Global Entry Kiosks Update We’ve got some exciting news for frequent flyers: Global Entry is making its kiosks even more efficient by eliminating passport and fingerprint scans, and relying instead on facial recognition technology. Passengers who have Global Entry and arrive at some airports from international destinations don’t need to scan their passport, put their fingers on a… Read More »
The workhorse printer for many kiosk manufacturers is the KR403 and the KR203 kiosk printers. These have been around in one iteration or another for over 20 years. There are many other printers which replace the 203/403 but the closest we have seen in the Boca Lemur-Z printer (pictured next to 403 in feature image). Looks to be… Read More »
New Standard Kiosk from Evoke Creative Introducing the most modular and customizable kiosks we’ve ever created here at Evoke. This versatile unit allows you to choose how it looks, feels, and operates, creating a true representation of your brand. The EV SERVE is our brand-new standalone kiosk for the hospitality sector. Its adaptable design permits the option for… Read More »
From The Industry Group Nov2021 The Industry Group Announces Self-Service Technology Coverage The Industry Group is a network of news dedicated to technology in the self-service market. This includes websites, magazines and social sites such as LinkedIn Here is a list of news we cover: Kiosk Industry Group — all things to do with kiosks, particularly members of KMA… Read More »
Credit to Insight Touch Nice enclosure wrap for the self-service stations in the mall. Well lighted and transactions queued visually. Quote from Rachel at Insight: 21.5-inch Touch AIO computers are used in shopping mall self-service terminals, 1920X1080DPI LCD, 10-point PCAP touch, Intel CPU supports Windows 10 OS, looks awesome! More Information In the Wild – Simon Outlet Mall… Read More »
Intel Kiosk Technology We are pleased to welcome Intel as a 2 year Gold Sponsor. James Tan, Dane and Bart head up the team. Finding Kiosk Solutions via the Intel Marketplace is one of the GoTo sites for the kiosk industry. For example if you goto Intel Solutions Marketplace and search for COVID you find the KMA Covid… Read More »
ELATEC Kiosk RFID August 6, 2021 — ELATEC Inc. has announced that its U.S. production facility in Palm City, Florida, has shipped its first 100,000 RFID systems as of July 30, 2021. “The ELATEC Inc. team is proud to announce this exciting milestone for our new U.S. production facility and our customers,” said Paul Massey, CEO of ELATEC… Read More »
Here is a chronology of Perspectives on Self-Service. These represent the personal view of our editor-in-chief and only opinion and examination of potential situations and outcomes. July — Kiosk manufacturer news – Samsung announced that they are selling a kiosk now. We knew they sold menu boards and digital menus, and digital signage for that matter. We have two writeups. One… Read More »
Custom Touch Screen Manufacturer TDS TOUCH Editors Note: We have direct experience using TDS Touch and found them to be very reliable, very cost-effective and many are designed as drop-in replacement for premium EloTouch Based in Silicon valley Since 2003 Our Touch Screen Solution Products Touch display solution manufacturer providing complete customized touchscreen solutions from 10“- 55” for… Read More »
Kiosk PCI Compliance Tips from PCI SSC July 2021 Update — See the updated KMA PCI EMV Credit Card Reader Update – includes a preview of v6 devices from Ingenico. We also have finalized 30×10 matrix of POS devices and specific capabilities and features. From PCI SSC – The COVID-19 pandemic is quickly changing how many small merchants accept… Read More »
Digital Signage Solution Portrait or Landscape Universal We are happy to present the latest addition to our lineup of digital signage display solutions, the Landscape/Portrait Kiosk! This unique solution combines the elegance of Peerless-AV’s indoor kiosks, with added functionality to support most 15″, 22″, or 32″ digital signage displays in either landscape or portrait orientation. From entertaining to wayfinding,… Read More »
As kiosks, digital signs, EV charging stations, and other customer self serve devices become thinner and smaller the need for a tiny cellular router becomes greater.
