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A multi-product, self-service merchandising kiosk having a walk-in enclosure, interactive selection panel, illuminated merchandise display, internal drink dispenser and modular, dry goods dispenser having multi-compartmented inventory shelving and bottomless storage drawers. Purchases are selected via audio visual instructions entered at an interactive touch panel containing graphical icons, and a monitor having a menu and overlaid with an array of infrared transmitters and receivers. A programmable controller controls the drink and dry goods dispensers, manages payment transactions via a bill receiver, coin changer, credit card verifier, and receipt printer and provides periodic inventory status reports. A merchandise selector includes a motor driven, track supported collection bin and electromagnetic drawer puller. The selector aligns the bin to selected inventory drawers, extends and retracts the drawers and conveys the selected merchandise to a customer dispenser.
1. A self-service merchandising kiosk comprising:
(a) a portable multi-walled enclosure surrounding a plurality of shelves, wherein said shelves support a plurality of bottomless drawers, and wherein each drawer includes at least one compartment which circumscribes a merchandise storage space;
(b) display means for interactively selecting merchandise at a display panel responsive to non-contacting movement;
(c) means for receiving payment to selected merchandise; and
(d) controller means responsive to said display means for conveying collection means to said drawers, said collection means being adapted for axially withdrawing selected drawers from said shelves to direct contained merchandise into a collection bin and for dispensing the collected merchandise to a tray communicating to the exterior of said enclosure.
2. Apparatus as is set forth in claim 1 wherein said enclosure includes means for dispensing liquid beverages.
3. Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for receiving payment accepts cash and credit card payments and dispenses change and printed receipts to a customer.
4. Apparatus as is set forth in claim 1 wherein said display panel comprises a panel containing a plurality of opaque icons, a monitor means for displaying menu'ed text and graphics, and means for producing a plurality of intersecting and interruptible infrared beams to overly the icons and monitor for identifying said merchandise to said controller means.
5. Apparatus as is set forth in claim 1 wherein said display panel comprises a locking merchandise display case having a transparent surface and containing a plurality of said merchandise items and including means for producing a plurality of intersecting and interruptible infrared beams overlying the contained merchandise items for identifying said merchandise to said controller means.
6. Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said collection means includes conveying means responsive to customer selections for conveying said bin into alignment with each of said drawers and extractor means for withdrawing a drawer a distance dependent upon a determined inventory available at said drawer to dispense the merchandise.
7. Apparatus as set forth in claim 6 including means for coupling feedback signals corresponding to movement of said collection bin to said controller means.
8. Apparatus as set forth in claim 6 including means for engaging a surface of said collection bin and manipulating said bin to abut said tray.
9. Apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein each drawer includes a plate secured to engage said shelves.
10. Apparatus as set forth in claim 9 wherein said extractor means includes a magnet for engaging said plate to extend and retract each of said drawers and wherein said magnet is mounted to a driven arm secured to a driven belt.
11. Apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein first and second driven chains convey said bin along a plurality of horizontal and vertical drive tracks, wherein an extractor means mounted to said bin is independently operable to extend and retract each of said drawers to dispense merchandise into said bin.
12. Apparatus as set forth in claim 11 wherein said extractor means includes a magnet for engaging a plate on each of said drawers to extend and retract each of said drawers and wherein said magnet is mounted to a driven arm secured to a driven belt.
13. A self-service merchandising kiosk comprising:
(a) a portable multi-walled enclosure surrounding a plurality of shelves, wherein said shelves support a plurality of bottomless drawers, and wherein each drawer includes at least one compartment which circumscribes a merchandise storage space;
(b) display means for interactively selecting merchandise via interruption of a plurality of intersecting beams overlayed to a display panel containing indicia of inventoried merchandise;
(c) means for receiving payment to selected merchandise and dispensing receipts; and
(d) controller means responsive to said display means for conveying a collection bin into alignment with each of said drawers, wherein first and second driven chains convey said collection bin along a plurality of horizontal and vertical drive tracks, and wherein an extractor means mounted to said bin is independently operable to extend and retract each of said drawers to dispense merchandise retained in the storage space into said collection bin.
14. Apparatus as set forth in claim 13 wherein said display means includes monitor means coupled to a processor for displaying a plurality of merchandise items correlated to said icons aligned to said intersecting beams.
15. Apparatus as set forth in claim 13 wherein said display means comprises a panel including a plurality of icons identifying inventoried merchandise and monitor means coupled to a processor for displaying textual and graphical data.
16. Apparatus as set forth in claim 15 wherein said means for receiving payment accepts cash and credit card payments.
17. Apparatus as set forth in claim 15 including means for manipulating said collection bin in relation to a dispensing tray communicating through said enclosure.
18. A self-service merchandising kiosk comprising:
(a) a portable multi-walled enclosure surrounding a plurality of shelves, wherein said shelves support a plurality of bottomless drawers, and wherein each drawer includes at least one compartment which circumscribes a merchandise storage space;
(b) means for selecting merchandise contained within said enclosure;
(c) means for receiving payment to selected merchandise; and
(d) controller means responsive to entered selections for conveying collection means to said drawers, said collection means being adapted for withdrawing selected drawers a determined axial distance from said shelves to direct contained merchandise into a collection bin and for dispensing the collected merchandise to a tray communicating to the exterior of said enclosure.
The present invention relates to automated dispensing equipment and, in particular, to a merchandising kiosk for sundry dry good products packaged to differing sizes and shapes.
Varieties of merchandise dispensing assemblies have been developed for many different types of products. Most typically such assemblies operate with uniformly packaged products. Depending upon the packaging, an attendant electro-mechanical support assembly contains the individual packages and sequentially advances the product as requested by a user. Refrigerated and heated products are maintained in enclosures having mechanical support units which dispense the product at a preferred temperature for the product.
Frequently encountered examples of this type of dispensing equipment are dispensers for snack foods such as canned and bottled beverages, candy, chips, popcorn, ice cream bars, etc. The products are arranged in one or more partitioned racks, trays or spiral clamps in seriatim fashion. The product is dispensed by incrementally advancing the support assembly in response to user entered selections and deposited moneys.
U.S. Pat. Nos 4,412,292; 4,766,548; 5,159,560; and 5,207,784 disclose remotely monitored vending dispensers for beverages and video cassettes. Associated control is included for monitoring, recording and/or communicating inventory status to a control center. Inventory administration can be performed on-site or communicated to the central center. Support personnel either on a periodic basis or in response to reported status data access and maintain the inventory.
Information, postage and newspaper kiosks are also known at U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,369,258; 5,271,669; 4,817,043; 4,571,898; and 4,265,059. The former kiosks include interactive capabilities and dispense information from a contained monitor and stamps from a dispenser. The latter newspaper kiosks principally provide enclosures for papers and various novelty items.
A variety of automated teller machines are also known having an interactive control capabilities, and dispensers for distributing money. Interactive greeting card dispensers are also known which custom print cards in response to user entries.
Although the foregoing dispensers have proven adequate for limited selections of uniformly packaged products, a need exists for merchandising equipment capable of dispensing non-uniformly packaged products; particularly large inventories of many types of products, for example 200 to 600 different selections. Preferably any such dispensing station should be unmanned and require little human intervention. The station should also automatically perform many necessary administrative functions.
The present invention was developed to provide an interactive, self-service, merchandising kiosk. The kiosk is adaptable to containing an inventory of 200 to 500 different product selections, such as found in a gift or novelty shop or newsstand. With the exception of periodic maintenance or inventory replenishment, the kiosk is unmanned. Administrative functions are performed by a local programmable controller and are reported to a remote monitoring station. Customer selections are made through an interactive audio-visual display panel and payment can be made with either cash or credit card.
