DVDPlay AEMs Rent Or Sell DVDs 24/7
DVDPlay, Inc. has introduced an Automated Entertainment Machine (AEM), for installation in restaurants, grocery stores or any location movie watchers frequent. The Internet connected machine provides a revenue source for retail chains while offering a convenient way for people to rent or buy the latest movies.
Jens Horstmann, DVDPlay CEO, said, “Using these systems, customers will be able to rent or buy the latest DVDs in less than a minute and return them in less than 20 seconds.”
DVDPlay AEMs are advertising-enabled through DVDPlay’s ADPlay™ Network to feature in-store ads or static ad displays.
The new AEM100i and AEM350i hold 102 and 350 DVDs, respectively. The systems feature a fully automated touch-screen interface and provide complete movie descriptions and information.
TouchStand Media Kiosk Debuts
Synergy Media Group has introduced TouchStand, a web-enabled, in-store media kiosk that offers retailers and their customers digital audio clips from more than 3.2 million songs. TouchStand’s digital audio content is powered by Loudeye Corp. and its comprehensive music database comes from Muze, Inc.
“Today’s entertainment media retailers are feeling the pressure from fierce competition, the need to diversify and expand their revenue streams, as well as the uncertainties of the evolving field of digital downloading,” said Michael Fitts, CEO of Synergy Media Group. “TouchStand gives retailers an invaluable tool that provides an immediate return on investment with increased sales and the ability to offer consumers a limitless warehouse of entertainment products.”
Implus Uses Foot Scanner Kiosk To Find The Right Fit
Impus, a marketer of insoles, is using kiosks to help customers’ find the best fit. The kiosk application, called the Sof Sole Fit Sys Foot Scanner, provides a 30-second foot type analysis with a recommendation for insole, sock and shoe type.
The foot scanner is manufactured by FiTracks. The scanner hooks into the bottom of the kiosk to provide the apparatus for people to stand on. Meridian Kiosks of Southern Pines, NC, provided the kiosks for the program.
The Sof Sole FitSys Scanner experience begins when a retail sales associate offers a customer an in-store custom foot scan to determine appropriate insoles. The customer steps on the scanning device in a natural position, enters their gender, shoe size and physical activity and then initiates the scan using the stainless steel tracking ball and keyboard on the kiosk.
Total sales of Implus insole and sock products in areas where the FitSys scan kiosk has been featured have doubled. Total revenue went up 160 to 170 percent,” said John Andrews, Implus Marketing Director. “Kiosks are everywhere and our kiosk lends credibility to the product that a desktop or laptop does not.”
DVD Station Places DVD Rental Kiosks
DVD Station, San Francisco, CA, has developed a next-generation DVD rental kiosk for placement at Metreon-A Sony Entertainment Center.
DVD Station brings the best of the web shopping experience to the physical store. Consumers browse for product on a “virtual shelf” that mimics the experience of walking the aisles. Using a touch screen interface, customers browse thousands of films by movie genre, actor or director-and then rent and buy those DVDs and video games.
“The Metreon location provided a critical R&D laboratory to develop a retail process that we are replicating with success across the U.S.,” said Tim Hogan, CEO of DVD Station. “This new retail concept has been deployed across several retail channels including: grocery, health and fitness, and specialty retail.”
Gyricon, LLC, has developed a new wireless eSignage solution consisting of the SyncroSign Merchandiser FreeStyle and SignSync Enterprise software. SyncroSign Merchandiser FreeStyle is a dynamic wireless eSign incorporating SmartPaper technology. SignSync Enterprise software is a central eSignage management system that manages eSign content. SyncroSign Merchandiser FreeStyle provides the ability to dynamically display in-store pricing, product introductions and promotions through the use of SmartPaper technology, which is a reusable display material that is electronically writeable and erasable. It will be initially available in two double sided formats: 5.5" x 7" and 8.5" x 11". For more information, contact Gyricon, LLC, (Tel) 508-400-2175; (Web Site) www.gyricon.com.
Kiosk manufacturer Pro-Tech has joined with Zytronic to create a new type of outdoor, ‘self ordering’ touchscreen kiosk that will help grow sales from convenience stores, such as those located at gas stations. The Pro-Tech DuraView Kiosk will allow car drivers to order sandwiches or other c-store products while filling their vehicle at the pump. This added convenience will help c-store owners attract additional sales from drivers who would otherwise simply pay for gas at the pump and leave immediately. For more information, contact Pro-Tech, 3600A Swiftwater Park Drive, Suwanee, GA 30024; (Tel) 770-271-0048, (Web Site) www.protech1.com.
Testrite Instrument Co. offers a wide selection of poster and sign holders for display and exhibit applications. All models feature 1/4" top slot for easy insertion and allow room for two 1/8" graphics plus protective cover sheets. The LF1 Series features radius corners and an aluminum alloy frame. The LF2 Series features a large diameter double pole. The LF3 Series is extremely sturdy and lightweight. The L23 Series is a 2-tier unit, holding 2 22" x 28" signs on each side. For more information, contact Testrite Instrument Co., 135 Monroe Street, Newark, NJ 07105; (Tel) 973-589-6767; (Fax) 973-589-4196; (Web Site) www.testrite.com.
WireSpring Technologies has released its new FireCast Media Appliance Player for digital signage and kiosk applications. The FireCast Media Appliance features high quality video output over VGA, S-Video and composite signals. Designed to run WireSpring'’s FireCast OS platform for kiosks and digital signs, the FireCast Media Appliance delivers full-motion video and still images. For more information, contact WireSpring Technologies, 2200 West Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309; (Tel) 954-777-2417, (Web Site) www.wirespring.com.
IntelliMat Uses Multimedia Displays To Capture Consumers' Attention
The Egg Factory is introducing Intellimat, a new multi-media digital display designed for the floor.
IntelliMat is a wear-resistant, 3-foot by 4-foot screen, raised only a half inch off the ground. It delivers multi-media, TV-quality advertisements and can be interactive with customers. More importantly, it delivers these messages to consumers in retail environments when they are in a position to buy.
“Intellimat is at the leading edge of a technology movement to cost effectively provide detailed product information to consumers when and where they make buying decisions,” said Jim Barney, Vice President for Sales & Marketing at The Egg Factory.
For more information, contact The Egg Factory, LLC, Roanoake, VA, (Tel) 540-777-6550, visit www.eggfactory.com.
friendlyway inc. has introduced the WELCOME Interactive Information Station (IIS). Features include a brilliant 17" LCD or 21" LCD display, and light aluminum body with scratch-resistant anodized finish. For more information, contact friendlyway inc., 1255 Battery Street, Levi’s Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94111; (Tel) 415-288-3333, (Web Site) www.friendlyway.com.
Category: Permanent Displays
Display Producer: Harbor Industries, Inc.
14l30 l72nd Street, Grand Haven, MI 494l7
This Nursery Pro Mini Mall Kiosk is an interactive display that provides information on garden waterscapes to customers that are in the shopping mall environment. The unit has a built in feature to accumulate inquiry cards. The display created for Aquascapes, provides a unique selling space outside of its normal retail environment. An interactive system can be easily updated with new information using chip technology. The mall unit has been a huge success generating twice the anticipated level of leads for local Aquascape representatives.
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