case Label** support (GTIN-14 treated as case labels, proper AI (21) serial handling)
 - Dedicated **FSMA 204** 300dpi label templates and ZPL configs for food traceability compliance
 - Pre-configured **workflow profiles** for popular use cases including **FSMA**, **SSCC** (Serialized Shipping Container Code), and internal-use barcode/RFID labeling
-- Support for Simple tags, GS1 case tags, parent/child tag structures
+- Support for Internal tags, GS1 case tags, parent/child tag structures
+- **Parent container tags:** SDG RAIN assignment **8000** reserved for parent/container namespace (customer internal tags cannot use 8000)
+- Retail GS1-128 companion barcodes can inject **per-unit AI (21)** serials so multi-unit jobs are not identical GTIN+lot barcodes
+- Print-and-register **rejects** jobs when units would share identity tags (blocks Core collisions)
+- CSV part-catalog import for parts + quantities to print
 - Category names printed on labels
 - Multiple printer management and connection testing
 - Optional automatic registration of printed items as assets in TallyFlow Core
@@ -77,29 +84,38 @@ Desktop and mobile application (Flutter) paired with a Rust backend service for
 - Orchestrator (category/zone proxy + Core registration)
 
 ### 4. TallyFlow Capture
-Automated data capture system for fixed and high-volume scanning environments.
+Mobile photo documentation linked to barcodes, RFID, jobs/orders, and categories (formerly PhotoTag). iOS + Android apps with web review.
 
 **Key Capabilities:**
-- Fixed RFID reader integration for continuous asset movement detection
-- Gateway and edge processing for real-time data collection
-- High-throughput receiving and shipping workflows
-- Exception flagging and automated alerts
-- Seamless handoff to TallyFlow Core for record updates
+- Capture photos tied to scanned IDs and categories
+- Offline-friendly capture with later upload (categories cacheable; GPS fallback when address lookup fails)
+- Library / detail review; full-resolution viewing
+- **Public share collections** (web) for controlled external photo access
+- Android: barcode symbology selection in Settings; highlight scanned barcodes
+- Integrates with Core for tagged photo visibility where deployed
 
 ### 5. TallyFlow Edge
-Connectivity layer for sensors, gateways, and connected devices. Runs as an always-on Windows or Linux service.
+Site edge service for fixed and remote RFID/barcode readers. Runs as an always-on Windows or Linux service (repo `tallyflow-iot`).
 
 **Key Capabilities:**
-- Real-time location tracking via Edge gateways and beacons
-- Environmental sensor data (temperature, humidity, shock) linked to assets
-- Automated status updates without manual scanning
-- Edge-to-cloud data pipelines feeding TallyFlow Core
-- Support for both short-range (BLE, RFID) and wide-area (LoRa, cellular) IoT networks
-- RFID GPIO support for reader triggers and control
-- Endpoint configuration available for Edge and Mobile readers
-- ERP integration via keyboard wedge, database integration, and spreadsheet output
-- Optional custom receiving or shipping user interface that integrates with an ERP system
-- Compatible with TallyFlow Core deployed in the cloud or on-premises
+- Multi-reader management (e.g. Impinj, Zebra fixed readers; ATID ATF862 Master mode where supported)
+- Unified tag stream with ops UI (start/stop, health, statistics)
+- **Remote reader API** for handhelds — used by **TallyFlow Scout**
+- Reader-side filtering (site-specific; validate before promising)
+- Egress: CSV/spreadsheet, REST, AMQP → TallyFlow Core
+- Keyboard wedge (+ optional lookup) into focused ERP/apps
+- MCP read tools for AI copilots (health/readers/recent tags — not autonomous dock control by default)
+- Compatible with Core in cloud or on-premises, or standalone without Core
+
+### 6. TallyFlow Scout
+Handheld Flutter app for **Edge** floors (`tallyflow-assets-iot`). **Does not replace TallyFlow Assets.**
+
+**Three sections:**
+- **Collect** — scan barcode/RFID; submit to Edge as a remote reader, or export CSV offline
+- **Verify** — GS1 barcode vs RFID EPC identity match (SGTIN/SSCC/GRAI/GIAI-style)
+- **Locate** — seek-and-find by EPC/GTIN/part with geiger feedback; works offline without Edge
+
+**Hardware:** Industrial Android scanners (e.g. Janam XR2, ATID, SEUIC, URFID); camera barcode fallback; desktop simulator for demos. EN/ES UI.
 
