ILIO Entertainments Unveils ‘Sound Search’ Kiosk
ILIO Entertainments has unveiled its Sound Search interactive, freestanding demo station.
The Sound Search kiosk is designed to attract customers to sample CDs and CD-ROMs. It features two pairs of headphones, a MIDI keyboard for playing demo patches and a roller printer for making shopping lists. The kiosk features a touchscreen iMac computer and is attractively presented in a freestanding, small footprint clear Plexiglas frame.
“Customers will be able to walk into their favorite store, put on the headphones and audition ILIO’s award-winning collection of sample libraries by loading and playing patches with a MIDI keyboard, rather than having to listen to static demos or samples one at a time,” said Mark Hiskey of ILIO Entertainments.
The kiosk is also connected to a phone line in the retail outlet, enabling ILIO to keep the kiosk’s content current through remote updates. The kiosk was developed for ILIO by 1stKIOSK, of Valencia, CA.
McDonald’s Features New POS Technology
McDonald’s of Hawaii is rolling out new E-Window and E-Banner products at nearly 80 McDonald's locations throughout Hawaii. The products are provided by Electronic Billboard Technology, a division of SI Diamond Technolgy.
“McDonald's has experienced increased sales lift results using our E-Window and E-Banner products during a test period we just concluded,” said Marc Eller, Chairman and CEO of SI Diamond Technology. “They've taken advantage of the benefits of this digital point-of-sale technology, which features video and sound. Many other retailers and advertisers are also showing interest in this unique tool because of its ability to reach active consumers in a captive environment.”
Amtrak Unveils Internet-Enabled Trains
Amtrak and Yahoo! have rolled out the country's first Internet-enabled passenger trains. The three interactive trains will operate on Amtrak services, the Acela Regional in the Northeast, Capitols in Northern California and Hiawatha in the Midwest, for up to six months.
With cars wrapped in Yahoo!’s signature purple and yellow colors, the interactive trains are now in service and offer guests access to Yahoo! content and services while on-the-go. Compaq’s iPAQ Pocket PCs are mounted in the café cars or coaches, giving Amtrak guests the ability to surf the Web free-of-charge as they travel.
“Joining with Yahoo! is a perfect match for Amtrak,” said Cyndi Darlington, Amtrak's Assistant Vice President for Sales and Marketing. “More and more people are choosing to travel by train, and by combining the experience with the latest technology we are making the train an even more productive and stress-free way to travel.”
PanelTech Group Inc. produces an ultra slim kiosk with an all-in-one panel PC engine. Additional features include a high brightness TFT LCD display, Pentium III/Celeron grade processor, optional touch screen, magnetic card reader and thermal printer as well as internet and intranet ready. The ultra slim kiosk is ideal for airport e-ticketing, theater e-ticketing, store POP kiosk, bank POP kiosk, trade show, corporate lobby or cafeteria POI and fast food POP. For more information, contact PanelTech Group Inc., 37330 Cedar Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560; (Tel) 510-608-0450, (Fax) 510-608-0458, (Web site) www.paneltechinc.com.
IBM announced that its NetVista Kiosk is now available with faster processing power, increased hard drive capacity and a larger capacitive touch screen. In-store shoppers, for example, can browse gift registries, configure products or services, research items and compare alternatives at the kiosk before making a selection. Customers can now choose from two different models of the IBM NetVista Kiosk, the new Model 150, a premium configuration for advanced self-service applications and the Model 120, a standard configuration. For more information visit www.ibm.com/industries/retail/store.
Pearlson Development Corp. has introduced two new LCD touchscreen models to its Treeosk line of kiosks. The TR-10 and TR-12 models, which feature the EloTouchsystems 15” LCD touchscreen, can accommodate optional POS devices, a video camera, and keyboard. The TR-10 and TR-12 accommodate Windows, Mac and Linux computers. For more information, contact Pearlson Development, 12030 SW 114 Place, Miami, FL 33176; (Tel) 305-598-3018, (Web) www.pearlson.com.
1stKiosk offers the KlearKiosk system, which provides all the components needed to produce a successful kiosk. KlearKiosk includes the Company’s 1stTouch PSR 1 touch screen system, with 4096 x 4096 points of resolution integrated into an Apple iMac computer. The touch-enabled display is placed on top of the Company’s iPedestal, made of durable, transparent Lexan acrylic. For Kiosk development, 1st Kiosk includes a choice of First Wave’s Kiosk Communicator or Acrux’s iBuild Pro Kiosk software. For more information, contact 1st Kiosk, 24307 Magic Mtn. Pkwy, #425, Valencia, CA 91355; (Tel) 661-297-9150, (Fax) 661-297-4044, (Web) www.1stkiosk.com.
Gateway CyberSpot Kiosks Connect Fans
Olympic athletes in Salt Lake City for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games were able to keep in touch with fans, family and friends via video e-mails at Gateway CyberSpot kiosks located in Gateway stores nationwide.
The Gateway CyberSpots allowed anyone to record a video message and email it to an individual Olympian or an entire team, free of charge.
In each store, a listing of U.S. Olympic athletes was posted, with local athletes highlighted. Gateway representatives were on hand at all kiosks to help if needed.
