Department of Fish and Game

Automated License Data System Agent Information

General Information for License Agent’s on the ALDS

Agent and Customer Benefits

  • License purchases will be faster and easier increasing efficiency and reducing wait times;
  • Most sport fishing, hunting licenses and related items will be available through License Agents, including those that were previously only available from a DFG office (i.e., drawing entries and bear and deer tags);
  • License Agents will never run out of inventory;
  • License sales will be available 24/7 via the Internet and the telephone;
  • The license sales and accounting process will be quicker and streamlined by eliminating license inventory and sales reporting requirements;
  • No more hand filling out multiple license documents.

ALDS Equipment

15” Color Monitor Touch Screen with embedded CPU; Direct Thermal Printer;

Durable Paper Stock & Customized Sizing/Cutting; Card Swipe (CDLN) & Bar Code Scanner

Photo of Point of Sale Equipment (not shown: Card Swipe & Bar Code Scanner)

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(H x W x D): 16.1” x 15.7” x 10.2”                                                       (H x W x D): 6.25” x 8.5” x 5.87”

 

System Capabilities

  • Real time system utilizing internet connectivity,
  • License buyer information is entered from magnetic stripe on DMV issued licenses and/or Identification cards by bar code wand or key entry,
  • Each customer’s data is validated by database; eligibility & prerequisites will be established which will determine the logic for the balance of transaction. For example:  
  • ALDS will verify a person was licensed before they could obtain a duplicate license 
  • Non residents will be offered only non-resident items
  • A 2nd deer tag will be offered only after a 1st deer tag was obtained.   
  • Licenses print instantly on highly durable paper, foldable to credit card size,    
  • Provides new offerings from License Agent locations, i.e. deer tags and drawing entries. 

Space Requirements

The assembled system will occupy approximately (H x W x D): 17” x 36” x 12”.

Power Requirements

The system will require one (1) grounded power outlet within 6 feet of the devices; a surge suppressor with 6 outlets will be provided as part of the package.

Recommended: The DFG recommends that Agent’s utilize a battery backup (UPS) to allow for the completion of sales during power outages.  This is especially important if your store frequently experiences power interruptions.

Communication Requirements

The system will allow two types of internet connections:  Broadband or Dialup.

  • Broadband: If you already have a broadband connection at your store, the ALDS equipment can simply be connected to an Ethernet port.  Be sure you have an Ethernet connection where the equipment will be set up.
  • Dialup: If you do not have your own broadband, then the ALDS can connect to the internet via dialup.  You will have to provide a dedicated phone line. Be sure you have a telephone connection where the equipment will be set up.
  • Recommended: The DFG recommends that Agents utilize their own Broadband connection with a shared (or dedicated) telephone connection for technical support and for backup communications.  Be sure you have a both Ethernet and telephone connections where the equipment will be set up.

New Sales Process

For over 90% of license sales transaction the ALDS will collect customer data from their California Drivers License (CDL) or California Identification Card (CID).

  1. Scan CDL or CID.

The system reads the magnetic stripe and populates customer information automatically.

  1. Complete Customer Information.

Using the touch screen the agent can update customer address (if needed), enter the customer hunter education information, telephone number and additional information.

  1. Select items for purchase.

Using the touch screen, the agent can select items for purchase.  The system automatically limits items available based on customer qualifications, such as age, residency and previous purchases.

  1. Verify purchase.

Prior to finalizing the sale, the agent can verify the purchase to ensure the customer has everything they need.

  1. Print license.

All licenses, tags, and harvest cards will immediately print out on the printer.

Milestones - ALDS will not be implemented in 2008
Pilot at Point of Sale (POS) Begins
To be announced
Deploy POS Statewide
To be announced
Internet License Sales Begin
To be announced
Operations Phase Begins
To be announced
Sport Fishing  – Full License Year
To be announced
Hunting – Big Game & Waterfowl
To be announced