LG Gets Into EV Charging Stations Editor Note — We expect Costco to be selling home ev chargers (by LG Business Solutions and Samsung) in the relatively near future. Providers love the consumer market for sure. LG and Samsung both want a display in every room in a house (especially the garage). It doesn’t hurt that Hyundai and Kia… Read More »
KYC Kiosk News What is electronic KYC? eKYC is the expression used to describe the digitalization and electronic and online conception of KYC processes. eKYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) is the remote, paperless process that minimizes the costs and traditional bureaucracy necessary in KYC processes. Our newest gold-level sponsor IDmission is an expert at KYC solutions. See blog… Read More »
Google Kiosks & Digital Signage News Dave Haynes of Sixteen-Nine had Naveen Viswanatha of Google on a recent podcast to talk about Google Kiosks and Digital Signage. Here is the website and podcast link. (Screenfeed was sponsor). Editors Note: Kiosk partners closest is MeldCX and they use kiosks from American Kiosks. They are at Hitec next week in… Read More »
New 27″ Self-Order Kiosk News As seen on the the LG Korea site. LG showed this unit at ISE in Barcelona and as recently as InfoComm (see post on LG booth at InfoComm). An option for accessibilty tech and the AudioNav device is expected for U.S. market when it is released. No doubt there is a pedestal stand… Read More »
Kiosk History – Kiosk Printers There has been a lot of activity with companies trying to locate replacement printers for the “trusty workhorse” 203s 403s. Admittedly Zebra started off a huge backend equity built up by Swecoin. Tommy Wincent was in a class by himself. Swecoin first gained solid foothold when IBM came along and subcontracted Swecoin to… Read More »
ADA Kiosks Canada We updated the Canada ADA kiosks content on kma.global. For more information email [email protected] Canada has requirements regarding “accessibility plans. This was first published in December 2021. Here is the main link. We also recommend the upcoming webinar — ADA Kiosk – Kiosk Retrofit for Usability & Accessibility Webinar In Brief Only federal agencies affected (retailers… Read More »
Storm Interface Accessibility NavBar NavPad Here are some quick notes on configuring Storm Interface products. The functionality of the Nav-Bar is the same as that for all of Storm’s ATP products. It enumerates as a combined HID/audio device, so no special drivers or software is required. Connection to the host system is via a single USB cable. When… Read More »
Company selected as the Official TV Wall Mount & Outdoor TV Provider for the Luxury Hospitality Industry Outdoor TV Provider for Forbes Travel AURORA, Ill. – March 12, 2019 – Peerless-AV®, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of the highest quality audio and video solutions and accessories, is excited to announce that it has been named the Official TV Wall Mount & Outdoor… Read More »
Digital Screen, Outdoor TV & Smart City Kiosk The latest news from Peerless-AV. The Official Digital Display Partner of the MiLB will be exhibiting at the upcoming Baseball Trade Show during the MiLB Baseball Winter Meetings (Dec 8-12). The company will be showcasing technology ideal for stadiums and arenas, including its UltraView UHD Outdoor TVs and Smart City Kiosks. Below and attached… Read More »
Raspberry Pi Kiosk News Full test and reviews with charts and numbers on Thinclient Raspberry Pi was very nice and sent us one of their Raspberry Pi 400 Personal Computer Kits. Featuring a quad-core 64-bit processor, 4GB of RAM, wireless networking, dual-display output, and 4K video playback, as well as a 40-pin GPIO header, Raspberry Pi 400 is… Read More »
Kiosk Manufacturer Association News August 2021 DENVER, Colo., Aug. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — August news for the Kiosk Association. KMA Kiosk Association is pleased to announce new Co-Chairmen of ADA Committee along with trade show info and vaccine passport kiosk information. Trade Shows are back KMA is now an official media partner for InfoComm (AVIXA) and the biggest digital… Read More »
Self-Service Tech Trends in Retail, Banking, and Hospitality Kiosks Self-service kiosks are changing the way consumers interact with retailers, banks, and the hospitality industry. Consumers no longer have to wait in line to get a rich, engaging, and personalized experience. With new technological innovations, businesses now also have an opportunity to learn more about what their consumers want… Read More »
Kiosk Product Listings for Coronavirus Press release via Yahoo Finance July 2020 The Kiosk Manufacturer Association announces specific product listings for coronavirus-related self-service assistance. Tailored specifically for coronavirus product offerings are the following: Temperature kiosks for screening and fever detection. Over 20 solutions to choose from and they range from less than a $1000 to more than $25K depending… Read More »
Touchscreen Thermal Ticket Printer by Microcom Announced Microcom Corporation announces the official inclusion of a 3-inch, full-color touchscreen display for 485 series ticket printers. The touchscreen gives the user capabilities to change printer settings “on the fly” and provides real time status monitoring. PRESS RELEASE Microcom Corporation standardizes touchscreen display for line of thermal ticket printers. Lewis Center,… Read More »
Fast-casual places are ditching cash for safety and efficiency. Critics say this shuts out poor people, some immigrants and those who just prefer cash.
