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 »
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 »
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/ Postsr: 2,833
Touchscreen Display in NoTouch Touchless Mode From LinkedIn we see entry from Tucker Lightsey on the release of KIOSKs’ new NoTouch Touchless mobile proxy Tucker Lightsey Director of Product Management at KIOSK Information Systems I want to share something cool we have been working on – Touchless Kiosk! Control your Kiosk from your smartphone. – Does not require… Read More »
Mimo Monitors’ Interactive Touch Controller Included in new Series One Google Meet hardware kit from Lenovo Mimo Monitors’ sleek, AV-over-IP touchscreen controller provides easy installation and integration to ensure meetings are reliable and hassle-free — Mimo Monitors PR link CHICAGO, IL—September 16, 2020— Mimo Monitors (www.MimoMonitors.com), the experts in small touchscreen displays, are pleased to share that their innovative… Read More »
COVID-19 changing touchscreen technology Dean Ward, founder and CTO at Evoke Creative, a design-led manufacturer of interactive digital solutions, which is backed by BGF, the UK’s most active investor in growing businesses, explains: “Touchscreen technology has remained relevant across retail and leisure since it first emerged on the scene, albeit across the pond in the United States, in… Read More »
Intel Solutions Marketplace Kiosk Solutions If you are looking for a qualified kiosk solution then you should browse the Intel Solutions Marketplace for Intel-qualified kiosk solutions. Member entries include: Bill Pay Kiosk Outdoor Drive Thru Kiosk Access Control Kiosk Temperature COVID Catalog (22 solutions + software) Polytouch Flex Android Device Management (Esper) Interactive Wayfinding Bring Android to x86… Read More »
North America’s Largest Independent Service and Integration Provider for Payment and Transaction Technology Burroughs, Inc. is the largest independent service and integration provider for payment and transaction technologies in North America with a 134-year history of innovation and support. From the first adding machine to today’s most complex cash automation, they’ve seen and helped drive numerous evolutions in… Read More »
The FDA issued new guidance on the use of thermal imaging systems, temperature check and fever detection. See here for full article. As discussed further below, scientific studies support that certain telethermographic systems, also known as thermal imaging systems, may be used to measure surface skin temperature. These systems include an infrared thermal camera and may have a… Read More »
Read the full post at Nanonation website – Nov2020 Nebraska Army National Guard + Virtual Reality | Part 1 Excerpt Nanonation is partnering with the Nebraska Army National Guard to bring a Virtual Reality (VR) experience to their recruiting efforts. Through the partnership, Nanonation has been able to understand the process in which young men and women are… Read More »
New Patient Check-In Kiosk – Tilting Top Monitor From LinkedIn post by Frank Olea CEO. Healthcare Check-in Kiosks on the line today. This is a special version of the Austin where the screen and camera can be tilted up and down by the user. olea-healthcare-austin from Kiosk Manufacturer Association on Vimeo. More Information Outdoor Kiosk Model Geneva by… Read More »
Enhancing the Visitors’ Experience with Omnichannel Retail Technologies Powered by enhanced features, Acquire Digital’s Shelf-Edge, Endless Aisle, and Retail Wayfinding solutions are transforming the shopping experience in brick and mortar stores. From the AcquireDigital Blog — During the initial months of 2020, retailers dealing with essentials were left with very little time to act and put in measures… Read More »
PCI SSC Technical FAQs for use with Version 6 A new November update to the PCI SSC Technical FAQs has been issued. It is listed below. We have also listed some other interesting questions. For a full copy of this document, it is provided by the PCI Security Standards Council November 2020: POI devices must support one or… Read More »
Retailers who offer contactless payments have a lot to gain. New research shows that nearly two thirds of consumers globally prefer shopping with merchants who accept contactless payments! Future-proof your income while lowering vending downtime, cash handling costs, theft and security concerns. Take TRIO-IQ, an intelligent, modular combo platform that works with all Payment options: QR Codes, custom app… Read More »
Datacap and Dash Now enable Text-to-Pay (eCommerce transactions) alongside card-present payments for any Point of Sale via Datacap’s NETePay Hosted™ platform. No hardware or mobile app required. Editor Note: This type of transaction is very common. Calling into order is likely the most common way of ordering. We order food regularly from restaurants and unless you are a loyal customer and… Read More »