Source: www.optconnect.com
Cellular routers have come a long way and this unit is one of the smallest and best I think.
New projector mounts feature higher load rating and enhanced flexibility for mounting heavier laser projectors AURORA, Ill. – October 16, 2018 – Peerless-AV®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, today announced the addition of two new Heavy Duty Universal Projector Mounts (PJR125 and PJR125-POR) to the brand’s award-winning range… Read More »
AMP 6500 EMV Android Smart terminal We are excited to be working with AMP and adding the state of the art 6500 Android self-service device to our portfolio of products.” — Robert Chilcoat A Weatherproof Android solution to drive clean & contactless unattended payments LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 2020 — UCP Inc., a leading distributor… Read More »
Digital Signage Expo 2018 and Olea Kiosks March 17, 2018 Step into the world of Self-Service with Olea Kiosks at booth #1457. Interact with our lineup of kiosk solutions and learn why kiosks are being deployed worldwide at record-pace. Olea will also be showcasing part of our BRAND-NEW kiosk line, the Austin Series. Primed for QSR/Fast-Food, the modular… Read More »
Industry People – Reggie Medford joins Frank Mayer & Associates Reggie Medford brings more than 20 years of experience in the retail store fixture industry to his new position as Regional Sales Director at Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. His background working with leading global brands on full store and POP display programs has given him an in-depth… Read More »
Editors Note: This article was originally published on https://olea.com. We also recommend reviewing our section on AntiBacterial Kiosk Cleaners. Clean Kiosks – Considerations Before and After Deployment September 25, 2018 Kiosk cleanliness is a significant factor in ensuring peak performance and maximum uptime. All too often, deployers look at interactive kiosks as a sort of “set it and… Read More »
Storm-Interface News Link – Self Service Terminals with voice recording, voice recognition or speech command features are now deployed in public locations. However, this has raised concerns about privacy and led to calls for the government to review privacy regulations. The presence of any active (recording) microphone must be immediately obvious to anyone within recording range. It may… Read More »
Outside Order Terminals Editor Note: Nice note on LinkedIn on using countertop kiosks for outside ordering during COVID-19 shelter time. The example below is from Habit Burger who is using countertop kiosks from Olea Kiosks. Mike Repetti at The Habit Burger Grill is a genius! Because he chose to deploy our Austin model kiosks he was able to… Read More »
Published by NRA April 2020 — Advice include relying on your automated ordered systems in order to maintain social distancing. The purpose of guidance is just that, to offer you direction and provide a framework for best practices as you reopen. But as the saying goes, the devil is in the details, and not every restaurant is the… Read More »
Building a Culture that Sparks Innovation Inspire has grown from what was once the Arby’s brand to a family of five distinct restaurant brands and nearly $15 billion in system sales – making it the 5th largest restaurant company in the U.S. But it wasn’t all just M&A and new store development driving growth – the company’s culture… Read More »
Learn about efficiency and convenience in the QSR industry by Intel Corporation with self-service kiosks by Pyramid Computer GmbH showcasing technology frontrunner Hesburger. Blog Link Kiosks: automatic for the people 05-Feb-2021 By BigHospitality Self-Self-serve kiosks have become a regular sight in fast QSR operations as restaurant groups awaken to their benefits – and the Coronavirus pandemic has only served to expedite their uptake… Read More »
McDonald’s Kiosks Listening Post and Drive-Thru Update New pictures of unit in the UK (made by Evoke Creative). Evoke has installed around 3000 devices over the past 12 months, providing the listening post system and the order confirmation screens at the drive-thru window. Here are pics of new Costa Coffee Evoke Profile Here is a look at… Read More »
This may be a smartphone age, but our lives are becoming a series of kiosk stops, from ATMs and supermarket checkouts to airlines and gas stations. And now, increasingly, there’s the fast-food kiosk. Kiosks have one main purpose: to save time. And an industry that dubs itself “quick service” has zero choice but to pay serious attention to any device that espouses to shave seconds—if not minutes—off each order. That might explain why such familiar names as McDonald’s and Panera Bread are spending millions of dollars to roll out touch-screen kiosks in stores.
