Category Archives: Kiosk picks

Picks areย the most newsworthy of articles posts on the site.

Kiosk Industry is the news engine for the Kiosk Manufacturer Association or KMA which is a global, cause-based, not-for-profit organization focused on better self-service for customers and employees through kiosks and information technology (IT). Kiosk Industry Association leads efforts to optimize self-service engagements and engagement outcomes using information technology such as kiosks.

Merchandise Display Bubba

BUBBA Retail Merchandise Display Manufacturer of angling equipment, BUBBA came to Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. with several guidelines to consider when developing merchandising display designs, including a design that would fit a small retail footprint, a look that endorsed the sport fishing lifestyle, and imagery that could be easily updated in the field. The company also requiredโ€ฆ Read More »

Kiosk Receipt Printers FAQ – Native or Cloud?

Kiosk Receipt Printers – Native and Cloud Nice article and interview on POSGuys on Do’s and Don’t of Receipt Printers.ย  They interviewed some product specialists from Star Micronics. Key Takeaways 1.ย Donโ€™t assume all receipt printers are made equal or will integrate the same. Some use different languages and the type of application youโ€™re developing will change your integrationโ€ฆ Read More »

Mimo Monitors Feb Newsletter

Mimo Monitors Newsletter Feb 2020 Editor Notes: Mimo Monitors specializes in small touch screen monitors and displays that simplify your life and maximize your potential at work. Ranging from 7-21 inches, we pride ourselves on innovative, high quality, and cutting-edge touchscreen technology designed to be inherently flexible to suit your needs, and bring your vision to life.ย  Visitโ€ฆ Read More »

Redbox Kiosks and Dollar General Stores

Redbox Kiosks Expanding (2023) From NextTV Just when you think it might be safe to go outside you start seeing Blockbuster in the news transforming itself and now Redbox kiosk expanding to Dollar General Stores. Not surprising though. If you watch movies why pay $100/month for Comcast or Centurylink just to see the movie “stutter” from time toโ€ฆ Read More »

Technology Report on Restaurants Released by NRN 2023

Restaurant Technology Report Just in time for NRA, Nation’s Restaurant News Intelligence releases new Market Leader Report.ย ย Here is the signup link to get full report. For its newly releasedย 2023 Restaurantย Technologyย Outlook, Nationโ€™s Restaurant News Intelligence surveyed nearly 400 restaurant operators about their currentย tech stacks, long-term strategies and biggest challenges. The result is a comprehensive look at the mindset ofโ€ฆ Read More »

Kiosks and people who are blind or partially sighted

Kiosks and people who are blind or partially sighted As part of our continuing series on accessibility, we were fortunate to interview Sabine Croxford fromย Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), one of the UKโ€™s leading sight loss charities. Byย Evan Schumanย โ€” Computerworld Columnist,writer for TechCrunch, SCMedia, podcaster, blogger. The convenience and efficiency of kiosks is a powerful advantageโ€ฆ Read More »

New Vision Screening Kiosks being deployed in >10,000 pharmacies throughout North America

A Look Back at SoloHealth Nice April Fools poke by Bart Foster on LinkedIn proclaiming thousands of deployments of SoloHealth vision screening units.ย ย Solohealth was (and still sort of is) a super major project, and there are lots of stories aroundย  the project.ย  Included is one from the 2008 KioskCom Expo and Digital Signage Show in Vegas.ย  We workedโ€ฆ Read More »

Kiosk Industry Press Release April

Kiosk Industry Self Service News April 2023 โ€‹DENVER, Colo.,ย  April 13, 2023 — PRNewswire & APnews Contact: [email protected] with any questions.ย  From Kiosk Manufacturer Association – A couple of deadlines approaching and very nice conversational AI. SMBs invited to NRF Small Business Fly-In in D.C. July 11-12. Topic is swipe fee reform & credit card competition. They willโ€ฆ Read More »

ADA Kiosks and EV Charging Clearinghouse – KMA June Newsletter

Kiosk Association June – ADA Self-Service & EV Charging Stations Contact:ย [email protected] This month weโ€™ve launched a new clearinghouse for EV Charging Stations (https://ev-charging.stations.org). EV charging infrastructure now has significant funding from the NEVI Infrastructure Act. Funds will be released before the end of 2022.ย  Existing ADA regulations such as ADA 2010 and Section 508 apply. We have aย completeโ€ฆ Read More »

LG ISE 2023 Video Review – Magnit, Kiosks, More

LG ISE 2023 Wow! Lots to see from LG at ISE 2023. Here is their main landing page covering all they showed. Most people flocked to the big displays like the “microLED” Magnit but the Hospitality, Food, EV Charging and the Cloud (thin clients) caught our eye. We thought 2022 was big but 2023 dwarfs that. LG’s Oscarโ€ฆ Read More »

Wayfinding Kiosk – 22Miles Video Catalog – Digital Signage Platform

Wayfinding Kiosk and Digital Signage Software Solutions by 22Miles – Video Catalog 22Miles in 22 seconds is a video series that highlights many of our most innovative solutions in quick video overview segments. Explore our solutions ranging from interactive wayfinding to room booking, hoteling, video walls & more. New solutions videos will be added regularly so check backโ€ฆ Read More »

Digital Signage CMS Platform – Version 7 Released by 22Miles

Digital Signage CMS Platform Introduction Peachtree Corners, GA โ€“ July 20, 2022 โ€“ 22Miles, a global leader in visual communications and interactive experiences, today launches the latest iteration of its Content Manager software. Content Manager V7 enables users to design, control and deploy content for videowalls, digital signage, kiosks, wayfinding and mobile devices โ€“ all from an upgradedโ€ฆ Read More »

