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Friday, 30 October 2009
NEXTEP SYSTEMS, a provider of touchscreen ordering kiosks and digital menu board solutions, today announced the launch of its Casino Express self-order system at Boomer's Café in the Boomtown Casino Hotel in Bossier City, La.
Dan Condon, director of information technology for Boomtown Casino, says the facility chose to work with NEXTEP because of its experience in the casino space:
As we sought to adopt technology that would increase our efficiency, the expertise of NEXTEP SYSTEMS and the extent of its work with casino environments convinced us they were the right supplier for us. We believe NEXTEP will have a tremendous positive impact on both our revenue and customer satisfaction. With the system now in place, we expect our average order size to increase, customer wait times to decrease and that we will be able to provide better overall service to our guests during peak periods.
Using the Casino Express solution, restaurant customers can order meals directly from the touchscreen and pay for their selections using credit cards, debit cards or casino comp credit.
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
NEXTEP SYSTEMS has announced the deployment of its Casino Express touchscreen buffet-entry kiosks at Casino Queen, in East St. Louis, Ill., and The Rivers, in Pittsburg.
According to a news release from NEXTEP, casino guests use the kiosks to enter the number of diners in their party and prepay for their buffet meals with cash, credit, debit or casino loyalty credit. The kiosks then issue a receipt the guests use to gain entry to the buffet. The kiosk also offers the casino an optional reservation module to incorporate.
Jeff Breazeale, NEXTEP's sales director, says casino dining establishments are particularly well-suited to deploy kiosk solutions:
Casino foodservice represents an ideal candidate for self-service. Casino dining concepts have high traffic, long hours of operation and relatively high labor costs, resulting in a three- to six-month payback period.
NEXTEP says Casino Queen deployed three of the Casino Express kiosks at its Market Street Buffet, while The Rivers installed four of the devices at its Grand View Buffet.
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
BLAYDON ON TYNE, England — Display technology designer Zytronic has applied its in-house glass processing capabilities and ZYBRID PCT-based touch sensors to enable ACE Interactive, a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Ltd, to create the Indago video lottery kiosk for increased interactivity and excitement in lottery and casino games.
In addition to the Zytronic technology, Aristocrat’s Gen7 platform is a key component in the Indago solution. The Gen7’s advanced game engine features an Intel Embedded processor, which provides the power to drive richer game content with outstanding new features, while providing a perfect host for ongoing developments in server-based gaming.
Indago uses a dual 22-inch widescreen display to enhance the appearance and increase the playing features of modern game terminals. The upper screen captures attention and shows the state of play with stunning visual effects, while the lower touch-enabled screen allows each player to select and play a variety of games. The front panel is designed and manufactured as a complete unit for easy integration with the TruServ system.
By working closely with the Indago design team from the outset, Zytronic has created a stylish pure glass front panel with touch-sensor functionality embedded only in the lower display area, using its proprietary projected capacitive technology (PCT)-based touch sensing. Utilizing ZYBRID’s customization options, ACE Interactive was able to design a unique, bezel-free user interface, with discreet touch-sensitive and non-touch zones. The unparalleled level of durability offered by PCT, in comparison with other available touch-sensing technologies, allowed ACE Interactive to confidently offer customers a low-maintenance, reliable, touch-controlled unit for use in a wide variety of public areas.
“Zytronic has fulfilled our entire requirement for the Indago front panel, as a one-stop solution comprising many highly advanced concepts,” said Michael Koch, CEO of ACE Interactive. “Its overall quality also helped us to meet important acceptance criteria, such as EU emissions, immunity and safety standards.”
ZYBRID is drift-free product, which means that recalibration should not be required during the display lifetime. Its pure glass-fronted design provides a high resistance to damage and chemicals and, coupled with a zero-bezel design, easily can be wiped clean.
Unlike other touch technologies, a PCT touch sensor has no front-face-active elements, instead using an array of microfine capacitors — each one a fraction of the diameter of a human hair — laminated behind a protective front surface. This provides an extremely high light transmission and a strong, sealable and damage-resistant glass touch surface.
The Indago front panel uses Zytronic’s patented 64-channel touchscreen controller, which is designed for large format and widescreen displays. By providing inputs for 64 individual sensing elements, the new controller maximizes touch resolution throughout the entire area of Indago’s lower 22-inch screen.
“At ACE Interactive, we are committed to utilizing the most advanced technologies to enhance experiences for the gaming community,” Koch said. “Zytronic, with its outstanding knowledge and capabilities, is a perfect fit with our approach, and has played a major role in helping to develop Indago as a highly innovative product delivering unprecedented value for our customers.”
ACE Interactive has supplied Norsk Tipping AS — the Norwegian national lottery company — with TruServ, the company’s server-based gaming solution, which includes an exciting portfolio of ACE Interactive and Aristocrat games and the Indago kiosk. Norsk Tipping plans to roll out 6,500 Indagos between August 2008 and 2010.
Wednesday, 03 June 2009
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Through a partnership with leading online gaming companies, Coinstar will launch a line of digital entertainment products at U.S. retail locations, the company has announced.
According to a news release, Coinstar has partnered with Aeria Games, Rixty Inc., Spare Change and Wild Tangent to offer more than 15 products that provide consumers flexible online spending options. The new prepaid offerings are expected to be available at more than 500 Cumberland Farms retail locations this summer, and Coinstar plans to roll out the program to additional retailers later this year.
“Coinstar is a leading prepaid provider, and we are always striving to offer our retail customers the latest and most market-relevant products available,” said Mike Skinner, president of E-Payment Services and Coin at Coinstar Inc. “With our digital entertainment products and services, retailers have the opportunity to reach the younger demographic that holds the majority buying power in this high-growth online gaming market.”
The digital entertainment product suite will include prepaid cards for Facebook and MySpace applications, online gaming, popular massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) titles, virtual world items and universal online spending. The cards will be available as part of the Coinstar Pay As You Go product suite. Additionally, consumers will be able to obtain the Rixty product through the Coin to Card free coin-counting program at select Coinstar kiosks beginning in the third quarter.
Coinstar’s complete Pay As You Go solution features national and regional prepaid wireless programs, long distance cards, gift cards, digital entertainment and one of the industry’s largest portfolios of financial services including reloadable and one-time use Visa and MasterCard branded debit cards.
Monday, 18 May 2009
Video Business: Columbus, Ohio-based kiosk operator ePlay will install videogame, and DVD-rental and trade-in kiosks at 77 Wal-Mart stores in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island by the end of May.
In addition to offering $1-per-night DVD rental, the ePlay kiosks will allow users to turn in Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox, and Sony PlayStation games in exchange for credit on their credit cards, the companies said.
