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MEI bill acceptor added to health kiosk

June 18, 2006

WEST CHESTER, Pa. - MEI announced the integration of its bill acceptor technology into the BodySpex kiosk, an electronic scale that measures body fat and body composition. With the scale, users insert a few dollars to test important health indicators like total weight, body fat percentage, fat mass, lean mass, metabolism, and body-mass index.

BodySpex kiosks utilize bioelectric impedance analysis technology and feature an MEI bill acceptor to collect cash payments for each use. Simple-to-follow touchscreen instructions and audio prompts guide users through their tests. Results are displayed on-screen or are available on a printout, so users can take results home or to their health professional. Through a wireless Internet connection, the kiosks also send each user's fitness data to a secure account online at BodySpex.com, where each user's test results are automatically stored and displayed in easy-to-read charts.

"These kinds of tests used to be administered in doctors' offices and health facilities by an attendant," said Justin McGilvery, marketing director at BodySpex. "With our do-it-yourself interface and reliable cash acceptor, BodySpex kiosks can now be placed in any location, making health monitoring readily accessible and affordable for the general public."