Solutions for Cash Handling and Identity Verification Welcome to our latest supporter. Innovative Technology is a UK-based global leader in cash handling and identity verification solutions. Founded in 1992, the company designs and manufactures equipment like multi-coin hoppers, banknote validators, and recyclers that automate millions of cash transactions worldwide. Their technology also includes AI-powered biometric products for facial… Read More »
Biometric Kiosk News Unattended Card Payments Inc. (UCP) has announced the expansion of its product portfolio to include Thales document readers and biometric scanners. For more information email [email protected] In today’s digital world where self-service is common, there is a need to provide different industries with products that address Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. Multiple industries need a… Read More »
Kiosk Self-Service ADA and PrivacyLegal Decisions Legal decisions related to self-service, ADA, biometrics, privacy, Braille and more are essential. HIPAA fines can be substantial for example. Recently Europe has issued a fine to TikTok for over $550 million. Companies generally put the bottom line first so enforcement is key motivator for them. Amazon might have to think twice… Read More »
IDmission – We’re more than an identity company. For more information contact [email protected] IDmission was founded in 2011 to develop world-class biometric and onboarding solutions. After just 2 years, IDM landed its first global customer serving the money transfer business. With this customer processing over 750,000 customer images every month from 130 countries, IDmission was well on its… Read More »
From Olea Kiosks Feb 2022 How Biometric Technology is Used in Self-Service Kiosks Businesses are making the switch from traditional forms of security to biometric technology. Learn how to leverage biometrics through self-service kiosks. Because of the growth in document fraud and identity theft, terrorism and cybercrime, we’re seeing an increase in the number of requests for biometric security… Read More »
NY Mets with CLEAR & Aramark Test Biometric Kiosk News from NFCW 9/26/2019 New York Mets fans attending games at the team’s Citi Field home field can now purchase snacks and beverages at a self-checkout kiosk that uses a biometrics-based identity verification system to process payments — and check that buyers of alcoholic drinks are of legal drinking age.… Read More »
Editors Note: News post published by Hertz 12/11/18 Hertz and CLEAR Partner to Reimagine the Car Rental Experience Travelers Can Now Get on the Road Faster Than Ever Before by Using their Face or Fingers at the Exit Gate NEW YORK and ESTERO, Fla., Dec. 11, 2018 – Hertz and CLEAR today announced the launch of Hertz Fast Lane powered… Read More »
The machine can do everything except give out cash.
Source: www.businessinsider.co.za
FNB has launched a new kiosk that allows you to open an account with only your thumbprints as verification.
The bank has formed a partnership with the department of home affairs, and uses government records to verify your identity.
"The machines are directly linked to Home Affairs and because they use fingerprint technology on their side, we are able to quickly verify who you are," says Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence.
The TouchPoint kiosk allows people to open an eWallet Extra account with their thumbprints. Existing FNB customers can also do all their general banking, except withdraw money.
BIOMETRIC SCANNERS – THE FUTURE OF KIOSK SECURITY IS NOW! Biometric security is on a rapid growth curve, and the market for biometric scanning devices is expected to reach $13.8 billion in 2015>[1]. Traditionally, biometric security methods have been employed by government agencies, but with the use of biometric security in consumer devices, such as smart phones and… Read More »
one week from now in London, the latest trends and security techniques will be shown at Biometrics 2014. Learn how the most current technology can mitigate SAP insider fraud. Come visit us with Fujitsu at STAND W60 to see how SAP users are combining PalmSecure biometric readers with SAP-certified bioLock software to prevent unauthorized activity in SAP. PalmSecure is… Read More »
Travelers willing to pay an annual fee could have an easier time making their way through security checkpoints beginning…
Biometric Kiosks The new version of the Border Xpress Automated Passport Control kiosk makes use of fingerprint technology and can be used by travellers from 38 countries. According to Vancouver Airport Authority, the updated kiosk reduces the CBP inspection process by 89%, and lowers overall waiting times at the customs checkpoint by 50% See on www.futuretravelexperience.com Global Entry… Read More »
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – Oct 24, 2016) – ImageWare Systems, Inc. (ImageWare or IWSY) (OTCQB: IWSY), a leader in mobile and cloud-based, multi-modal biometric identity management solutions, and Aurionpro, a global leader in digital innovation, have entered into a three-year agreement to integrate ImageWare’s turnkey GoVerifyID® with Aurionpro’s Digital Branc
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Photo provided by the National Retail Federation. NRF Big Show 2026 Report One would be guilty of hyperbole to say that the NRF Big Show in New York City has become the largest self-service technology show in the world. But a veteran attendee can certainly say the number of unattended service exhibits has surged every year, driven by… Read More »
Photo provided by the Consumer Technology Association. Tech Report from Las Vegas Everyone knows AI is changing the way we live. What became obvious walking the CES show this week is that everything from making the morning coffee to using the toilet to knowing the best route to get to wherever you’re going when you leave the house… Read More »
AI Kiosk Assist Enabled The AI Kiosk is already here folks — List of AI resources for self-service. AI Assist is the new norm in self-service. Your software. Your computer. No more Celerons (or as many)… AI Voice and AI Assist News We Liked! Voice shopping and employee voice assist tech by Walmart in 2025 KFC Drive Thru… Read More »
From Check-In-Kiosk New CLEAR Check-in Kiosk Deployment Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has become the latest airport to receive CLEAR, the biometric identity service that helps speed flyers through airport security lines. The news that CLEAR is coming to CVG comes less than a week after the service debuted at Boston Logan’s (BOS) Terminal A, home to… Read More »
