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Sony photo kiosk to be installed at 14 universities

September 5, 2005

MALVERN, Pa. - USA Technologies, the provider of credit card technology solution for Sony Electronic Corp.'s PictureStation, announced in a news release that PictureStation kiosks will be installed on 14 university campuses later this year.

The news comes a week after USA Technologies announced it was working with a major college food and beverage provider to bring cashless vending to universities nationwide. Its e-Suds online laundry services are being installed at several colleges and universities in a simultaneous rollout.

"Our technology is bringing new convenience and efficiency to campus," said Stephen P. Herbert, president and chief operating officer, USA Technologies. "Our technology is helping to make student life more convenient and productive. We are now able to offer online, cashless laundry services and cashless vending. Students and faculty will now also have the self-service ability to print their digital pictures and pay with their credit/debit card."

The PictureStation kiosks are being installed by Sony PictureStation distributor FOTOEntertainment LLC beginning in the fall.

"College administrators are realizing students want to be able to use the latest technology to make transactions, whether it's a credit card, a college ID card, wireless or personal digital assistant," said Mr. Herbert. "They want instant access, they want to be able to go online and they don't want to pay with cash."