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Thursday, 26 March 2009
WWJ Newsradio 950: Casino Queen has chosen NEXTEP Systems to develop and implement a Casino Express customer self-order system at its property in East St. Louis, Ill. Two Casino Express kiosks will be installed that allow customers to quickly and conveniently order and pay from the Market Street Buffet using intuitive, interactive touchscreens.
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Monday, 09 March 2009
MyStateLine.com: The Illinois Senate Gaming Committee has unanimously approved a plan that would legalize horse racing bets made by phone, online or via self-service kiosks deployed at the race track or off-site. Marc Laino with the Illinois Racing Board says the decision could make $2 million dollars for the state of Illinois, which is faced with a $9 billion budget deficit. Critics of the plan say it would promote gambling addiction.
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Friday, 23 January 2009
LAS VEGAS -- NEXTEP SYSTEMS has announced the opening of a new office is Las Vegas, according to a news release. 
Tommy Woycik, president of NEXTEP, says the new office will enable his company to better serve the casino and gaming market.
"With our casino customer list rapidly filling up in the Pacific and Mountain states, it benefits us to expand into Las Vegas," Woycik said. "And it will add extra benefit to our customers as well."
Many of the largest hotel, casino and resort properties in the world are located on the Strip in Las Vegas, with a total of 67,000 rooms. NEXTEP is known for its Casino Express touchscreen gaming kiosks, digital signage solutions and in-room ordering solutions.
NEXTEP's new office is located at 7251 West Lake Mead Boulevard, Suite 300, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89128.
Tuesday, 06 January 2009
The New York Times: As the culture morphs, so morphs the techniques the military must use to win new recruits. That's the logic behind a new U.S. Army recruitment center at the Franklin Mills mall in Philadelphia. Rows of arcade games have replaced rows of desks, including flight simulators and military shoot-'em-ups. Prospective recruits are invited to play the games for free. In addition to the fast-paced arcade, there are also information kiosks loaded with descriptions of 179 jobs in the Army, including details on salaries and benefits.
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008
The Associated Press: Self-service-wagering kiosks may soon begin cropping up in various locations throughout North Dakota, if the state's racing commission has any say. The North Dakota Racing Commission may install walk-up wagering kiosks to increase the number of off-track betting locations in the state to 100 within a couple of years. The kiosks are being developed by Lien Games Racing of Fargo and Bam Software and Services of Walnut Creek, Calif.
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Thursday, 17 April 2008
LAS VEGAS—It was triple vision for SoloHealth at KioskCom’s Self Service Excellence awards ceremony as its innovative EyeSite kiosk won two of three categories where it had been entered and snagged the day’s grand prize, the Best of the Best, for receiving the most votes of entries in all categories.
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David Drain (left), executive director of the Self-Service & Kiosk Association, congratulates IBM's Cortlandt Johnson, who was inducted into the association's hall of fame.
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Users of the EyeSite kiosk enter sight-related information on a touchscreen, such as the person’s age, the date of his last eye exam and whether he wears contacts or glasses. The kiosk then presents a series of stimuli for both near and distance vision. A printout of the results and a video analysis help the user determine the next steps for eye care.
In addition to overall best, the application was voted best healthcare application and best new innovation in a kiosk deployment. Manufacturer KIOSK Information Systems and software vendor Netkey submitted the kiosk for the Self Service Excellence awards, which were presented on the first day of KioskCom Self Service Expo.
For the first time, the Self-Service and Kiosk Association announced its Hall of Fame inductees as part of the awards ceremony. They were Cortlandt Johnson and Janet Webster. Johnson’s background includes helping Eastman Kodak develop the first photo kiosk and being a leader of self-service technology at IBM. He also helped found the association. Webster, who manages self-service for the United States Postal Service, is responsible for the deployment of 2,500 Automated Postal Center kiosks. For 2005, she was the recipient of the 2005 Kiosk Industry Leader of the Year Award in the Deployer category.
Below are all entries and winners of the KioskCom Self Service Excellence Awards.
Best Retail Deployment
• Cabelas - Best Retail Deployment, submitted by KIOSK Information Systems
• Self-Service Networks: Electronic Gift Card Dispenser, submitted by Self-Service Networks
• WINNER: Self-Service Networks: Thule Interactive Point-of-Purchase, submitted by Self-Service Networks
Best Financial Services Deployment
• Alltel BillPay Kiosk, submitted by Source Technologies
• Automated Commerce Machine (ACM), submitted by Pay-Ease LLC
• WINNER: Multi-Function Financial Services Kiosk, submitted by INFONOX
Best Goverment/Education/Non-Profit Agency Deployment
• WINNER: Automated Commerce Machine (ACM), submitted by Pay-Ease LLC
• Barcelona City Council Service Kiosk, submitted by FOCUS ON EMOTIONS
• SWANSON SERVICES CORPORATION COBRA KIOSK, submitted by Source Technologies
Best Travel/Hospitality Deployment
• Northwest Airlines Mobile Website, submitted by Northwest Airlines
• WINNER: PDC Smart Kiosk, submitted by MEI
• SITA S2 AirportConnect Kiosk, submitted by SITA
Best Entertainment/Gaming Deployment
• Dave & Buster's Loyalty Kiosk, submitted by KIOSK Information Systems
• WINNER: Foxwoods Resort Casino Promotions Kiosk, submitted by Livewire International
• SanDisk Digital Media Download Kiosk, submitted by Nanonation
Best Healthcare Deployment
• WINNER: EyeSite Kiosk by SoloHealth, submitted by Netkey and KIOSK Information Systems
• Patient Passport Express, submitted by D2 Sales
• Phreesia - The Patient Check-in Company, submitted by Phreesia, Inc.
• RemoteNurse Patient Monitor, submitted by Elo TouchSystems
Best Food Service Deployment
• Mandalay Bay - Bayside Buffet, submitted by NCR Corporation and MGM
• WINNER: Prepayment Kiosk by School-Link Technologies, submitted by MEI
Best Other Industry Deployment
• BMW ICS (Indoor Communication System), submitted by Reality Interactive
• EyeSite Kiosk by SoloHealth, submitted by Netkey, KIOSK Information Systems
• WINNER: Ford SYNC Kiosk, submitted by Frank Mayer & Associates, Inc., Wireless Ronin Inc.
Best Overall Software Solution
• BMW ICS (Indoor Communication System), submitted by Reality Interactive
• WINNER: Dave & Buster's Loyalty Kiosk, submitted by KIOSK Information Systems, St. Clair Interactive
• Showroom Technology SHOW/PRO V3 Kiosk, submitted by Netkey
Best Hardware/Enclosure Design
• Automated Commerce Machine (ACM), submitted by Pay-Ease, LLC
• BMW ICS (Indoor Communication System), submitted by Reality Interactive
• WINNER: CVD's, submitted by CVD, Inc.
