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Monday, 03 August 2009
Tempe, Ariz.-based Phoenix Kiosk Inc. has announced an alliance with supply partner Epilog Laser for a green initiative. From now on, the companies will coordinate efforts to recycle all the packaging Epilog uses to ship industrial lasers for Pheonix kiosks. Epilog will simply reuse the packing materials for future shipments.
Alan Work, president and CEO of Phoenix Kiosk, says the initiative will have a long-term ecological impact and will help the company reduce costs for its customers:
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At the end of 2008, we made the commitment as a company to find ways to 'green out.' The simple idea of reusing the packaging for this key component of one of our kiosk projects will reduce the amount of landfill waste that our operations would have created by nearly 450 cubic feet per week. Since this is a multiyear project, the reduction is enormous, and we've been able to make this economically viable as well, reducing the overall acquisition cost of the component for our customer.
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Monday, 29 December 2008
MEDFIELD, Ma. -- Comark Corp., a designer and manufacturer of kiosk
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Comark's 15-inch "Rugged Kiosk."
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and digital signage solutions, has unveiled its new 15-inch Rugged Kiosk.
According to a news release, the portrait mode, wall-mountable kiosk features a "virtually indestructable" metallic enclosure, as well as a touchscreen and wireless capability.
"The kiosk is a compact, rugged solution for self-service applications in a touch environment, such as warehouse stores or back room applications," said Paul Laracy, director of sales at Comark Corp.
The kiosk is configured with a VESA mounting pattern, which allows for multiple mounting options in addition to wall mounting. The internal computer is available with a range of processors and memory options and is capable of running Windows- or Linux-based applications. Storage options include hard drive and/or compact flash, available up to 120GB and 32GB respectively.
Thursday, 18 December 2008
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Zvetco Biometrics has announced that its Verifi M5000 USB Fingerprint Reader is now available.
According to a news release, the Verifi M5000 is a heavy duty fingerprint reader, designed to be deployed in harsh environments. The fingerprint reader's case design is waterproof and can be mounted in kiosk, Nema enclosures, police cars and door jams.
Like the P5000, an earlier model on which it is based, the M5000 can handle the largest one-to-many (1:N) identification schemes, in government, enterprise or Web transactions. It features a high-resolution UPEK large area silicon sensor that captures larger and more detailed fingerprint images, making them suitable for large-scale searches.
"Zvetco's M5000 provides a perfect biometric tool for military, police and government agencies where identifying unique individuals from within extremely large databases is the requirement, often in harsh environments," said Zavi Cohen, chief executive of Zvetco Biometrics. "It uses significantly larger sensors that capture more minutia points from the fingerprint image, ensuring the highest accuracy match for every user. This technology introduces a cost-effective solution for one-to-many authentication and complements FIPS-201 deployments with quick and accurate identification of an individual fingerprint from within even the largest government or enterprise database."
The M5000 features solid aluminum construction and protection against dust and fluids, along with commercial grade powder coat finishing and ESD immunity. According to the release, it is ideal for many government, police and private sector applications.
Wednesday, 01 October 2008
NEW YORK — Innovative Office Products, Inc., will feature its space-saving 9190 and 9189 model LCD mounting arms at the 2008 KioskCom Self Services Expo, October 15-16 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Innovative will display its products at Booth 238.
Both mounting arm models "float" flat-screen monitors to offer flexible, space-saving solutions for point-of-sale systems. Many kiosks use space inefficiently by locking a screen in one position, making it more an obstacle or uncomfortable experience than a convenient service. Innovative's 9190 model and 9189 model LCD arms reduce a kiosk's footprint and provide a great range of motion for consumers.
"These POS solutions provide necessary functionality without consuming excess space," said Bud Oddsen, president of Innovative Office Products. "These mounts float POS devices in the air, allowing the user to effortlessly raise and lower the screen and enabling users of all sizes to achieve an optimal viewing angle."
The 9190 is an ergonomic, compact countertop mount for kiosks, signature capture screens and other POS devices. Securing a monitor safely to a counter, the mount is durable enough for retail environments, yet users can effortlessly pivot and turn it for easier viewing. The 9190 model also features:
- Quick set-up.
- Cable management system that allows cables to pass through the counter or behind the mount.
- Lock-in option.
- Support for monitors up to 25 pounds.
- Compatibility with VESA monitors.
Like the 9190 model, the 9189 is an ergonomic, compact countertop solution that reduces a kiosk or monitor's footprint. However, it also allows users to adjust the height of a monitor. It is available in three different ranges of height: 7-12 inches, 7-24 inches and 7-36 inches. This mount is secured by passing through a hole in the counter, allowing a retailer to bundle cables beneath the surface and out of view. The 9189 model also features:
- Quick set-up.