 ---
 
@@ -107,8 +123,8 @@ Connectivity layer for sensors, gateways, and connected devices. Runs as an alwa
 
 TallyFlow supports multiple ways to bring tags and asset data into the system:
 
-1. **Mobile App – Enroll**  
-   Field operators enroll tags directly via the mobile application.
+1. **TallyFlow Assets (Mobile)**  
+   Field operators enroll, inventory, locate, and scan-and-print against Core.
 
 2. **TallyFlow Core (Web)**  
    Manual asset creation with tag assignment.
@@ -119,11 +135,11 @@ TallyFlow supports multiple ways to bring tags and asset data into the system:
 4. **TallyFlow Print**  
    On-demand tag printing and encoding with optional automatic Core registration. Supports prefix/serialization logic, parent/child relationships, and category-aware labeling.
 
-5. **TallyFlow Capture (Automated)**  
-   Fixed readers and gateways automatically detect and record tag movements.
+5. **TallyFlow Capture**  
+   Photo + barcode/RFID documentation into Capture/Core workflows.
 
-6. **Edge Devices**  
-   Sensors and connected devices push location, condition, or status data directly into the platform.
+6. **TallyFlow Edge (+ Scout)**  
+   Fixed readers and Scout handheld Collect submit into the site edge feed (CSV/REST/AMQP/Core as configured).
 
 ---
 
@@ -131,7 +147,7 @@ TallyFlow supports multiple ways to bring tags and asset data into the system:
 
 TallyFlow is a **distributor** of Atid handheld RFID readers (such as the AT909) to systems integrators. These devices are commonly used for mobile scanning and enrollment workflows.
 
-The platform also supports fixed RFID readers, edge gateways, and sensor devices through the Capture and Edge modules.
+The platform also supports fixed RFID readers through **TallyFlow Edge**, and handheld industrial scanners for **Assets** and **Scout**.
 
 **Note:** TallyFlow does not currently provide native support for AEI (Automatic Equipment Identification) tags used in the rail industry.
 
@@ -140,9 +156,9 @@ The platform also supports fixed RFID readers, edge gateways, and sensor devices
 ## Typical Workflows
 
 - **Asset Onboarding:** Print/encode a tag using TallyFlow Print → optionally register in Core.
-- **Field Operations:** Use mobile app to locate assets, update status, or enroll new items.
-- **Automated Receiving/Shipping:** Fixed readers (Capture) detect tagged assets moving through dock doors or checkpoints.
-- **Condition Monitoring:** IoT sensors track environmental data tied to specific assets or shipments.
+- **Field Operations (Core):** Use **Assets** to locate assets, update status, enroll, or scan-and-print.
+- **Field Operations (Edge):** Use **Scout** Collect / Verify / Locate with Edge remote reader or offline CSV/locate.
+- **Automated Receiving/Shipping:** Fixed readers via **Edge** detect tagged assets at docks/tunnels; Scout can add handheld reads to the same site feed.
 - **Bulk Operations:** Import large numbers of assets via Excel.
 - **Compliance & Traceability:** Use category, zone, tag, and Edge data for reporting and audit trails (e.g., FSMA 204 food traceability scenarios).
 
diff --git a/TallyFlow/TallyFlow Capabilities One-Pager.md b/TallyFlow/TallyFlow Capabilities One-Pager.md
index fdb0d4b..497f840 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/TallyFlow Capabilities One-Pager.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/TallyFlow Capabilities One-Pager.md	
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ TallyFlow gives operations teams a practical way to **tag, scan, locate, documen
 | **Assets** | Mobile inventory, enrollment, zone moves, seek-and-find, and **scan-and-print** |
 | **Capture** | Mobile photo capture linked to barcodes, RFID, job/order IDs, and categories |
 | **Edge** | Fixed RFID readers and tunnels—unified multi-reader feeds, health, and control |
+| **Scout** | Handheld Collect / Verify / Locate for Edge (not a Core Assets replacement) |
 | **Print** | On-demand barcode & RFID label printing and encoding (Zebra / ZPL-compatible) |
 
