Rockville, MD. (November 7, 2006) - A ground-breaking new product from
Minibar Systems combines cutting edge technology, upgradeability, eco-friendly
materials, upscale design, and a strong in-room retail profit potential
for hoteliers. Smartcube is designed to give hoteliers maximum
flexibility in all areas of minibar operations. Choice of silent absorption,
compressor and Peltier cooling systems, glass door designs with sensors
for products, unlimited product choices and the unique ability to upgrade
the technology, modify the configuration and change the look at any time
are some of the key features asked for by hoteliers looking to maximize
their in-room retail
profits.
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HARDWARE / SMARTCUBE
Smartcube has been manufactured to the technical specifications
of the industry and is available in both insertable and stand-alone models.
To enhance visibility and guest usage, an exterior and interior lighting
package has been incorporated utilizing blue and white crystal LED�s. The
LED�s are particularly effective for furniture installations where minibars
are typically in dark areas that are hard to see by guests. One of the
most interesting technical features is Smartcube�s ability to upgrade its
technology seamlessly from classic honor bar or semi-automated to fully
automated without interrupting the daily operation. The fully automated
model of Smartcube uses infrared sensing technology which is the most reliable
in the market with near perfect performance proven over the past 10 years.
Sales are immediately and accurately posted to the guests� folio in real-time
greatly reducing the amount of labor needed by hotels to service the minibars.
The automatic locking and unlocking of Smartcube�s electronic lock is controlled
by the hotel�s PMS system eliminating the need for keys.
SOFTWARE / S3
The Smartcube software (S3) is Windows� driven and designed
to operate on the hotel�s network. S3 has been designed to be the most
user-friendly software ever designed for minibar operations and features
�one-click� buttons for easy use and quick staff training benefits. S3
also communicates in real time with each Smartcube minibar in the hotel
as well as each minibar attendant. Live updates are sent via Bluetooth
wireless technology to hand held units carried by the staff. Smartcube
brings a new level of accuracy never before seen in the minibar industry.
S3 gives hoteliers the ultimate in control with features such as: perpetual
inventory, automatic daily reconciling, individual sensor fault reporting,
detailed maintenance reporting via email, happy-hour and special pricing,
expired product tracking and employee efficiency monitoring. A full selection
of customizable reports giving up to date information can be viewed, sorted,
and exported to other programs for further integration and analysis.
MINIBAR SYSTEMS
Minibar Systems is a Rockville, Maryland based company with 35 years
of experience in providing in-room amenities to the hospitality industry.
Its product lines include minibars, safes and a full range of support services
including design, manufacturing and installation, in-room retail expertise,
operations research, statistical analysis and ongoing training. In the
past few years, Minibar has focused on expanding its in-room retail programs
to hotels.
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