Source: www.washingtonpost.com
The global cashless movement has reached Washington, where a growing number of fast-casual establishments and other spots are saying no to greenbacks in favor of plastic and mobile payments. Sweetgreen, the national salad chain founded by Georgetown University graduates, went cashless in most of its locations last year. Other cashless spots include a Menchie’s frozen-yogurt shop downtown, the posh Barcelona Wine Bar on 14th Street NW and the Bruery beer store at Union Market.
Soon, they may be breaking the law.
The decision to go cashless also has broader implications in the global battle between the credit-card and ATM industries.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Visa has been a major booster of the cashless movement. The credit card company in March awarded 50 businesses $10,000 each for rejecting cash payments and has released reports touting the benefits of a cashless society.
The push back due to the unbanked was quite predictable. However, when you see a country like India has gone cashless in many spots — well, if they can figure out how to do it, we should be able to figure out how to do it. I believe even poor countries in Africa have large cashless segments now.
This really is not a battle of if, but rather when.
Healthcare Kiosks Abstract Background: Health kiosks are publicly accessible computing devices that provide access to services, including health information provision, clinical measurement collection, patient self–check-in, telemonitoring, and teleconsultation. Although the increase in internet access and ownership of smart personal devices could make kiosks redundant, recent reports have predicted that the market will continue to grow. Objective: We seek… Read More »
Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. have partnered with game developer Creative Kingdoms to create interactive gaming kiosks for children.
Source: www.digitalsignagetoday.com
“Working with Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. has really helped us to take our game play to the next level,” Creative Kingdoms Senior Vice President Melissa Blettner said in the release. “With the combination of virtual environments on the interactive kiosks and our physical effects, our games have become a more immersive and engaging experience. The streamlined design and production of the kiosks has allowed us to expedite our installation process with easy plug and play setup.”
EV Charging News There has been so much in the news regarding EV charging stations that it is becoming a significant channel for us at Kiosk Industry. Several of our members, like Peerless-AV, do the kiosk manufacture for multiple firms. Characteristics include: Large 55″ displays and touchscreens Outdoor rated UL certification We track the news on our new… Read More »
LG Creates Real-World Environments to Highlight New Technologies at InfoComm 2022 LG Creates Real-World Environments to Highlight New Technologies at InfoComm 2022 — for more information email [email protected] SEOUL, June 9, 2022 — LG Electronics (LG) will showcase its innovative commercial technologies including Transparent OLED Signage to a diverse lineup of LED signage products and autonomous robot assistants… Read More »
EV Charging Standards News From SpectrumNews — As escalating gas prices fuel unprecedented demand for electric vehicles, the White House proposed new standards for a national network of EV chargers Thursday. To help make EV charging more convenient, reliable and affordable, the standards would make EV chargers easier to find, use and pay for, regardless of where they… Read More »
Return Kiosks News Find our KIOSK Team Mike Raudenbush, Karina Kowara & Kim Sanders at Shoptalk exhibiting return-kiosk solutions for the very first time in Europe. In collaboration with Doddle, we want to simplify the self-service process of returning products for both customers and businesses. Drop by at booth D72 to find out how return kiosks work. For more information email [email protected] About Return Kiosks… Read More »
Sports Betting Kiosks Terminals Good morning from the Canadian Gaming Summit! Stop by booth 705 and build your retail sports betting business with our complete sports betting ecosystem, from cashier to pay-out! SUZOHAPP, Your Trusted Hardware Partner! About The Canadian Gaming Summit is Canada’s premier annual conference and exhibition for gaming professionals. The Summit delivers face-to-face interaction between attendees from… Read More »