Circle K Stores Featuring Kiosks
Computer Automation Systems Inc., has shipped new interactive kiosks for installation in Circle K convenience stores. Each kiosk provides Circle K's customers with integrated Internet access to make Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone calls to anywhere in the world, check e-mail, surf the Web, receive shopping specials and play games. The kiosks have Infrared ports to download music mpegs to portable devices.
Computer Automation Systems assembled the kiosks using its proprietary “‘smart” flat panel displays and integrated the software systems that are the new ZapLink public access kiosks for the Global Access Alliance Inc. of Bessemer, AL, which has an agreement to provide the kiosks to Circle K.
Stop & Shop to Pilot Netgrocer’s ‘Endless Aisle’ Service
Web-enabled kiosks will allow consumers to shop for ‘Hard-to-Find’ items at Stop & Shop stores in New England. Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., and Netgrocer, an online retailer, are testing the “Endless Aisle” program in select stores.
“We are continuously exploring opportunities to use technology to enhance our customers’ shopping experience and expand our one-stop-shopping service,” said Marc Smith, CEO of Stop & Shop.
To use the service, consumers begin by visiting the in-store Endless Aisle kiosk. They follow simple, onscreen instructions to locate hard-to-find items. Upon selecting a payment method, the process is completed and the order is shipped to the customer’s home via FedEx.
Adapt Media Delivers Mobile Advertising
Adapt Media, Inc., offers ad/runner, a patented media platform, which can distribute advertising campaigns to thousands of electronic billboards within seconds.
Ad/runner makes use of cellular communication, GPS, ad serving, and electronic display technologies to enable advertisers to target consumers with geographical accuracy. The ad/runner display is an electronic billboard designed for mounting directly on a vehicle. Each ad/runner display contains a computer and a Global Positioning System receiver.
For more information, visit Adapt Media at www.adaptmedia.net.
Digital eMedia Creates InfroCentre For BMW
Digital eMedia Inc. recently created the Auto eInfoCentre for BMW. The Auto eInfoCentre is the integration of a stylish eKiosk and a commanding 104" diagonal rear projection screen to maximize the impact of customer driven information delivery.
Digital eMedia Inc. used a combination of digitized video content and custom multimedia content to deliver an engaging and high impact presentation to the customer.
For more information, contact Digital eMedia, Inc., 55 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada N2H 5B7; (Tel) 519-585-1786; (Web) www.digitalemediainc.com.
Quantum Is Launched
Eurodisplay de Cataluna SA, Barcelona, Spain, has introduced the Quantum, a multi poster display storing up to six different posters. The Quantum display features a patented hooking system which makes it extremely reliable.
Quantum units also offer “Telemetrix,” a patented system for programming and verifying poster displays via the internet.
For more information, contact Eurodisplay de Cataluna SA, (Tel) 34 93 662 5698; (web) www.multiposter.com.
Data Display Systems, Philadelphia, PA, will be showing Ask Video™, a compact interactive display. A constantly running video calls attention to the personal-sized color LCD moniter. Customers are invited to interact with the display by selecting from a menu of choices or by pressing an icon to view a particular video. Ideal for advertisements and demonstrations, AskVideo can attach to a shelf, kiosk, power-wing or stand alone on a countertop. To learn more about this display, contact Bob Levitt at POP Marketplace, Booth 7650; or call 800-220-1270.
Visual Productions Inc. and BlueWater Technologies Group will be showing PixelPixs which has been making a big splash. Whether utilizing static props or ChromaKey (green screen) Technology, consumers love the opportunity to have their picture taken and will want to go to your website to take a look at their picture by using their special passcode. While they are on your site, they will have the ability to email their photo to friends and family. To learn more about PixelPixs, contact Tina Sanchez at POP Marketplace, Booth 7219; or call 248-350-1155.
SHOPPERS DERMASKIN KIOSK. The unit promotes a skin care line using a new technology, Video Micropore. The monitor shows a magnified view of the consumers’ skin for the salesperson determining treatment. The unit is placed on the retailer’s floor and the monitor is dropped into the existing space provided. All products are on view on lighted shelves. The Microscope completes the analysis on site. Created by CDA Industries, 1055 Squires Beach Rd., Pickering Ontario L1W 4A6 Canada.
DISPLAY PROGRAM FOR XBOX VIDEO GAME SYSTEM. These displays are spearheading Microsoft’s initial effort into the video game industry. Microsoft had to first develop a game system (the console), then software (the games). They then commissioned an interactive display program for retailers to showcase the new system, for in-store trial. Xbox has experienced dramatic sales increases and enthusiastic consumer acceptance of this display program. Created by Design Phase, Inc., 2840 Maria Avenue, Northbrook, Illinois 60062.
ROUND UP “TALKING WEED DISPLAY.” This display was designed to heighten brand awareness and spur sales at retail. Customers hear a 15-second discussion between two weed characters regarding the effectiveness of Round Up. The characters are immediately recognizable from TV, radio and print advertising. Created by Rapid Displays, 4300 W. 47th Street, Chicago, IL 60632.
Treeosk™ Interactive Kiosk
The line of interactive multimedia kiosk displays has been extended to include two new models TR-10 and TR-12. They are designed to accommodate optional POS devices, a built-in video camera and a public access keyboard/trackball. The models are available immediately. While the Treeosk was designed specifically for apple's IMac, the new models accommodate a wide range of windows, Mac and Linux computers. The expanded Treeosk™ line is available from Pearlson Development, P.O. Box 560100, Miami, FL 33256-0100.
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