Hospitality kiosks are being used to provide information and interaction in hotel and motel settings along with customer self-service in the restaurant environment. Touch-based systems are an integral part of the rapid growth of kiosk applications because the touch interface is universal and can be used by anyone regardless of language, education, or socioeconomic or cultural background.

Unattended public-access systems rely on providing easy-to-access information in a safe and secure environment. Here, the kiosk is key. From customer self-service food order entry to tourist information in a hotel lobby, public-access hospitality systems have to provide accurate information-fast. This is no place for clumsy keyboards or messing around with mice. In a kiosk, the interface has to be direct, efficient, effective, and, most of all, so intuitive that it makes every user an instant expert. So it's no wonder that touch-enhanced applications are found in hotel lobbies, restaurants, movie theaters, and a host of other public access locations around the world. And, given the inherent stability and reliability of Elo's touch technology, it's not surprising that our touchscreens are the driving force behind this lucrative and expanding market.

Elo rear-mount touchmonitors for kiosks are the industry's first sealed touchmonitors designed specifically for kiosk applications. With a custom-designed chassis and sealed bezel surface, versatile Elo rear-mount touchmonitors integrate easily into your kiosk design. The touchmonitor can be mounted from its front or base, eliminating the need to specify and purchase brackets and supports. Elo also maintains fixed outside dimensions of the rear-mount touchmonitor much longer than the average plastic-case monitor manufacturer, reducing the chance you will need to redesign your kiosk around a monitor component change.

Elo countertop/desktop touchmonitors and touchcomputers are perfect for a wide range of hospitality kiosk applications where cost, mobility, and flexibility are top criteria. Countertop/desktop displays can fit into 25-50% of the footprint of a freestanding kiosk enclosure. Interactive displays can easily be moved around to meet changes in floor space layouts. They come packaged in different form factors designed to be placed on existing hospitality fixtures such as shelving, countertops, a customer service desk, or a concierge station.

Kiosk touch products are available with a host of touch technologies. Surface wave is the most widely used touch technology for kiosk applications. If the application is CRT based, iTouch touch-on-tube technology provides the best set of features, including superior optical and image quality along with resistance to scratches, breakage and vandalism. For LCD products, IntelliTouch overlay touchscreens are widely used. SecureTouch technology provides an additional measure of resistance to breakage and vandalism because of its tempered glass construction. CarrollTouch infrared technology is the best choice for outdoor kiosks that may be exposed to harsh weather conditions and may require the combination of watertight sealing, optical performance, and vandal resistance.

Elo also provides a broad array of custom touchmonitor and touchcomputer manufacturing services. Elo's Custom Solutions are a great resource for your specialized touch requirements.