Electronic kiosks are used to provide free public service information, to serve advertising or to sell products and services directly by placing an interactive computer terminal in a public location such as an airport or shopping mall. Though some kiosks store data locally, many modern kiosks are network connected to provide updateable information and more interactive features. Today, interactive computer-based electronic kiosks are used in nearly every major industry, from major transportation services to convenience stores, banks, hotels, entertainment, hospitals and government offices. Important features of modern electronic kiosks include:
- Interactivity
Self-service
Ease of access
Reduced transaction time
Affordability
Low mean time to service
Tamper-resistance
High-speed network capability
Internal storage capacity
When choosing an embedded computer or single board solution for a kiosk application, kiosk vendors should evaluate the following criteria at a minimum:
- Hardware specs for error-free software performance
Thermal design
Network capabilities
I/O requirements
Volume and pricing per unit
Target locations
Lanner produces a range of products suitable for kiosk applications, including embedded computers, single board computers (SBCs), embedded motherboards and PICMG-ISA CPU cards. Visit our product pages to learn more about existing off-the-shelf products, or contact a Lanner service representative to discuss customization options to suit your specific kiosk application.
