Product Update: Android 12 Now Available on Select Elo Devices Product Information We are excited to announce the availability of Android 12, for select Elo Android devices including I-Series 4, Backpack 4, M50 and M60. Elo’s Android 12 upgrade is part of our OS 360 program to provide continued security and upgrades to Elo devices throughout their life… Read More »
Ingenico 3000 and Payroc Payroc collaborates with Ingenico to unveil the Ingenico Self/3000, a flagship unattended device designed for self-service settings. With its adaptable design and multiple payment method support, this innovation caters to the expanding self-serve market. The Self/3000’s durability and easy integration options, available through UCP, provide a versatile solution for vending, car wash, EV charging,… Read More »
Top Kiosk Manufacturers V6 We will preface this post with the statement “the kiosk industry is full of nuance”. Someone like Kodak might say “We do more kiosks than them”. Maybe true but then unless you are a major retailer you can never buy one. They may have “built” over 400,000 kiosks but currently only 400 in the… Read More »
Spokane Transit Authority has launched a real-time on-bus display system in partnership with Nanonation, a leading provider of digital signage solutions. The real-time passenger information screens are unique in their use of live GPS position data to provide passengers with accurate information. Unlike most transit systems, which use predicted timing, the custom solution that Nanonation developed in conjunction… Read More »
Linux and the Kiosk Industry Linux has emerged as the next incremental step in self-service kiosks (see new hardware options from Elo). Cost has always been a major concern and Windows has run its course at typically $80 license for decent CPU. Android native is free but for purposes of self-service must be customized. Linux offers zero cost… Read More »
EV Charging Station Accessibility Recently the U.S. Access Board presented on designing accessibility in EV charging stations. Here is some background on the upcoming NPRM which is expected in September. EV NPRM 9/00/23 https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202304&RIN=3014-AA48 Note there are two different listings for the EV item. The links provided for the NPRM on electric vehicle charging stations are from two different… Read More »
GRUBBRR News GRUBBRR does software and more specifically it does the application and middleware. On the backend can be any number of POS systems like TOAST, Aloha or many others. GRUBBRR gained most of its fame via the Samsung Kiosk. But they have been busy in many other ways. Recently Convenience Stores emerged as new venue for GRUBBRR, … Read More »
WCAG Guidance Closed Systems Published on kma.global Our notes and correspondence. September 29th is last day to comment and best to do via the maillist — “[email protected]” <[email protected]> Hi Craig, The WCAG2ICT task force is glad you and other KMA members will be reviewing the WCAG2ICT First Public Working Draft. In answer to the questions in your previous… Read More »
CLEAR Airport Kiosk News We recently did a writeup on some news from Biometric Update: The battle for TSA and airports seems to have taken a new turn. Just when we were settling into fast and speedy airline check-in thanks to IRIS biometrics, one of the players is “complicating” the situation. A recent post on Biometric Update (thanks Michael!) came up… Read More »
Self Service Accessibility Review Recent writeup by TPGi — Contact Matt at Vispero for more information. Summary Overview The Kiosk Industry Group reports that 65% of customers prefer using self-service technology over full-service options. Kiosks can make transactions easier and provide customers with detailed information on your product or service. The revised Section 508 guidelines specifically identify kiosks… Read More »
Credit Card Security for EV (or a Bank) The following video illustrates a typical hack for sniffing credentials from an ATM. Pretty easy stuff. We added some additional information on the relative “ineffectiveness” of this attack below. See Q&A. Sometimes hackers seem to just hack for hack sake. Now for Question and Answer EV Charging Stations and… Read More »
EV Payment Charging in the Future Ingenico Blog August 2023 In the previous two blogs in our series on electric vehicle (EV) charging, we shared why it’s essential for EV charging stations to accept payments and the partnerships that make public EV charging possible. In this third blog, we posit what the future of EV charging could hold. It’s clear that the… Read More »
Airport Kiosks for Passenger Check-in The battle for TSA and airports seems to have taken a new turn. Just when we were settling into fast and speedy airline check-in thanks to IRIS biometrics, one of the players is “complicating” the situation. A recent post on Biometric Update (thanks Michael!) came up and notes Idemia is lobbying to make… Read More »
Conversational AI Webinar with RTN We participate in several workgroups in Restaurant Technology Group and recently participated in extended “AI Share”. We learned a lot and especially liked the AGOT talk prior to our own. Angela Diffly was the host and she is a super-connected person in the restaurants industry. The Restaurant Technology Network hosted #AI Share Groups in June & August… Read More »
