New Sponsor Evoke Creative Kiosks We welcome Evoke as our latest KMA sponsor. Evoke works in all types of complete kiosk solutions as well as OEM standard models for people such as McDonalds. WHO WE ARE Evoke have been at the forefront of interactive digital technology since 2003 and work with some of the world’s biggest brands designing… Read More »
Self Service ADA Accessibility Requirements and Quiz Kiosk Industry and KMA are offering a free consultation for ADA and Accessibility for your self-service project. Also to assist, a downloadable PDF with current ADA, Section 508 and ACA regulations that are currently mandated. Excerpt below — Are your kiosks ADA-compliant? Typically prospects and customers will include a stipulation that… Read More »
Self-Checkout Theft Article excerpt originally posted on CBC 11/17/2019 and referred to us by QwickMedia Self-checkout theft is an acknowledged problem, but what’s less talked about is who’s committing the crime. Turns out, it may be someone you know — even you. Perhaps an item you tried to scan didn’t have a barcode, so — pressed for time — you slipped it… Read More »
Read full article by Paul Kapustka Can technology finally help improve one of the biggest pain points in the game-day experience, namely waiting in line for concessions? At the Denver Broncos’ Empower Field at Mile High, a number of new technology initiatives debuted this year, all designed to improve the fan experience around concession purchases by providing more… Read More »
Marijuana Kiosk News FrankMayer and Paywana will be at the MJBizCon in Las Vegas Dec 11-13 Have a retail cannabis store in need of a self-ordering kiosk? Look no further. Watch how easy Paywana, our cannabis self-ordering kiosk software, is to use! Our Paywana kiosk software pairs perfectly with a Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.interactive kiosk. Frank Mayer… Read More »
Dec 14 2019 (Westminster) by Craig Keefner and Kiosk Industry Manufacturer Association Mass Notification Systems We see more and more of RFPS for Mass Notification Systems (MNS) and Emergency Alert Systems. These include Crisis Alerts and Alert Systems. Many schools. As far as Free Mass Notification Systems there are very inexpensive CMS systems that can utilized in that… Read More »
Drive Thru Kiosks Nice presentation video by Intel on next technology for Drive Thru Self-Order. There have been other interations with AI assist on the drive-thru with several companies including Zivelo. Presentation includes a number of new terms including Digital Natives. Strategic Objectives 40% of restaurants want to improve business insights 38% want to improve digital customer engagement… Read More »
Ticketing Kiosks and Hotel Check-In Kiosks by Olea Included here are some recent pictures and video covering ticketing kiosks and hotel check-in kiosks by Olea. Olea Kiosks specializes in ticketing kiosks both indoor and outdoor as well as Check-In Kiosks. Olea is a Gold Sponsor of KMA. For more info contact [email protected] Here is video from the floor… Read More »
Pyramid News LinkedIn & EuroShop Josef Schneider • 1st Chief Executive Officer at Pyramid Computer GmbH Pyramid Computer GmbH new desk mount / table top SELF CHECK OUT (SCO) Kiosk is here! World premier at EuroShop – The World´s No. 1 Retail Trade Fair. Super slim, bezel-free touch display Modular options for scanner+printer+payment Best price-quality in market e.g. We… Read More »
Ingenico Acquired By Worldline From TechCrunch Feb03 — Some consolidation is afoot among the payments behemoths of Europe. Smaller, newer fintech companies are eating into their market dominance by adapting faster to changing spending habits, while also looking to capitalize on economies of scale. [Thanks to Frank at Olea Kiosks] Today Worldline, a financial services company that provides everything… Read More »
Source: CondeNast Traveler Feb 6, 2020 New Yorkers have been temporarily suspended from enrolling or renewing membership in Global Entry or several other trusted traveler programs, according to the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the programs. On Wednesday night, DHS revoked access to the programs for residents of New York due to a new state law that does not… Read More »
Browser and PC Lockdowns Reason for Existence – Fortnite Feb2020 – We hear it all the time from the IT departments. “We can handle that situation”. We applaud the confidence but we continue to be entertained by photos like below where semi-determined users take advantage of that confidence in order to entertain themselves at your local self-service checkout… Read More »
Peerless-AV® Named 2020 Forbes Travel Guide Brand Official for Second Year in a Row AV manufacturer honored as the Official TV Wall Mount & Outdoor TV Provider for the Luxury Hospitality Industry AURORA, Ill. – February 26, 2020 – Peerless-AV®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, is delighted to… Read More »
Press release on BusinessWire March 2020 March 16, 2020 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time WESTMINSTER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Kiosk Manufacturer Association is aggressively working with our customers and suppliers to ensure that clear and accurate information is available. Whether Healthcare, Retail or Transportation we are assisting. Identifying all of the potential sources of infection that customers and employees face… Read More »
News release on Storm Interface website March 2020 — Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, Storm is actively encouraging deployers of its data entry products to perform regular sanitization procedures. All products in the Storm range are designed to withstand heavy use in unattended public or industrial applications. The metals and polymers used in their construction are impervious to… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