Best New Innovation in a Kiosk Deployment
• WINNER: EyeSite Kiosk by SoloHealth, submitted by KIOSK Information Systems & Netkey
• Live Nation - Interactive Mobile Phone Digital Signage, submitted by Nanonation
• Phreesia - The Patient Check-in Company, submitted by Phreesia
• Qflix, submitted by Sonic Solutions
Best of the Best
EyeSite Kiosk by SoloHealth, Netkey & KIOSK Information Systems
Industry Deployer of the Year
David Forbes, exec director, IT, AT&T, for his work using kiosks and digital signage to enhance the customer experience for mobile customers.
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
TROY, Mich. - NEXTEP Systems has announced two additional casinos that selected the company's Casino Express self-order kiosk technology for their food and beverage ordering.
Cache Creek Casino Resort in Brooks, Calif., installed the self-order system, which allows its guests, primarily those in the poker room, to order from The Sport Page Pub & Grill menu and have the food delivered. Guests can pay with credit, debit or Cache Club loyalty cards. All orders are sent to the existing MICROS 9700 POS system for fulfillment and consolidated reporting.
The IP Casino Resort Spa on the Mississippi Gulf Coast installed self-order kiosks at the Back Bay Buffet. Customers will have the option of paying with cash, credit, debit, IP Rewards, coupons and room charges. All transactions will be sent to the existing MICROS 9700 POS system for consolidated configuration and reporting.
Monday, 10 December 2007
LAS VEGAS - Partywirks has announced its self-service party-booking kiosk, the PartyPoint.
The kiosk lets consumers browse and book parties and group events while in high-traffic areas such as lobbies, waiting areas, etc. PartyPoint runs the Partywirks Online Reservation System, designed specifically to let consumers book parties and events. At that same time, consumers can purchase additional party add-ons, and the kiosk system can accept credit/debit card payment information.
The PartyPoint system includes SeePoint VantagePoint Light kiosk system. The ADA compliant free-standing hardware includes a touchscreen and kiosk keyboard. The PartyPoint solution also is available with the SeePoint CounterPoint desktop kiosk unit.
"The benefits of the new PartyPoint solution are to save consumers' time by offering a 24/7 self-serve option, and to expand business operators' competitive advantage by saving on the cost of labor normally directed at booking events manually," said Paul Kriete, Partywirks' director of marketing.
Tuesday, 21 August 2007
Las Vegas Sun: Nevada regulators don't allow slot machines that accept gamblers' debit cards, for fear they could quickly drain their bank accounts. But they are considering allowing the next-closest convenience · or danger: allowing gamblers to put their debit cards into nearby kiosks for cash-equivalent-vouchers that can then be inserted into slots.
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Tuesday, 21 August 2007
The Cincinnati Post: Horse racing tracks, handed a defeat last year on a ballot measure to allow slot machines at the parks, have begun installing kiosks similar to slots in anticipation that Attorney General Marc Dann will lose his court fight to outlaw the games. Racetracks in Cincinnati and Columbus have begun bringing in the machines despite the ongoing legal battle between the state and the games' manufacturers.
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Tuesday, 24 July 2007
LAS VEGAS · Bally Technologies Inc. announced it has signed a contract with Foxwoods Resort Casino to supply 7,200 iVIEW slot-machine displays and Bally's Power Bonusing technology.
Foxwoods plans to introduce the Bally iVIEW interactive displays with proprietary features that provide custom rewards and messaging.
According to a news release, the iVIEW displays are designed to allow Foxwoods to communicate with its players by highlighting bonusing features, special events, player-loyalty programs and convenience services.
Tuesday, 10 July 2007
The Associated Press: Videogame giant Nintendo is making a pitch to turn its portable DS Lite into a baseball staple, bringing interactive technology to fans through a pilot program being tested this season at the Seattle Mariners' Safeco Field. The innovative program is called the Nintendo Fan Network. For a fee, the network uploads a program onto a user's DS Lite and allows him to order food and drinks, watch a live television feed of the game, access stats and scores, and play trivia all from the comfort of his seat.
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. · SeePoint Technology announced that it has been approved by the Nevada Gaming Control Board to work in the gaming market.
NGCB's technical requirements for kiosks used in real-time casino betting include physical integrity, encryption standards and wireless standards.
SeePoint's customer, Progressive Gaming International Corp., is using NGCB-compliant kiosks for its up and coming game, Rapid Bet Live. Rapid Bet Live is a real-time betting module that allows patrons to place live action wagers through various betting options.
Tuesday, 19 June 2007
TROY, Mich · Nextep Systems announced the completion of several self-order kiosk and digital signage projects for MotorCity Casino Hotel, located in Detroit, Mich.
MotorCity contracted Nextep to provide new kiosk ordering solutions for three foodservice outlets in the casino complex, the MotorCity Pit Stop BBQ, the Grand River Deli, and the Classics Buffet. The twelve self-order kiosks allow customers to order their meals from a touchscreen ordering system and pay with a combination of Club Metro Comp, cash, credit, and/or coupons.
Nextep also developed a Web site for the recently expanded hotel. The Web site provides information on the upcoming hotel, theater, convention center, spa and meeting facilities. Also included are a new virtual tour and audio streaming capabilities. Nextep also designed 2D and 3D creative content for ongoing customer loyalty promotions and digital signage throughout the casino.
To date, Nextep Systems has delivered more than 20 software and services projects to MotorCity Casino Hotel.
Tuesday, 05 June 2007
New York Daily News: New York City Off-Track Betting is looking to put freestanding betting terminals in bars throughout the city. These moves are designed to get more New Yorkers - especially women and younger people - gambling on horse races.
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Monday, 16 April 2007
LOUISVILLE, Colo. · ZOOX Stations Inc. and RMES Communications Inc. have teamed to bring the first Internet and PC game Cafe to Denver International Airport, according to a news release.
Using a booth enclosure, travelers can now go beyond just checking their e-mail and surfing the Internet · the stations also feature PC game titles that are available for local or online play.
The cafes are an upgrade to the present "Shibby" Internet equipment, which have been a mainstay to DIA travelers since 2002.
The interface guides users to one of two tiers of use · high-speed Internet or PC gaming. Quick links to popular sites like MySpace, YouTube, and Google are one source of entertainment. The gaming aspect adds a whole new entertainment option, the company says.
The Internet and Game cafe is the creation of ZOOX Stations, a Louisville, Colo.-based division of KIOSK Information Systems.