By Troy Engelland Strategic Sales Manager at Acquire Digital Let’s face it, the retail and shopping experience is changing at lightning-fast speeds to keep up with changing consumer habits and technology innovations. Nowadays, everything we want is at our fingertips, whether it’s groceries, new shoes, or a new car. We no longer need to visit a store; our… Read More »
Wayfinder Wayfinding Good article by Tomer Mann of 22Miles on The New Standard for Wayfinding: Three Technology Features Improving the Visitor Experience. March/April 2021 Excerpt: Much has changed in the past year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. AV/IT managers, systems integrators, and facilities managers alike face a heavy set of expectations as they navigate new opportunities… Read More »
From CSNews July 2021 — Also CEFCO Full Release — In partnership with software company, Reji, LLC, and Olea Kiosks, CEFCO has launched fresh-food, self-ordering kiosks, featured in two CEFCO Kitchen stores enhancing customer service through made-to-order food offerings. Editors Note: Fresh food at C-Stores is one of the new differentiators. Custom ordering from the kitchen (or the… Read More »
LG Supersign Digital Signage Solution For QSRs Read the full article on Sixteen-Nine.Net In Brief Display signage for retail qsr is the highest capital cost (aka big potato), albeit by themselves low margin Selling those though often means selling a bunch of “small potatoes”, many with much higher profit As Haynes sums it up — Recurring SaaS CMS… Read More »
Kiosk Tradeshow News – What’s Coming Up? From PRNewswire and AP News InfoComm (AVIXA) is the biggest digital signage AV show in the U.S. KMA is an official media partner. See a list of exhibitors and information. We have rated this as a “green light” for safety given the safety protocols exceed the recommended CDC guidelines. October 27-29… Read More »
Kiosk Photos – IKEA, McDonalds and Wawa We see stuff (like everybody else). Some interesting stuff. For nice video of Wawa click here. Postsr: 3,157
Digital Signage and Kiosks in Latest Iteration in UK From Evoke Creative After 8 years of working with JD Sports Fashion plc aiding their #DigitalTransformation that drives their business forward internationally, we are proud to showcase the launch of their new flagship store at Westfield, Stratford which is one of our most technologically advanced builds since developing their NYC and Paris… Read More »
Next Generation interactive experience creation with Intuiface We welcome Geoffrey and Intuiface as a 2 Year Bronze Sponsor. Very robust authoring environment coupled with rapid application development (aka no coding required — all drag and drop templates). Complete portfolio of project videos to see end results. The extremely wide ecosystem for full-service provider partners is unparalleled in our… Read More »
Solution for Coin-Operating Machines with the OTI Trio Blog entry on UCP Inc. Coin-operated pulse machines were introduced in the early 1880s and have been an integral part of our lives in a variety of ways since that time. The application following their creation was considered significantly diverse, being used for car washes, laundromats, kiddie rides, arcade games,… Read More »
See post on KMA.global We held our quarterly call via Teams October 28th. In attendance: Access Board The NFB The Lighthouse for the BLind American Council of the Blind Open Doors Goldstein & Levy William Goren Associates KioWare KIOSK Information Systems Pyramid Computer Vispero Kiosk Group Tech For All Storm Interface Dynatouch Dolphin Computer Access NCR Frank Mayer… Read More »
First Responder Kiosk Doubles as Lockers and Advertising Point Writeup on Sixteen:Nine by Dave Haynes We are doing an in-depth article on CR+M but not surprisingly Sixteen:Nine published an insightful post on new public safety kiosk from CR+M. In Brief LA-area manufacturer Olea working with Community Response + Mitigation – on an outdoor-rated dual-sided 55-inch display totem that has… Read More »
NRF Kiosk Award for Payment Innovation Special Announcement from The Industry Group – November 8, 2021 — this is the newsletter sent by KI See information posted on NRF Big Show Website . The kiosk association in conjunction with Datacap has nominated PopID Pay-By-Face as a candidate for Best Payment Innovation. Please visit and vote so we can… Read More »
Wendys and Pay by Face Seen on BusinessWire and Yahoo Finance PASADENA, Calif. & TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PopID, Japan Computer Vision (“JCV”, a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp), and Wendy’s First Kitchen (“WFK”) announced today the launch of PopPay – PopID’s face-recognition-based ordering and payment system – in Tokyo, Japan. As a first step in the launch, Wendy’s First Kitchen locations… Read More »
Kiosk Manufacturer News November DENVER, Colo., Nov. 23, 2021 — November news from the Industry Group and Kiosk Association. Events and Features This Month: First Responder Lockers and Kiosk; Bill Payment Kiosk Review; and McDonalds Deploys Accessibility to self-order kiosks. PRNewswire and APnews Events and Features This Month * First Responder Lockers and Kiosk — Our feature story on innovative… Read More »
