Category Archives: Kiosk Software

Kiosk Software —

Kiosk software comes in many flavors and iterations. Here are some of them:

  • Provided by deployer or kiosk software companies
  • lockdown browser for secure browsing
  • Providing API hooks to devices which typical web programmers are ignorant with
  • Complete wayfinding solutions
  • AI Assist engines for self-order and wayfinding
  • Remote monitoring systems
  • Complete application
  • Interfacing to backends — Hotel check-in that interfaces to Oracle for example
  • Bill payment in all verticals
  • Kiosk software is used on a kiosk, which is a “closed” system unlike a web terminal

Example companies

From Copilot

Kiosk software is a customer service tool that operates on a standalone console or system, allowing users to access a variety of functions and applications. Here are some key points:

  • User Interaction: The software can be manned or automatic1
  • Lockdown Features: Businesses can manage and control their kiosk devices using the software’s lockdown features
  • Purpose: It is designed to manage and control self-service kiosks, allowing users to access information, complete transactions, or perform tasks without assistance
  • Benefits: It is used across various industries to enhance customer experience and improve operational efficiency

Success Story – Museum Kiosk using Table Kiosk

Declaration of Independence Museum Kiosk Purpose:  provide public interaction and access to Declaration of Independence via a museum kiosk and more specifically a multitouch table kiosk to let visitors sit and use. Client:  Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Application Development:  Jim Gibson of Gibson Design Associates working closely with University of Virginia Librarian Robert Perkins Kiosk software:  KioWare… Read More »

Kiosk Software – KioWare for Windows – new version

New KioWare kiosk software for Windows KioWare released version 8.5 of KioWare kiosk software for Windows with a ton of new features and enhancements.  See press release online at KioWare site. James Kruper, President of KioWare notes, “system security should be reliable and easy to configure with a strong feature set for kiosk customization. This update of KioWare… Read More »

Marijuana kiosk – Creating a cash-accepting marijuana kiosk

KioWare, Crane Payment and Olea team up in the cannabis market

Source: www.cpbj.com

KioWare is writing the software for the kiosk while California-based Olea Kiosks Inc. is designing and manufacturing the actual kiosk. Malvern-based Crane Payment Innovations is designing equipment for handling money inside the kiosk.

 

“I look at it like the kiosks that are coming into the fast food industry now,” said Frank Olea, CEO at Olea. “You place your order yourself on an electric board, and you take the receipt to the front counter where they hand you your food. That’s how it works.”

 

Read full article. It’s very good.

Directory Kiosk – New Interactive Building Directory Solution

Meridian, the Customer Experience Leader in self-service solutions, announced the launch of MzeroDirectMe, an interactive building directory solution.

Source: www.prweb.com

DirectMe enhances visitor experience through self-service wayfinding and can be tailored to meet company specifications. The user-friendly building directory was created for high-density areas including corporate offices, hospitals and government buildings. “It’s extremely customizable but also very easy to use. The interactivity and expandability allow the directory solution to be as simple or complex as needed,” said Jeff MacDonald, Director of Software Integration at Meridian.

Kiosk Software – KioCall video conference software

Video conference kiosk software KioWare has added a new video conference kiosk product called KioCall that works with KioWare for Windows to add video conferencing to a kiosk. Video conferencing (via externally run applications) has been available in the past but never has it been so simple to implement and cost effective to run. KioWare has also released a… Read More »

Nanonation promotes two – Kiosk Software News

Lincoln, NE September 1, 2017: Nanonation, a leading provider of public space interactive and digital signage solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Shullaw to Vice President of Technology and Zachary Rustad to Director of Business Development. Dan Shullaw has been with the company for six years as Nanonation’s Enterprise Software Architect. As Vice President of Technology… Read More »

Kiosk Software – KioWare for Windows Release 8.12 New Devices

Analytical Design Solutions Inc. (ADSI) has released a new version of KioWare for Windows, with a large number of new devices and customer requested features. Check out the full press release here. Version 8.12 of KioWare for Windows (Lite, Basic, & Full with Server) has added new toolbar controls, support for time-limited sessions, Hot Virtual Keyboard support, and support for… Read More »

Android Kiosk Software – New Release of KioWare for Android

Android Kiosk Software KioWare has a new release of KioWare for Android (version 3.15).  Also they have also released a new KioCall Android App (available in the Google Play Store) for use on Android phones and  tablets – it allows for sending and receiving calls to/from kiosks or other devices running KioCall.    Summary:    Version 3.15 of KioWare… Read More »

Kiosk Software for Windows New SiteKiosk 9.1 –

SiteKiosk 9.1 is now available with Windows 10 and Chrome support Miami, Florida (PRUnderground) December 23rd, 2015 The latest release of SiteKiosk Windows supports Windows 10 and features a Chrome-based browser with customizable browser toolbar, a content filter with top-level domain filtering, new onscreen keyboards with size-adjustment option and more.  Free trial  available at www.provisio.com PROVISIO’s kiosk software, SiteKiosk,… Read More »

Best Kiosk Software – Intuiface Next Generation interactive experience creation

Next Generation interactive experience creation with Intuiface We welcome Geoffrey and  Intuiface as a 2 Year Bronze Sponsor.  Very robust authoring environment coupled with rapid application development (aka no coding required — all drag and drop templates).  Complete portfolio of project videos to see end results.  The extremely wide ecosystem for full-service provider partners is unparalleled in our… Read More »

KioWare Releases New Versions of Kiosk Software

Version 3.4 of KioWare for Android is now available. Also available is Version 7.3.0 of KioWare for Windows. With External Device Support for a plethora of new devices, this latest release of KioWare Kiosk Software Products allows for integration with new payment, printing, and security devices. Source: www.kioware.com Disable status bar, Spanish language, and EMV compliance & devices… Read More »

5 Kiosk Design Tips for Scalable Kiosk Applications

Blog article on designing kiosk application to scale.  Creating a kiosk application capable of scaling from a handful of kiosks at a single location, up to thousands of kiosks spread across multiple regions requires that you design for scalability from day one. 

Source: blog.kiosksimple.com

1. Offload computation to the kiosk to reduce the workload on the server

2. Choose the right database engine based on the nature of your data

3. Use a reliable content delivery network with geo-location to rapidly deliver content

4. Ensure maintainability through modular design and loosely coupled layers

5. Regularly analyze your code to ensure it’s running efficiently