Purposed devices are devices assigned to a user with the intention of being used only for a particular application, task, and/or job. How do you turn a tablet into a purposed device? It’s a simple process with kiosk software. Install Kiosk Software Configure kiosk software to allow access only to the activity, application, websites necessary to perform the… Read More »
In an unattended operating mode things like power outages can occur. Your terminals need to “resume” their last power state and often this done via the PC BIOS. With Linux and Android it isn’t quite so simple. Question: How do I control the wake and resume and overall power parameters with Linux and/or Android? One Answer: On these… Read More »
kiosk software basics – security aspects “hardening” kiosk software to ensure kiosk runs smoothly & customer’s info is safe from malicious users Source: kioskindustry.org Kernel mode keyboard drivers for Windows and more. Post Views: 759
Since the launch of the first consumer Chromebook back in 2011, Google’s platform has come a long way. From budget systems to the wallet-bashing Pixel, ther… Source: www.gizmag.com Eight different ChromeBook models covered. Very nice. Post Views: 823
The Zmartframe is a touch-enabled frame that attaches to a monitor to bring touchscreen capabilities to a Windows PC or transform it into a standalone Andro… Source: www.gizmag.com This is inventive. Take a regular LCD and convert it to touchscreen fairly easy. Oh, and if it has HDMI port then there is also built in Android client in… Read More »
Turn PC monitor into tablet PC Inventors Seeks Funding via Indiegogo to Start Mass Production of an Innovative Product That Could Reincarnate Millions of Old Monitors into New Era Main Uni… Source: www.youtube.com More Tablet Info Facial Payment Technology – PopPay Tablet Face Payment in Los Angeles area Touch Screen Monitor – Interactive Touch Tablet 55″ to 98″… Read More »
Schriever aerobics class enthusiasts may feel like they are on the holodeck of the Starship Enterprise during the next few weeks. Source: www.schriever.af.mil “Users will walk up to a small kiosk that’s mounted on the wall near the entrance to the aerobics room,” said Seth Cannello, Schriever sports and fitness director. “Once they decide on the class they… Read More »
Nice blog by Jay McDonald on self-service in self-storage which highlights new whitepaper in the industry. OT2014WhitePaper Key findings from the white paper Source: selfserviceindustry.com Includes a very nice whitepaper with metrics for ROI Post Views: 724
Mobile device as your self-service terminal Source: www.joingo.com All the information patrons want, plus special perks, right on their mobile device. Allow guests to review their bill, give them access to loyalty account info, even send personalized messages & offers based on Loyalty status Preferences or patterns Location Post Views: 808
The kiosks will display digital ads while travelers stop for a few minutes to charge their devices. Source: www.bizjournals.com Post Views: 1,179
MetLife and other life insurers are trying to reverse a long slide in sales of life insurance to the middle class, but it’s proving a tough sell. Source: online.wsj.com Another reason for the sales decline: MetLife, Prudential and other insurers that went public in the 1990s and early 2000s got more fixated on the bottom line. As a… Read More »
Outerwall (NASDAQ:OUTR) is a stock I’ve seen pop up recently on our screens. It is especially intriguing because, despite a very cheap valuation, Outerwall has a 5-year compound annual revenue growth rate of 17.7%. Growth-at- Source: seekingalpha.com ecoATM is an interesting concept, and certainly there is plenty of room to expand from the current 900 kiosk install base.… Read More »
Tablets in Education Great video about Samsung’s tablets in schools and how Samsung helps to bring innovation into learning. This video highlights the Brüder Grimm Schule usage of tablets in the classroom. While the video highlights some of the great teacher training, student interaction, and classroom usage, it does not mention the need for privacy or security… Read More »
EATON — A dual-kiosk vending machine has been booked into the Preble County Jail this summer for inmates to use to request and receive com… Source: www.registerherald.com Inmates are able to access the kiosk, to order items from the commissary, twice a day, according to Renner. A touch screen placed on a cart, is wheeled into cells for… Read More »
Ticket Box in Kissimmee, Florida called on Livewire Digital of York, Pennsylvania, to bring in new technology to revolutionize ticketing for tourists. Ticket Box wanted an exciting and efficient solution for tourists to purchase tickets to the area’s top attractions, all in one place without long lines, hassle, or confusion. Tourists visit a Ticket Box to browse… Read More »
The kiosk offers users a tablet on which they answer survey questions about their mental state, but it doesn’t take biometric readings. Source: mobihealthnews.com Users also have the option to enter in demographic information before they take the screening. Demographics include age, gender, partnership status, race, ethnicity group, and whether or not they’ve had behavioral health treatment in the past. When users are… Read More »
JCM Global is the world’s leading transaction technologies supplier for the banking, retail, kiosk and gaming industries. Source: money.cnn.com In addition to the FutureLogic line of products, JCM will continue to market, sell, service and support the Nanoptix line of printers, including the award-winning PayCheck 4™ thermal printer. Post Views: 866