- Support for monitors up to 25 pounds.
- Smooth pivoting and turning.
- Lock-in option.
- Durable, retail-ready construction.
- Compatibility with VESA monitors
At KioskCom, Innovative will also be displaying its 7500 model flat panel radial arm and its EVO line of ergonomic LCD arms.
The 7500 Radial Arm weightlessly suspends a flat screen monitor about a desk or counter, freeing up valuable space and reducing clutter. Its range and flexibility features:
- 27-inch horizontal reach, and 18 inches of vertical range.
- Folds back to occupy just three inches of space.
- Can tilt a monitor up to 200 degrees.
- Manages cables and keeps them out of sight.
- Includes, FLEXmount, a mounting kit that provides users with six different mounting options.
- Compatible with VESA monitors.
The EVO line of ergonomic LCD arms are available in a variety of lengths, heights and mounting solutions, including slat-rail designs and desktop options. EVO's combination of attractive and intuitive design has made it an award-winning product. Like the 7500, EVO floats a monitor or laptop above a desk for an ergonomic set-up that can reduce workplace injuries. With EVO, you can adjust a screen with one hand and tuck it out of the way while not in use. These arms are also available in Any Color You Like to match a variety of color schemes.
Monday, 02 June 2008
BOISE, Idaho — Earthpure Organics showcased its 100 percent organic, EnergyStar compliant vending kiosk at the Idaho Green Expo recently. Earthpure Organics is a U.S. vending company that offers organic snacks and beverages that are carbon offset with EPA/BEF wind power green tags.
Earthpure Organics partnered with Mountain Coin Machine Distributors of Salt Lake City, using a Crane UltraFlex machine, to produce a custom skinned, eco-friendly vending kiosk targeted toward their strongest market segments: schools and hospitals. The kiosks provide a healthy and fully organic alternative to the conventional products currently being sold in traditional vending machines, while utilizing USA Technologies Vendmiser energy controllers to effectively save an average of 35 percent energy consumption.
Friday, 16 May 2008
AUSTIN, Texas — 3M Touch Systems Inc., a provider of capacitive touch technology, announced the MicroTouch CT150 15-inch Touch Monitor, designed for integration into kiosks, industrial enclosures and other installations where compact, touch-integrated displays are preferred. The high-performance display delivers images with a 500:1 contrast ratio on the LCD panel. In addition, the module can be print-color matched, ideal for photo kiosks.
Integration capabilities of the MicroTouch CT150 include a variety of mounting options, such as the 75 mm VESA pattern on the back of the steel case allowing for mounting on an array of arms and stands for stand-alone applications. The three bezel choices offered enable design flexibility, while the remote on-screen display module connects to the monitor and allows image adjustment on the installed monitor.
The metal enclosure on the MicroTouch CT150 is VESA compatible, providing mounting stability and protection from the LCD display. The CT150 includes 3M’s proven MicroTouch ClearTek II capacitive touchscreen technology.
The MicroTouch CT150 is FCC-B, CE, UL/cUL certified and fully complies to the European Union Directive on Restrictions on Hazardous Substances.
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
MEQUON, Wis. — D2 Sales LLC has announced in a news release that Vanderbilt University Medical Center of Nashville, Tenn., has chosen the My Patient Passport Express kiosk for its patient check-in program.
The My Patient Passport Express kiosk allows patients to check-in, make future appointments, and update their medical history, all using a user-friendly touchscreen kiosk with HIPPA-compliant custom privacy overlay. Patients can use their credit card to make co-pay payments, and sign documents using the integrated electronic signature pad.
“The kiosk allows our clients to provide outstanding patient care and service, while at the same time improving efficiency for the medical facility,” said Sandra Nix, D2’s CEO.
The D2 My Patient Passport Express kiosk provides patients with the convenience of easy check-in, records updating, co-pay payment acceptance and wayfinding and mapping features.
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.
Monday, 14 April 2008
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Electronic Art, an interactive agency specializing in custom kiosk software, kiosk hardware and integrated Web sites, has launched its new Web site focusing on custom-designed interactive kiosks and digital signage for all industries. The company will celebrate the official unveiling of its new Web site while exhibiting at KioskCom Self Service Expo and The Digital Signage Show in Las Vegas April 16–17, Booth #521.
Also making its debut at KioskCom will be EA’s new EasyShip XL Kiosk. The EasyShip XL Kiosk’s full-size cabinet allows integration of components, such as full-size printers or PCs. Providing an alternative to using an all-in-one kiosk, the EasyShip XL’s larger cabinet also provides customers space for applied signage or other branding. And the kiosk’s oval base allows for a smaller footprint and 20 percent more stability than previous models. The kiosk also features an overhead signage option, which allows space for printed or digital signage.