The Use of Voice Recognition and Speech Command Technology as an Assistive Interface for ICT in Public Spaces. A whitepaper published by Peter W Jarvis (Senior Executive VP, Storm Interface) and Nicky Shaw (Operations Manager North America). September 2018. Introduction. The emergence and increasing use of smart speakers (AI) in the home environment has delivered significant benefits for… Read More »
From Decline to Discipline: Why Steak ’n Shake Turned to Automation For decades, Steak ’n Shake built its reputation on made-to-order burgers, table service, and late-night diners. But by the late 2010s, that model was under severe pressure. Rising labor costs, inconsistent service, shrinking margins, and declining traffic forced leadership to rethink the fundamentals of how orders were… Read More »
Cover photo provided by the Consumer Technology Association. CES 2026 Preview Economic uncertainty hangs across much of the globe, but technology remains on the march. AI spending will continue to rise in 2026, with 68% of CEOs increasing investment, according to Teneo, the CEO advisory firm. Next week’s CES show in Las Vegas (Jan. 6-9) will preview much… Read More »
Kiosk Questions That Are Most Often Asked Worth examining the AI engines to see what questions they are most often asked, when it comes to kiosks. With Google we can see “keywords” but tougher to understand the surrounding context. ChatGpt October 2025 Here are the top five kiosk questions people most often ask as of October 2025: What… Read More »
Signage and accessibility on display at Future Travel Show WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Widely regarded as “the CES for aviation,” FTE Global continues to redefine the future of air transport, returning to Long Beach, California in 2025. Join The Industry Group for this landmark event, once again co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO, forming the largest and… Read More »
Vending Kiosks and AI Anthropic’s AI vending test draws boos, but tech evolution will bring change. Wonderful article and insight by Elliot Maras on Retail Automation — Will AI replace traditional vending businesses? A recent blog on this topic by Anthropic, a San Francisco based AI systems provider and researcher, has sparked a harsh riposte from the business and… Read More »
Tools for Humanity launches eye-scanning orbs across the UK A news article discussing the introduction of innovative eye-scanning devices, known as Orbs, designed to enhance identity verification processes in the UK. Sam Altman backs these devices and aim to provide a secure and efficient method for authenticating individuals. There are currently 1,500 orbs in operation, with plans to distribute an additional 12,000 units… Read More »
AI, Connectivity, Robotics In Self-Service It would hardly be an overstatement to say that artificial intelligence computing, in combination with more powerful connectivity, robotics and an explosion of data, has jump-started innovation in most industries. For the self-service industry, the technology has unleashed opportunities to boost customer experiences, oftentimes in a more economical manner. Such advancements have fostered… Read More »
Biometric E-Gates at Airports for CLEAR New writeup discusses Clear’s new biometric e-gates being tested at several U.S. airports, including Oakland International Airport (OAK), Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers World Airport (OKC), and Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). These gates are designed to improve and automate the security screening process. Nice walk-thru by the The Points Guy. Image by The… Read More »
American Airlines Disabled Automatic Boarding Pass Printing At Kiosks—To Save $175,000 On Paper ViewFromTheWing reports April 2025 — American Airlines has reprogrammed their check-in kiosks so that passengers dropping off bags who have already checked in (online, or using their mobile app) won’t automatically receive printed boarding passes. The kiosk will no longer spit out a paper pass by… Read More »
Kiosk Report – Los Alamos kiosk_paper.html The 1995 Los Alamos Kiosk Paper This paper, titled “The Los Alamos Kiosk System,” was published in 1995 by researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory. The primary authors were E. James Purcell and Michelle M. Hall. Key Points The paper describes an innovative kiosk system developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory for… Read More »
Facial Recognition Turning Retail On Its Face Very nice writeup on Retail and Restaurant on facial recognition by Thibaud Denolle of ACRELEC America. You can contact Thibaud at his LinkedIn or by email. Summary of Facial Biometrics in Retail Technology Overview: Facial biometrics uses AI for identity verification via facial features. Real-World Applications: Brands like Steak n’ Shake… Read More »
Clear introduces faster verification technology Clear EnVe Pods will enable Clear users to verify their identity using face-first biometric technology (rather than an eye or fingerprint scan) for up to five times faster verification. Clear’s new EnVe Pods, which use face-first biometric technology for faster identity verification at airports. Key points include: Efficiency: EnVe Pods provide up to… Read More »
Custom Configured Kiosks: Unlocking the True Potential of Self-Service Kiosks Nice article by Olea Kiosks on custom kiosks and all the details that have to be considered. Olea actually is one of the candidates for “Best Of” awards in NYC this January. Thanks to several units but specifically the Empire State Building (which Trip Advisor selected as… Read More »
Bitcoin ATM Kiosk Update Bit of news in the Bitcoin space. Recently Cole Kepro out of Vegas went into receivership and put several hundred non-delivered bitcoin kiosks up for sale. Their troubles trace back to being willing to invest in Chicago bitcoin operator who ended up going defunct. Lots of kiosks with no place to go. **For Bitcoin… Read More »
Listing of Orphan Posts To make sure google has these kiosk pages indexed we include them here. Reported from LinkScan Sep 14th — 28xx HIPAA Kiosks Section 508 Kiosks Windows Lockdown For Kiosks Android Lockdown Browser Digital Signage CMS Standard Kiosk Enclosures Tablet AIO Design Kiosk Software Custom Tablet Kiosks Payment Kiosk and Bill Pay Kiosk Kiosk Case… Read More »
CLEAR Airport Kiosk News Update August 2025 Clear Airport Kiosks: 2025 News Highlights New Biometric E-Gates Clear is testing futuristic e-gates at several airports, including Oakland (OAK), Oklahoma City (OKC), and Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), with planned rollout to more airports like Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) this summer. These e-gates use touchless biometric technology, aiming for a future… 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 »