It is therefore a primary object of the invention to provide an automated, self-service merchandise dispenser capable of dispensing a large variety of liquid beverages and different dry good products of differing size and package configuration.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a dispenser having a walk-in enclosure which permits access to shelved inventory and permits periodic maintenance and servicing.
It is a further object of the invention to provide an interactive dispenser providing audio instructions and audio-visual feedback relative to customer entered selections.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a dispenser capable of cash or credit card transactions and able to provide receipted transactions.
It is a further object of the invention to provide modular inventory shelving containing shelf mounted, multi-compartmented, bottomless slide drawers which contain inventory.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a controller which cooperates with a selector assembly that is responsive to programmable X, Y and Z axis coordinates of inventory storage locations and an electromagnetic extractor responsive to coordinates representative of current inventory location and status at each slide drawer.
It is a further object of the invention to provide feedback controlled vertical and horizontal chain drives at a selector or product collection assembly and a belt drive at the extractor assembly.
It is a further object of the invention to provide one or more interactive touch displays which cooperate with a graphics panel or a merchandise display case.
Various of the foregoing objects, advantages and distinctions of the invention are apparent from a preferred construction which provides a walk-in kiosk. Inventory is contained at a beverage dispenser and a modular arrangement of vertical and horizontal dry goods shelves that are accessible from an interior access space. Each shelf contains a number of bottomless, multi-compartmented drawers that slide on the shelves. A variety of merchandise of differing sizes and configurations are contained at the drawers. The physical dimensions and parameters of each drawer and the X, Y coordinates of each drawer location is programmed into a digital controller. Magnetic pull tabs or plates attached to the drawers cooperate with a closed loop motorized dispenser that is axially directed in response to X, Y, and Z drive signals. The tabs permit drawer withdrawal and limit the re-insertion depth.
Initial inventory location and status is also programmed into the digital controller which monitors customer purchases and payments at an associated bill receiver, change and receipt dispenser and credit card verifier. Appropriate Z axis drive signals are determined in relation to the computed current inventory status. A modem connection validates credit transactions and permits reporting periodic administrative reports to a central station and from which maintenance personnel are dispatched to maintain inventory supplies.
Still other objects advantages and distinctions of the invention will become more apparent upon reference to the following description with respect to the appended drawings. To the extent various modifications and improvements have been considered they are described as appropriate. The description should not be literally construed in limitation of the scope of the invention. Rather, the invention should be construed from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the merchandising kiosk with the top panel removed.
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the beverage dispenser, shelving and mechanized product selector and extractor assemblies.
FIG. 3 shows a detailed perspective view of the extractor assembly in relation to a pair of inventory drawers.
FIG. 4 shows a top plan view in cutaway of the drawer extractor assembly.
FIG. 5 shows a diagram of an infrared touch panel which is superposed over the graphic display and CRT monitor.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram to the digital controller.
FIG. 7 is a flow chart to the interactive control sequencing performed by the controller.
FIG. 8 is a flow chart to the drive control to the selector assembly performed by the controller.
FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of a merchandising kiosk having a touch activated display case.
With attention to FIG. 1, a perspective view is shown of the merchandising kiosk 2 of the invention. The kiosk 2 provides a merchandise vending center for a variety of novelty items, personal care items, beverages, candy, snacks and other items commonly sold in gift shops. With the exception of periodic maintenance and re-supply of inventory, the kiosk 2 is fully automated and does not require any sales staff.
The kiosk 2 can be readily fitted to available wall space or central floor space at many commercial establishments without undue cost. With the exception of necessary power and telephone connections, the kiosk 2 requires no special electrical or plumbing .connections. The kiosk 2 occupies a floor space of approximately 4 feet �10 to 15 feet, depending upon the volume of merchandised inventoried. As more or less inventory is required, the physical size of the enclosure 4 can be adjusted. As configured at FIG. 1, an open back of the enclosure 4 is mounted against an available wall.
The kiosk 2 is normally positioned in proximity to areas of high pedestrian traffic at a commercial establishment. In a typical setting, the kiosk 2 might be set in an available corridor adjacent a lobby of a hotel, hospital or other commercial establishment. A relatively high visibility location is preferred, which is in the normal travel path of the targeted customer, and which is convenient to periodic monitoring by on-site staff to assure optimal customer satisfaction and provide a degree of security.
The enclosure 4 is constructed as a wood framed structure and provides a laminated wood and metal trim exterior. The enclosure 4 includes a canopy 6 which projects beyond the enclosure walls 4. The canopy 6 includes a metal trim strip 8 and supports associated accent lighting (not shown) in a space between an outer flange 10 and the front walls of the enclosure 4.
The enclosure 4 can be constructed to any number of shapes. It can also be constructed using a variety of conventional metal and wood framing techniques to provide any desired degree of relative security for the contained merchandise. A variety of accent arrangements can be provided, depending upon the esthetics of the mounting location and/or user preference.
The enclosure 4 includes a hinged panel 9 and a stationary panel 11. Prominently positioned at the front stationary panel 11 is a display case 12. The display case 12 is recessed approximately 6 to 12 inches and includes a number of conventional glass shelves 14. Various merchandise contained within the kiosk 2 is appropriately displayed on the shelves 14.
The display case 12 can be sized as desired and may alternatively project from either the stationary or hinged panels 11 and 9. Presently, the case 12 occupies a space approximately 6 feet wide by 5 feet tall by 6 to 12 inches deep. The size can be varied as desired in relation to the dimensions to the enclosure 2.
A pair of safety glass doors 16 cooperate with an extruded metal trim 18 which contains channels that support slide tracks for the doors 16. A lock 20 secures the doors 16.
The merchandise displayed in the case 12 is typically representative of some of the inventory contained within the kiosk 2. Detailed listings of the inventory are available at an adjacent interactive panel 22, discussed in more detail below, where a customer enters his/her selections. The enclosure 4 at the above dimensions is capable of supporting 300 to 500 different items in quantities sufficient to accommodate a 3 day inventory cycle for the fastest moving inventory. Larger or smaller enclosures can be constructed depending upon the merchandise and/or installation location.
For smaller enclosures 4 containing a relatively few items, the display case 12 may display the complete kiosk inventory. In such instance, the enclosure 4 can be fitted with appropriate control circuitry to use the display case 12 as a selector panel in a fashion comparable to the panel 22. Product selections can then be made by merely touching or pointing to the doors 16 in proximity to the displayed merchandise to cause the controller 30 to dispense the corresponding merchandise. More of the details of a display case 24 configured as a touch panel are discussed below with respect to FIG. 8.
Mounted to one side of the display case 12 is the interactive panel 22 and which senses customer movements to select specific products from inventory. A payment panel 32, beverage dispensing tray 34 and merchandise dispensing tray 36 border the panel 22.
The panel 22 includes a face plate 28 containing printed graphics and a cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors or other display screen 29. A computer controller 30, reference FIG. 6, is mounted behind the face plate 28. The face plate 28 is printed over with appropriate operating instructions and graphical icons 40 which depict general groupings or categories of inventory. The merchandise contained at each inventory grouping is further defined at the monitor 29. An audio speaker 38, reference FIG. 6, is also mounted to the enclosure 4 in close proximity to the panel 22 to broadcast audio instructions to assist the customer and messages to attract customers.
The icons 40 and monitor 29 are aligned to a number of invisible, intersecting infrared beams, reference FIG. 5. With the customer's pointing to a desired icon 40 and interruption of the beams corresponding to the indicated product grouping, the monitor 29 is enabled to provide a detailed list of the related products. The customer next follows the menu'ed instructions and selection sequence displayed at the monitor 29 to make appropriate selections. A two step selection process is thus provided. FIG. 7 depicts a flow chart to the interactive selection process performed by the kiosk 2 with a customer.
