KIOSK SERVICE PLATFORM is a development platform for web-based kiosk application that uses JavaScript to control all devices connected to the kiosk terminal’s I/O ports; and uses the local program to control the terminal, its peripherals, and to manage all maintenance and servicing requirements. 

PFU’s unique KIOSK SERVICE PLATFORM:

• Reduces costs of application development
• Opens up large pool of web developers to PFU kiosk application development
• Simplifies kiosk application development
• Eliminates need to know all device driver information
• 50% reduction in application development costs
• Increases speed to market
• Custom web applications are developed more quickly than kiosk applications
• Reduction of application testing time
• 50% reduction in time to completed custom application
• Enables use of all Internet tools and latest technology
• Makes available mash-up and the latest Internet techniques
• Provides easy integration with your Internet strategy
• Easy integration with existing enterprise back office systems
• Integration of new, advanced technologies, e.g. Contactless IC card

1. KIOSK SERVICE PLATFORM browser
   The KIOSK SERVICE PLATFORM browser is an IE6-based browser that allows developers to use web based development tools and mirror the web’s look and feel in their custom applications.  In addition, this function allows easy porting of existing web-based applications to the kiosk.
   
   
2. Local kiosk and device control function
   KIOSK SERVICE PLATFORM controls all devices connected to the kiosk terminal’s I/O ports; and uses the local program to monitor all status conditions, control the terminal and its peripherals, and to manage all maintenance and servicing requirements. 
   In addition, the software platform handles all exception conditions locally.
   KIOSK SERVICE PLATFORM uses the intelligent middleware to maintain constant knowledge of the states of all hardware components and kiosk peripherals.  In the event of a failure, this detailed information is automatically forwarded to management and maintenance together with suggested repair actions.
   
   
3. Management and Maintenance function
   KIOSK SERVICE PLATFORM sets operation menus, such as volume control, security code settings, shut down and restart functions, log file management as well as software update management.  Maintenance guidance is provided on the screen of the kiosk to repair and operations personnel to simplify repair or maintenance.
   

 

The application developer focuses on developing a kiosk application that is intuitive, elegant, and with the same look and feel of the corporate web site.  Low-level I/O device specifications, register bit definitions, and so on are no longer required.  KIOSK SERVICE PLATFORM handles the control of peripheral devices locally.

 

A single or a few web servers manage the application and the content for the applications.  Updating of content or changing the application simplifies the ongoing management of your kiosks.

With KIOSK SERVICE PLATFORM, your web application developer can utilize all web techniques – Flash, mash-up, AJAX – as well as any server OS – Windows, Linux, Unix.  Your kiosk applications can be easily integrated with your Internet strategy.

Studies indicate KIOSK SERVICE PLATFORM lowers kiosk application development costs by over 50%, accelerates speed-to-market by almost 50%, and significantly lowers maintenance and servicing costs.

• Secure browser
• Multiple security levels for management and maintenance
• Sensitive customer information not stored locally
• Sensitive customer information protected in cases session interrupts
  • Proximity sensor indicates user has left the kiosk, sensitive customer information is deleted
  • Operation timeout due to inaction, sensitive customer information is deleted