This year alone will see the installation of 60 YouBike rental stations with 1,600 bikes. Source: www.wantchinatimes.com Post Views: 798
pcAmerica debuts new tablet point of sale software at RetailNow 2014. Source: hospitalitytechnology.edgl.com Post Views: 688
3D Systems – making huge strides in the healthcare business. In fact, revenue from healthcare was up 46% in the previous quarter, driven by an expansion of the user base and product adoption. This acquisition has added virtual surgical planning, guiding, and 3D printing of medical devices to 3D Systems’ portfolio. Source: seekingalpha.com Drug testing is what empties the pockets… Read More »
Crafting a customer experience that works for today’s changing customer base–including millennials–is no easy task. Key decisions to be made include self-service vs. human-delivered customer service. And, as much as anything else, decisions about how much choice to offer your customers. By and large, offering more choices is something that will be […] Source: www.forbes.com Forbes contributor on… Read More »
The software giant’s Surface RT tablet was an undeniable flop, but have it and other iterations really lost $1.7 billion since the rollout two years ago? – Tim Brugger – Tech and Telecom Source: www.fool.com Pressure mounting on Surface Pro and no help from Nadella Post Views: 752
I saw the future of work in a San Francisco garage two years ago. Or rather, I was in proximity to the future of work, but happened to be looking Source: singularityhub.com 360 burgers an hour, and with labor cost savings the ingredients can be upgraded. Decreased liability in food prep. Has and will it result in massive… Read More »
International travelers can now theoretically breeze through lines at San Jose International Airport through two new “global entry kiosks” if they pass some rigorous background checks. Source: www.nbcbayarea.com Nice video story by local San Jose news station showing new Global Entry kiosks Post Views: 1,326
No shortcuts to a better kiosk Building a secure, reliable, and efficient self-service kiosk takes more than simply sourcing the right components. So you’ve got a plan for the kiosk that solves all your customer’s needs. You’ve got a cash dispenser that can handle the volume … Source: www.linkedin.com Discussion on kiosk group for hardware, devices and UX.… Read More »
ASIS International is an association dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals worldwide by developing educational… Source: www.asisonline.org Tradeshow in Atlanta for security Post Views: 684
Cammax touches on factors to consider in the process of selecting and deploying a kiosk. Source: www.kioskmarketplace.com Nice iteration of relevant considerations for any self-service deployment project Post Views: 886
Outerwall (NASDAQ:OUTR) is selling for $1.17 billion and has free cash flow guidance of $200m to $240m. They are in the middle of a massive share repurchase program. Check out the piece of work they have done on their shares Source: seekingalpha.com in depth look at the business of Outerwall. It seems to walk the line between undervalued… Read More »
Technology isn’t a substitute for human-centered solutions Source: www.metropolismag.com this uneasy reentry makes me think that, for decades now, we have bought into tech fixes that initially drive us crazy. Human-centered experience design can remedy this condition of anxiety and inefficiency. What are we waiting for? Post Views: 666
Slabb says the kiosks are all vandal-resistant, ADA compliant, UL certified and CE compliant. Kiosk manufacturer and distributor Slabb Inc. announced the launch of three new kiosk models to its product line. The kiosks are vandal-resistant, ADA compliant, UL certified and CE compliant, the company said. According to the company, the X6A is ideal for self-check in as its… Read More »
Wayfinding kiosks unveiled in DowntownEl Paso Inc.The Downtown Management District and the city unveiled the a wayfinding kiosk on Sept. 4 at Aztec Calendar Park. Source: www.elpasoinc.com Post Views: 696
minuteKEY Inc., the world’s first self-service kiosk for accurately duplicating keys, today announced that it secured growth financing in the amount of up to $30 million Source: money.cnn.com “This new capital infusion gives minuteKEY the ability to continue to aggressively pursue our business plan, and we’re pleased that Main Street shares our enthusiasm and confidence in this business,”… Read More »
Getting through U.S. Customs checkpoints can be irritating at peak travel times, but some passengers arriving at Philadelphia International Airport got an extra dose of angst this week. Source: www.philly.com On Wednesday, Philadelphia airport officials said they were still testing the 24 kiosks to iron out kinks and determine how the technology can reduce waits and improve screening… Read More »
Georgia Department of Driver Services Commissioner Robert Mikell demonstrates a new customer service kiosk at the DDS office on East View Parkway Wednesday. The kiosks allow customers to select from a menu of services and are designed to help streamline those services. Shown with Mikell is 17-year-old Shaquita Barnes, who was at the DDS Wednesday to take her… Read More »
Amtrak said customers should allow extra time to buy a ticket from an agent at the station. Source: newyork.cbslocal.com Looks like the entire ticketing system went offline. The kiosks were fine but nothing to talk to at the main office. I think this is homegrown ticketing system and I also think it is a pretty static system. Might… Read More »