NEWS PROVIDED BY Kiosk Manufacturer Association 14 Aug, 2023, 17:07 ET WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association: Our features — We have running wrap on upcoming tradeshows such as IAAPA Orlando, DSE in Vegas and NRF. NRF is doing a new Food Service Innovation Zone this year and we are a sponsor. At IAAPA we will have two premium outdoor… Read More »
WCAG Suggested Use With Closed Systems Editors note: Open and Closed systems. Think website and disabled/impaired user calling up on the home computer. That is an open system. Goto the supermarket and use the self-checkout. That is a closed system. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is the main international standards organization for the World Wide Web and develops of standards for the… Read More »
LG Digital Signage Software Read the full article on Sixteen-Nine.Net In Brief Display signage for retail qsr is the highest capital cost (aka big potato), albeit by themselves low margin Selling those though often means selling a bunch of “small potatoes”, many with much higher profit As Haynes sums it up — Recurring SaaS CMS revenue is the gift… Read More »
Self-Service Tradeshows August 2023 Here is an update on upcoming tradeshows and how (and maybe) the Kiosk Industry and the KMA (Kiosk Manufacturer Assocation) are involved. Tradeshows IAAPA – Attendees 42,000 and exhibitors +1000 — anything to do with ticketing. So, we will be at IAAPA this year in booth 6137. November. Ticketing and outdoor are major segments there;… Read More »
KioWare OS for Linux® – Kiosk Mode for Linux! YORK, Pa. – KioWare is excited to announce the release of a KioWare OS for Linux product. Originally only available for Android, KioWare OS for Linux is our most secure product to date. Both options were created to provide customers with an industry-leading, customizable kiosk solution that saves time… Read More »
Digital Signage Benefits for Airport Nice article by AcquireDigital In today’s modern airports, digital signage plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall passenger experience and maximizing the benefits for both travelers and airport operators. In today’s modern airports, digital signage plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall passenger experience and maximizing the benefits for both travelers… Read More »
DOJ Releases Standards for Review Editor Note: Self-service kiosks and digital signage/interactive displays such as wayfinding for example and smart city are both considered “closed systems”. Websites are considered open systems. Mobile applications are new and the proposed regulations there are likely to have the most impact The Department of Justice (Department) is publishing a Notice of Proposed… Read More »
The Disabled and Impaired Population 2023 We are always looking to improve accessibility and one method to do that is to establish the population segments with what impairment. The most good for the most people is a good starting point. Where do differences in accessibility manifest and to what degree. Generally, there are these main categories: The five… Read More »
Top Tags and Categories For all of our posts over the years, we “tag” and “categorize” our posts (since 2014). Here are the top ones: McDonalds Kiosks (83) ADA kiosk (76) Payment Kiosks (59) Retail Kiosks (44) Payment kiosk (40) temperature kiosks (40) PCI Kiosk Kiosk Mode restaurant kiosk digital signage kiosk Categories ADA Kiosk (140) Food Order… Read More »
Web Accessibility – Mobile Accessibility Editor Note: Self-service kiosks and digital signage/interactive displays such as wayfinding for example and smart city are both considered “closed systems”. Websites are considered open systems. Mobile applications are new and the proposed regulations there are likely to have the most impact The Department of Justice (Department) is publishing a Notice of Proposed… Read More »
Off The Shelf Computers as Public Facing aka Ad Hoc Kiosks Over the years self service has always been on the knifes-edge for cost versus benefit. You can get cheap components versus quality. Privacy filters have a wide range of price and quality and proven performance. Too often a customer is budget-constrained and “goes cheap”. What usually happens… Read More »
Questex’s Digital Signage Experience and Live Design International Announce Keynote Speakers for 2023 Speakers from Disney Live Entertainment, Moment Factory and Meow Wolf will share insights on the next generation of talent, digital enhancement in public spaces and innovative approaches to immersive environments NEW YORK, August 1, 2023 – Questex’s Digital Signage Experience (DSE), the preeminent event for… Read More »
Linux Kiosk Devices New product by Elo for Linux – I-Series Slate Linux Debian 10. Complete with a brilliant 15.6-inch Full HD interactive display, Linux Debian 10 OS and Rockchip processor, the I-Series Slate delivers a stunning design, enhanced durability, increased touch accuracy and brilliant display clarity. Has an option POE adapter as well to eliminate the brick.… Read More »
AI & Restaurant Update Original post on AVIXA by KMA This is our August update for AI and Restaurants. News, rumors, regulatory updates and resource links (vetted). One of the drawbacks to avatars in the past has been the sometimes crude representations of real people, to the point of, at times, introducing the “creepy” element. That seemed to… Read More »