 **End-to-end flow:** print & encode → scan or auto-read → photo proof → exceptions & reports → ERP / BI handoff
@@ -45,7 +46,7 @@ TallyFlow gives operations teams a practical way to **tag, scan, locate, documen
 - **Unified stack** — Web, mobile, fixed RFID, print, and photo in one family—not five disconnected tools  
 - **Hardware flexible** — Works with leading RFID readers (e.g. Impinj, Zebra) and industrial printers  
 - **ERP-friendly** — Complements your system of record; does not force a rip-and-replace  
-- **Modular start** — Capture, Print, or Edge can stand alone; Assets + Core when you need full asset control  
+- **Modular start** — Capture, Print, or Edge (+ Scout) can stand alone; Assets + Core when you need full asset control  
 - **Proven operations** — Manufacturing, repair/MRO, logistics, retail, and produce / food traceability  
 
 ---
@@ -56,7 +57,7 @@ TallyFlow gives operations teams a practical way to **tag, scan, locate, documen
 |------------------|-------------|
 | Freight claims or QC photos | **Capture** |
 | On-demand tags & FSMA/GS1 labels | **Print** (+ **scan-and-print** with Assets) |
-| Tunnel / multi-reader RFID | **Edge** |
+| Tunnel / multi-reader RFID | **Edge** (+ **Scout** handheld) |
 | Tool find, counts, zone visibility | **Assets + Core** |
 | Full receive → track → document | **Full platform** |
 
diff --git a/TallyFlow/TallyFlow Capabilities Summary.md b/TallyFlow/TallyFlow Capabilities Summary.md
index dbe8443..fc8e3a0 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/TallyFlow Capabilities Summary.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/TallyFlow Capabilities Summary.md	
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ TallyFlow gives operations teams a practical way to **tag, scan, locate, documen
 | **Assets** | Mobile inventory, enrollment, zone moves, seek-and-find, and **scan-and-print** |
 | **Capture** | Mobile photo capture linked to barcodes, RFID, job/order IDs, and categories |
 | **Edge** | Fixed RFID readers and tunnels—unified multi-reader feeds, health, and control |
+| **Scout** | Handheld Collect / Verify / Locate for Edge (not a Core Assets replacement) |
 | **Print** | On-demand barcode & RFID label printing and encoding (Zebra / ZPL-compatible) |
 
 **End-to-end flow:** print & encode → scan or auto-read → photo proof → exceptions & reports → ERP / BI handoff
@@ -45,7 +46,7 @@ TallyFlow gives operations teams a practical way to **tag, scan, locate, documen
 - **Unified stack** — Web, mobile, fixed RFID, print, and photo in one family—not five disconnected tools  
 - **Hardware flexible** — Works with leading RFID readers (e.g. Impinj, Zebra) and industrial printers  
 - **ERP-friendly** — Complements your system of record; does not force a rip-and-replace  
-- **Modular start** — Capture, Print, or Edge can stand alone; Assets + Core when you need full asset control  
+- **Modular start** — Capture, Print, or Edge (+ Scout) can stand alone; Assets + Core when you need full asset control  
 - **Proven operations** — Manufacturing, repair/MRO, logistics, retail, and produce / food traceability  
 
 ---
@@ -56,7 +57,7 @@ TallyFlow gives operations teams a practical way to **tag, scan, locate, documen
 |------------------|-------------|
 | Freight claims or QC photos | **Capture** |
 | On-demand tags & FSMA/GS1 labels | **Print** (+ **scan-and-print** with Assets) |
-| Tunnel / multi-reader RFID | **Edge** |
+| Tunnel / multi-reader RFID | **Edge** (+ **Scout** handheld) |
 | Tool find, counts, zone visibility | **Assets + Core** |
 | Full receive → track → document | **Full platform** |
 
