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TNB cf1e09e1c4 Rename product TallyFlow IoT → TallyFlow Edge across vault

Update product naming in docs, marketing, architecture, use cases,
and capabilities materials. Rename related notes, screenshot folder,
and marketing image filenames. Keep git/repo identifiers (e.g.
tallyflow-iot) and generic industry IoT language unchanged.

2026-07-27 15:48:08 -04:00

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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

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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