"The single ingredient needed to make this machine a gamer magnet is idle time," said Rick Malone, president of KIOSK and ZOOX Stations. "Our development team has included the highest caliber gaming technology and a full complement of industry-leading title options that appeal to even the most sophisticated gamer. With RMES' attention to quality operation, we are extremely confident it will be a hit with DIA patrons."
Main terminals at the airport are expected to integrate the equipment and services by July.
Wednesday, 07 February 2007
Las Vegas Business Press: Americans have taken to interactive kiosks in a big way. ATMs have been supplanting bank tellers and withdrawal slips for a long time. But in recent years, it's become possible to do everything from making your pre-flight check-in to renting DVDs without talking to an actual person. This phenomenon has shown up on the casino floor, where the trend toward machines and away from humans is rapidly gathering speed. A new kiosk might point the way to a future casino that is almost entirely automated.
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Thursday, 01 February 2007
psxextreme.com: Sony has begun offering PlayStation 3 demos from kiosks formerly dedicated to the PSP handheld game. The move means players can demo and download content for both systems from the same terminal.
Currently, Sony has 70 PlayStation TV locations set up for PlayStation Spot functionality. The company plans on eventually expanding to the full 1,035 network of PS3 kiosks.
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Tuesday, 30 January 2007
Henryherald.com: Waiting to take his luggage from the baggage claim area, frequent traveler and businessman Michael McKenney noticed the brightly-lit Georgia Lottery kiosk. And he thought to himself, why not?
This lottery kiosk is one of two at Hartsfield-Jackson. The other sits directly across the way on the South Terminal of the airport. The kiosks opened in November and have since grossed nearly a quarter-million dollars in sales · indications that more than McKenney believe the airport kiosks were a good idea.
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Monday, 29 January 2007
LAS VEGAS · JCM American Corporation announced today that Harrah's Operating Company Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the world's largest casino company, has selected JCM as a preferred bill validator vendor for its properties. The decision was made after Harrah's conducted a technical evaluation of JCM's award-winning Universal Bill Acceptor validator software and hardware.
"JCM and Harrah's have had a long, beneficial relationship for both companies, and we are happy to see that continue through a preferred vendor relationship." Ken Weil, senior vice president of gaming at Harrah's, said.
Friday, 01 December 2006
Times of India: Electronic Arts, one of the world's top gaming companies, has opened EA Experience, an entertainment center designed to provide a complete gaming experience. With dedicated gaming spaces and 75 gaming stations for some of EA's most popular franchises, the EA facility provides an opportunity to experience the world of interactive entertainment. The store holds EA game kiosks for every platform.
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Monday, 13 November 2006
GameSpy.com: Sony has dubbed its in-store PS3 demo kiosks, of which there will be 1,000 placed in shops around Japan by next week, "PS3 TV." Certainly, at least while it remains difficult to buy a PS3, these kiosks are going to be very popular.
Wednesday, 18 October 2006
PokerNews.com: The new electronic poker tables at Hollywood Park Casino in Los Angeles require no dealers, as the players select all their actions via the touchscreen in front of them. The system even takes away from a floorperson's job, as there is a kiosk where players can put themselves on a waiting list for a table. All of this is handled via an ID card, which has a magnetic stripe similar to a credit card.
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Friday, 13 October 2006
Pittsburg Tribune-Review: Sammi Ryan giggled as she watched the pink dragon, which she had digitally painted with her fingertips, bounce across the screen while an animated green dog chased a purple cat with a vacuum cleaner hose.
The "magic coloring book" game helped Sammi, 14, to forget about her stomach pain as she waited for results of gallbladder tests in the emergency room at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Oakland.
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Monday, 09 October 2006
SKOKIE, Ill. — The In-Store Marketing Institute has released the complete list of award winners for its 2006 Design of the Times Awards Competition, held in conjunction with the In-Store Marketing Expo in Chicago. Winners were announced Sept. 27.
Presented by P-O-P Times, the Design of the Times Awards Competition recognizes the in-store marketing industry's best displays and retail promotions. More than 100 brand-marketing and retailing executives judged the entries based on creativity in design and engineering, the innovative use of materials, the compatibility of the display to its retail channel, its ability to enhance the brand's image, and the realization of sales and marketing objectives.
The Microsoft Xbox 360 Kiosk Program earned the Best of the Times award, the highest award in the annual competition. The kiosk was produced by Design Phase Inc. of Waukegan, Ill.
"I was surprised by the win," said Michael Eckert, president of Design Phase. "I think you always are. I knew we had a great product with an incredible story behind it, so our chances were good, but there were several very nice programs entered this year that could have also won."
Eckert went on to boast that his winning program, had the highest product attachment rate in the history of video games the first month of sales in the United States and Europe. Beyond the typical video-game interactive kiosk, Design Phase offers downloadable consumer content for personalizing the game experience with personalized audio jacks for an enhanced retail-demonstration experience.
The program also was designed to be flexible with in-store maintenance in mind. Custom L.E.D. lights were used for longer burn-life, and exotic plastic composites were incorporated into panels to insure the 4-to-5 year life of the kiosk.
Monday, 09 October 2006
SKOKIE, Ill. — The In-Store Marketing Institute has released the complete list of award winners for its 2006 Design of the Times Awards Competition, held in conjunction with the In-Store Marketing Expo in Chicago. Winners were announced Sept. 27.
Presented by P-O-P Times, the Design of the Times Awards Competition recognizes the in-store marketing industry's best displays and retail promotions. More than 100 brand-marketing and retailing executives judged the entries based on creativity in design and engineering, the innovative use of materials, the compatibility of the display to its retail channel, its ability to enhance the brand's image, and the realization of sales and marketing objectives.
The Microsoft Xbox 360 Kiosk Program earned the Best of the Times award, the highest award in the annual competition. The kiosk was produced by Design Phase Inc. of Waukegan, Ill.
"I was surprised by the win," said Michael Eckert, president of Design Phase. "I think you always are. I knew we had a great product with an incredible story behind it, so our chances were good, but there were several very nice programs entered this year that could have also won."
Eckert went on to boast that his winning program, had the highest product attachment rate in the history of video games the first month of sales in the United States and Europe. Beyond the typical video-game interactive kiosk, Design Phase offers downloadable consumer content for personalizing the game experience with personalized audio jacks for an enhanced retail-demonstration experience.
The program also was designed to be flexible with in-store maintenance in mind. Custom L.E.D. lights were used for longer burn-life, and exotic plastic composites were incorporated into panels to insure the 4-to-5 year life of the kiosk.
Thursday, 28 September 2006
GameSpot: Sony Computer Entertainment America chief operating officer Jack Tretton said 15,000 PlayStation 3 demonstration kiosks will be deployed to American and Canadian retailers over the holiday season. By contrast, only 3,000 demo kiosks were used for the PlayStation 2 launch.
