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Radiant Systems' Latest Self-Service Kiosk Lets Cinema Operators Take Ticketing Outdoors.


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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2004

Hardened Against the Elements, the Wireless Kiosk Can Be Deployed

Anywhere Around a Theatre to Bring Patrons Unmatched Convenience

Cinema operators now have an innovative and cost-effective way to provide convenient, fast ticketing to patrons before they enter the theatre lobby -- Radiant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ
 in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations

U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on
: RADS) has introduced the Radiant Outdoor Ticketing Kiosk. The environmentally hardened, wireless self-service kiosk The self-service kiosk rose with the development of the ATM and adoption by consumers coupled with advanced technologies such as touch-screens. Self-service kiosks are hardware devices that work in combination with self service software, allowing users to perform any number of  based on Intel(R) processors enables ticketing anywhere, from the gathering area outside the lobby to mall entrances or sidewalks leading from the parking lot.

Radiant developed the latest addition to its industry-leading family of self-service kiosk solutions in response to cinema operators' desire to drive revenue opportunities at the kiosk and improve guest service by eliminating frustrating frus·trate  
tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates
1.
a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart:
 lines.

"The Outdoor Ticketing Kiosk takes self-service benefits of speed and convenience to the next level," said Chris Lybeer, president of the Radiant Entertainment Division. "It enables operators to place kiosks where they reach more patrons and add the most value. In initial pilots, patrons are using the outdoor kiosks extensively. Specifically, outdoor kiosks are increasing the overall kiosk usage at the theatre, and patrons are using the outdoor version at a rate twice that of kiosks in the lobby."

Consistent with Radiant's traditional approach to hardware -- focused innovation for non-stop sales reliability in the harshest retail environments -- the Radiant Outdoor Ticketing Kiosk is designed from the ground up for dependable outdoor performance for cinemas. The kiosk's enclosure, touch screen, and electronics are designed for durability and usability, even with direct exposure of the kiosk to sun, rain, and snow. Easy on-site service and management are enabled by quick-replace hardware, a ticket storage area, and LED indicators and on-screen on·screen or on-screen  
adj. & adv.
1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen.

2. Within public view; in public.
 messaging for errors such as low ticket stock. These features help ensure that kiosks placed in high-profile locations deliver maximum uptime for patrons.

The kiosk is also extremely versatile. It can be configured for a variety of floor and wall-mounted situations, accommodates numerous peripherals for customization, and features wireless capability that enables easier, less costly, and more flexible installations. The unit also features unique bezel The front cover of a desktop or tower computer case. The term also refers to the individual drive bay covers, which are removed to install CD-ROMs and other removable drives that require access from the front of the case.  attachment points that allow exhibitors to customize kiosks to fit the theme of the installation environment.

"Radiant is helping leading cinemas change the patron experience with products that incorporate the leading-edge performance found in the Intel Pentium(R) M processor," said Tom Steenman, general manager, Embedded Intel Architecture Division. "By utilizing open Embedded Intel Architecture and wireless capability in its ticketing kiosks, Radiant enables operators to innovate with greater investment protection and flexibility."

Additional features of the Radiant Outdoor Ticketing Kiosk include:

Rugged, Flexible Design for Cinemas

-- A hardened enclosure provides a sealed unit with internal

heating and cooling systems cooling systems

for housed animals include spraying of roofs with water, evaporative pads with fans, foggers and misters; for pastured animals shelter from the sun by trees or artificial shade devices and cooling ponds are used.
 that enable operation in

temperature extremes of -22 degrees to 113 degrees F and with

direct exposure to sun

-- A durable touch screen resists scratches, chemicals and

contaminants

-- Tool-less service and replacement of major components enables

quick return to service

-- High peripheral connectivity accommodates a fan-fold ticket

stock ticket printer and magnetic stripe A small length of magnetic tape adhered to credit cards, badges, permits, passes and tokens. The tape is read by magnetic stripe readers incorporated into ATMs, identification readers and payment terminals.  reader, plus optional

barcode scanner See bar code scanner. , PIN pad, monitoring camera, and other

customized features

Superior Usability for Cinema Patrons

-- A 15" LCD XGA (EXtended Graphics Array) A screen resolution of 1,024x768 pixels. The term stems from IBM's XGA display standard introduced in 1990, which extended VGA to 132-column text and interlaced 1,024x768x256 resolution. XGA-2 later added non-interlaced 1,024x768x64K. , active matrix, high-bright display provides

maximum visibility -- even in sunlight -- and improves speed

of service

-- A Microtouch(TM) Near Field Imaging(TM) touch screen ensures

an accurate and consistent response, but does not erroneously

respond to falling rain, snow, or sleet sleet, precipitation of small, partially melted grains of ice. As raindrops fall from clouds, they pass through layers of air at different temperatures. If they pass through a layer with a temperature below the freezing point, they turn into sleet.  

-- A protected, lighted ticket cup improves visibility for

customers and delivers tickets that are dry and clean

High-Performance Open Architecture

-- Intel technology, featuring the Intel Pentium M A family of CPUs from Intel that are part of its Centrino brand for mobile computing. Introduced in 2003 at speeds up to 1.6 GHz, it was formerly code named "Banias." Introduced in 2004, the second-generation Pentium M (code named "Dothan") uses the same chip package but is built with 90  or Intel

Celeron(R) M processor, Intel 855 chipset, and optional Intel

PRO/Wireless network connection

-- Intel's EmbeddedATX motherboard form factor

-- Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP family of operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap.  

Radiant is also offering an indoor model of the new kiosk that includes many of the same advanced features with a design tailored for use inside a theatre. Call Radiant at 770-576-6999 for more information on Radiant's family of self-service kiosks.

Company Information

Founded in 1985, Radiant Systems, Inc. provides innovative store technology for the foodservice, petroleum and convenience store, and cinema industries. Radiant's point-of-sale, self-service kiosk, and back-office technology enables operators to drive topline growth Topline growth

Growth in revenues. Also see: Bottomline growth.
 and improve bottom-line performance. Headquartered in Atlanta, Radiant (www.radiantsystems.com) has deployed its solutions in more than 50,000 sites worldwide.

Intel, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking  or its subsidiaries in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  and other countries.

Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
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 financial results and plans for future business development activities, and are thus prospective. These statements appear in a number of places in this release and include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers with respect to, among other things: (i) the Company's financing plans; (ii) trends affecting the Company's financial condition or results of operations; including the ability to integrate the operations of acquired businesses; (iii) the Company's growth strategy and operating strategy; (iv) the Company's new or future product offerings, and (v) the declaration and payment of dividends. The words "may," "would," "could," "will," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "plans," and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Among the key risks, assumptions and factors that may affect operating results, performance and financial condition are the Company's reliance on a small number of customers for a larger portion of its revenues, fluctuations in its quarterly results, ability to continue and manage its growth, liquidity and other capital resources issues, competition and the other factors discussed in detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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