diff --git a/TallyFlow/TallyFlow Use Cases.md b/TallyFlow/TallyFlow Use Cases.md
index 844e646..8f27451 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/TallyFlow Use Cases.md	
+++ b/TallyFlow/TallyFlow Use Cases.md	
@@ -28,9 +28,10 @@ TallyFlow is a unified asset intelligence platform with five integrated componen
 | Component | Role |
 |-----------|------|
 | **TallyFlow Core** | Web dashboard for assets, zones, categories, reporting, exceptions, and integrations |
-| **TallyFlow Assets** | Mobile app for inventory, enrollment, zone moves, seek-and-find, and **scan-and-print** |
+| **TallyFlow Assets** | Mobile app for inventory, enrollment, zone moves, seek-and-find, and **scan-and-print** (works with **Core**) |
 | **TallyFlow Capture** | Mobile photo + barcode/RFID capture for documentation and claims |
-| **TallyFlow Edge** | Fixed RFID readers, tunnels, and real-time tag streaming at the dock or line |
+| **TallyFlow Edge** | Fixed RFID readers, tunnels, multi-reader site edge, and real-time tag streaming |
+| **TallyFlow Scout** | Handheld **Collect / Verify / Locate** companion for **Edge** (does **not** replace Assets) |
 | **TallyFlow Print** | On-demand barcode and RFID label printing and encoding (including jobs triggered from mobile) |
 
 Together they cover the full path from **print a tag → scan or read it → document condition → report exceptions → connect to your ERP**, including **scan-and-print** from the field (enroll or locate an asset and print/encode a label without switching apps).
@@ -369,6 +370,24 @@ Together they cover the full path from **print a tag → scan or read it → doc
 
 ---
 
+### 18b. Handheld Collect, Verify & Locate with TallyFlow Scout (Edge)
+
+**Pain authenticity (internal):** `Real` — Floor teams need a simple handheld to feed the site edge, check barcode↔RFID identity, and find a tag without standing up full Core mobile.
+
+**Also called:** remote reader handheld, GS1 RFID verify, seek-and-find offline
+
+**Problem:** Fixed readers cover portals; people still walk the floor with handhelds. Wrong EPC encodings slip through when barcode and RFID are not checked together. Full Core asset apps are heavier than a dock verify/find job.
+
+**How TallyFlow helps:**
+- **Collect** — scan barcode/RFID on industrial Android devices (or camera barcode on a phone); submit to **TallyFlow Edge** as a remote reader, or export **CSV** when Edge is offline
+- **Verify** — scan a GS1 barcode, then RFID tags; confirm each EPC encodes the same GS1 identity key (SGTIN/SSCC/GRAI/GIAI-style interoperability). Optional auto-confirm when the list is all matches
+- **Locate** — seek-and-find by EPC, GTIN/GS1, or Internal part with RSSI/geiger feedback; works **offline** without Edge or Core
+- Does **not** replace **TallyFlow Assets** (Core enrollment, inventory, zones, scan-and-print)
+
+**Typical fit:** Edge sites, SI demos, encode/pack verify, floor find next to tunnels/portals.
+
+---
+
 ### 19. Condition & Environmental Monitoring (Edge)
 
 **Pain authenticity (internal):** `Watch-overclaim` — Cold-chain and handling damage are real. Lead only where sensor-linked deployments are actual and repeatable.
@@ -390,7 +409,7 @@ Together they cover the full path from **print a tag → scan or read it → doc
 
 | Use case | Pain authenticity (internal) | Primary TallyFlow components | Typical industries |
 |----------|------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------|
-| Receiving & inbound verification | **Real** | Edge, Assets, Core | Distribution, retail, manufacturing |
+| Receiving & inbound verification | **Real** | Edge, Scout, Assets, Core | Distribution, retail, manufacturing |
 | Shipping & outbound verification | **Real** | Edge, Capture, Assets, Core | Manufacturing, 3PL, produce |
 | Cycle counting | **Real** | Assets, Core | Warehouse, MRO, food distribution |
 | Physical inventory & stock audits | **Real** | Assets, Capture, Core | Any inventory-heavy operation |
@@ -406,7 +425,7 @@ Together they cover the full path from **print a tag → scan or read it → doc
 | Compliance audits | **Real-but-packaged** | Core, Capture | Regulated and audited ops |
 | Field document capture | **Real** | Capture | Multi-site sales and logistics |
 | Field installation tracking | **Real-but-packaged** | Capture | Field equipment, controls |
-| Dock-door & tunnel automation | **Real** | Edge, Core | High-volume DCs |
+| Dock-door & tunnel automation | **Real** | Edge, Scout, Core | High-volume DCs |
 | ERP / BI integration | **Watch-overclaim** | Core, Edge | ERP-centric enterprises |
 | Condition monitoring | **Watch-overclaim** | Edge, Core | Cold chain, sensitive goods |
 
diff --git a/TallyFlow/TallyFlow-Architecture.md b/TallyFlow/TallyFlow-Architecture.md
index 8511774..baccd5a 100644
--- a/TallyFlow/TallyFlow-Architecture.md
+++ b/TallyFlow/TallyFlow-Architecture.md
@@ -2,22 +2,23 @@
 