The monitor 29 may alternatively provide specifically programmed, menu'ed instructions and/or listings to the customer for the particular merchandise programmed into the computer, without using icons 40 to pre-select category groups. The icons 40 might then be programmed to select the displayed product. Dedicated, specific purposes switches may also be mounted to the panel 22 and coupled to the computer controller 30 to appropriately operate the internally mounted dispensing equipment. The switches can be used in lieu of the touch screen capabilities at the panel 22 and monitor 29. A monitor 29 having an active touch screen may also be used alone or in association with the touch panel control of FIG. 5. A variety of types of intersecting electrical signals may also be substituted for the infrared beams.
With the selection, confirmation and payment for desired merchandise, supporting digital to analog interfaces and electro-mechanical drivers and servos, more fully discussed at FIG. 6, appropriately respond to user entered selections. The selected merchandise is dispensed at the trays 34 and 36.
The kiosk 2 is operative to dispense dry goods and beverages. With additional attention to FIG. 2, a conventional refrigerated beverage dispenser 42 is mounted inside the enclosure 4 and aligned to the tray 34 via a chute 43 to dispense selected cold beverages. A hot beverage dispenser might also be supported within the enclosure 4 and abutted to the hinged panel 9. The greater relative frequency of use of the drink dispenser 42 serves to acquaint and familiarize customers with the location the kiosk 2 and its operation. Once a customer is comfortable with the kiosk 2, larger purchases frequently are conducted to the merchandise displayed at the case 12.
The packaged dry good products exhibited at the display case 12 are dispensed at the tray 36. The merchandise is contained within the enclosure 4 at a modular shelving assembly 44. A merchandise selector or collection assembly 46 is mounted to the shelving 44. The controller 30 operates in response to confirmed customer selections to manipulate the selector assembly 46 and a contained extractor assembly 48 (reference FIGS. 2 and 3) to extract selected merchandise from the partitioned shelving 44 and convey the merchandise to the dispensing tray 36. The controller 30 maintains a running inventory of the merchandise contained at the kiosk 2 to appropriately direct the selector and extractor assemblies 46, 48. Sales reports, payment verification, maintenance and re-supply information are transmitted from the controller 30 over a modem 45 and available phone lines 47 to a central station 49, reference FIG. 6.
Coordinated with the controller 30 is the payment panel 32. The panel 32 includes a bill reader 50, credit card verifier 52, which is coupled to the modem 45, receipt printer 51, coin changer 54, and a coin and. receipt dispensing tray 56. The receipt printer 51, reference FIG. 6, is mounted to dispense a printed receipt at the tray 56 in addition to any coins directed from the bill reader 50 and coin changer 54.
The panel 9 and contained display and payment panels 22, 32 is hinged to the enclosure 4 at a vertical hinge 66. Upon disengaging a lock 68, the panel 9 can be rotated open to expose the beverage dispenser 42, monitor 29, computer controller 30, bill reader 50, credit card verifier 52, receipt printer 51, and coin changer 54. The various electro-mechanical support assemblies can thus be readily maintained and serviced.
Also exposed with the pivoting of the panel 9 is an access space or walkway 60 between the shelving 44 and back of the display case 12. The access space 60 extends the length of the shelving 44 and permits service and maintenance personnel access to the selector and extractors 46, 48 and the shelving 44 to maintain the inventory and proper operation of the kiosk 2.
Turning attention to FIGS. 2, 3, 4 and 8 particular details are shown to the construction and mounting of the shelving 44, selector assembly 46, extractor assembly 48 and a merchandise collector 70. The selector assembly 46 generally provides a track supported conveyer mechanism to the extractor and collector assemblies 48, 70. The collector 70 provides a collection bin 72 which receives and dispenses the dry goods selections.
Appropriate horizontal and vertical or "X" and "Y", Cartesian drive signals are provided from the controller 30 to a horizontal drive motor 74. A chain 76 is trained about a drive sprocket 78 and idler sprocket 80 and to a base frame 82 at the selector 46. Movement of the selector 46 is indexed to a pre-established index mark 84 that corresponds to a known reference at the shelving 44. Movements of the selector 46 are determined and directed by the controller 30 in relation to the index mark 84. Guide wheels 86 are supported to the base frame 82 and a top frame 88 of the selector 46. The wheels 86 mount within and follow a grooved track at upper and lower horizontal tracks 90, 92. The frames 82 and 88 are shown pulled away from the tracks to expose the guide wheels 86.
The extractor 48 is independently directable along a pair of tubular metal, vertical columns 94, 96 which extend between the base and top frames 82, 88. A vertical drive motor 98 mounted to the base frame 82 drives a-second chain 100 that is trained about drive and idler sprockets 102, 104 aligned to the column 96. A portion of the chain 100 extends within the column 96 and is secured to the extractor assembly 48 and collector assembly 70. Vertical drive signals to the motor 98 raise and lower the extractor 48. Gear motors 74 and 98 are presently used to control the X and Y movements of the selector 46. Such motors provide satisfactory positional control to a tolerance on the order of 1/4 inch in the X, Y plane and 1/64 inch on the Z plane.
A pair of slide collars 106, 108 contain and guide vertical movement of the extractor 48 and collector 70. The collars 106, 108 mount over the vertical columns 94, 96 and include internal bearing surfaces which freely slide along the columns 94, 96 without hampering movement of either the extractor or collector assemblies 48, 70. The extractor 48 is secured to the collar 108 and the collector 70 is secured to each of the collars 106, 108. The collar 108, in turn, is secured to the ends of the chain 100 such that the extractor and collector assemblies 48, 70 are vertically directed by the drive motor 98.
The vertical "Y" drive signals are applied from the controller 30 to the motor 98, independent of the horizontal "x" drive signals to the motor 74, to raise and lower the extractor 48 to an appropriate shelf space and bottomless drawer or frame 62 containing an inventory item selected by the customer. The controller 30 is programmed with the location and amount of inventory loaded into the kiosk 2 with each re-fill and the corresponding X and Y drive signals are determined in relation to the initial inventory as the inventory is depleted. The horizontal and vertical drive signals are simultaneously supplied to the respective selector and extractor assemblies 46, 48 to reduce dispensing time. Alternatively, the X and Y drive signals may be sequentially applied. Analog feedback signals are coupled from the selector and collector 46, 70 to the controller 30 via potentiometers which are described in more detail below. The drive and feedback signals are presently correlated as voltage dependant signals that are related to the index.
Although not presently provided, secondary position confirmation can be obtained from transducers mounted about the shelving 44 to detect the relative movements of the selector, extractor and collector 46, 48 and 70. For example, limit switches may be secured to detect relative movement of the selector and collector 46, 70 to the shelving 44. Alternatively, photo-optic sensors or a variety of other known motion sensors can be positioned to detect and confirm proper movement of the dispensing assemblies 46, 48 and 70 in relation to the inventory. The inherent accuracy of the stepper motors and closed loop feedback obtained with included potentiometers have been found to provide adequate drive tolerances.
The collection bin 72 includes a wall 110 which is shaped to align to the shelving 44 and direct selected merchandise to the bin bottom. The length of the bin 72 is sized to permit full extraction of each merchandise drawer 62 at the shelving 44. As a drawer 62 is extended and an inventory containing compartment is exposed to the bin 72, the merchandise falls from the drawer 62 into the bin 72. The wall 110 provides a sloped surface which guides the selected merchandise to the bottom. A partial front wall 112 assures the merchandise does not prematurely fall from the bin 72 during transfer to the dispensing tray 36.
