iPad, iPhone, iPod touch — what do all these popular devices have in common? Touch screen technology! While Apple popularized the technology there have been plenty of companies (mainly cell phone makers) who have adapted to this format. (Samsung, motorola, LG, etc.) With touch technology becoming so desirable and common — think self-check outs, airport check-ins and atms — it only makes sense that it is adapted to support other types of purchasing.
Introducing touch screen vending! This allows the opportunity to view larger images of available products, check product pricing, and most importantly view important packaging info when purchasing items from vending machines. Imagine you were on a diet and wanted to purchase a whole wheat turkey sandwhich from a vending machine? How would you be able to view the packaging information? Your best bet would be to raid the closest garbage can and search for the wrapper.
These machines are also enabled with smart technology. For example, don’t start banging on the side of the machine if your candy bar is stuck because these machines have cameras installed. This advanced technology will also be beneficials for companies as it will be helpful with inventory tracking and downloading new content. For example, switching from Avatar images to Winter Olympic sponsorship. Hmmph, if we could only get the cans to change instantly too.
This clip below was released in January 2009 and shows the technology demonstrated by Coca-Cola. I personally have not seen this machines in the US and am not familiar with Smith malls. Has anyone seen one before?
