Different types of kiosk devices
Kiosks can be used for various applications and they are typically found in airports, retail stores, hospitals, schools, company cafeterias, and other high-traffic locations. Kiosk devices are normally used as self-check-in and self-service kiosks, digital signage kiosks, or self-operated mobile point of sale (mPOS) systems.
Below are the most common types of kiosk devices:
A mobile point of sale (mPOS) is the most common use case for kiosk devices. MPOS devices can be used basically everywhere, from restaurants to retail stores. A mobile POS can be a tablet, smartphone, or another electronic device that can be used as a cash register.
Most stores use Android or iOS tablets for this purpose or specifically built mPOS payment terminals.
Self-service kiosk
Self-service kiosks are interactive kiosks used for various purposes, like:
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Ordering food at a takeaway or self-service restaurants
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Bills payment
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Appointment setting
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Filling out forms
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Self-check-ins
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Purchasing parking tickets
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ATMs for depositing and withdrawing cash
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Paying for hospital prescriptions
Info screen or digital signage
Info screens or digital signages are typically used to educate or provide the user with static information. They are usually placed in shopping malls, museums, and theme parks for the purpose of providing directions and other relevant navigational information. They are usually locked as single-app kiosks.
They can also be used as interactive kiosks wherein users can zoom in and out of various elements on the screen. Other common use applications are:
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Providing patient information in hospitals
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Providing product information and availability in retail stores
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Displaying timetables and schedules in transport hubs.
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Displaying ads (photos, videos, presentations, audio) in public spaces such as trade shows, expos, events, and offices
Special use devices in different industries
Kiosks can also be used for specific, repetitive tasks in different industries, including:
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Delivery tracking in the logistics industry
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Stock level monitoring in manufacturing
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Movie ticket scanning in movie theaters
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Sharing devices for internal company use
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Teaching in schools and kindergartens
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Viewing patient information in the healthcare industry or in telehealth
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Viewing seating charts and order information by restaurant employees
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