The collector 70 also includes a pair of side supports 114, 116 which are secured to the bin 72 at a pair of extensible slide tracks 118. The slide tracks 118 permit a horizontal extension of the bin 72 into abutment with the wall 9 at the merchandise tray 36.
Once the bin 72 is filled with an appropriate amount of selections, necessary X, Y drive signals are applied from the controller 30 to assure proper re-alignment of the bin to the tray 36. The drive signals are computed by the controller 30 in relation to current locational data and inventory data stored in temporary buffers, registers or memories at the controller 30.
Appreciating a customer can select multiple inventory items with each purchase, the controller 30 selectively manipulates the collector and extractor assemblies 48 and 70 to multiple locations before returning the bin 72 to the dispensing tray 36. For example, cigarettes, toothpaste and a tee-shirt might be individually selected from appropriate shelf locations, before the bin 72 is returned to the space behind the panel 9. Individual product transactions might also be made one at a time, but with corresponding increased amounts of time to complete an entire purchase transaction for multiple items.
With the return of the bin 72 to an X, Y location immediately behind the tray 36, the bin 72 is lowered onto a roller arm 113 that vertically projects from a base support 115 at the dispenser 42. Upon engaging the arm 113, a pair of rollers 117 follow the sloped wall 110 to laterally displace the bin 72 toward the tray 36. Bin movement is facilitated by a pair of slide tracks 118. A return spring (not shown) mounted between the bin 72 and side supports 114, 116 biases bin movement to assure the return of the bin 72 to a fully retracted position prior to the next selection sequence.
The lateral displacement of the bin 72 is required with the present kiosk 2 to accommodate the recessed display case 12. For enclosures which do not provide a recessed display case 12, lateral bin movement may not be required.
Also mounted to the slide collar 108 is the drawer extractor assembly 48. The assembly 48 includes a "Z" axis drive motor 120 and a toothed belt 122 which is trained about drive and idler sprockets 124, 126 that are aligned to a horizontally displaced tubular guide 128.
Ends of the belt 122 are fitted to a slide ring 130, which is concentrically mounted within the guide tube 128, and which is shown is greater detail at FIG. 4. An arm 132 transversely extends from the ring 130 through a slot 134 that extends along one side of the guide tube 128. An electromagnet 136 is secured to the end of the arm 132.
The magnet 136 cooperates with steel plates 138 secured to the front of each drawer 62. With the engagement of the magnet 136 to a metal plate 138, the drawer 62 can be extended and retracted an appropriate distance. The necessary "Z" axis drive signals to the motor 120 are determined in relation to specific pre-programmed data to the drawer dimensions and configuration and current inventory status.
The steel plates 138 are secured to the front wall of each drawer 62 to partially depend below the drawer bottom and engage an edge of the shelving 44. Each plate 138 therefore also serves as a stop limit to drawer movement as each drawer 62 is re-inserted onto the shelving 44.
The motor 120 is also operated to take advantage of an inherent tolerance to slippage. That is, the controller 30 slightly over extends the arm 132 as each drawer 62 is engaged and returned to assure good contact between the magnet 136 and plate 138 and between the plate 138 and shelving 44. Alternatively, an adjustable, resilient linkage might be fitted to the arm 132 to permit minor adjustments to accommodate movement tolerances of the extractor 48 and assure a close alignment between the magnet 136 and plate 138 prior to operation of the magnet 136 at the start of each drawer extraction.
A separate drawer withdrawal limit is not presently required, due to the inherent accuracy of the selector and extractor assemblies 46, 48. Each drawer 62 is presently withdrawn to within 1/4 to 3/8 inch of the shelf edge. Depending upon travel tolerances, appropriate controls can be included to prevent over withdrawal of a drawer 62.
Returning attention to FIG. 3, the inventory storage frames or drawers 62 are configured to provide one or more compartments 140 for storing individual merchandise items. Rectangularly configured side and end walls 142-145 define the periphery of each drawer 62. One or more divider walls 146 may extend between the sidewalls 142, 143 to define the individual storage compartments 140. Presently, the divider walls 146 are constructed at even incremental spacings in increments of 15/8 inches. The drawers 62 are also sized to provide 3, 4, 5 or 8 compartments at a preferred 13 inch depth. The drawers 62 provide a 12 inch width, although drawers of differing widths and lengths can be constructed to accommodate differing types of products. Each shelf is also sized to an approximate 24 inch width.
Each drawer 62 is constructed to be completely open at its bottom and top. Contained merchandise, which is shown for convenience in cylindrical and rectangular form, is thereby able to freely fall from each compartment 140 as each drawer 62 is withdrawn past the forward edge of the shelving 44. The open top assures the product will fall from the drawer 62 due to the product weight. For relatively flexible products, such as a shirt, it may be desirable to increase the sidewall height to prevent possible sticking of the product at the drawer 62.
Drawers of differing dimensions and compartment constructions may also be used at the shelving 44 without effecting dispensing operations. For example, the drawers 62 may be constructed to allow the user to fit each drawer with a variable number of compartments 140 and spacing between each divider wall 146.
Regardless of the drawer configuration, during initial programming it is necessary to define to the controller 30 the numbers of compartments 140 at each drawer 62 and the initial inventory. For the present kiosk 2, once the numbers of filled compartments 140 are identified, the controller 30 knows from pre-programmed drawer dimensions, the necessary Z drive signals to be applied to extract each drawer 62 a sufficient distance to dispense the contained inventory.
Proper axial movement is further confirmed to the controller 30 via a potentiometer 148 mounted to the idler sprocket 126. Similar potentiometers 147, 149 are provided at each drive chain 76 and 100, reference FIG. 6. Voltages indicative of traversed distances permit the controller 30 to make adjustments relative to the pulsed drive signals applied to the stepper motors 74, 98 and 120.
Turning attention next to FIG. 5, a generalized schematic diagram is shown to the construction of the interactive touch panel at the display panel 22. The touch panel is particularly constructed from a number of infrared transmitters 150 and receivers 152 that mount beneath a border trim 154 that extends around the periphery of the display panel 28. The transmitters and receivers 150, 152 are mounted to printed circuit strips 156. The transmitters and receivers 150, 152 are aligned to each other along opposite strips to define a matrix of intersecting light beams that coincide with the printed graphical icons 40 and the computer generated graphics at the monitor 29. With the disrupting of the intersecting beams, during a merchandise selection operation, the controller 30 sequentially determines the customer's selections, which are separately confirmed at the monitor 29.
FIG. 6 shows a schematic block diagram to the controller 30. The controller 30 is generally configured as a PC type computer around a contained processor, for example, a 486DX66 processor. The controller 30 is configured to include appropriate digital interface circuitry to the CRT 29, audio speaker 38, receipt printer 51, credit card reader 52 and modem 45.
Communications to related drive control circuitry are enabled via an alpha interface card 161 that communicates with analog drive interfaces. Digital to analog interface circuits 162, 164, 166 and 168 are coupled to the touch screen, bill acceptor 50, coin changer 54, and beverage dispenser 42. Separate I/O and relay circuits 170 and 172 couple drive signals to the drive motors 147 and 149. A stepper motor control interface card 174 couples drive signals to the Z drive motor 120. Digital feedback is obtained from the potentiometers 147-149 at the drive motors 74, 98, 120 and an analog to digital conversion circuit 176.
The various interfaces, drive controllers and other circuitry are of conventional construction, although are configured in a particularly advantageous arrangement in the present merchandising kiosks.
In normal operation and with attention also to the flow chart of FIG. 7, which depicts the operation of the controller 30 when interacting with a customer, the customer initially selects a product category or grouping from one of the icons 40 at the display panel 28. The icons 40 generally define novelty items, beverages, drug store items or any number or variety of other inventory categories.
