Tactile & QSR Cool Videos Update Introduction Couple of nice videos this week with first real-time tactile graphics display (no piezo thank you) and also Square integrating with restaurant kiosks.. Dot Pad, The First Real-time Tactile Graphics Display The Dot Pad is a tactile graphics display designed for the visually impaired. It features a patented actuator technology based… Read More »
Raspberry Pi Kiosk News From email from director to us — Raspberry Pi 5 builds on the phenomenal success of Raspberry Pi 4. In comparison with its predecessor, it delivers a 2-3x increase in CPU performance, and a significant uplift in GPU performance, alongside improvements to camera, display, and USB interfacing. These interfacing improvements are delivered by the… Read More »
Penn State Partners with TPGi® to Make Food Service Kiosks Accessible for Blind and Low-Vision Users CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Penn State has partnered with TPGi®, a Vispero® company and global leader in accessibility software and services, to assist in providing students and faculty with more accessible food service kiosks. Recognizing that screen readers needed to be implemented into its current… Read More »
AI-in-a-Box Your very own private AI that you can ask questions and get answers, all in a tiny box! The first AI that you can talk to, and that talks back, running locally with no internet connection so your conversations and data are completely secure. No account, setup, or subscription are needed; just plug in the box and… Read More »
CES 2023 Innovation Award for Braille Pioneer Kiosk Industry is happy to note that one of our sponsors recently won two awards at the CES 2023 show. The Dot Pad is the world’s first tactile display for braille and assistive technology. Link to award — https://www.ces.tech/innovation-awards/honorees/2023/best-of/d/dot-pad.aspx Best of Innovation Tactile Display Accessibility Honoree for Tactile Display Mobile Devices… Read More »
Kiosk Accessibility News AI and Digital Transformation: New Paradigms for Accessibility and Inclusion Strategies Note: Both Tech For All Consulting and TPGi (division of Vispero) are Sponsors for the Summit Join disability advocates, corporations, government agencies, academia, and accessibility executives at the 11th M-Enabling Summit, the leading all-inclusive conference and showcase dedicated to fostering innovations, solutions, and strategies for… Read More »
Kiosk Industry News September As noted on APnews and PRnewswire BY KIOSK MANUFACTURER ASSOCIATION Published 4:58 AM MDT, September 18, 2023 WESTMINSTER, Colo., Sept. 18, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — From Kiosk Industry and Kiosk Manufacturer Association, our features — IAAPA is coming up for us and here is our preview. Outdoor ticketing, wristband dispense. In January we are at NRF… Read More »
HHS Proposed Rule for Section 504 HHS Section 504 Proposed Rule There is a new entry on Federal Register for addressing disability. You may submit electronic comments at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for the Docket ID number HHS–OCR–2023–0013. Follow the instructions at http://www.regulations.gov online for submitting comments through this method. For more info contact Molly Burgdorf, Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health and Human… Read More »
NRF Foodservice Innovation Zone The Kiosk Association is an official sponsor for the upcoming Foodservice Innovation Zone being produced at NRF 2024. We are exhibiting in the main show at 1602 (entrance lower level). See our KMA logo on this page: Foodservice Innovation Zone | NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show. We have a couple of free Full Conference passes if… Read More »
Self-Service for Consumers Article on Beststocks.com and Mediacoverage.com which references Kiosk Industry Summary In Brief Empowering the Customer — Self-service technology empowers consumers by placing control in their hands. Upselling and Cross-Selling Opportunities — One of the most significant advantages of consumer-centric self-service is its ability to foster customer loyalty. When individuals experience hassle-free, convenient interactions with a… Read More »
Kiosks For Sale Some new products are listed on our “Kiosks For Sale” database. The BNR units are listed at $4K but the seller is motivated right now and will accept any offers ([email protected]) Telehealth Bundle — We have limited quantity on these (30 units). These units retail as solutions for over 12K and are brand-new in the… Read More »
Self Service ADA for Healthcare Nice post/blog on TPGi updated 9/8/2023 The Importance of Accessibility and Usability in Healthcare Self-Service Kiosks Updated 9/8/2023 More than ever, healthcare kiosks are an essential tool for serving patients. Self-service devices have become standard in the patient journey. They can streamline appointment check-ins, update patient information, collect outstanding balances, provide wayfinding in… Read More »
Healthcare Kiosks Very nice blog by TPGi and their blog – Sept 2023 Healthcare kiosks are a valuable tool for providing a great patient care experience. The advantages for using kiosks in healthcare are numerous, like shorter wait times, streamlined check-in processes, streamlined patient education, and more. Kiosks can also save time and resources, allowing healthcare providers to… Read More »
Digital Only Restaurant Whataburger Article on qsrmagazine Sept 2023 New concept by by Whataburger in Austin opened. In Brief Referred to as the Whataburger Digital Kitchen features a mobile order lane instead of a traditional drive-thru completely cashless and solely relies on customers using the website or app to order meals. In addition to the website/app, customers are… Read More »
Building Your Own LLM for AI Building your own LLM is going to occur to you. If only to assist human assistants. A fashion designer can allow customers with a series of voice questions to locate a particular style of dress. Taking it further, they could optionally “design” the dress they want and AI could output mechanical and… Read More »
Aramark POS Kiosk and Morrison Healthcare Kiosk Case Study Like you, we dismiss the usual renderings and “look at what we offer” in favor of real kiosk implementations. Rubber meets the road type data. Nice photojournal and writeup on LinkedIn by Shannon Moyes @ Volanté Systems | Cloud Enterprise Point of Sale. Disclosure – Elo Touch Solutions is… Read More »
Outdoor Display 2799L 27″ Elo’s 27-inch touch screen outdoor display monitor, boasting 1500 NITs brightness and IK10 vandal-proof rating, ensures 24/7 performance, even in direct sunlight. Readable with polarized sunglasses, it thrives in extended temperatures. Ideal for payment systems, signage, and charging stations, this brilliant, optically bonded weatherproof monitor features edge-to-edge glass for seamless outdoor enclosure integration. Built… Read More »
PCI DSS Update From LinkedIn Pulse September 2023 Transition Period The updated timeline still includes a transition period for organizations to update from PCI DSS v3.2.1 to PCI DSS v4.0. To support this transition, PCI DSS v3.2.1 will remain active for 18 months once all PCI DSS v4.0 materials—that is, the standard, supporting documents (including SAQs, ROCs, and… Read More »
Living Spaces Kiosks Colorado We stopped and did a photo tour. Quite the store. They purchased old Sears Grand facility which was huge. North side of Denver near Top Golf and proposed IKEA. Worth noting the marquee image showing portrait has a person touching the BACK button. The person is 5 foot 10 so button is easily 6… Read More »
SiteKiosk Online introduces AI Advisor Kiosk Mode The utilization of artificial intelligence has become a reality for SiteKiosk Online. Over the past few months, a prototype of an AI-driven product advisor has been developed. This advisor offers suitable product recommendations and information by engaging users with specific questions and providing tailored responses. The fusion of artificial intelligence and… Read More »
