CorINFO Software/System Architecture

CorINFO employs a layered software architecture which allows the Kiosk owners to have freedom of hardware choice and full control over the development of the Kiosk content, since the menus and sub menus displayed on the kiosk can be nested HTML documents residing on the kiosk or on an internet or intranet web server. As such, the Kiosk owners can add/delete/amend the material displayed using standard tools, such as MS FrontPage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition, this software architecture offers flexibility on the system architecture, as well as, various modes of operation with easy transition from one operation mode to another. Possible modes of operation are the following:

• Off-line operations (ie. drive the kiosk from the local drive or a CD-ROM)
• On-line operations (ie. content access from the internet and/or intranet)
• Combination of both on-line and off-line operations.

With CorINFO a kiosk owners can start initially with Off-line operations and later, as the Kiosk network grows, can migrate to full On-line operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unlimited Kiosk Applications

CorINFO enables kiosk owners to develop a vast array of applications and in a fraction of the time required by any other traditional development tools. Popular examples of interactive kiosk applications include:

• Internet/Intranet/Extranet Information Kiosks
• Internet Access and Pay-per-Use Stations
• E-Mail Stations
• On-Line Banking Stations
• E-Commerce and On-line Shopping Kiosks
• Interactive Product Catalog Kiosks
• Document/Form Printing Kiosks
• Product Locator Kiosks
• Courtesy/Bonus Card Kiosks
• Coupons Printing Kiosks
• Product/Service Feedback Kiosks
• Product Survey and Leads Collection Kiosks
• Trade Show Directory, Feedback and Leads Collection Kiosks
•  Trade Show Demos and Sales Presentations
• Visitor Registration Kiosks
• Corporate Lobby Kiosks
• Building/Corporate Directory Kiosks
• Recruiting Kiosks
• Maps and Directions Kiosks
• Hotel Information and Customer Check-in/ Check-out Stations
• On-line Reservations Kiosks
• Community Information Kiosks
• Tourist Information Kiosks
• Internet Automobile Dealership Kiosks
• Intranet Human Resources Kiosks
• Library Information Kiosk
• Automated Airline Check-in Kiosks
• Movie/Cinema Ticketing Kiosks
• Special Events Ticketing Kiosks

Kiosk Possible Locations

The location of the Kiosks is one of the primary success factors of a Kiosk Network. Although, Kiosks can be placed just about anywhere people like to gather, it is important that the Kiosks are installed in high-traffic locations. Below are just a few examples of good locations where Kiosks may be found:

• Airports
• Hotels
• Malls/Shopping Centers
• Convenience Stores
• Bars/Restaurants/Coffee Shops
• Building/Corporate Lobbies
• Convention Centers
• Arcade Rooms and Cyber Café
• Cinemas/Movie Theaters

 

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Summary of CorINFO Main Features

Choice of Operating System (MS Windows 98/ Me/NT/2000/XP and, soon, Linux) Web-Enabled and Choice of Internet Browser (MS Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) Multiple Browser Windows and Window Pop-ups Handling Multimedia Support (Image, Video, Sound) Extensive Multilanguage Support Progress Bar Indicating Application Activity Build-in International Virtual Keyboards E-Mail Capability for Sending and Receiving Messages (SMPT, POP3) Secure e-Mail Handling and Secure Internet Browsing Touch-screen, Keyboard and Mouse Support Configurable Buttons (Custom or Default Buttons) with Sound and Animation/Video Custom or Default Sound for Button Feedback Banner Area for Static or Cycled Graphical Advertising with Hot Links Multimedia Carousel Pages and Comprehensive Idle Mode Control Pay-Per-Use Interface and Multi-currency Support Printing Whole Page or Section and Charge-per-Print Support Special Devices/Peripherals Support Dynamic Content Font Size Unlimited Connectivity Options Build-in Connectivity with Automatic Dial-up Application can run locally from the hard disk, on a company Intranet and/or a live Internet connection. Option to Hide Scroll Bars Content Filtering (URLs, Protocols, Drives, Files and File Extensions) Block: Restrict, Pay, Free Block Keyboard Accelerators (Keyboard Key Combinations) and Mouse Right-click Blocks Access to the Operating System, Drives, and Other Applications. Full Event Logging Multiple User Passwords and Multiple EXIT Buttons Option to Hide Windows Taskbar Terminal Management Tools (EXIT Application, Shut-Down, Reboot, Power, Log-off, Reports)   Scheduled System Reboot/Power-Down