Monthly Archives: December 2020

Infrared Fever Detectors Not As Accurate As We Think

Last Updated on December 30, 2020 by Craig Allen Keefner From IEEE Spectrum Dec2020 — The no-contact temperature screening systems can be off as much as four degrees  – Editors Note: this is Erik Beall writing this article and we believe his company offers fever inspection products.  We cannot vouch for the accuracy of his testing as it… Read More »

ID Scanner Kiosk Update – Fixed, Mobile and Contactless Scanning Drivers License Age Verification

Last Updated on September 17, 2023 by Craig Allen Keefner Driver License Scanner for Kiosks & Age Verification Many projects require some sort of ID scanning or Drivers License identification. 2020 is a good time to take another look with the recent emergence of mobile and also contactless.  One of the premier providers for ID management is TokenWorks.… Read More »

PCI Compliance for Unattended Self-Service Kiosks Announcements

Last Updated on March 6, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner PCI Compliance for self service kiosks announcement on PRNewswire WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA), the leading unattended self-service kiosk association established in 1995, today announced the launch of new initiatives in the PCI Compliance space for unattended self-service kiosks. Those initiatives include providing content… Read More »

Kiosk Mode Edge – Common Problems

Last Updated on March 28, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner Kiosk Mode Lockdown Windows Editors Note:  As much as we appreciate Microsoft supporting some sort of kiosk mode we can’t help but wish they could recommend “assistive” products like KioWare and Sitekiosk which eliminate the “learned my lesson” or didn’t.  Companies who have spent years analyzing and dealing… Read More »

Facial Recognition Photo Kiosks

Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner Case Study – Photo Kiosks with Facial Recognition Showtime Pictures at Georgia Aquarium Photo concession kiosks deliver fun for aquarium visitors Showtime Pictures, a respected name in photo concessions that provides photography services to attractions across the nation, partnered with Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. to deliver kiosks… Read More »

Contactless Temperature Kiosk – Wrist Check

Last Updated on March 8, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner New contactless temperature kiosk from Frank Mayer New temperature kiosk priced at $1950.  Made in the US.  Instead of the usual forehead measurement the new model uses the wrist. That will increase accuracy and eliminate a lot of variables the forehead systems entail. To support CDC compliance this… Read More »

Hospitality Kiosk News – Olea Partners with UrVenue

Last Updated on March 19, 2026 by Craig Allen Keefner Hospitality Self-Service Kiosk Solution – Olea Kiosks and UrVenue Non-Room Inventory Solution Hospitality partnership news excerpt from press release — An Olea kiosk paired with UrVenue’s booking solution puts hospitality patrons in the driver’s seat with frictionless, on-property, cashier-less, self-service booking capabilities. Guests can now book and transact… Read More »

Text-to-Pay for Restaurants

Last Updated on August 31, 2025 by Craig Allen Keefner Datacap and Dash Now enable Text-to-Pay (eCommerce transactions) alongside card-present payments for any Point of Sale via Datacap’s NETePay Hosted™ platform.  No hardware or mobile app required. Editor Note: This type of transaction is very common. Calling into order is likely the most common way of ordering.  We  order food regularly… Read More »

Wearable Contactless Wristband Entry for Door Authentication

Last Updated on March 25, 2025 by Craig Allen Keefner Contactless Wristband ELATEC readers enable Nymi workplace wearable users increased access throughout organizational ecosystems, compatibility in global markets Toronto, Ontario, CANADA – December 8, 2020 – Nymi, Inc. today announced a technology partnership with ELATEC, a world leader in RFID readers and NFC/BLE mobile device readers. The partnership… Read More »

Payment Technology – Contactless Card Reader Limited Time Promotion OTI & EVO

Last Updated on August 31, 2025 by Craig Allen Keefner Retailers who offer contactless payments have a lot to gain. New research shows that nearly two thirds of consumers globally prefer shopping with merchants who accept contactless payments! Future-proof your income while lowering vending downtime, cash handling costs, theft and security concerns. Take TRIO-IQ, an intelligent, modular combo platform… Read More »

Review – Alabama Power Introduces CityBase Contactless Payment Kiosks

Last Updated on December 7, 2025 by Craig Allen Keefner “Contactless” Payment Kiosk Review Posted on Alabama Power Introduces CityBase Contactless Payment Kiosks Editor Review: New utility bill payment kiosk deployment announced for Alabama. It’s not the first time for CityBase. We note the 2016 PR on Omaha Child Support Payment Kiosks. A major point promoted by CityBase… Read More »