Hi Katie,
I'd like to submit Tidel Technologies...ATMS...for the first category. I like it due to the technical profile but here's some fundamental background as a brief explanation as to why a fundamentalist might like it:
From their most recent press, "Tidel is a Texas-based manufacturer of automated teller machines and cash security equipment designed for specialty retail marketers. Tidel pioneered the dial-up ATM in 1992 and is the fastest growing major U.S. manufacturer of ATMs."
Previous to that:
Oct 1, 1999 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Tidel Technologies,
Inc. (Nasdaq: ATMS) today announced new components available for its
popular Ignition series Automated Teller Machine (ATM) platform and its
newly introduced Chameleon Internet Transaction Machine (ITM) platform.
The enhancements include the ValiCash Module for all Ignition series
models and six new peripheral devices for the Chameleon ITM.
Tidel will exhibit the ValiCash Module and the new Chameleon
peripherals at the upcoming NACS show at McCormick Place in Chicago
from Sunday, October 3, 1999 through Tuesday, October 5, 1999.
Attendees are encouraged to visit the Tidel booth for a personally
conducted demonstration.
According to Mark Levenick, COO of Tidel, "With ValiCash, consumers can
now purchase products, such as prepaid phone cards, directly from the
ATM with cash instead of a credit or debit card." The new module
includes a currency validator for accepting cash payments and may be
outfitted with an optional card dispenser for delivery of prepaid cards
and other card-sized media. The module, which is housed in an
attractive, matching cabinet that affixes to the ATM, is compatible
with all models of the Ignition series ATM and is field upgradeable.
An exciting array of peripherals for the versatile Chameleon ITM will
pave the way for future applications such as check-cashing, electronic
bill payment, online banking, teleconferencing and the purchase of
products for cash instead of credit or debit. The six new peripheral
devices now available are:
* Optical Scanning Module. Scans and captures front and back of
documents, including MICR code, to facilitate check cashing and
electronic bill payment applications. The module is also available
with an optional printer.
* Sensar Iris Scanning Module. Positively identifies user with state-of-
the-art biometric identification system to facilitate advanced security
and PIN-less transaction applications.
* Document Printer. Prints 8 1/2 inch wide documents of any length with
on-board, drum-roll thermal printer to facilitate printing of documents
such as bank statements, loan and insurance applications, and travel
itineraries.
* Currency Validator Module. Accepts U.S. currency of any denomination
and validates its authenticity to facilitate cash-for-services
applications such as the sale of prepaid cards or event tickets.
* Card Dispenser Module. Dispenses card-sized media to facilitate
applications such as the sale of prepaid phone, gas or credit cards.
* Digital Camera. Transmits real-time video of user to facilitate
teleconferencing and live customer service sessions.
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An internet based ATM system would allow one to purchase items without spreading credit card numbers all over cyberspace.
And...what the heck...for an OTCBB entry (even though I personally avoid them all) MEDX. I'll give credit to Mike D for this one if it works out.
Thanks for starting this thread.
Doug R |