Wednesday, 20 September 2006
Miami.com: The computer said he lost. But public relations instinct said he won. And so the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino announced Tuesday that Freddy Howard will get his $259,945.75 loyalty kiosk jackpot after all. Howard had threatened to picket the casino after it balked at giving him a jackpot employees told him he had won during an Aug. 29 visit.
Friday, 08 September 2006
NBC6.com: A South Florida man said he hit the jackpot after swiping a loyalty card at a gaming kiosk in the Hard Rock casino, only to find out hours later that he would not see a penny.
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Tuesday, 05 September 2006
LAS VEGAS -- As gaming patrons become more accustomed to the cashless gaming technology increasingly popular on slot floors, Casino Pauma patrons will be the first to utilize a cashless ticket dispenser that allows them to purchase slot vouchers with their ATM debit card.
Developed by Innovative Funds Transfer, a joint venture formed by Global Cash Access and International Game Technology, seven EDITH cashless gaming kiosks have been installed at Casino Pauma, a Native American gaming establishment in Pauma Valley, Calif. Infonox, a California-based technology company, created the EDITH application and administers system performance.
EDITH, which stands for Electronic Debit Interactive Terminal Housing, received Phase I certification in June from Gaming Laboratories International, an independent lab that tests and certifies gaming equipment and systems against specific technical standards for jurisdictions. EDITH will now be field inspected at Casino Pauma for its final certification.
"We have a strong relationship with GCA, which has always been at the forefront of providing innovative cash access products, so we're very excited to be the first to offer this cashless gaming technology to our customers," said Javier Saenz, chief executive of Casino Pauma. "EDITH will provide added convenience to our slot patrons, and we'll benefit from reduced cash handling."
In recent years, ticket-in, ticket-out systems have gained popularity among gaming establishment patrons, who appear to prefer the convenience of slot vouchers over coin or waiting for cash payouts at the game. This increase in slot voucher volume has resulted in a significant decrease in cash handling costs for gaming establishments. IFT believes that EDITH will decrease cash handling costs even further for gaming establishments.
"We think EDITH will help transform the way cash is accessed on the gaming floor, and we're thrilled that Casino Pauma and its forward-thinking management have agreed to be the pioneers for EDITH's beta test," said Tom Sears, executive vice president of card services and cashless gaming for GCA.
Wednesday, 30 August 2006
 LOUISVILLE, Colo. · ZOOX Stations, a wholly owned subsidiary of KIOSK Information Systems, is Sept. 28 formally launching its first turnkey pay-for-use game café, "ZAZOOX," at A.M.O.A. in Las Vegas.
ZAZOOX is a self-service game station loaded with many of the most popular titles marketed by PlayStation, X-Box and other top-tier developers. Prime releases include Battlefield 2, Counter Strike 2, Need for Speed, EA titles and others. Internet access with quick links to popular sites like MySpace, Google and Yahoo provides an additional tier of pay-for-use revenue.
"The bar has been raised in home gaming, and it's time for a paid game station that fully leverages the popularity of these releases," said Rick Malone, president of ZOOX Stations. "ZAZOOX maximizes game-play revenue with a library of over 20 high-end games that can be played individually, in local competition mode or online. Multiplayer online gaming is a market that is expected to reach $2 billion by 2007, and we've built an incredibly attractive access point."
ZOOX Stations has more than 300 custom-branded self-service cafe stations already purchased and being rolled out to Army bases throughout the United States and Germany.
"Initial field stations have been in place since January and have been exceptionally well-received," Malone said. "The Army Recreation Program has indicated aggressive expansion plans this year, which obviously speaks well to the station's adoption, performance, and ROI."
The kiosks also feature MEI bill acceptors.
"Players clearly prefer cash for these gaming kiosks. And as the ZAZOOX Game Cafe is a premium product, we needed a first-rate payment acceptor," said Tom Weaver, KIOSK's sales and marketing vice president. "The MEI unit offers the reliability and ease of operation that our customers expect."
Friday, 28 July 2006
PSP News: U.K. retailers GAME, HMV, Virgin and Gamestation are teaming with Sony to offer PlayStation Spot kiosks in hundreds of store locations. Shoppers will be able to download and try out a selection of playable game demos. Each location will offer anywhere from six to eight different downloads.
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Friday, 14 July 2006
Indianapolis, Ind.— Champ Car is registering thousands of members a week to its official fan club with touch screen kiosks at race events throughout the 2006 season. Starting with the season opening Long Beach Grand Prix in April, more than 2000 race fans at each event have joined the Champ Car Inner Circle Fan Club using interactive fan club activation kiosks by SeePoint Technology of Redondo Beach, Calif.
The Inner Circle kiosks, which travel with the three-day Festival of Speed that is part of every Champ Car race, allow the league to interact one-on-one with fans during the race weekend and get them into the Fan Club. The fan club activation kiosks provide a unique, low cost form of customer acquisition that capitalizes on the excitement of attending a race.
SeePoint designed the Champ Car Fan Club activation application and kiosks for efficiency and ease of use. To join the Inner Circle at the track, fans need to provide only the most basic contact information, allowing Champ Car to maximize the number of fans that can be added to their database at any event. Once a fan is added to the database, Champ Car can use email to communicate more extensively with members. The freestanding kiosks, manufactured by SeePoint, offer the combination of small footprint, durability and plug and play operation that is necessary for systems that will be packed, shipped and set up again as they travel with Champ Car across the country from race to race.
"The SeePoint kiosks that are in operation at our event streamlines the ability for our fans to get information about our Inner Circle Fan Club," said Vice-President of Marketing and Sales Will Wilson. "It also gives us more ways to reach our fans as well, allowing us to provide greater information flow to those that demand it."
In addition to registering fan club members, the kiosks can also be repurposed to facilitate data collection through surveys and to promote the marketing efforts of Champ Car sponsors. The SeePoint kiosks feature easy to replace overhead and center signage so the systems can be boldly yet almost effortlessly re-branded as the use of the kiosks changes. For Champ Car and its sponsors alike, the fan club activation kiosks provide not only a new grass-roots way of marketing to fans but also valuable information about who their fans are.
About SeePoint & the Champ Car World Series
SeePoint Technology is a leading provider of interactive, Internet-ready, fully integrated self- service kiosk systems. SeePoint designs and manufactures interactive information systems that are ideal for entertainment, marketing and survey applications as well as retail services, ticketing systems, public information terminals and healthcare applications.
SeePoint offers a full line of standard kiosk products with a variety of mounting options, all of which may be customized to maximize branding opportunities and integrated with a full range of peripheral devices. SeePoint also offers full service engineering, design and manufacturing services to create custom developed solutions for customers with unique project specifications.
