What Is a Computer Kiosk?
A computer kiosk is a stationary or mobile, stand-alone, small-format PC with an integrated housing unit. The terminal usually contains a monitor and keyboard or pointing device, unless it is touch-screen operated. Most kiosks come pre-packaged with software and are designed to handle specific tasks. Common uses of computer kiosks include welcome stations, navigation systems, customer support, or new product launches. The kiosk’s intended tasks depend on the business using the computer kiosk. For example, events with large amounts of participants and required registration may use kiosks to facilitate quicker entry processes. Instead of each attendee signing their names in massive books or interacting with event handlers, a kiosk may be configured to handle such situations. The attendees simply use the computer kiosk to enter their names, and perhaps credit card or ticket information for identification purposes, and the computer handles the background registration information.
