EV Charging Station Technology News By Sean Houchin, ELATEC Intro The electric vehicle (EV) charging market is growing at lightning speed, both in the U.S. and globally. As both consumers and government and commercial fleets transition to electric, membership-based charging stations are popping up in employee parking lots, tenant parking garages and public areas. Many of these EV… Read More »
EV Charging ADA Kiosk Considerations – Are They Subject to Kiosk Regulations? From the KMA.Global FAQ October 2021 Short Answer — Yes Long Answer — Technically all of the regulations mandated today apply to any form of unattended self-service. In the case of some there may not be a touchscreen per se but interaction with the terminal whether via mobile… Read More »
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 »
Legal Decisions Kiosks Digital Signage This page on legal actions in self-service and related is a running log with personal commentary on legal, privacy and patent situations which impact unattended self-service. We keep track of legal news that affects the unattended self-service market. These are typically legal suits brought against companies but also can be HIPAA violations of… Read More »
Kiosk Scanner & Mobile Phones Reading Codes Be glad you are not one of the 67 companies being litigated against for violation of this patent. The patent number is US 8,424,752 B2 and the list of defendants is impressive. https://www.google.com/patents/US8424752 Patent Abstract A method comprising: capturing a digital image using a digital image capturing device that is part of a… Read More »
Kiosk Photos We see stuff (like everybody else). Some interesting stuff.
McDonald’s Kiosk Accessibility News In Brief Public announcement by McDonald’s they are intent on addressing accessibility AudioNav selected by McDonald’s More specific details on an implementation schedule, company-owned versus franchisees, new kiosk versus existing kiosks expected prior to NRF 2022 which at the KMA Booth 1606 Storm will be showing the latest in accessibility technology. Worth noting that… Read More »
Phone Charging kiosk helping venues head off a growing health hazard. By Richard Slawsky contributor originally published 7/24/2016 — see the update on EV Charging Kiosks from 2021 We’ve all felt it. It’s that feeling of panic deep in our gut when we realize our cell phone batteries are on the verge of dying. A study by… Read More »
Kiosk Definition or Define Kiosk The kiosk originally began as the town square notice board for the community to post notices. The usual reference in Wikipedia will call out Persia as the originating language for the word. What began as common ground notice posting location matured into RMUs (Remote Merchandising Units) that you see in malls or wherever.… Read More »
October 2021 Kiosk Association News InfoComm (AVIXA) is the biggest digital signage AV show in the U.S. KMA is 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 is the date and yes we have free… Read More »
Everything you need to know about self-service tablet kiosks and starting your own self-service project! Implementing a self-service solution can streamline your business operations and reduce costs while increasing customer satisfaction and return visits. This guide will go over the basics of self-service kiosks, help you decide whether your business or organization would be a good fit for… Read More »
Patient Check-In Kiosk News Streamline the Patient Sign-in Process and COVID-19 Protocols with Self-Service Kiosks or Tablets To help combat COVID-19, a self-service patient sign-in kiosk or tablet can streamline new COVID-19 protocols and can even be touchless to keep patients and employees safe. Patient check-in kiosks can automate COVID-19 procedures, sign patients in and offer secure EMV… Read More »
From Patientkiosk.io Contactless Kiosk Patient Workflow News From Olea website Oct2021 The CERTIFY Care platform now integrates with Olea’s self-service healthcare kiosks for a satisfying and convenient patient experience. CERTIFY Health provides healthcare organizations with modernized solutions to optimize patient care and experience, from onboarding to check-in and payments. This includes CERTIFY Care, an omnichannel digital platform that streamlines patient… Read More »
Kiosk Accessibility News See m-enabling website — The Kiosk Manufacturer Association is an exhibitor and sponsor for the upcoming Summit. In Brief Keynote — Sachin Dev Pavithran, Ph.D. Executive Director U.S. Access Board Sponsors – Google, AT&T, Verizon, Microsoft, Amazon, HP and KMA Health Protocols — GREEN (exceeds CDC) Expected attendees – 250 to 500 high level attendees… Read More »
Touchless Kiosk News – Contactless Card Reader From Impulsify September 2021 In Brief New hospitality kiosk, contactless, which is designed for hotel food pantries and gift shops. Scan below and Pay and Go is the mantra and it makes a lot of sense. Having to wait in line for a bottle of water at the hotel can be… Read More »
Contactless Card Reader Payment Kiosk News From Ingenico blog written by Bruce Rasmussen | Aug 04, 2021 Back in 2019, the MTA rolled out OMNY – an innovative contactless fare payment system that allowed riders to simply “tap n go.” A rider (whether a daily traveler or a tourist) could simply use their contactless card, mobile wallet or wearable to tap… Read More »
Thermal Printer News From StarMicronics Blog on Thermal Printer Receipts As a business owner in the modern competitive economic landscape, the bottom line means everything. In today’s blog post, explore what chargebacks are, their prevalence, and how you can use printed receipts to avoid and dispute them – saving you money and increasing your bottom line. What is… Read More »
Screen Reader Kiosk News All company-owned restaurants to offer screen-reader on their kiosks by 2022 In Brief Mounting new keypads and headphone jacks to the touch-screen kiosks it introduced in 2015. Blind users can connect their headphones to the system and browse the digital menu using screen-reader technology and tactile arrow buttons, adding items to their basket by… Read More »
Human Resources / Employee Self Service We wanted to supply a dedicated endpoint that had an engaging attract screen, and simple button-based options for ease of operation and user-friendliness. Tom Kentish IT manager, Essendant (USA) Employees in many job settings do not have regular computer access. HR kiosks are a cost-effective and efficient way companies can connect with… Read More »
Best Digital Signage Software Solution – 22Miles Podcast on Sixteen-Nine Nov2020 Excerpt Dave Haynes — The Silicon Valley firm 22Miles tends to be thought of in digital signage circles as a company focused on wayfinding, but that’s only part of the story. It does indeed do a full set of features that help people navigate their way around malls,… Read More »
Matt Townsend, global business reporter for Bloomberg, on how digital natives like Warby Parker have recognized they need physical stores to grow and prosper. Hosted by Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz.