All of SeePoint's kiosks unite design, durability, reliability, flexibility, customizability and modularity to bring Internet based information, commerce and communication to the public.
SeePoint has provided interactive display solutions to Billabong, Deloitte Consulting, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Fuji, the J. Paul Getty Museum, the National Constitution Center, Neutrogena, Pfizer, Polaris ATV, the San Francisco International Airport, the States of New Mexico and Wisconsin and the United States Air Force and Army. Contact SeePoint Technology at (310) 725-9660 or visit www.seepoint.com for more information.
The Champ Car World Series features some of the greatest race car drivers in the world competing in the most diverse and exciting series in the world. Champions Sebastien Bourdais, Cristiano da Matta and Canadian Paul Tracy along with 2004 Roshfrans Rookie of the Year A. J. Allmendinger, Bruno Junqueira, Alex Tagliani and Mexican Mario Dominguez are among the drivers who battle for the Vanderbilt Cup, which is awarded to the winner of the Bridgestone Presents the Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford. The title is contested on oval circuits, temporary street circuits and permanent road courses.
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Wednesday, 05 July 2006
ABCNews.com: SafeTzone uses radio frequency technology which almost instantly pinpoints the location of every member of a family whenever a parent or child swipes their SafeTzone wristband at kiosks in amusement parks.
SafeTzone also eliminates the need to carry cash. Parents authorize a specific spending limit and their kids can make purchases at restaurants and shops flashing their wristband not their wallet.
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Wednesday, 28 June 2006
CHICAGO - SSA Infinium, a provider of applications for the hospitality and gaming industries, today announced that it is working with IBM, Agilysys, Bally Technologies and InfoGenesis to offer integrated back office solutions for hospitality and gaming companies worldwide. SSA Infinium is a wholly owned subsidiary of SSA Global , a leading global provider of enterprise business software and services.
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Monday, 10 April 2006
LAS VEGAS — When the world's newest casino, the Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, opens in Las Vegas this month, the casino floor will be protected by the most secure technology available, thanks to JCM American's Universal Bill Acceptor (UBA). The casino will be exclusively equipped with the UBA and JCM's Intelligent Cash Box (ICB).
The Red Rock contract is the latest in a continuing wave of success for the UBA and ICB since making their premiere at Wynn Las Vegas last year. Since then, the award-winning products have been selected by top operators around the world.
"Being at Red Rock is very exciting news for JCM. The property will set a new standard in 'locals' casinos. Clearly, Station Casinos has carefully selected only the very best for this new property, and we are honored to be a part of that exclusive group of suppliers," said JCM VP of Gaming Solutions, Tom Nieman.
The UBA is the next generation bill validator, utilizing the latest sensing technology, including magnetic and optical sensors. The UBA is completed by its forward/backward-compatible, high-impact Plastic Cash Box. The ICB system links the slot floor and the backend, increasing efficiency by reducing common human errors in casino drop and count processes.
JCM American Corporation is the industry leader in currency handling systems and provides products, software and services to the gaming, vending, banking, amusement, and petroleum industries. Since 1995, its products have validated an estimated $2.2 trillion in currency for the gaming industry alone. From its international headquarters in Osaka, Japan, and affiliates in Dsseldorf, Hong Kong, London, Sydney and its U.S. headquarters in Las Vegas, JCM's progressive spirit continually sets worldwide industry standards with innovative products such as the World Bill Acceptor (WBA), Universal Bill Acceptor (UBA), Trident Table Safe System and Intelligent Cash Box (ICB). For more information, visit www.jcm-american.com.
Friday, 07 April 2006
LAS VEGAS — The gaming industry is teeing up for a good cause. The 8th Annual JCM/AGA Golf Classic hits the greens at the Anthem Country Club in Henderson, Nev., on April 24, and organizers are expecting to host executives from the industry's top companies.
The tournament is a fundraiser for the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG). Since its inception, the golf classic has raised more than $425,000.00 for the NCRG, including $75,000.00 last year.
Chairman of the National Center for Responsible Gaming Dennis E. Eckart said, "This is an extremely important event for us. The work we do progresses every day, and we have made significant strides in research and education. However, as gaming continues to spread across the U.S., our mission grows in tandem. We are grateful to JCM American and the American Gaming Association for sharing our vision and helping to move our mission forward."
Registration for the tournament is available now. Cost for entry is $325 for an individual or $1,400 for a foursome. Several levels of sponsorship are also available, including hole and prize sponsorships, and packages start at $1,000. Raffle prize donations are also being accepted. Deadline for entry is April 7. For registration and sponsorship information, contact Jill Grismer at JCM, (702) 651-0000 or .
JCM American President Aki Isoi said," We are very pleased to continue our relationship with the AGA in supporting the National Center for Responsible Gaming. We have seen direct results of the organization's efforts, and we are proud to be a part of their important work."
About National Center for Responsible Gaming
The National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG), the only national organization devoted exclusively to public education about and funding of peer-reviewed research on disordered gambling, was established in 1996. The NCRG supports the finest peer-reviewed basic and applied research on gambling disorders; encourages the application of new research findings to improve prevention, diagnostic intervention and treatment strategies; and enhances public awareness of pathological and youth gambling. To date, the casino industry and related businesses have committed more than $13 million to this effort, and the NCRG has issued more than $8 million in support of groundbreaking research on gambling disorders. For more information, visit www.ncrg.org.
About the AGA
The American Gaming Association represents the commercial casino-entertainment industry by addressing federal legislative and regulatory issues. The association also serves as a clearinghouse for information, develops educational and advocacy programs, and provides leadership on industry-related issues of public concern.
About JCM
JCM American Corporation is the industry leader in currency handling systems and provides products, software and services to the gaming, vending, banking, amusement, and petroleum industries. Since 1995, its products have validated an estimated $2.2 trillion in currency for the gaming industry alone. From its international headquarters in Osaka, Japan, and subsidiaries in Dsseldorf, Hong Kong, London, Sydney and its U.S. headquarters in Las Vegas, JCM's progressive spirit continually sets worldwide industry standards with innovative products such as the World Bill Acceptor (WBA), Universal Bill Acceptor (UBA), Trident Table Safe System and Intelligent Cash Box (ICB). For more information, visit www.jcm-american.com.
Tuesday, 21 March 2006
WHITE PLAINS, NY - IBM announced today it is joining forces with Hoplon Infotainment, Online Game Services Incorporated (OGSI) and Render Rocket under separate agreements to help them innovate in the gaming and animation industries. Recognizing the critical role that new technology and services will play in the future of these industries, IBM is working with small and medium gaming companies around the world to empower innovative business models.
