“Meridian uses Zebra printers specifically designed for kiosk applications. The difference? Kiosk printers typically have few to no plastic levers and components to break. “As the kiosk creator, you might be able to change paper easily,” Gilder says. “However, put the kiosk in a store, and you have no control over who’s going inside to change paper or do maintenance. The parts must be able to withstand abuse and constant use.”
When it comes to touch screens, Meridian uses Tyco Electronics' Elo TouchSystems screens with SAW (surface acoustic wave) touch technology …The only exception is for outdoor kiosks — the integrator uses projective capacitive screens, which have a thick safety glass. Gilder says such screens are very durable and not affected by the weather.
For keyboards, Gilder says he uses POS (point of sale)-grade keyboards with trackballs since the devices usually are made to withstand rigorous use. Meridian uses Cherry keyboards for most of its indoor kiosks. For outdoor/waterproof kiosks, the integrator uses Storm Interface keyboards.
Beyond the basics just mentioned, the components that go into your kiosk can stretch the imagination. Meridian has created kiosks that include mobile computers with integrated docking stations, passport scanners, color printers, retina scanners, hand scanners, and video cameras. It’s up to you to ensure the components you use will withstand the environment and usage requirements.”
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