The Capacity Control Package Nanonation’s Capacity Control Application allows your staff to instantly change digital signage at your entrance, letting customers know it’s safe to enter or to stop due to capacity. The “stop” and “go” prompts are controlled by a business associate selecting one of two buttons displayed in a simple app that talks to the local… Read More »
Digital Menu Boards for Drive-Thru Restaurants Editors note: Drive-thru is becoming the new norm given the effect of the pandemic. McDonald’s already gets 75% of their sales from Drive Thru. Historically restaurants have drawn from a diverse set of providers for all the various components that comprise a drive-thru solution. Get the screens from A, the software from… Read More »
Read the full article at Nanonation – Nov2020 Nanonation Releases a Pandemic Suite of Products Excerpt Nanonation announced a new range of products. The Capacity Control App and Temperature Screening Kiosk were created to aid businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding this pandemic will not last forever, the solutions are comprised of components focused on future reuse. The… Read More »
Meridian Kiosks Growing – New Project Manager Amanda Jordan Aberdeen, N.C. – April 19, 2018 – Meridian, an industry leading kiosk manufacturer, has welcomed Senior Project Manager, Amanda Jordan to its growing team of self-service kiosk experts. “Amanda’s experience is invaluable to the Meridian team, with her years at some of the worlds finest companies and her drive… Read More »
Press release originally published on https://www.meridiankiosks.com/meridian-kiosks-announces-launch-of-newly-redesigned-website/ Aberdeen, NC – October 26, 2018 –Meridian, an industry-leading kiosk manufacturer and software developer recently launched a newly redesigned website. Though the site was completely redesigned, those who have previously visited can find it under the same domain as before, meridiankiosks.com. Stephanie Mewherter, Meridian’s Marketing Director, spearheaded the website launch process. “The site was… Read More »
Aberdeen, NC – October 17, 2018 – Meridian, an industry leading kiosk manufacturer and software developer, recently welcomed two new key leaders to their engineering and production teams. Eric Frank will serve as Meridian’s new Engineering Manager and Ricardo Sotomayor will serve as Production Manager. Together, the two bring more than 30 years of combined experience in design and… Read More »
Editors Note: first published on Meridian website. Aberdeen, NC – February 4, 2019 – Meridian, an industry-leading kiosk manufacturer and software developer recently teamed up with technology giant, HP Inc., once again. This year, the pair combined their technological expertise to create two different innovative digital retail solutions, which they introduced to the market at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF)… Read More »
One of my good friends in the industry in Thomas Smith of Montegonet, oops I mean Self-Service Networks. Tom was one of the original Bay Hill bunch back in 2001 when we first set up a kiosk association. Back then he was MontegoNet but in 2007 transformed to Self-Service networks and all types of gift card solutions. Back… Read More »
Kiosk Pictures Here are a couple of pics of units in the field by Olea. Here is the unit just deployed at Space Needle Related Info http://www.olea.com/thelab/qsr-kiosks-are-the-next-big-thing-in-fast-food/ PostCounter: 21
Kiosk Tradeshow DSE introduces a new area of the show floor for 2016 – the Self-Service Pavilion. With the rising adoption of self-service kiosks, tablets and other freestanding interactive displays, it’s only natural for DSE to establish a pavilion devoted to this technology. The Self-Service Pavilion offers a cost-effective, turnkey way for manufacturers of interactive or touch-screen kiosks… Read More »
ArmorSafe and OptConnect Case Study Transcript: The idea most people begin within they think they need to get a safe is to protect against external theft. Increasingly the threat is actually also internal theft. The hallmark of a smart safe is the inclusion of bill validators which count and validate that the currency is in fact good. The… Read More »
San Francisco payments company Square picked up an unexpected vote of confidence when Visa disclosed that it had become a major investor in the company.
Source: www.bizjournals.com
Digital Signage Expo (DSE) iheld at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas says it is the world’s largest and longest running conference and trade show exclusively dedicated to showcasing innovative digital communications for customer- and employee-facing organizations. From all the reports (listed below in pictures and comments) the show beat expectations. The show may have been… Read More »