IBM offers a variety of hardware, software and service solutions specifically designed to help game companies manage their games environment, reduce expenses, increase efficiency and generate more revenue. While mostly known for working with some of the world's largest game companies, IBM is also engaging with small and medium companies around the world to harness the power of IBM technology while these companies grow their business. Recently IBM has teamed with RenderRocket to create an innovative on demand animation service, a first of its kind game hosting service with OGSI and an on demand hosting environment for Hoplon, which supports a unique game design running on an IBM mainframe.
"IBM's flexible business model helps enable small and medium-sized gaming companies to grow their business at low cost and low risk," said David Laux, IBM Global Executive, Games & Interactive Entertainment. "IBM helps provide innovative business models for innovative companies."
Innovative game design on a mainframe
Hoplon Infotainment, a pioneering Brazilian developer of online games and game architectures, was originally considering cluster and possibly grid computing technology for its forthcoming game deployment platform. When attending a grid computing presentation, Hoplon was introduced to the IBM On Demand Business model and the service-oriented architecture (SOA) concept. That meeting changed Hoplon's course completely, and its new game, TaikoDom, is now being hosted on demand by IBM mainframe technology.
"We wanted to create a game deployment platform that was much more scalable and flexible than existing models," said Tarquinio Teles, Hoplon CEO. "It is clear to us that IBM's approach allows us to do that in a way we had not considered before . . . a way that is new to the industry."
Traditional online games exist in one or more "shards," or identical duplicates of the complete game environment. A large game can have a very complex, costly, underutilized infrastructure, with multiple shards running on multiple servers and a great deal of redundancy.
By contrast, Hoplon's game platform places all users in a single shard, but with a modular structure. Dedicated software modules handle specific functions for all players. This modular structure fits in well with the idea of a service-oriented architecture. In an SOA, computing functions are packaged as services that communicate with one another using open standards and clearly defined interfaces. If more modules or more capacity are needed, they can be added quickly and easily; the game "universe" can grow organically with IBM tools and technology.
Hoplon sees great benefit in working with IBM. "It's not just the quality of hardware, software and services, all of which are excellent," says Teles. "We liked the fact that IBM is both local and global at the same time. IBM has local knowledge and knows how business works here in Brazil. But much more important, IBM has a global reach, and is capable of delivering the same quality of service and expertise that we enjoy here at home to our customers in other parts of the world."
Game hostin powered by IBM
When it comes to hosting and services tailored to the needs of the online game industry, OGSI has carved out a niche by offering its customers the highest quality infrastructure and bandwidth at prices game companies can afford.
The OGSI business model is a first of its kind in the industry. From its inception, Silicon Valley-based OGSI has met considerable success with its game service provider business model, and chose IBM BladeCenter server solutions on which to base its platform.
"For OGSI, it's all about enabling customers with a means to provide their players with the best possible gaming experiences," said James Hursthouse, CEO, OGSI. "The reliability, scalability and price performance of the IBM Blade Server Solution allows OGSI to offer an attractive price point to our customers. They can scale their business as fast as it grows, without taking financial risk."
The OGSI model is based around an affordable monthly recurring fee for all of the hardware, bandwidth and support that a games company needs, regardless of its size. To this end, IBM BladeCenter server systems have been instrumental in helping OGSI customers reduce the risks and capital outlay associated with online game deployment.
Since the initial relationship with IBM began, OGSI has continued to add more IBM BladeCenter systems, as they experience rapid business expansion.
Animation on demand
Designed by animators for animators, Los Angeles, California-based RenderRocket provides 3D rendering services on demand to companies worldwide, from broadcast/TV producers and leading visual effects companies to animation, video games, product design and photography studios.
Using RenderRocket, animators can reserve time on, and send their work to a remotely located IBM Deep Computing Capacity on Demand render farm equipped with massive supercomputing power.
The solution offers a tremendous benefit to those businesses finding it difficult to justify large-scale investments in servers and related expenses, as well as having to manage additional unplanned workloads, obtain more capacity or meet tight deadlines during "crunch time."
"IBM offers us the best capacity and the best growth path, enabling our company to grow as fast as we need to. We can now offer our services to mid-sized animation firms who are, in turn, looking to scale quickly. And we can do this after only a few days and a phone call to IBM," says Ruben Perez, Executive Producer, RenderRocket. "IBM's ability to offer computing power on demand is critical to our business."
With IBM, RenderRocket did not have to invest in a costly capital infrastructure or systems management teams. In turn, its customers can avoid similar expenses and concerns by leveraging the distinctive interface it had already developed. Says Perez, "One of the things allowing us to offer a successful service is that we are able to put together a solution focusing on our strengths in animation and rendering, while IBM handles the core component of the technology. This enables a company like ours to do so without having to invest millions of dollars, which therefore reduces our business risk."
About IBM
With 80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate, IBM is the world's largest information technology company. Over the past 45 years, IBM has extended its business solutions into entertainment, professional sports and more recently games. As a longtime leader in the online gaming industry, IBM has helped some of the world's top games companies build profitable businesses with a full range of hardware, software and services offerings. Inside the consoles of every major video game system you'll find IBM technology. And inside IBM you'll find the expertise to help game companies reduce expenses while increasing efficiency and profitability in a complex yet boundless market. In 2005, IBM received an Emmy award for technical achievement in broadcasting. For more information on IBM, please visit: www.ibm.com/solutions/games.
About Render Rocket
Founded upon the idea that any 3D production team, regardless of its size, should be able to tap into the render power they need on-demand, RenderRocket launched its service to meet this challenge head-on. With IBM as our partner, we are able to provide the highest quality infrastructure that enables us to add professionalism and reliability to our services. We're using world-class technology from the largest computer infrastructure vendor in the world. Our mission is to provide maximum render processing power at minimal cost to 3D content creators. Additionally, we will continue to develop and provide innovative tools that bring the latest rendering technology to your projects. To find out more about RenderRocket, go to www.RenderRocket.com
About Online Game Services Inc.
In partnership with Global Netoptex (GNi), a leading West Coast provider of managed Internet services, OGSI's core focus is the provision of scalable, reliable game hosting and management solutions. With world-class datacenters, 24x7x365 onsite support, and 100% uptime SLAs, we provide business continuity for our customers -- and uninterrupted service for their gamers! For more information please visit www.onlinegameservices.com.
About Hoplon Infotainment
From 2000, when it was founded, Hoplon Infotainment has dedicated itself to multiplayer online games, complex simulations, and other online entertainment and business training ventures based on advanced information systems. Hoplon is located in Florianapolis, Brazil, and on the Web at http://www.hoplon.com
Tuesday, 14 March 2006
Glendale, Calif.--March 13, 2006--FutureLogic, Inc., the leading manufacturer of thermal ticket printers for cashless gaming, announced today that IGT, a subsidiary of International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT), has tested and approved FutureLogic's GEN2 Universal gaming printer for use in its existing and new gaming platforms.