Once the category is selected, the controller 30 responds to display the programmed items contained for that category at the CRT 30. The items can be displayed either in a textual or graphic format. Appropriate instructions or queries may also be displayed during the selection process. All user selections are made by merely interrupting the intersecting light beams.
Once the selection process is complete, the controller 30 displays a list of selected items and a related cost at the monitor 29. The customer can refine the list, as desired through a further selection or deletion process.
With the completion of the product selection, the customer enters a payment mode which can either be cash or credit card. Appropriate cash can be inserted at the bill and coin changers 50, 54 with change being dispensed at the coin and receipt dispenser 56. If payment is to be by credit card, the card is inserted into the card reader 52 and verified in conventional fashion through the modem 45 and communication link to the card supplier. With confirmation of necessary credit, the controller debits the account for the transaction amount and dispenses a printed receipt. Receipts may also be obtained for cash transactions, upon the customer indicating a request for same.
With the selection and payment processes completed, the customer engages the controller 30 to produce necessary X, Y, Z, drive signals through the touching of an activate icon. The controller 30 then manipulates the selector, extractor and collector assemblies 46, 48 and 70 to make suitable, sequential selections before returning and dispensing the items at the tray 36.
Although most customer transactions can be completed with a single picking sequence, limits can be programmed into the controller 30 to prevent overfilling the bin 72. For example, where a number of relatively large merchandise items are selected, preferably a relatively few of the larger items are permitted to be selected with each operation. Potential jamming or overfilling of the bin 72 is thus avoided.
FIG. 9 depicts yet another kiosk configuration 160 wherein touch panel capabilities are provided at a display case 24. Operation of a touch panel 160 mounted beneath a trim 162 is essentially the same as described above for the panel 28 and wherein the customer interrupts intersecting infrared beams. The intersecting beams at the panel 160 are aligned to the displayed product. Merchandise selection occurs by merely pointing to the specific product displayed at the display case 24 versus performing separate category and item selections at graphical icons and a monitor.
While the invention has been described with respect to a presently preferred construction and various considered modification and improvements thereto, still other constructions may also be suggested to those skilled in the art. The invention should therefore not be narrowly construed to the foregoing description. Rather, the invention should be interpreted within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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Twitter is coming out with a new way to figure out who you should follow. Now you can search for key words, hash tags, or see who people you follow tweet with or follow. Soon, you will be able to lists of users that are categorized and recommended in groups. It sounds to me like a more formalized "#FollowFriday" where you can follow everyone recommended with a lot fewer mouse clicks.
"The idea is to allow people to curate lists of Twitter accounts. For example, you could create a list of the funniest Twitter accounts of all time, athletes, local businesses, friends, or any compilation that makes sense.
Lists are public by default (but can be made private) and the lists you've created are linked from your profile. Other Twitter users can then subscribe to your lists. This means lists have the potential to be an important new discovery mechanism for great tweets and accounts."
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Twitter to Launch "Lists"
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YIELD: Serves 4 to 6
ACTIVE TIME: Prep time: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: Cook time: 3 hours
Trim the legs of any excess fat. In a Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot with a lid, heat the duck fat over medium-high heat. Add the legs and brown them, salting them as they cook. Take your time to get them well browned. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.
Add the onion and mushrooms to the pot, turn the heat to high, and stir to combine. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, until the onion begins to brown. Add the marjoram, return the legs to the pot, and then pour in the stock. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 2 to 3 hours, until the meat is tender. If a lot of fat begins to accumulate on the surface of the stew, skim it off.
When the goose legs are tender, remove them, let them cool a bit, and then pull all of the meat off the bones. Return the meat to the pot. Add the barley, carrots, and celery root, stir well, and cook for about 30 minutes, until the barley and celery root are tender. Season with salt.
Serve garnished with the dill and a sprinkle of black pepper, and top each bowl with a dollop of sour cream at the table.
Reprinted with permission from Duck, Duck, Goose: Recipes and Techniques for Cooking Duck and Geese, both Wild and Domesticated by Hank Shaw. Copyright © 2013 by Hank Shaw; photographs copyright © 2013 by Holly A. Heyser. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.
Hank Shaw is the author of the book Hunt, Gather, Cook and the blog Hunter Angler Gardener Cook, which won the James Beard Award for Best Blog in 2013 and the IACP Best Food Blog award in both 2010 and 2011. Shaw has been featured on the Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods and his work has appeared in Food & Wine, Organic Gardening, Field & Stream, and the Art of Eating, as well as hunting and conservation magazines such as Delta Waterfowl, California Waterfowl Magazine, and Pheasants Forever. He lives in the Sacramento, California area. Learn more at www.honest-food.net.


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When the NFL unveiled its 2014 schedule in April, it seemed that ESPN ESPN got the short end of the stick. Despite spending some $1.9 billion annually for its Monday Night Football rights, the most of any NFL network partner, the Disney-owned network's 16 games include just three division rivalries and four showdowns between 2013 playoff teams.
And yet even the NFL's weakest prime-time inventory is a veritable giant when compared to NBC's coverage of the NHL. In a recent interview with Awful Announcing, Jon Miller, NBC Sports' president of programming, noted that NHL programming has moved away from Monday nights because of the NFL's dominance. As put by Miller:
Quite honestly, you don't tug on Superman's cape and you don't spit into the wind. Monday Night Football on ESPN is a strong franchise and we'd rather use our exposures where we don't have that kind of really strong competition on Monday nights. We worked with the league, and they agreed, and we've been able to move some of the games off those nights, or move them later.
Miller added that the network will focus on growing its Wednesday Night Rivalry package, suggesting the network is working hard to carve out a home on one of the few days still left untouched by the NFL. That notion is further reinforced by the teams that are scheduled for the Wednesday night showdowns.
Of the 103 games that NBC networks will air next season, 24 will be included in the Wednesday Night Rivalry schedule, and they'll only feature ten major market teams (Boston, Chicago, Detroit and Pittsburgh will each play seven). Ten of those games will be followed by late-night tilts that are ostensibly a showcase for the Western Conference, though every nightcap will feature at least one of the three California teams.
But what's truly incredible is that NBC's avoidance of Monday night is not due to a lack of success with NHL broadcasting. In fact, the network's hockey broadcasts are doing better than ever. According to NBC's press release, last year's NHL season was the most-watched in the history of the network's partnership with the league, and postseason viewership was equally impressive. The simple reality, however, is that the NFL is an unstoppable behemoth in the American sports landscape, and last year Monday Night Football hit a three-year high in viewership despite its lackluster scheduling.
No need to fret for NBC, though. The network's Sunday Night Football deal is easily the best in the NFL, offering the top prime-time inventory for around half of what ESPN pays. Nine of the network's 18 prime-time games will be between two teams that made last year's postseason, and NBC's flex scheduling option allows it to swap out up to eight games for better match-ups. And best of all is that, come February, NBC will get to air a little game called the Super Bowl.


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Fort Campbell FCU didn't have to as hundreds of military families showed up for a fun night.
Loss of $400,000 in Tennessee, more than $50,000 stolen in Upper Peninsula case, authorities say.
The $2.4 billion Service Credit Union of Portsmouth, N.H., opened its 42nd branch. The Tilton branch is the credit union's 25th in New Hampshire and 12th in-store branch and is its first in Belknap County. It's located inside a Wal-Mart on Sherwood Drive.
Despite high-tech tools, the human factor of compliance can't be eliminated entirely.
Credit union reports its cash mob program has exceeded expectations.
LAS VEGAS — "There's no firewall against stupidity," speaker tells CU InfoSecurity attendees.
Read about the latest new hires, promotions and other career milestones across the credit union industry.
