PDG Kiosk Design Approach

General Challenge

Kiosks are everywhere today. We see them inside quick-service restaurants, inside healthcare facilities and along outdoor thorofares on university campuses. With seemingly endless possibilities for both indoor and outdoor applications and an increasing array of kiosk applications, the need to carefully diversify product offerings to suit each environment and deployment has never been greater.

Outdoor kiosk designs should prioritize environmental conditions, beginning with temperatures. Heat, cold and humidity can be brutal, and that means choosing displays that are proven to withstand harsh conditions. Many customers want media players and network components integrated into the kiosk structure to support digital signage or wayfinding content, along with a stable internet connection. These components must be rated from -30c to 50c at 85% relative humidity to ensure reliable uptime and consistent operation.

Indoor kiosks are much more forgiving as heat and humidity levels are far more consistent. Standard commercial displays and integrated components can be used for indoor environments. Indoor kiosks are also typically much less expensive since they are installed in more stable environments.

Vertical Applications

Here are just some of the many ways that PDG indoor and outdoor kiosks help businesses and organizations today:

• Patient check-in and wayfinding applications in hospitals and healthcare facilities. For large hospital installations, PDG often provides polished stainless-steel kiosks – an option that most kiosk suppliers simply do not offer.
• Wayfinding and historical information applications with interactive flourishes to engage visitors and students on K12 and university campuses. K-12 schools will also publish school announcements and cafeteria menus for students, while higher ed institutions distribute announcements to outdoor kiosks in areas with heavy student foot traffic.
• Advertising, couponing and promotional opportunities to attract consumers inside grocery stores and retail environments. In larger retail environments such as shopping malls and outdoor centers, kiosks add a personal touch alongside wayfinding applications by informing shoppers of a retailer’s products, sales and other offerings.
• In-store ordering and menu presentation in quick-service and fast casual restaurants.
• No matter the application, PDG is on the cutting edge of kiosk design. One example is the research and development of P-Cap touch displays for outdoor applications, which have proven to be more consistent with faster response than IR touch displays, while offering a longer lifespan for the end customer.