Additionally, Electronic Art has announced its partnership with Ripley Metalworks as EA’s new fabrication partner, giving EA a broader range of custom metal enclosure options, lower cost, greater capacity for large orders, and more options for color and powder coating finishes.
Wednesday, 09 April 2008
MEQUON, Wis. — D2 Sales LLC has announced that Geisinger Medical System of Danville, Pa., has chosen a semi-custom version of the My Patient Passport Express kiosk for its patient check-in program. Geisinger is a physician-led health care system, dedicated to health care, education, research and service spanning 40 counties of 20,000 square miles and serving 2.5 million people.
The My Patient Passport Express kiosk allows patients to check-in, make future appointments, and update their medical history, all using a touchscreen kiosk with HIPPA compliant custom privacy panels. Patients can use their credit card to make co-pay payments, and sign documents using the integrated electronic signature pad. In addition to the monitor on the kiosk, Geisinger has added a custom designed backlit panel with changeable translucent graphic art inserts to the top of the kiosk to promote its use.
“Geisinger worked with D2 to customize the My Patient Passport Express healthcare kiosk and make it their own,” said Sandra Nix, D2’s CEO. “The addition of the privacy panels and backlit graphic panel are just two of many optional features D2 offers that allow health care facilities to easily create an original, customized patient check-in solution to meet their specific needs,” Nix added.
Tuesday, 01 April 2008
MEQUON, Wis. — D2 Sales LLC has announced that Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago has added the My Patient Passport Express kiosk for its patient check-in program. The My Patient Passport Express kiosk allows patients to check-in, make future appointments and update their medical history all using a user-friendly touchscreen. Patients can use their credit card to make co-pay payments, and sign documents using the integrated electronic signature pad. The kiosks also provide records updating, co-pay payment acceptance and wayfinding and mapping features.
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
KNOXVILLE, Md. — KMYAmerica’s Mike James has announced an expansion in kiosk production capabilities. KMY’s previously separate metalworking plant and systems integration facility have moved into a single larger shared space.
The new plant has a production area of about 15,000 square meters (161,500 square feet), which doubles the size of its previous factories combined.
“Our initial target is to produce about 1,000 kiosks per month,” said KMY spokeswoman Zhou Jing. “The new space will accommodate over 500 employees with offices, dining rooms and sports facilities.”
For more information, contact Mike James at and visit www.kmyamerica.com.
Monday, 17 March 2008
MEQUON, Wis. — D2 Sales LLC has announced that Nemours, one of the nations’ largest children’s health systems, has selected the My Patient Passport Express for its kiosk-based patient check-in program.
"Nemours was excited to utilize new self-service kiosk technology to enhance the patient experience. We took a considerable amount of time determining what the enterprise model would look like, and D2 Sales took the time to help us make the best decisions for Nemours. They used their experience in the field to help guide us through the process. Being flexible, courteous and responsive helped make the hardware purchase of our pilot easy to manage," said Kathy Williams, business process consultant for Nemours.
The D2 My Patient Passport Express kiosk provides patients with the convenience of easy check-in and records updating, while providing co-pay payment acceptance and wayfinding and mapping features.
Wednesday, 28 March 2007
WESTMONT, Ill. · Pendum Inc., a provider of ATM maintenance and armored service, announced a partnership with NRT Technology Corp. to provide service to NRT's line of multifunction kiosks for the gaming industry. The pairing of NRT hardware with Pendum's service capabilities is designed to serve casinos and other establishments seeking to maximize gaming activity and transaction revenue.
NRT's QuickJack Plus system allows gaming patrons to perform several tasks at a single user-friendly kiosk. Each QuickJack Plus unit is a fully functional ATM, giving patrons convenient access to their cash. The kiosk also has the capability to redeem slot machine tickets for cash, perform bill breaking and exchange foreign currencies. Furthermore, QuickJack Plus can be programmed to interact seamlessly with a casino's loyalty program. It was named the "Most Innovative Gaming Product" of 2003, and most major casinos in the United States already feature the QuickJack system.
As a strategic partner to NRT, Pendum is responsible for second-line hardware maintenance on QuickJack machines in nearly every U.S. market.
Due to the gaming industry's 24-hour operation and QuickJack's ease of use, the kiosks typically process an extremely high level of transactions compared to traditional ATMs in nongaming environments.
"The always-open nature of the casino environment demands that NRT machines stay available to customers at all times, and we embrace the challenge," said Fred Wich, vice chairman of Pendum. "As we continue to expand our presence in the gaming industry, we're proud to partner with a first-class company such as NRT."
Monday, 29 January 2007
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