Companies from the trade, industry and service sectors are increasingly reaching for computer kiosks as an alternative to traditional service stations. IMAGO kiosks are solutions that can be easily adapted to a specific work environment - from information points to production halls. A solid casing, the possibility of integration with peripherals and great flexibility of configuration make them equipment ready for the most difficult conditions.

What they are and how they work computer kiosks?

A computer kiosk is an autonomous station equipped with a touch screen and the ability to connect many peripheral devices., such as printers, card readers (e.g. NFC, RFID), barcode scanners (e.g. 1D/2D), payment terminals and other accessories.

The design of Imago Poland kiosks is based on durable materials, resistant to mechanical damage, dust, moisture and extreme temperatures, which allows them to be used safely in offices, commercial facilities and production halls.

The kiosk's operation is based on the integration of a computer, touch screen and selected peripherals into a single, functional unit. After being launched, the user operates the interface by touch – performing simple actions such as selecting options, scanning, making payments or downloading confirmations. In the background, the kiosk communicates with company systems (e.g. ERP, POS, CRM), sending data or performing specific operations.

The whole thing works based on an operating system with a dedicated application, adapted to a given usage scenario – regardless of whether it is a self-service point in a store, a visitor recorder or an operator panel in an industrial plant.

Types of kiosks and their use

Industrial kiosks and office

In office spaces, kiosks serve as registration points, queuing systems, and information kiosks. In industrial environments are used, among others, for access control, reporting and visualization of production data.

Self-service and information stands

In trade and services, kiosks facilitate quick customer service, enabling independent scanning of products, payment and printing of receiptsIn public institutions, they serve as self-service points of contact with the office.

The most important thing advantages of kiosks

1. Resistance to demanding conditions

The kiosks are designed to work in a variety of environments – from dry offices to dusty and humid production halls. Elements that increase their resistance include:

• Cases made of stainless steel, corrosion and impact resistant,
• Sealed M12 type connectors, protecting against dust and water,
• Touch screens with technology resistive, enabling operation with gloves.

2. Flexible configuration equipment and housing

Kiosks can be fully customized to the needs of a specific user. Available options include:

• Personalized cases, screen sizes and touch technologies (capacitive (PCAP) or resistive),
• Expandable I/O ports, enabling integration with additional devices,
• Accessories such as pull-out shelves for printers, closed compartments for peripherals, and holders for keyboards and mice,
• Diverse Hardware configurations – from basic processors to powerful units for complex tasks.

3. Wide range of applications

Thanks to their modular design and personalization options, kiosks can be used in many industries:

• Information points – customer service, visit registration, queuing systems,
• Retail – self-service sales points with integration of payment terminals and fiscal printers,
• Industry – monitoring and management of production processes, data visualization, work registration.

How to choose a kiosk to the work environment?

Choosing the right kiosk depends on the conditions in which it is to work and the functions it is to perform.

• In public and office spaces, compact dimensions and aesthetics are important.
• In industrial plants, what counts most is durability, tightness and ease of integration with systems.

It is also worth choosing the right hardware configuration – the more complex the task, the higher the requirements for the computing unit and interfaces.

Examples kiosk implementations

• Registration and information points

In public institutions and private companies, kiosks enable quick and safe registration of visits, integrating the functions of document scanning, printing confirmations and user identification.

• Self-service in trade

Sales kiosks speed up customer service by enabling customers to scan products and make payments themselves. Their intuitive operation increases user comfort and shortens transaction time.

• Industrial Process Management

In the industrial sector, kiosks support production management – from displaying real-time data to controlling machine operating parameters. Their resistance to environmental conditions guarantees uninterrupted and safe operation.

What do you gain, relying on kiosks?

Implementation computer kiosks is a step towards a modern, more efficient work organization. Their versatility, advanced configuration options and resistance to environmental conditions translate into real savings and higher comfort of use – for both employees and customers.

It is an investment that quickly pays off, supporting the company's development in the spirit of digitalization and automation.