Monthly Archives: November 2014

TIO Patent for Change-Based Transactions on Reverse ATMs

Last Updated on July 3, 2022 by Staff Writer   patent relates to cash transactions on an electronic kiosk where remaining funds after the initial transaction can be used towards a subsequent transaction. Transactions can involve products or services, as well as account-based transactions Source: money.cnn.com Recognizing that many reverse ATMs required the customer to pay the exact… Read More »

A Zappos pop-up shop becomes a test to change the nature of mom-and-pop retail

Last Updated on November 25, 2014 by Online retail giant Zappos.com has just launched a 20,000-foot physical retail store in its home of downtown Las Vegas. The experimental space is run in partnership with retail logistics startup OrderWithMe, which just raised $28 million for an ambitious project to change the nature of mom-and-pop retail. Source: venturebeat.com Cool unit Posts 2026:… Read More »

Square Launches Register, a Free POS App for Android and iOS

Last Updated on November 21, 2014 by Staff Writer The app allows businesses to track sales, inventories and other data on smartphones and tablets. Source: gadgets.ndtv.com Square Register, which is available on Google’sAndroid and on Apple platforms, is a mobile application that shops and other business use at the point of sale. Posts 2026: 4,336

MoneyGram launches ATM services in Ukraine with Privatbank

Last Updated on November 21, 2014 by Staff Writer Consumers in Ukraine can now send and receive funds through kiosks and ATMs after an agreement between MoneyGram and Privatbank, a bank in Ukraine Source: www.fx-mm.com over 12,500 self-service kiosk terminals to use MoneyGram’s services. Posts 2026: 3,938

Internet of Things – Unconnected means unsaleable — Sprosty Network

Last Updated on November 20, 2014 by Staff Writer Consumer products have changed as the smart phone and Internet combine to make simple devices “smart” – A phenomenon known as “The Internet of Things.” Source: www.sprosty.net Article by Rick Rommel of Sprosty on IoT.  Your products connect with others or they don’t. Good read. Posts 2026: 3,591

Maple Grove to get grave-finding terminal

Last Updated on November 20, 2014 by Staff Writer The Dodge City parks department is happy to buy a modern solution to locating graves and burial records. Source: www.dodgeglobe.com Adds new meaning to “cloud services”… Posts 2026: 3,742

Coachella Valley Unified makes way for high-tech kiosks

Last Updated on November 19, 2014 by Staff Writer Six-foot touchscreen kiosks, which look like man-sized iPods, will soon pop up in east valley schools, bringing a high-tech twist to the classic campus bulletin board. The kiosks also promise to tighten campus security by automatically calling the police if a gunshot is detected. Source: www.desertsun.com  About 500 schools… Read More »

Opinion – Bring the courts to the people with court kiosk

Last Updated on April 13, 2022 by Staff Writer Court Kiosks Based on recent, hugely successful deployments in some high-traffic jurisdictions, court kiosks are now attracting plenty of attention from administra Source: www.digitalscreenmedia.org Frank Olea blog goes into court kiosks. I think another experience some have had when dealing with government is the time and paperwork can be… Read More »

Patent Suit eClinicalWorks & Presqriber

Last Updated on November 18, 2014 by Staff Writer Interactive medication ordering system under the ‘095″ patent at issue Earlier this year litigation was filed against many more (45) other companies and is in the courts (jury trial demand) Posts 2026: 3,799

Samsung announces Samsung Digital Health platform and SDK

Last Updated on November 18, 2014 by Staff Writer Samsung has introduced a number of new tools for developers at the second-annual Samsung Developers Conference, including a new platform and SDK around health. Samsung Digital Health (SDH) and allows for the tracking of personal fitness data, including activity, food consumption, and workouts. They are also providing an open… Read More »

Planar Systems – Mr. Market’s Fat Pitch Selling Opportunity

Last Updated on November 15, 2025 by Staff Writer On rare occasion, Mr. Market serves you up a fat-pitch selling opportunity. A gross overreaction to Planar’s (NASDAQ:PLNR) Q4 2014 earnings report has created an incredibly compelling short setup. While Planar’s results were Source: seekingalpha.com From SA — “While Planar’s results were strong, with digital signage growing 42% yoy… Read More »

Dallas County Officials Say Video Won’t End Regular Jail Visits. Can We Believe Them?

Last Updated on November 13, 2014 by Staff Writer In October 2012, Travis County officials promised that bringing video visitation to the local jails wouldn’t affect anything else about… Source: blogs.dallasobserver.com Interesting battle going on in Travis County and Securus over video kiosks. Originally all face to face visits were going to be barred (only video allowed) but… Read More »

Device Hopping

Last Updated on January 13, 2016 by Staff Writer “Device Hopping” is a technical shopping term referencing online shopper behavior. A New York Times article titled “Retailers Try to Adapt to Device-Hopping Shoppers” (December 2012) refers to the “device hopping” process as researching and shopping on one device and  purchasing on another. A Barilliance study from June of… Read More »

Self Service lockers for shipping and delivery

Last Updated on July 1, 2022 by Staff Writer   Experience the self-service locker that puts shipping and deliveries in your hands, on your schedule at convenient locations. Go to fedex.com/shipandget to learn more. Source: www.fedex.com Added to resource list Posts 2026: 3,200

Walgreens Android App Best in Class

Last Updated on November 13, 2014 by Walgreen’s Android Lollipop App MobileCommerce Daily article on Walgreen’s new Android app as being one of the best Excerpts: Regarding appearance, Lollipop offers a design concept called Material Design, which is more dynamic and intelligent. The icons are simplified, it features bright colors and a tile-like feel, as well as a… Read More »

Revel Systems Keeps Fighting For Point Of Sale

Last Updated on June 11, 2022 by Staff Writer Revel Systems has been pushing its iPad-based point of sale systems for retailers and restaurants for years now. Traction has been steady but somewhat slow. Now with a major fundraising round from an investor with experience working with public companies, the four-year-old startup is looking to go much bigger–and… Read More »

HealthSpot, Rite Aid Plans to Pilot HealthSpot

Last Updated on June 12, 2022 by Staff Writer HealthSpot stations offers access to medical care from certified medical providers using videoconferencing and interactive medical devices. Source: www.eweek.com Rite Aid will pilot the HealthSpot stations in the greater Akron/Canton, Cleveland and Dayton/Springfield markets in Ohio. Posts 2026: 2,955

Consumer vs Commercial Tablets – ADT

Last Updated on May 2, 2022 by Staff Writer   Commercial installations using consumer tablets are fraught with potential problems. It’s best to use commercial tablets designed for business use. Source: www.applieddevicetechnologies.com ADT makes a great tablet. Posts 2026: 3,057

Six tips for becoming EMV compliant

Last Updated on November 7, 2014 by Staff Writer With the liability shift now less than a year away, it’s time for retailers to get serious about their compliance plans. Source: www.retailcustomerexperience.com background on EMV by Laura Miller covering many points with EMV compliant.  Data breach is twice a day alert.  Devices and transactions in the field for… Read More »