Tidel Displays Enhanced Chameleon ATM At NACS 2001.Business Editors & High Tech Writers HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2001 Tidel Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATMS) will showcase new enhancements for its leading-edge Chameleon ATM at the NACS NACS National Association of Convenience Stores NACS National Association of College Stores NACS North American Catalan Society NACS North American Catalysis Society NACS Network Access Control System NACS National Advisory Committee On Semiconductors 2001 exposition, which opened yesterday in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. and will run through tomorrow. Among the enhancements available for preview are Chameleon's new voice-guided package for the blind, a new flat panel display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time , and an improved check-scanning device. The Chameleon, an internet-enabled PC-based ATM, will offer an audio port for the visually impaired that provides voice-guided instructions for all types of ATM transactions. The feature works with a standard headset, owned by many who are visually impaired, which may be plugged into the audio port to allow financial transactions to be conducted in complete privacy. Michael Hudson, Executive Vice President, noted "Before voice-guided systems were invented, visually impaired customers typically needed assistance to conduct routine automated teller transactions. Our new audio-enabled Chameleon is designed to allow visually impaired customers to conduct every transaction available to sighted customers with total independence." The new Chamelon will also feature a 15" flat panel touch-screen display option, designed to give advertising and media-intensive applications a boost with bright, high-resolution images, and a new SEAC SEAC Student Environmental Action Coalition SEAC Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee SEAC Southeast Archeological Center (National Park Service) SEAC South East Asia Command (Allies WWII) check scanning device See scanner. , representing the latest in check-scanning technology. Hudson added, "We continue to further the development of the Chameleon and believe that we have created the best platform for delivering advanced functionality in the retail market. In 2002, we expect to deliver value-oriented solutions to the marketplace for such items as check cashing, money order issuance and lottery applications." The trade show, an annual event hosted by the National Association of Convenience Stores The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) is a trade association that represents convenience and petroleum retailers. Founded on August 14 1961, it had more than 2200 retail and 1800 supplier company members as of 2006. , is one of the largest trade shows in America and is important to Tidel since convenience stores The following is a list of convenience stores organized by geographical location. Stores are grouped by the lowest heading that contains all locales in which the brands have significant presence. represent one of the biggest markets for the company's products. Tidel Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of automated teller machines automated teller machine (ATM), device used by bank customers to process account transactions. Typically, a user inserts into the ATM a special plastic card that is encoded with information on a magnetic strip. and cash security equipment designed for specialty retail marketers. To date, Tidel has sold more than 30,000 retail ATMs and 115,000 retail cash controllers in the U.S. and 36 other countries. More information about the company and its products may be found on the Internet at www.tidel.com. "Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " disclaimer under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements as to anticipated or expected results, beliefs, opinions, and future financial performance. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the company's actual experience to differ materially from that anticipated. Estimates are based on reliable information and past experience. However, operating results are affected by a wide variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of the company. Factors include, but are not limited to, the levels of orders which are received and can be shipped in a quarter; customer order patterns and seasonality; costs of labor, raw materials, supplies and equipment; technological changes; competition and competitive pressures on pricing; and economic conditions in the United States and worldwide. Additionally, factors and risks affecting operating results include those described in the company's registration statements and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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