Source: www.qsrmagazine.com
For Panera, it’s all about giving consumers digital ordering choices.
Then there’s that 500-pound gorilla in the room: Aren’t kiosks really about cutting back on labor costs? “How much labor can we remove from the service package until customers finally decide that self service means no service?” Muller asks.
Hurst insists this is not at all the case at Panera. In fact, he says, Panera locations that have kiosks typically spend more on labor costs than those without them.
On the whole, customers mostly love touch-screen kiosks, Hurst says, adding that “the kiosk is basically an iPad.”
Which is why Millennials, in particular, can’t keep their mitts off of them. “Kiosks are a way for us to be even more isolated from random human contact,” Muller says.
BusinessWire — Westminster, CO, April 28, 2020 — The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA), an organization focused on self-service, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a new Participating Organization. KMA will work with the PCI SSC to help secure payment data worldwide through the ongoing development and adoption of the PCI… Read More »
From Smart City Design Feb 2021 Feb 5, 2021 — Statement from Storm Interface following conference call with NFB on the use of personal phones as an accessible interface to Smart City terminals. Statement for submission to the NFB, the Federal Access Board and Storm sales personnel. Use of personal phones as an accessible interface As a manufacturer… Read More »
Accelerating Value and Impact to Strengthen Competitive Position — Send2Press press release LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 (NEWSWIRE) — Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the growth of its leadership team to include sales management and strategic business development. The company has expanded the role of Rusty Gaynes to Director of… Read More »
Face Recognition, Temperature Kiosks and COVID funding Article on Wired Nov2020 Intro Wired did an investigation into kiosks (well, temperature tablets…) and has determined schools are purchasing thermal cameras that include facial recognition technology. Ok. We can live with that… Technically most all of the schools have been purchasing infrared sensor-based tablets. They are not thermal cameras (e.g.… Read More »
Press Release – TECA Kiosk Cooling Units Chicago, March 9, 2017 – Cooling Units Ideal for Kiosk and OEM Kiosk components require specific temperature ranges for reliable, optimal performance. Although any TECA air conditioner can be installed in a kiosk, TECA now offers a complete line of thermoelectric air conditioners designed specifically for kiosk and OEM applications. The product line… Read More »
From IPVM – Hikvision Alleges Forehead Only Fever Screening is Smart; It’s Actually Dangerous This Hikvision blog post declares they “Provide Safe, Accurate” screening and that it is ‘smart’ because it ‘only screens forehead skin surface’. Read full post on IPVM Related News on Safety Protocols SixFlags video on new safety protocols including temperature screening. Screening Protocols Conduct Non-Invasive… Read More »
Temperature Screening Update IPVM – 9/20 We wanted to update our information on thermal temperature screening. The best source for that is IPVM which tests all types of devices and reports on the “bad actors”. We do not like having to comment negatively on events but when it is in the interest of the public and American taxpayers… Read More »
New report by IPVM issued on 9/22 testing the BEMs brand of temperature scanning tablets. Guangzhou Bems (brand Benshi) is the manufacturer behind temperature terminals relabeled by over a dozen Western companies. But how well do they really work? The testing company bought and tested Bems temperature measurement tablet, examining the following: How often did it miss elevated… Read More »
WCAG 3.0 Working Draft Released by W3C Editors Note — With the non-negotiable requirements for web access for customers to order, the “website” has taken on even more importance and is now a critical component of company success. Getting sued for a lack of accessibility is not one of the outcomes you want. Complicate matters with which platform… Read More »
PCI Compliance for self service kiosks announcement on PRNewswire WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA), the leading unattended self-service kiosk association established in 1995, today announced the launch of new initiatives in the PCI Compliance space for unattended self-service kiosks. Those initiatives include providing content for the PCI Perspectives Blog, creating a SIG or Special… Read More »
