In February 2020, we helped create a presentation on current drive thru technology as used in self-order. As an information service to readers here is the presentation. To Request More Information For information specific to Olea Kiosks please email [email protected] and mention KMA Drive Thru info For general information on technology and application you can also contact Craig… Read More »
In response to COVID-19 related business shifts, Datacap is offering free eCommerce functionality with every NETePay Hosted install for the next 6 months to make transitioning to takeout and delivery-only easier for you and your merchants. During this unprecedented time, it’s more important than ever to be able to offer your merchants the ability to pair card-present payments… Read More »
See the full landing page. Microcom completes its line of kiosk printers with the 814M. This 8.5 inch wide thermal kiosk printer comes standard with 300 dpi resolution for high-quality A4 and Letter size print outs. The built-in presenter/ retractor feature helps prevent jams which is especially important in unattended kiosk applications. Some applications the printer compliments well… Read More »
Released for COVID-19 — Our new Dynamic Digital Communications package which is an all-inclusive and discounted package that includes software, hardware, and content (among other package features). Contact us for more information. Questions How does the DDC package help at this time? Our package includes everything needed to get a signage network functional, quickly. It also includes no… Read More »
Peerless-AV® Joins Forces with Blue Planet Energy to Create a Premium Grid-Optional Energy Solution Ed Note: Peerless-AV announced today they have partnered with Blue Planet Energy to create a Premium Grid Optional Energy Solution. Introducing The Blue Ion LXHV, a patent-pending, premium grid-optional energy solution brings a wide range of sustainable energy options to power critical infrastructure and… Read More »
See NRF link for resources Operation Open Doors – Path to Reopen Retail, led by NRF and Seyfarth LLP, is providing guidance and tools that NRF members can use as they navigate opening stores after this international health crisis. Areas for guidance on gradual reopenings include logistics, social distancing and safety issues, and how to bring employees back to… Read More »
NoTouch Kiosk & NoTouch Touchscreen Kiosk KioWare innovations for clean touchscreens and the User Monitored Maintenance Cycle Ed Note: Using the kiosk as the “fulcrum” or proxy is not a new idea but it is coming of age with the current situation. These new functions allow users to use their mobile phones as the proxy touchscreen. Statistically their… Read More »
McDonalds Kiosks Self-Service Post-COVID Distancing In Netherlands Erwin Dito Managing Director at McDonald’s Netherlands As a result of great and swift teamwork, we’ve launched our ‘test and learn prototype’ restaurant in Arnhem. It’s an important step closer to operating in the new social distancing society. The team designed safe work & dining solutions for our employees and guests, while… Read More »
Peerless-AV® Announces New 65” Xtreme™ High Bright Outdoor Display Award-winning line-up of XtremeTM High Bright Outdoor Displays now offers a larger size with included Outdoor Flat Wall Mount AURORA, Ill. – May 13, 2020 – Peerless-AV®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, is pleased to share the availability of the new 65”… Read More »
New Health Kiosk for Temperature Verification by Pyramid Provides fast temperature sensing before allowing access to buildings and venues. Easy, safe deployment including office, healthcare, transportation, leisure and retail environments Freiburg, Germany, May 18 2020 – Pyramid Computer GmbH today announced the worldwide availability of its new polytouch® 32 curve – access control kiosk which automatically measures human body temperature as part of… Read More »
Excerpt and noted on Yahoo News 5/19/2020. Thanks to Qwick Media & Olea Kiosks crowdsource reporting. CDC: Coronavirus spreads through person-to-person contact – not via contaminated surfaces Korin Miller WriterYahoo Life•May 19, 2020 Even before COVID-19 officially had a name, public health officials said the virus could be transmitted through infected respiratory droplets and by touching infected surfaces… Read More »
Tech Brief Thermal Imaging The rush for temperature check and elevated body temperature is still going strong. Like any other technology though there are different solutions with different accuracy and different application extensions. Instead of touch technology terms such as PCap or SAW we now talk in terms of thermopiles and thermal imaging cameras. Pixels are still the… Read More »
