Reference link for opinion piece on Chinese technology For the longest time American industry has had a very contradictory relationship with Asia. Back in the late 70s, we had our own experience with semiconductors (RAM) and Japan and American manufacturers. Needing to collect more seismic data do we purchase 100 devices from a US company or do we… Read More »
Reference Link Kiosk Worker Catalog Multi-Vendor Westminster, CO September 2020 — The kiosk association (KMA) is proud to announce the first multi-vendor kiosk solution catalog for COVID-related kiosk “worker” solutions. Over twenty different solutions related to COVID and Temperature are available for purchase. CAKCEK, our authorized distributor, has been actively bidding this catalog of solutions in various RFPs… Read More »
Guidelines Kiosk ADA Accessibility – August 2020 Too often when projects requirements are detailed, ADA and accessibility considerations are often reduced to the simple phrase, “Must be ADA compliant”. This statement is open to definition and inevitably results in range of bids with widely different ADA “compliance”“. The Kiosk Manufacturer Association has looked at the various ADA regulations… Read More »
From EssentialRetail Aug2020 — Aldi is working with RNIB on improving access for blind and partially-sighted in trial in UK. COVID-related store traffic control is the main system being tested and it helps regulate number of shoppers in the store. “Social distancing has turned the world upside down for people with sight loss,” said Marc Powell, strategic accessibility… Read More »
Are touchless temperature checks unreliable when it comes to COVID-19? Thursday Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, calls temperature checks unreliable. Nice video coverage by LocalMemphis TV news channel Excerpt: Thursday Dr. Anthony Fauci advised that temperature checks are not reliable especially during hot days. “Dr. Fauci was just pointing out… Read More »
From the RNIB As lockdown begins to ease, we want to support your staff in helping customers in by offering some simple guidance. This will not only support your customers with sight loss but help to dramatically improve the overall customer experience. Helping blind and partially sighted customers As businesses begin to reopen, providing up-to-date information about any… Read More »
Editors Note – Thanks to our friends at Storm-Interface in the U.K. for forwarding this information. As explained in the recent press release, the MHRA cautions against over-reliance on temperature screening for detection of COVID-19. Businesses and workplaces are advised to follow the government advice on safe working during COVID-19, as well as implementing scientifically reliable methods of testing for COVID-19 where practicable.… Read More »
Temperature Kiosk Market Report The Kiosk Manufacturer Association recently participated in a temperature kiosk market report conducted by IPVM, one of the premier sources for video surveillance. Video surveillance is not the only market that has pivoted to medical device sales (admitted or not). Kiosk suppliers, hard hit by COVID-19, have also joined this emerging segment. Inside this report,… Read More »
Definition of Screen Reader Nice writeup by Freedom Scientific on what a screen reader is. The simple definition is: A screen reader is a software program that allows blind and low vision individuals to read the content on a computer screen with a voice synthesizer or braille display. The screen reader is the interface between the user and… Read More »
Self-Service Kiosk Products for Coronavirus from the KMA July 20, 2020 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time WESTMINSTER, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Kiosk Manufacturer Association announces specific product listings for coronavirus-related self-service assistance. Tailored specifically for coronavirus product offerings are the following: Temperature kiosks for screening and fever detection. Over 20 solutions to choose from and they range from less than a… Read More »
