The main function of the info kiosk is to provide reference information. Modern information hardware and software systems can have a number of additional functions, for example, play the role of an advertising platform and play various commercials and slides. Advertising load can be carried out both in parallel mode and in an inactive form.
Features
Such equipment can often be found in trade, medical institutions, restaurants and hotels, financial and government institutions, sports centers and entertainment venues. All info kiosks have a similar device principle and usually consist of the following elements:
- personal computer;
- monitor;
- touch screen.
Some self-service kiosks have two monitors, which makes it possible to create information systems for various purposes.
The main feature of self-service kiosks is the ability to interact with almost any type of equipment, from a printer and a video camera to a modem. In addition, there are payment terminals that accept payments and act as an info kiosk.
The use of self-service kiosks made it possible to maximize the speed of service processes in production, because they are capable of performing very useful operations. The infokiosk can work both in standalone mode and with a connection to the Internet or a local network. Wireless connection requires a network card or GPRS modem.
By design, the infokiosk can be wall-mounted or floor-mounted. Since such equipment is quite compact and ergonomic, it can be easily combined with various types of interior.
Terminal functionality can be easily expanded and supplemented to include new services. Installing a printer allows you to display the necessary information in printed form, scanners read data about any product in sales areas.
Advantages
Info kiosks have a number of advantages:
- functionality and usability;
- huge possibilities of choice of configuration, dimensions and design;
- the ability to use as a multimedia center;
- the ability to install in any place, including on the street;
- perfect design for easy operation and maintenance of the kiosk.
Information terminals provide access to various information, which can be paid or free of charge. For example, account replenishment - in this case, the terminal is equipped with a bill validator and a thermal printer, sometimes a coin acceptor can be installed for such purposes.
The properties possessed by the terminals make their use as profitable as possible. Today, self-service kiosks have become indispensable, because their application has covered almost all areas of human activity. The equipment provided by Compass-S allows you to save maximum staff time, increase the flow of clients, and make information about your organization available around the clock at any time of the year, and the ergonomic design of the device contributes to an increase in the image.