Temperature Kiosk Pyramid Full article CNBC May 2020 — Sarah Whitten @SARAHWHIT10 IntraEdge and Pyramid have created a contactless kiosk that can check the temperature of up to 1,500 people per hour. The kiosk utilizes Pyramid’s thermal imaging technology and has an error margin of less than one-tenth of a degree Fahrenheit. No data is stored on the kiosk… Read More »
Before you go installing or reselling the new Digital Signage Sanitizer Kiosks be sure to verify that it’s UL certified. Ask for the certificates on the exact machine you are looking to purchase. Manufacturers have this information readily available if they have done the tests. Sanitizer is flammable. Faulty electronics, poor wiring etc… are all great sources of… Read More »
The Kiosk Manufacturer Association is pleased to announce our inclusion on the NRF COVID Industry Resource Partners Headquarters page. From NRF : “The coronavirus pandemic is dramatically affecting businesses all over the world including the retail industry. To support retailers, NRF’s technology, research and consulting industry partners are providing free or discounted resources and guidance. This includes tools,… Read More »
Bill Payment Kiosks Kiosk cooling: TECA Model AHP-451XE Peltier coolers are protecting over a dozen customized bill-pay kiosks. This example illustrates the power of TECA’s smaller air conditioner models. With just over a 100 Watts of cooling power, the AHP-451XE is meeting the thermal requirements of this fairly large (over 4’ tall) kiosk. Housing heat sensitive equipment including computing core,… Read More »
The following is an editorial comment by Kiosk Industry editors on the modified current outlook for self-service in the post-COVID-19 world of customers and employees. Self-Service (and Touchscreens) Set for Accelerated Growth We spent an hour with Philadelphia Inquirer this morning. The same one it turns out who wrote up the cash versus cashless policies set up in… Read More »
From Design Smart City Jun-2020 Several developments in the Facial Recognition arena. The big starting point is that IBM is ditching Facial Recognition. In a letter to members of Congress, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said the company would no longer make general-purpose facial recognition and analysis software, citing concerns about the technology’s use by law enforcement agencies. He clarified that… Read More »
Fever Detection Kiosk by Evoke Creative Screen customers and staff at the point of entry using our contact free, automatic temperature check station by Evoke-Creative. Face detection, can remind a user to wear a mask if not already < 3 second detection rate using infrared technology Accurate to within +/- 0.5 c Clear call to action 15” screen… Read More »
Peerless-AV has announced today the launch of its newest health protocol solutions to assist businesses with public health and safety needs. The new products include an Occupancy Control Kiosk, three variations of Temperature Sensing Digital Signage Kiosks, as well as Temperature Sensor Tabletop and Floor Stand Mounts, that will allow businesses to communicate and implement proper health standards in real… Read More »
From PRNewswire Jun2020 – Enabling Innovative Telehealth Solutions on Digital Kiosk Devices – Information Systems MONROEVILLE, Pa., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Compunetix is pleased to announce a partnership with KIOSK Information Systems (KIOSK) to deliver Video Call Center™ (VCC) on digital kiosks. Compunetix Video Call Center (VCC) for Healthcare is a browser-based, real-time voice and video workflow solution for healthcare providers… Read More »
First published on Vision Systems Design Jun2020 Everything you need to know about using thermal imaging cameras for identifying potentially sick people. Elevated body temperature screening As government and corporate America develop post-COVID-19 action plans for responsibly reopening the country, some businesses are scrambling to keep up with the demand for thermal cameras, which many believe can help… Read More »
New software product release by KioWare KioTouch™ KioTouch™, a revolutionary, touchless interface solution for self-service kiosks, is now available for download. KioTouch is KioWare Kiosk System Software’s actionable response to the COVID-19 global pandemic and will prevent the spread of potentially harmful microbes and pathogens between end-users. Empowering Users with Touchless Control KioTouch allows the end-user to control… Read More »