Retail giant Wal-Mart is expanding its reach into the financial services arena by offering auto insurance.
Credit unions took different approaches to address advisories about Internet Explorer vulnerability.
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Police & Fire
July 22, 2014
Stalkie talkie
Police were dispatched to the 900 block of 12th Avenue Northwest on report of a male who was speaking to two juvenile females over walkie talkie July 13. The reporting person said it sounded like the male was following the girls. It appeared the two juvenile females walkie talkies were inadvertently on the same frequency as the man's.
Gilman KeyBank robbed again
July 15, 2014
Issaquah Police and the FBI are investigating a July 11 bank robbery, and police are saying it could be the same man who robbed the same bank two weeks earlier.
The latest robbery occurred at KeyBank, 405 N.W. Gilman Blvd., at 1:56 p.m. July 11.
Issaquah City Council passes marijuana open container law
July 15, 2014
Wait until you get home in Issaquah before opening your legal marijuana.
The City Council unanimously approved new regulations for the use of recreational marijuana during its regular meeting July 7.
The regulations adopt two provisions approved in the Initiative 502 referendum into Issaquah's code. The two restrictions prohibit marijuana use "in view of the general public" and define driving under the influence of marijuana as having 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of the driver's blood.
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July 15, 2014
Heritage Day
Thanks to everyone who made it a success
The Issaquah History Museums was gratified by the wonderful community participation and volunteer support in abundant evidence at our 2014 Heritage Day celebration held in conjunction with the Down Home 4th of July in downtown Issaquah.
Apply now for the Issaquah Citizens' Police Academy
July 15, 2014
Applications are being taken for the city's Citizens' Police Academy. The application deadline is Aug. 15.
Starting in September, the Issaquah Police Department will host a free, 10-week Citizens' Police Academy for adults 21 and older who live or work in Issaquah.
Each course will be taught by Issaquah police officers.
Police & Fire
July 15, 2014
A police officer stopped a car going 50 mph in a 35 mph zone in the 400 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast at 1:25 a.m. July 1. The driver's eyes were watery and bloodshot. She failed a field sobriety test and blew a .148 percent on the portable Breathalyzer, above the legal blood alcohol limit of .08 percent. The officer arrested her and had the vehicle impounded.
Police responded to a report of two people sleeping in a car in the 21700 block of Southeast 13th Place at 7:32 a.m. July 1. The man in the car had just moved to the area, but the woman's parents would not let him stay in their house, so the pair took to sleeping in the car until they can sort out a living situation for him. Neither had any active warrants.
Police & Fire
July 8, 2014
Wedding bell blues
Police received a noise complaint June 19 and arrived in the 2500 block of Northeast Park Drive to find a wedding had just ended. The music had just been turned off. Police told the man in charge to keep the remaining guests quiet.
Welcome to your nightmare
A passerby crossing the corner of Front Street North and East Sunset Way June 21 called police about a male subject wearing a baggy dark blue sweatshirt, dark pants. Oh, he also wore a clown mask and the reporting person thought the man was carrying a knife. Police were unable to find the suspect.
Emergency officials: Never leave children, pets in hot cars
July 1, 2014
What should concerned citizens do if they see a child or pet in a hot car?
Issaquah police would like concerned citizens to call them.
"They should call 911 if it's a child and ask for the police," Issaquah Police Cmdr. Stan Conrad said.
If someone sees a pet in a car, he or she should also call the police, but use the non-emergency line, 837-3200.
Police department adds two officers, promotes five
July 1, 2014
Two new patrol officers joined the Issaquah Police Department in the past month.
At a ceremony June 3, new-hire Michael Lucht was sworn in to the department. The four-and-a-half-year veteran of the Jamestown Police Department of North Dakota moved for the job in Issaquah.
"I just wanted to get some place a little warmer," Lucht said. "I also like how this area is so close to the outdoors."
Public marijuana, open pot container laws could come to Issaquah
June 17, 2014
Sure, marijuana is legal now, but not for everyone at all times.
The Issaquah City Council Services & Safety Committee took steps in giving the Issaquah Police Department tools to enforce restrictions to recreational marijuana use June 2. The drug still remains illegal in many circumstances.
"We'd be adopting the state law that says it's illegal to consume marijuana in view of the general public," City Associate Planner Jason Rogers said about possible council action.
The same state law regulates the age of consumption to 21 and older, as well as criminalizes driving under the influence of marijuana.


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TUCSON, Ariz. --- No. 5 Arizona plated 13 runs and threw a one-hitter to defeat New Mexico, 13-0, Saturday in game one at Rita Hillenbrand Stadium. The Wildcats take game one of the scheduled doubleheader and improved to 22-7 with the win, while the Lobos fell to 7-11.
In game one, Arizona hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the first and scored 10 runs in the fourth to run-rule the Lobos, 13-0, in five innings. The Wildcats hit two home runs in the game, while scoring 13 runs on 10 hits. Junior pitcher Taryne Mowatt threw a one-hitter for UA and moved to 16-6 on the year.
Sophomore Analise Rubalcava had the only hit for New Mexico in the top of the first inning. Rubalcava went 1-for-2 against the Wildcats with a single to right field. UNM starter Kelly Ninemire took the loss after giving up eight runs on seven hits. Ninemire fell to 4-6 on the year. Senior Caley Peterson and freshman Tori Rogers both pitched in the game.
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Polsinelli Podcast - What Employers Need to Know About Obesity in the Workplace
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Filing two new lawsuits, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is cracking down on employers allegedly discriminating against workers with cancer.
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PRLog - Dec. 5, 2011 - TAMPA, Fla. -- Dee Brack has joined Brandon Honda as its Service Manager. He was previously employed for seven years with Morgan Auto Group's Toyota of Tampa Bay dealership in various advancing service positions, most recently as its Shop Foreman/Service Manager.
Dee Brack
A native of the Tampa area, Mr. Brack has 16 years of automotive service management experience. He is a Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician and holds a certificate from the ATcon Service College. "My team and I take pride in exceeding our customers' expectations"
Brandon Honda was recently acquired by Morgan Auto Group and is located at 9209 E. Adamo Drive in Tampa, FL 33619, one mile west of I-75 on Route 60. For more information, call 800.701.5742 or visit http://www.brandonhonda.com/
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NUORDER: The B2B provider's agenda for Agenda.
NRI: Earns "Freedom-Centered Workplace" certification for third consecutive year.
Details on Industry Insight.
PacSun hosted a party, fashion show and meeting for employees and vendors to kick off spring Thursday at its headquarters in Anaheim.
CEO Gary Schoenfeld explained some of the new positioning for PacSun and what it wants to represent in the marketplace.
PacSun will represent the passion of California – the spirit, the energy, the optimism. It wants to own the California lifestyle, he said, which is creative, unexpected and active.
The company wants to help its customers be explorers of style who reinvent themselves when they open their closet.
PacSun also wants to be creators of culture – to make something, to risk something, and to be instigators of fun.
The company is cleaning up its logo and is removing the "Flintstone" elements, Gary said, which brought applause from the audience.
Gary also unveiled pieces of PacSun's major new marketing campaign, which is pretty different and unexpected. Alas, I promised I would not report on those details until the campaign is closer to launch.
As far as being instigators of fun, the company has a pretty creative marketing event coming up in May that involves bikinis and dancing that will definitely grab some attention. Again, I think I'll save the reporting on that one for a later date so they can keep the idea under wraps for awhile.
In April, PacSun will launch a redesigned website that more prominently features brands and makes the site easier to shop. An iPhone application will also launch, and stores will have redesigned shopping bags.