Designed to provide the ease of integration required for the next generation of electronic games, the FutureLogic USB-compatible TITO printers will be launched this spring with IGT's new Trimline AVP games at Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas .
The GEN2 Universal printers anticipate new GSA standards for downloadable games and are compatible with existing platforms as well as the next generation of USB games. The printers include three game ports (RS232, NetPlex, and USB 2.0 Full Speed) and a dedicated promotional printing port to enable the latest trend in casino marketing - promotional couponing.
FutureLogic developed and launched its first TITO printer in collaboration with IGT designers for the introduction of EZ Pay in 1999, and proudly maintains its status as default printer supplier for IGT worldwide. As a platinum member of the Gaming Standards Association (GSA), FutureLogic actively participates in the development of USB communication standards and reference designs. The company also works closely with casinos and global game manufacturers to improve efficiencies and enhance player satisfaction.
About FutureLogic
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Glendale , Calif. , FutureLogic designs and builds high-reliability electromechanical assembly solutions for nearly every printing need. As the undisputed leader in super-robust thermal printer technology, FutureLogic is the industry's premier supplier of thermal printers for casino gaming, promotional equipment, kiosk, industrial, electronic voting, gas pumps and medical applications. In July 2004 the company founded FutureLogic Europe Ltd to provide direct sales and engineering support for the growing OEM thermal printer markets in Europe . More information on the company is available at www.futurelogic-inc.com.
Tuesday, 28 February 2006
SAN JOSE, Calif - (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Immersion Corporation, (Nasdaq:IMMR), a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, and Electro Source LLC, maker of Pelican video game accessories, today announced settlement of the patent infringement litigation between the companies filed in September 2004.
In addition to the Confidential Settlement Agreement, Electro Source will have a worldwide license to Immersion's patents for vibro-tactile devices in the consumer gaming peripheral field of use. Electro Source will make royalty payments to Immersion based on sales by Electro Source of spinning mass vibro-tactile gamepads, steering wheels, and other game controllers for dedicated gaming consoles such as the Sony PlayStation and PlayStation2, the Nintendo GameCube, and the Microsoft Xbox and Xbox 360, in addition to certain other remuneration.
Both companies also have agreed to explore the possibility of working together in technology or engineering related assignments.
"We are extremely pleased to add Electro Source as an Immersion licensee. Over the past three years, Electro Source has increased its market share to become one of the top three sellers of video console accessories in the United States," said Victor Viegas, Immersion CEO. "We look forward to working with Electro Source in the future."
No further details of the terms of the settlement were disclosed.
About Immersion Corporation (www.immersion.com)
Founded in 1993, Immersion Corporation is a recognized leader in developing, licensing, and marketing digital touch technology and products. Bringing value to markets where man-machine interaction needs to be made more compelling, safer, or productive, Immersion helps its partners broaden market reach by making the use of touch feedback as critical a user experience as sight and sound. Immersion's technology is deployed across automotive, entertainment, medical training, mobility, personal computing, and three-dimensional simulation markets. Immersion's patent portfolio includes over 500 issued or pending patents in the U.S. and other countries.
About Electro Source, LLC (www.pelicanacc.com)
Pelican is the fastest growing video game peripherals company in the United States, providing a full line of accessories for all current and future video game platforms including PlayStation, PlayStation2, Xbox and Xbox 360, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Advance SP. Product design, testing and research take place in the USA with the majority of manufacturing occurring in Asia. Pelican is headquartered in Vernon, California.
Tuesday, 17 January 2006
Las Vegas, Nevada — Tuesday, January 17, 2006 — When Super Bowl XL kicks off February 5 in Detroit, a new sports wagering system being tested at the Palms sports book would allow gamblers to bet in real time throughout game. Las Vegas-based casino equipment provider Progressive Gaming International Corp. will field test Rapid Bet Liveâ„¢ during the game using touch screen terminals designed and manufactured by Redondo Beach, California based SeePoint Technology.
Rapid Bet Live gives a casino another way to offer bettors action on a game. Once a game starts, Nevada sports books cease taking wagers. Rapid Bet Live opens the door for players to wager during the game, for example by betting on whether a particular offensive drive will result in a score, punt or turnover. Rapid Bet Live allows a sports book to offer from 30 to 50 different real time wagers on an individual sport event and can be easily configured to allow intra-game wagering on other sporting events.
Rapid Bet Live requires a bettor to deposit money into any account and choose a user name and password. Winnings are accrued to a player's total account with payouts posted automatically. Wagers are accepted in the sports book on SeePoint's CounterPoint touch screen terminal. The CounterPoint's contemporary design, small footprint and slim profile as well as the absence of exposed wires, cables or ports make this touch screen kiosk an ideal solution for installation in the Palms sports book. The CounterPoint kiosks also feature a 17 inch touch LCD. The large clear and responsive touch display provides the real estate necessary to display the various wagering options and maximizes ease of use and customer satisfaction.
"Internet gaming has made people comfortable with wagering on a computer terminal," said Jeff Harms, Rapid Bet Live product manager for Progressive Gaming. Sports handicapper Jimmy Vaccaro agrees. "Do I think the time is right for something like this? Absolutely," said Vaccaro. "The technology has advanced so that a system like this is feasible and the players are much more in tune to technology. I think the betting public is ready for it and I think the industry is ready for it. I think there are a lot of ways to use this system."
About SeePoint
SeePoint Technology is a leading provider of interactive, Internet-ready, fully integrated kiosk systems. SeePoint designs and manufactures interactive information systems that are ideal for government applications, retail services, ticketing systems, public information terminals and customer service applications.
SeePoint offers a full line of standard products with a variety of mounting options, all of which may be customized to maximize branding opportunities and integrated with a full range of peripheral devices. SeePoint also offers full service engineering, design and manufacturing services to create custom developed solutions for customers with unique project specifications.
All of SeePoint's kiosks unite design, durability, reliability, flexibility, customizability and modularity to bring Internet based information, commerce and communication to the public.
SeePoint has provided interactive display solutions to Billabong, CBS, Consolidated Edison, Deloitte Consulting, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Fuji, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, the National Constitution Center, Neutrogena, Pfizer, Polaris ATV, the San Francisco International Airport, the States of New Mexico and Wisconsin and the United States Air Force and Army. Contact SeePoint Technology at (310) 725-9660 or visit www.seepoint.com for more information.
SeePoint is a trademark of SeePoint LLC. Other company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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SeePoint Technology LLC
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