Monthly Archives: September 2016
Kiosk Mode with an iPad Kiosk
Mobility means everything these days. Phones and tablets are dominating our world and it’s becoming more and more challenging to avoid them.
Source: blogs.vmware.com
Nice step by step configuration.
Ideum 55″ Portrait Kiosk Kinect Motion Tracking
Standing nearly 7 feet tall, the Portrait Touch & Motion Kiosk is a durable, secure solution for museums, tradeshows, retail settings, and other public installations
Source: www.prweb.com
Potential for Healthcare Kiosks in Improving Care Delivery
Attempts at using healthcare kiosks have tried and failed, but some still see potential for the technology to improve patient care.
Source: mhealthintelligence.com
Doing business with U.S. Government – TAA GSA
Editor Note: there are many requirements that must be met in order to do business with the government. Most of them apply most of the time. GSA schedule is very important (KioWare for example is on GSA). The Trade Agreements Act is another and notable for the countries NOT on the list (China e.g.). In case the PR… Read More »
Kiosk EMV Compliance vs. Kiosk PCI Compliance
PCI Kiosk What’s the difference between EMV compliance and PCI compliance? The short answer is they’re both guidelines for protecting cardholder data for the purpose preventing fraud, but they focus on different elements of the credit card transaction. “To clarify it even further and more simply, PCI is about making sure the card data doesn’t get stolen and… Read More »
Gaming Kiosk – Kiosk Industry Examines Gaming and Self-Service Kiosk Market – Press Release Rocket
Kiosk Industry Group announces an extended feature article on gaming market and how kiosk manufacturers are serving this market.
Source: www.pressreleaserocket.net
On the casino floor loyalty cards provide a flood of analytics for casino operators, allowing them to track the playing habits of individual patrons and reward them accordingly, as well as letting them see which games were the most popular and kept patrons playing the longest.
Bike Rental Kiosk – Nice Ride MN – Nice Ride Launches Bike Rental Program in Rochester
Starbucks Kiosk – Hooper: A kiosk never smiles back
I spend a lot of time in Starbucks and Panera Bread and various other establishments where the caffeine is strong and the Wi-Fi is good.
Source: www.tbo.com
Newsletter – Patient Check In Kiosks for Patients and for Staff
Newsletter from our member Touchsource and their patient check-in kiosk. Patient Self Check-In Kiosks from Touchsource: Elevate Your Patient’s Experience and Alleviate Pressure on Staff asd Why Patient Self Check-In Kiosks from TouchSource… With over 15 years of experience, TouchSource, Inc. is an industry leader in public information and self-service kiosks. We’ve brought that experience to the patient self-check-in… Read More »
Library Kiosks – BiblioTech, VIA expand digital library reach to mobile customers
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — BiblioTech and VIA Metropolitan Transit are partnering to bring Bexar County’s all-digital public library to the traveling public with the new “Ride & Read” program. The first BiblioTech kiosk was unveiled on Wednesday, September 21, at VIA’
Source: finance.yahoo.com
Amazing how libraries and books just get stronger and stronger. Biblio books and e-books so it is serving both groups.
Ingenico Kiosk – Ingenico Group and Datacap Deliver Secure Pay at the Table
Ingenico Group the global leader in seamless payment, and Datacap Systems, an integrated payments middleware provider, announced today the installation of its Pay-at-the-Table solution at Uncle Oogie’s, a New Jersey and Philadelphia-based chain of pizzerias. Using Ingenico Group’s smart terminals, Datacap’s point of sale partner, PDQ Signature Systems was able to streamline the Pay-at-the-Table implementation for Uncle Oogie’s.
Source: ingenico.us
Table solution include:
- Acceptance of all forms of electronic payment, including EMV chip card, magstripe and NFC/contactless, including Android Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
- Increased profitability as a result of higher table turnover
- Reduced wait times and increased service by bringing the point of sale to the customer
- Increased customer service by reducing wait times for payment, both tableside and curbside
- Improved business efficiency by adding real-time tipping
- Ability to future-proof businesses by enabling acceptance of chip & signature and chip & PIN
NFC ATM – Mobile Control to secure ATMs from Skimmers
ROOSEVELT, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Parabit Adds Mobile NFC / Contactless EMV Access Control to secure ATM Lobbies with Overlay an
Source: www.prnewswire.com
Parabit has received commitments from 7 of the top 20 Commercial US Banks for 10,000 plus units over the next two to three years. Over the last 4 weeks 3 US Commercial Banks have upgraded their ACS-1E systems with MMR’s or installed MMR’s with our ACS-1E ATM Lobby Access Control System at over 400 ATM Lobby locations.
ADA Kiosk Seminar on Three A’s – Access, Assist and Accommodate-
The next webinar in the Section 508 Best Practices Webinar Series will take placeSeptember 27 from 1:00 to 2:30 (ET) and will cover accessibility to electronic and information technology, assistive technologies, and reasonable accommodations.
Source: www.ada-kiosk.com
The Section 508 Best Practices Webinar Series provides helpful information and best practices for federal agencies in meeting their obligations under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act which ensures access to electronic and information technology in the federal sector. This webinar series is made available by the Accessibility Community of Practice of the CIO Council in partnership with the U.S. Access Board.
ADA Kiosks – ADA Specifications for Kiosks
Olea Kiosks has extensive experience building exceptional ADA-compliant kiosks. Find out more about our standard and custom ADA-compliant kiosks.
Source: www.olea.com
Well written and complete look at ADA. Recommended!