LG debuts screens designed for outdoor on cruise ships

Digital Signage for Cruise Ships by LG From Cruise & Ferry March 2023 In Brief Summary Marine-grade DVLED technology Salty air is not a problem 6.2-millimeter pixel pitch and a 5,000:1 contrast ratio 160-degree horizontal viewing angle Excerpt โ€œLGโ€™s marine-grade DVLED technology is the ideal outdoor display medium because it can produce bright images and has the contrastโ€ฆ Read More »

Digital Signage – Nanonation Expands Template Options

Full post on Nanonation website – Nov2020 Nanonation Adds Template Library with 50+ Variations Excerpt Use the professionally designed templates to attract and impress your customers, employees, or students. Each design can be customized to fit any brandโ€™s guidelines in order to match the tone and feel of your organization. The preview feature allows you to view yourโ€ฆ Read More »

McDonalds Kiosk Effect dominates NRA Kiosk Show

The number of self-order kiosks on display at the National Restaurant Show nearly tripled over last year’s exhibits as hardware and software manufacturers rushed to meet the demand from restaurants.

Source: www.fastcasual.com

Good review of self-order kiosks at NRA 2018.

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What a difference a year makes! Last year’s National Restaurant Show featured 12 self-serve kiosks. This year, the number on display at Chicago’s McCormick Place nearly tripled as kiosk manufacturers scrambled to meet the restaurant industry’s demand to improve customer service with new technology.

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As McDonald’s continues its nationwide rollout of self-order kiosks, thousands of QSRs and fast casual restaurants don’t want to get left behind and are shopping the market.ย 

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Kiosk hardware and software manufacturers continue to fine tune their self-order kiosks, while POS system manufacturers introduce kiosk modules that integrate with mobile ordering, kitchen display systems and back-office management software.

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Many of the offerings on displayย support customer conveniences beyond self-order and pay, such as order pickup, nutrition information, digital messaging and customer loyalty programs.ย 

Following are highlights from the trade show floor listed in alphabetical order:

Thermal Imaging Cameras – FDA Recommendations

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 temperature reference source. In this document, they are referred to as thermal imaging systems. Thermal imaging systems and non-contact infrared thermometers (NCITs)โ€ฆ Read More »

DSE Tradeshow – Digital Signage Experience 2022 Agenda

DSE Digital Signage Experience Update DSE Tradeshow aka Digital Signage Experience explores every aspect of digitalย andย interactive display technology,ย from concept and design to content and analytics. No matter what business you’re in or where you are on the adoption curve, the DSE tradeshow caters to your needs right now, providing access to hundreds of leading vendors of digital display,โ€ฆ Read More »

Kiosk Case Study – Scholar ID Attendance and ID Badge

ScholarChip and Shuttle Computer Group: A Winning Combination Knowing where students are at any given time is of vital importance for teachers and school administrators. Keeping track of attendance is an essential part of a schoolโ€™s budget, including state and federal financial support, and in some cases, even teacher performance. ScholarChip, a pioneer of centralized and integrated Schoolโ€ฆ Read More »

EV Accessibility Regulations in UK (and Europe too?)

EV Accessibility โ€” BSI Standards Group Here is a pdf of accessibility standards PAS 1899:2022 84 pages. Enabling more accessible EV charge points Whatโ€™s happened and why? Intending to provide an inclusive experience for people with accessibility needs,ย PAS 1899:2022ย is a new standard giving designers, procurers and installers essential specifications on providing accessible public charge points for electric vehicles.โ€ฆ Read More »

Quick Ship Kiosk Program by Olea Announced

Olea Kiosks Launches Quick Ship Program for Austin Model LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 9, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) โ€”ย Olea Kiosksยฎ, the fastest growing provider of self-service kiosk solutions, has announced the launch of its new Quick Ship Program for its most popular model, the Austin kiosk. This program is designed to provide customers with a fast and efficient wayโ€ฆ Read More »

Predicting the future of kiosks – KMC & RedyRef

The first kiosk debuted at a university in the 1970s, before Windows was even created. Kiosks have had an interesting past, and with the onset of marijuana and telehealth kiosks, its future may prove equally interesting. Picture from Kiosk Industry website marijuana industry article.

Source: www.kioskmarketplace.com

Good short piece by KMC/Cooper with commentary from Ben Wheeler of RedyRef.  Calls out the marijuana Jane kiosk (not made by RedyRef).  Healthcare with its pharmacy vending and telemedicine. We are big fans of telehealth. Finally tablet kiosks (especially Windows tablets). Not sure that is going to happen but you never know.

Airport Digital Displays and Digital Signage – DVLEDs

MSP Airport DVLEDs and Digital Displays Review Editors Note: Huge round of thanks to theย Metropolitan Airports Commissionย | Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for the generous permission in the use of images below. MSP has been in the news multiple times for its technology.ย Future Travel Experienceย andย Aviation Prosย being the two most notable.ย  Worth noting that apparently the inspiration for airport managementโ€ฆ Read More »

Kiosk Remote Control – touchless operation using smartphone

Press release from Sitekiosk May 2022 – for more information you can email [email protected] Smart Kiosk Remote Control Touchless operation of kiosk or presentation devices โ€“ Available in combination with SiteKiosk Windows and SiteKiosk Cloud or Server The way people use terminals in public spaces is changing to comply with new hygiene guidelines. The new Smart Kiosk Controlโ€ฆ Read More »