 **Diagram:** [[TallyFlow-Architecture-Diagram.html]]
 
-## Overview (5 Components)
+## Overview
 
-TallyFlow is built around exactly **five primary components**, with **Core** as the central hub that owns the database.
+TallyFlow is built around **Core** as the central hub that owns the database, plus field and site modules. **Scout** is an Edge companion handheld, not a sixth Core-connected peer equal to Assets.
 
 ### 1. Core (Central)
 - **Core Backend** (Go) positioned in the center — provides the REST API
 - **Core Web UI** (Vue.js) on the left — consumes the Core API
 - **Auth Service** — handles login and SSO support
 - Owns MongoDB (assets, tags, photos, zones, events)
-- Single API integration point for all other components
+- Single API integration point for Core-connected components
 - Handles configuration, reporting, and orchestration
 
 ### 2. Assets (Mobile)
-- Flutter native mobile application
-- Lightweight inventory, geiger-style seek & find, enrollment, zone moves
-- Communicates with Core via REST/WebSocket API
+- Flutter native mobile application (`tallyflow_mobile`)
+- Lightweight inventory, geiger-style seek & find, enrollment, zone moves, **scan-and-print**
+- Communicates with **Core** via REST/WebSocket API
+- **Not the same product as Scout**
 
 ### 3. Print
 - Flutter + Rust implementation
@@ -25,25 +26,36 @@ TallyFlow is built around exactly **five primary components**, with **Core** as
 - Includes **Print UI** for configuration
 - Can also be driven directly via the **Print API**
 - **Can register assets directly with Core**
+- Parent container EPC namespace (SDG RAIN assignment 8000); multi-unit retail companion AI 21; register preflight against duplicate identities
 
 ### 4. Capture (PhotoTag)
-- Native mobile application (not Go/Vue)
+- Native mobile applications (iOS/Android) + web
 - Associates photos with barcodes, work orders, and metadata
 - Focused on quality control and visual documentation
-- Sends data to Core via API
+- Public share collections on web (controlled external access)
+- Sends data to Core via API where deployed
 
 ### 5. Edge
-- Rust-based service
-- Integrates fixed RFID readers (Impinj, Zebra, ATID ATF862 / Invengo XC-RF861 — same reader rebranded) and environmental sensors
-- Pushes tag events and sensor data to Core (optional / dashed connection)
-- **Can integrate with ERP systems**
+- Rust-based site edge service (repo `tallyflow-iot`; **product name TallyFlow Edge**)
+- Fixed RFID readers (Impinj, Zebra, ATID ATF862 / Invengo XC-RF861 where supported)
+- Remote reader REST API for handhelds
+- Unified multi-reader feed → CSV / REST / AMQP → Core (optional)
+- Keyboard wedge, ops UI, MCP read tools
+- **Can integrate with ERP systems** without requiring Core
+
+### 6. Scout (Edge companion handheld)
+- Flutter app **TallyFlow Scout** (repo `tallyflow-assets-iot`)
+- **Collect / Verify / Locate**
+- Submits to **Edge** remote reader API (or CSV offline); Locate works offline
+- **Does not replace Assets** and does not talk to Core as the asset app
 
 **MongoDB** is not a standalone component — it is fully owned and managed inside Core.
 
 ## Data Flows
-- **Assets, Print, Capture** → Core: Solid lines (primary flows)
-- **Edge → Core**: Dashed line (optional, event-driven)
+- **Assets, Print, Capture** → Core: Solid lines (primary Core flows)
+- **Scout** → **Edge**: Solid (remote reader / site feed)
+- **Edge → Core**: Dashed line (optional, event-driven AMQP/etc.)
 - **Print** additionally supports asset registration back into Core
-- Core Web UI communicates with Core Backend via the same API used by other components
+- Core Web UI communicates with Core Backend via the same API used by other Core clients
 
-All external modules interact exclusively through Core’s REST API layer.
\ No newline at end of file
+Core-connected modules interact through Core’s REST API layer. Edge/Scout may operate standalone for site RFID programs.