Kiosk Solutions Oct-Nov 2018 | Page 33

kiosk screens Resolution Choose 4k touchscreens as these will give you an extra-crisp resolution that will stand the test of time and of course, exudes quality. 1 Clarity Make sure your touchscreens have an anti-glare capability so you don’t have a problem with reflections from other light sources. 2 Touchpoints Look for a screen design that offers a 10-point touch capacity. 3 Shape Go for screens with a portrait layout. They work well with ordering and keep the kiosk unit footprint compact. 4 Size Choose a 32in display. Don’t imagine that huge displays will wow your audience. Sure, a giant screen may attract customers but it could then turn them off. So why is that? Why not something bigger? Well, science has the answer... 5 Putting tech within easy reach We might like the notion of a 96in touchscreen but then we’d need to step back several feet just to see all the options, and then step forward to select what we want! However, a 32in display work, simply because it just fits. Scientists discovered this touchscreen size is perfect. The usability is the best in terms of viewing angles and the range of arm’s length motion is ideal for everyone, including people with disabilities. Kiosk screens can be height- adjustable too and accompanied by card readers, scanners and other smart location-finding devices – all within handy reach too. When choosing kiosk technology, it’s also important to select a solution where the screen can be swapped out easily if it’s damaged. The key point is that self-service kiosks don’t succeed because they deliver tech for techs sake or because they create a wow factor that lasts five seconds. People love them because they offer greater convenience and control. And that can change people’s buying habits that last for years. n KIOSK solutions 33