Gary acknowledged the company's tough earnings released earlier this weak, saying holiday definitely wasn't a holiday for the company. But he expressed a lot of optimism about the spring and summer, which is PacSun's time to shine, he said.
The company also recognized five employees at the meeting who embody the five key values Gary and his team brainstormed for PacSun: trust, creativity, individual excellence, teamwork and winning. I have photos of four of the five winners getting their awards in the slide show, above. Linda Fleming didn't attend the event.
The winners are:
Steve Presswood – Trust
Jennifer Markle – Creativity
Andrew Cienszynski – Individual Excellence
Heidi Adams – Teamwork
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King Ramses II is one of Egypt's most famous Pharaohs, ruling for a total of 67 years during the 19th dynasty of the 12th Century BC. Known as one of Egypt's greatest warriors, Ramses II's life and rule are celebrated by the huge number of monuments he left behind. The King Ramses is also one of our most iconic tours, taking in the pyramids, Nubian Aswan, the Philae Temple, Nile felucca sailing, Luxor & the Valley of the Kings. Topped off with Dahab on the sunny Red Sea coast, where you can swim, dive, snorkel or just relax.
Felucca sailing on The Nile River
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Ahead of of June event we've released some teaser footage recorded at our last back 2 back event in April. If you weren't there scroll down to the video below to see what you missed!
Next event: Saturday 25th June 2011 @ Area to buy tickets and check the full line up CLICK HERE
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Infogressive Partner Sophos this week will acquire SMB email security and archiving powerhouse Reflexion Networks. The CRN reporter working on the story, Sarah Kuranda called Infogressive CEO Justin Kallhoff for comment on the acquisition. The full story including Justin's comments is located here:
Members of Cylance's SPEAR team have discovered a vulnerability in Windows and over 30 well known software vendors' products, (Adobe, Apple, Oracle, and Symantec to name a few), in what is being called the "Re-Direct To SMB" vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely siphon the encrypted log on credentials for a Windows PC user. Reports are stating that even the yet-to-be released Windows 10 is susceptible all due to an extension of a bug in the SMB protocol that has existed in Windows since 1997. For more information, including Cylance lead researcher Brian Wallace's White Paper, check the links below.
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Kevin Mandia of FireEye and Jon Miller of Cylance were both featured on 60 minutes giving their opinions on the Sony hack and giving insight into their involvement with containing the breach.
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Anyone associated with Infogressive knows that we live by the SANS 20 Critical Controls as the staple for any organization's security. Control number 4 is Vulnerability Management and Remediation. We very much believe that a solid Vulnerability Management program is crucial to securing your environment, regardless of the size of your organization.
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Many companies are still recovering from the SSL Heartbleed bug released back in April 2014. Now, administrators everywhere can add another SSL vulnerability to their patch list. Factoring Attack on RSA-EXPORT Keys (FREAK) is an SSL/TLS vulnerability that affects OpenSSL versions 1.01k and earlier, Apple's SecureTransport, and Windows Schannel TLS library. The vulnerability forces the use of a weaker cipher suite that can be cracked within a few hours.
The FREAK vulnerability is a product of old US government restrictions that restricted the exportation of strong encryption to foreign markets. This policy allowed intelligence agencies to continue surveillance of overseas entities. Support for the weak algorithm continues to exist in many products. Patches are available from many venders to address this vulnerability including Microsoft's patch release of MS15-031, MS15-018 (Internet Explorer), and MS15-022 (Office).
FREAK, among other vulnerabilities, illustrates the importance of effective patch and vulnerability management. Products such as Tivoli Endpoint Manager (TEM), WSUS, and many others can assist administrators in deploying updates in a timely manner. Qualys Vulnerability Management can be used in conjunction with these products to identify any vulnerable devices on the network. QID's 123362, 91025, and 42442 have recently been released by Qualys to identify FREAK in Apple, Microsoft, and general remote services.
When it comes to vulnerabilities, Infogressive recommends the wash, rinse, repeat method. Run a vulnerability scan to identify any potential threats to your network. Next, apply patches and any other fixes that the scans recommend. After remediation, launch another vulnerability scan to verify those vulnerabilities no longer exist. Repeat this weekly to maintain the security of the network.
New threats emerge every day. They constantly evolve and become more sophisticated. Identifying vulnerabilities before the adversaries do is paramount to an organization's credibility, security, and success. While the FREAK may not have bit you this time, it's only a matter of time before something else tries. Always be proactive, never reactive.
We are excited and proud to appear three times on the latest SANS 20 Critical Controls poster! "It's a great initiative that we believe in very strongly. We believe that if all of our customers strive toward to these 20 controls, their security posture will be greatly improved, said Infogressive CEO Justin Kallhoff."
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Our Round Lake Beach Kindercare is a family oriented environment that fosters an atmosphere for learning. We are an accredited program by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. We take pride in providing quality services to the families in our community. We have a wonderful long standing staff of teachers who are dedicated to children and helping them grow and develop.
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Kelli has worked as an Infant, toddler, preschool and Pre-Kindergarten teacher. She also was an Assistant Director and then became Center Director before joining the KinderCare family as a Director in Training.
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Ashlee has worked in Early Childhood Education since she was 18 years old. She has worked in an elementary school as a long term substitute teacher. When she moved to Illionis, she started as the Toddler teacher. Ashlee really enjoyed working in the classroom with those little ones, and watching as their faces lit up when they developed a new skill. She always knew she wanted to help other teachers enjoy everyday working with those little minds, therefore, she was promoted to Assistant Director. Being an Assistant Director was the perfect spot for her. She was still able to work in the classrooms as well as assist other teachers when it was needed.
Ashlee previously worked in various classrooms before moving to Illinois. She became the lead Toddler teacher with KinderCare. Ashlee was then promoted to Assistant Director at Round Lake Beach.
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Ms. Krista has been working at KinderCare since March 2008. In her infant classroom, she enjoys an active learning environment. Ms. Krista gives her infants and young toddlers many opportunities to explore and develop during the day. She understands that all children develop in their own way and sets them up for success.
Krista has worked in early education for the past 10 years and babysat in her spare time.
"Every child is an artist, and they are our future."
Michelle is our new toddler teacher. She enjoys arts and crafts, music and learning. She believes every child is a hands-on learner. Her favorite hobby is spending time with her nephew and niece. She does not have any children at this time, but is planning to in the future! She has her associates degree in psychology and one day wants to obtain her masters degree. Michelle has worked at KinderCare previously, then went on the be a nanny for five years. She is very excited to be back!
I worked at KinderCare previously, then was a nanny for 5 years.
"Being a role model for the children and helping them grow into ladies and gentlemen while educating them and showing them I care for them."
Becoming an aunt is what made Karen decide to work with children, She has been babysitting for different families since she was 14 years old. Karen finished her Associate's Degree with Early Childhood Education credits, and will continue her education. Receiving a Bachelor's is her next goal. She believes teaching should be hands-on in the classroom, as well as keeping things fun while learning something new so the children will stay engaged. When Karen is not at work, she likes to ride her bike and play tennis, then go out for some ice cream.
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Ms. Terri has worked at our center since 2001. Since then she has received her CDA and continues to further her education to benefit her as a teacher in the classroom. Ms. Terri is also our Health and Safety coordinator and makes sure our center is following all polices and procedures given by corporate and state licensing. She also enjoys driving the schoolagers on the bus to school and field trips during the summer.
Ms Terri has been with our organization since 2001, she has been an asset to several centers in the area over the years.
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Ms. Courtney attended Illinois State University for secondary education. Winter of 2013 she made the change to early childhood education and is attending Kendall College. Ms. Courtney enjoys having the children learn through play and guided activities. She also enjoys having close relationships with the children and their families.