Source: www.bloomberg.com
Nice audio podcast. Main point being online advertising is getting more and more expensive while brick & mortar is getting cheaper and cheaper. Lots of added benefits to B&M too. Examples as well. Recommended
Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Lawsuit Regarding Self-Service Kiosks in Health Care Setting Editors Note: thanks to Nicky for spotting this early and sending it to me. This is interesting on several levels but the main one for us is that the lack of concierge or assistance is detailed. A variant of this for PCI regulations is the… Read More »
Municipal Payment Kiosk News Article posted on PaymentsDive Sep2021 In Brief CityBase used as the example here (youtube link) — Not sure if advertiser or not No mention of U.S. Payments or DivDat or JACK/Adcomp for that matter surprisingly With the install of 30 in Chicago current total is up to 74 kiosks and plans are to raise… Read More »
McDonald’s Kiosks Add Accessibility From Mashed Sep 2021 It’s good to see accessibility options for users who are blind and/or have low vision being integrated in self-order kiosks at McDonalds. In Brief For those who are blind or those who have low vision, current kiosks are not accessible Tested on corporate stores and now moving to franchisees Headphone… 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 »
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 »
Shoptalk Deploys Digital Wayfinding Technology at upcoming Groceryshop Tradeshow Contact: Acquire Digital – Troy Engelland Phone: (844) 291-3501 Email: [email protected] Las Vegas, NV, September 2021 – Acquire Digital has announced the sponsorship of a digital wayfinding and directory solution for the upcoming Groceryshop tradeshow. Acquire Digital’s industry-leading interactive wayfinding and indoor navigation platform will be used to help the attendees navigate the… Read More »
Elotouch 2494L Open Frame Touchscreens Batch of new ELO 2494L open-frame touch monitors with intelliTouch (SAW) touch technology. Minimum order 100 units. Lead time 2 months Price = $300 + shipping (or 335 inclusive) Warranty – brand new but no warranty. Two free units for every 100 See them on CDW for $750
From NRF Sep 13 – Retail Kiosk Event As an exhibitor of Retails Big Show (the KMA Booth), we wanted to update you on a critical decision that has been made regarding your participation at the event. After careful consideration, NRF has made the decision to require all attendees of Retails Big Show to be fully vaccinated for… Read More »
McDonald’s Partners with Vispero to Provide Access for Blind and Low Vision Customers in US Self Order Kiosks Press release Sept 2021 Editors Note — you can meet with Vispero at the upcoming M-Enabling Summit in Arlington, VA in October. The Kiosk Association is a sponsor and exhibitor. Laura and Matt from Vispero will be there. Note that… Read More »
The Big Show NRF 2018 – Retail Kiosk Come see retail kiosk and retail self-service. NRF 2018 looks to be bigger and better this year. 500+ exhibitors and 40K attendees. January 14-16 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center (as usual). We want to highlight our members that will be there and if you want to make an appointment… Read More »
Self-Service Industry News for December 2017 Your best resource with 50 members and another 310 in our free industry directory. Our feature this month is a case study in tablet kiosks and giving back to the community. In it an interactive tablet kiosk from the Kiosk Group serves as the centerpiece of a young man’s Eagle Scout Service Project. … Read More »
iPadKiosk on Netflix – Luke Cage I thought something looked familar as I looked at the TV. Outside in my garage in Colorado watching Netflix and Luke Cage I saw what looked like a kiosk from Kiosk Group. “For Pete’s Sake” is episode 22 (#9 in season 2) and is the big showdown in Rand Corporation building. A quick synopsis… Read More »
Retail Kiosks Help Retailers Beginning in the wee hours of the morning on November 23, millions of shoppers hit the stores to kick off the 2018 holiday shopping season—spending an estimated $23 billion dollars in the process. Now that the holiday season is officially here, many would say that we’re entering the “most wonderful time of the year”,… Read More »
G2E Gaming Show 2019 – Casino Kiosks G2E is the premier Gaming show held every year in Las Vegas. It is a longstanding tradition for kiosk companies to be at this show. This year the G2E will be highlighting casino gaming, hospitality, player loyalty kiosks, check-in, food self order, digital signage and sports betting kiosks. Here is a… Read More »