Moe’s Southwest Grill launched its first-ever kiosk-only restaurant this past weekend in Pittsburg, PA. The kiosk-only restaurant, owned and operated by Moe’s multi-unit franchisee, Mike Geiger, seats 16 and features Moe’s new brand design. The build took approximately 10 months to complete, with the final inspection scheduled for one day after the city shut down due to COVID-19… Read More »
Informational article on thermopiles and infrared sensors. Includes 2009 report on swine flu and the use of IR arrays by Craig Keefner Overview There are several companies which are the component manufacturer of infrared thermopile sensors and infrared thermopile arrays. They simply provide the sensor component to manufacturers of devices. E.g. non-contact infrared thermometers like in-ear- and… Read More »
As a service to the community here is paper from Journal of Hospital Infection listing their results on Persistence of coronavirus on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents. Thanks to Vispero for forwarding the information onto us. We are also hoping to receive some additional information on powder coat (polymer and paint). Summary Currently, the emergence… Read More »
Kiosk Webinars With the pandemic and trade shows basically reduced to virtual tradeshows, webinars are one of the ways that companies continue to communicate. Virtual showrooms, live, are another mechanism being used by companies. Upcoming Webinars [Zebra] Webinar: Innovating with RFID in a Time of Change Thursday, July 30, 1:00PM EST Learn how RFID can fuel business transformation… Read More »
Touchless Kiosk No frills. No fuss. Here’s a quick demonstration of KioTouch™! If you are interested in how KioTouch can help your company or organization achieve a new level of safety and sanitation, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. KioTouch: Revolutionizing Self-Service – KioWare KioTouch allows the end-user to control a self-service kiosk using their… Read More »
Effective kiosk design comes over years of experience and here is a short video on one of the more common designs: integrating a common desktop POS printer like the Epson T88 into a kiosk. Providing the design tip is Frank Olea, CEO of Olea Kiosks, Inc. one of the largest, if not largest privately owned American kiosk companies.… Read More »
From HotelBusiness Aug2020 — BY NICOLE CARLINO ON AUGUST 4, 2020TECHNOLOGY MILPITAS, CA—While travelers have started to frequent hotels again, it will likely be a while before any sense of normalcy returns. To help hotels deliver a sense of safety to hotel employees and guests, 22Miles, which offers 3D wayfinding and digital signage technology, has launched a Protection-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution. “It… Read More »
Marathon Deployment has been a valued resource for many OEMs due to our quality installations and customer service practices. Our team of trained service professionals cover the USA coast to coast, including parts of Canada. Our hardware specialty is directed towards the following markets: Kiosk, Point of Sale, QSR, Retail, Digital Signage and Health Care. We have performed 1000+ of Kiosk and Digital Menu board installations! Marathon Deployment consistently meet or exceed the… Read More »
By: Chris Fravel, Marketing Specialist for KioWare Kiosk System Software COVID-19 has shifted the way we as a society views cleanliness and personal hygiene. There is a new importance placed upon these principles that many people are prioritizing over everything else in their day-to-day activities as evidenced by industries shifting to a mostly work-from- home -style schedule. When… Read More »
Guidelines Kiosk ADA Accessibility – August 2020 Too often when projects requirements are detailed, ADA and accessibility considerations are often reduced to the simple phrase, “Must be ADA compliant”. This statement is open to definition and inevitably results in range of bids with widely different ADA “compliance”. The Kiosk Manufacturer Association has looked at the various ADA… Read More »
Editors Note: Peerless-AV has created new SmartMount® solutions for Microsoft® Surface™ Hub 2S and 2X! These new solutions include a cart and wall mount, and provide a low profile, connected option for corporate installations. The new SmartMount® Cart (SR560-HUB2) was designed to safely mount, mobilize, and store the 50.5″ Microsoft® SurfaceTM Hub 2S and 2X. Also designed as… Read More »
Pyramid Computer Shows Touch Control via Eye Please reach out for more information and use cases. Touchless By Eyes by Pyramid from Kiosk Manufacturer Association on Vimeo. More Pyramid News https://kioskindustry.org//pyramid-distribution-deal-with-pinntec-uk-operation/ https://kioskindustry.org//contactless-kiosk-temperature-checking-kiosks-are-coming/ https://kioskindustry.org//pyramid-computer-launches-health-screening-kiosk-in-fight-against-covid-19/ PostCounter: 2,568