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Ms. Esmie has worked with young children for over 12 years. She has received her CDA and become teacher qualified since starting here in 2004 and also attends courses at the College of Lake County to further her education. Ms. Esmie enjoys teaching here at KinderCare and her goal for each child is to help them learn prekindergarten skills like math, pre-reading, social skills, and language.
I started my love for teaching when I took a class in high school called Intro to Child Development. After that, I worked in the early education field and then came to KinderCare.
"I love working with children because each day is defferent and they never fail to make me smile."
Sam has worked at the center for just a few months. She is attending the College of Lake County to get an associates in Early Childhood Education and will be continuing on to get a bachelors. She is also a manager at the movie theater in Round Lake. She worked and volunteered at a day camp for many summers and was also a nanny.
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Ms. Chasity is excited to join KinderCare. She is ready to start up our Learning Adventures program with a sincere passion for phonics and cooking as well as knowledge of math and music, She has been teaching for four years with prior experience in childrens' gymnastics., babysitting, and nannying. She has studied Early Childhod Education at the College of Lake County and Kendall College in Chicago. She is dedicated to being a part of the team while she pursues her Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management at UW-Parkside. Ms. Chasity lives in Zion where she enjoys playing with her dog, trying new recipes, and working on DIY projects.
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Ms. Kim has been working in the School age room at our center since 2002. She graduated from the Round Lake High School and received her Child Development Associate Credential. Ms. Kim enjoys driving the children to school and field trips. Summer Camp is her favorite time of year and gets her classroom involved in the planning.
Before KinderCare Ms. Kim worked with children at a young age. She has been with our organization for many years and is a vital part of our center.
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July 1, 2014
Southwest begins international service to three countries
Southwest Airlines launched an international future the airline by inaugurating service to three Caribbean destinations from three of its U.S. gateway cities. To commemorate the beginning of a new chapter for the carrier, Southwest Vacations is offering up to $200 off select travel packages booked now through July 14 for travel July 4 through January 4, 2015.
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Southwest upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Buckingham
Buckingham upgraded Southwest (LUV) to Buy and lowered its price target to $43 from $45. The firm believes Southwest will reach a deal with pilots by year-end following Delta's (DAL) recent deal. The firm recommends using weakness to add to positions and notes consensus estimates have been reset.
June 25, 2015
Avis Budget and Southwest sign multi-year partnership marketing agreement
Avis Budget (CAR) announced that it has entered into an expanded, new multi-year partnership marketing agreement with Southwest Airlines (LUV) which will enable the company to promote Avis Car Rental, Budget Car Rental and Payless Car Rental offers, products and services to Southwest customers. As part of the new agreement, Avis, Budget and Payless will have advertising placement on the Southwest Airlines website as well as merchandising placement throughout the airline reservation process. The car rental brands will also be featured on airline confirmation pages and pre-trip emails to customers.
Delta granted temporary space at Dallas airport by Southwest, Reuters reports
While Southwest Airlines (LUV) and Delta Air Lines (DAL) await a resolution of their dispute in court, Southwest is allowing Delta to continue operating five daily flights between Dallas Love Field Airport and Atlanta, reported Reuters, citing a Delta spokeswoman. A gate-sharing pact between the two is set to expire on July 6, the report noted.
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June 23, 2015
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The shares of Delta Air Lines (DAL) are rising after research firm Wolfe Research upgraded the stock to Outperform from Peer Perform in a note to investors earlier today. Additionally, JPMorgan says Delta appears to have instituted a domestic fare increase yesterday. WHAT'S NEW: Delta's new deal with its pilots on profit sharing removes an unknown that had been facing the company, Wolfe wrote. Additionally, the airlines seems to be implementing additional domestic capacity cuts, the firm stated. As a result, Wolfe slightly increased its passenger revenue per available seat mile, or PRASM, estimate for the company. Furthermore, expectations for Delta's Q3 PRASM have dropped significantly, even though the airlines recently said that its PRASM should turn positive in Q4. Consensus estimates for Delta now look "reasonable" for this year and beatable in 2016, according to Wolfe, which set a $62 price target on the shares. WHAT'S NOTABLE: JPMorgan said Delta appears to have instituted an additional, $2 one-way across-the-board domestic fare increase yesterday, following last week's industry-wide increase. The firm sees "no harm" in Delta trying, but adds it would be surprised to see material support from the discounters. JPMorgan said it remains "puzzled" as to why airline industry stock sentiment is so negative since discipline among the companies is "alive and kicking." The firm has an Overweight rating on Delta. OTHERS TO WATCH: Other publicly traded airline operators include American Airlines (AAL), JetBlue (JBLU), Southwest (LUV) and United Continental (UAL). PRICE ACTIOn: In late morning trading, Delta rose 2.5% to $42.38.
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June 18, 2015
Southwest, Spirit retreat after analysts downgrade shares
Southwest Airlines (LUV) and Spirit Airlines (SAVE) are falling after both airline stocks received downgrades from research firms this morning. Barclays downgraded Southwest, while Credit Suisse cut its rating on Spirit. WHAT'S NEW: Barclays analyst David Fintzen lowered his rating on Southwest to Underweight from Overweight, saying that the stock's valuation is above peer levels even though its outlook is no better than its large competitors. Moreover, the company's margins could drop in 2016 because of its "outsized growth," the analyst warned. Credit Suisse analyst Julie Yates downgraded Spirit Airlines to Neutral from Outperform, as she believes the airlines is facing more aggressive competitor fares. American Airlines (AAL) is offering lower fares than Spirit on five of the latter company's ten top ten routes for travel two months from reservation dates, the analyst stated. Moreover, Spirit's second quarter margins may come in below its guidance and the airline will probably reduce its margin outlook when its reports its Q2 results in late July, Yates predicted. WHAT'S NOTABLE: Barclays' Fintzen was more upbeat on Spirit, continuing to identify it as his top pick among airlines. More broadly, Fintzen remains generally upbeat on airline stocks, predicting that the industry's profitability will be "far more durable" than the market believes. The sector's competition is balanced, and it has increased its capacity and airplane purchases much less than in prior periods of oil price declines, according to Fintzen. Additionally, the airline stocks' multiples remain overly depressed, he believes. He says that the following stock in the sector can climb about 50%: Spirit, American, Delta (DAL), and United (UAL). PRICE ACTION: In early trading, Southwest dropped 2.2% to $33.11 and Spirit slid 2.4% to $60.91.
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Southwest downgraded to Underweight from Overweight at Barclays
Barclays analyst David Fintzen downgraded Southwest (LUV) two notches to Underweight from Overweight saying the company has moved from a margin expansion story to an "average" big four airline trading at a premium valuation. Fintzen expects Southwest's growth to normalize in 2016 and cut his price target for shares to $39 from $50. The stock closed yesterday down 7c to $33.84. The analyst coupled the downgrade with an upgrade of Align Technology (ALGN) to Equal Weight. He remains bullish on airlines, with Spirit Airlines (SAVE) remaining his top pick, followed by Delta Air Lines (DAL), American Airlines (AAL) and United Continental (UAL). Fintzen sees 50% average upside in those four names.
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The 2011 William R. Eubanks Distinguished Lecture in Interior Design: 7 p.m. at the University of Memphis Fogelman Executive Center Lecture Hall. Designer and author Rachelle Schoessler Lynn discusses "Sustainable Design in the Workplace." A reception follows. Both events are free and open to the public. Works by students in the Department of Architecture's Interior Design Program on display. 678-4164.
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Memphis Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Show: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. April 23 and 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. April 24 at Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove. $5 ($2 children ages 12 and under); free to Scouts in uniform. Portion of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. Sponsored by the Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society. 274-7706. theearthwideopen.com
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