Kiosk Software Accessibility – New KioWare Zoom Text, EZAccess, and Cash + EMV
Editors Note: New kiosk software release KioWare for Windows (Version 8.7)! New accessibility features are now available (such as ZoomText and JAWS for the visually impaired). Support for EZ® Access Keypad. (See upcoming Accessibility Seminar). Also added are a number of new devices, including an EMV compliant option using the Elavon processor via the OTI Trio (see UCP).… Read More »
Wireless Kiosk Connectivity – OptConnect neo
As kiosks, digital signs, EV charging stations, and other customer self serve devices become thinner and smaller the need for a tiny cellular router becomes greater.
Source: www.optconnect.com
Cellular routers have come a long way and this unit is one of the smallest and best I think.
Amazon PopUp Kiosks – Why is Amazon expanding to 100 pop-up stores?
The online retailer, Amazon, currently has 22 pop-up stores in malls across America. It now plans to expand its kiosk retail operations.
Source: www.csmonitor.com
Retail Kiosk News – In-Store Merchandising Design for LaCie Seagate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — LaCie premium external storage brand promotes high-tech product line at retail with in-line displays. Grafton, WI, September 13, 2016 – LaCie, designer of world-class storage solutions has expanded their product line in-store. The premium brand from Seagate Technology, LaCie designs high-tech external storage products for Apple® and PC users. To showcase their extensive line of products, an… Read More »
New Kiosk Website by Kiosk Innovations
KIosk Innovations Editors Note: We have known Neil Nguyen of Kiosk Innovations for over 15 years and his team is one of the most skilled and innovative self-service kiosk & digital signage design firms we know. Denver, CO – 09/20/16 — Kiosk Innovations is proud to announce the launch of our new website! A great deal of time and… Read More »
ATK Kiosk – Cheap ATM parts, expensive ATM machine headaches
Can you really afford the hidden costs of cheap parts?
Source: www.atmmarketplace.com
Nice writeup on the impact of cheap components. Example is cash dispenser with cheaper plastic shutter and how that one part of the overall assembly bleeds red ink into overall operation.
Kiosk Cooling – TECA Cooling & Heating Updates
TECA Kiosk Cooling & Heating makes a wide range of solid state thermoelectric cooling products, including air-conditioners, cold plates and liquid chillers.
Source: kioskindustry.org
Updated website covering small format thermoelectric air conditioners for outdoor kiosks along with new info on hot and cold plates.
Touchscreen Technology – A Primer on Various Types in Self-Service
Touchscreen Technology – A Primer on Various Types in Self-Service Nice infographic on touchscreen technology from SlabbKiosks. Thanks Kisha! slabbkiosks-touch-screen-technologies PostCounter: 116
Tampa Airport – Automated Passport Kiosk Video
This is “Tampa International Airport – Automated Passport Kiosk Video” by on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Source: vimeo.com
Nice video of Passport Control Kiosk operation. Kiosk by YVR Vancouver.
Global Entry Kiosk at Newark | Customs and Border Protection
Source: www.cbp.gov
Picture of Global Entry kiosk at Newark. Looks like a KIOSK of Colorado made unit.
Bitcoin Kiosk News – LibertyX Now Operates 16 Bitcoin Kiosks In Miami
LibertyX, one of the many companies targeting the US market, has been expanding its number of Bitcoin kiosks. These vending machines let users buy cryptocurrency in exchange for cash, but offer no way
Source: themerkle.com
Library kiosk – Library launching new vending machine-style kiosk
Back in 2011, renovations at the St. Thomas Public Library caused services to be moved out to the Elgin Mall,
Source: www.theweeklynews.ca
Internet Kiosk Porn – shut down due to porn video hack and Netflix – 2016
People, this is why we can’t have nice things. New York city has had to shut down it’s public Internet kiosks because too many people were looking at porn or streaming Netflix on […]
Source: www.geek.com
Why in the world they didn’t whitelist a large comprehensive set of sites surprises me.
Q-nomy Cited by Gartner Hype Cycle for Real-Time Health System
Q-nomy Cited by Gartner as a Sample Vendor in Hype Cycle for Real-Time Health System Technologies, 2016.
Source: www.businesswire.com
Pick n Pay tests self-service till
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Source: www.bdlive.co.za
Comment by Frank Olea of Olea Kiosks
Kiosk Security – This “USB Killer” Drive Will Fry Your Gadget
Hong Kong-based company USB Killer believes that “any public facing USB port should be considered an attack vector.”
Source: hacked.com
Casino Kiosks Prove to be a Sure Bet
Casino Kiosks for Loyalty and Ticketing Casino operators are gambling that new kiosk functions will help them provide top-notch customer service to help them cater to existing customers and win new ones. 2021 Update By Editor — Casino kiosks historically are player point kiosks and player loyalty kiosks but more recently sports betting kiosks. The G2E trade show… Read More »
Walgreens installs medication disposal kiosks at 14 Indiana locations
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– A safe, easy way to get rid of your prescription drugs is now available at several Walgreens locations in the state. The medication disposal kiosks allow people to throw away unwanted, unused or expired medications.
Source: fox59.com
Health device companies adapt to Apple nixing headphone jack
The rumors were true. Apple is ditching the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 in favor of headphones that connect via the lightning adapter or wirelessly via Bluetooth.
Source: mobihealthnews.com
Google drones will deliver Chipotle burritos at Virginia Tech
Some lucky Virginia Tech students will receive their burrito via a Google drone.
Source: money.cnn.com