Kiosk Hardware and Access

Part 3: Kiosks G-N

For the basis of these judgements, please refer to Premise of Search and Analysis.

Note: These are in alphabetical order of manufacturer name.

Manufacturer Mentions Disability?: No. Possible accessibility features: Wheelchair front access, Wheelchair left access, Wheelchair right access, Place to rest a cane, Physical support and stability, Outputs reachable and graspable, Inputs reachable and usable, Angle of screen. Shielding from glare, Privacy, Security, High contrast signage and labelling,.

Points of note:

Assymetrical design means left-handed wheelchair users at a disadvantage.

Manufacturer Mentions Disability?: Possible accessibility features: Wheelchair front access, Wheelchair left access, Wheelchair right access, Shelf area, Physical support and stability, Place to rest a cane, Inputs reachable and usable, Outputs reachable and graspable, High contrast signage and labelling, Angle of screen.

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Manufacturer Mentions Disability?: Yes. See also: Part 1. Kiosk Manufacturers who mention disability access / IBM Possible accessibility features: Wheelchair front access, Wheelchair left access, Shelf area, Place to lean a cane, Physical support, Outputs reachable and graspable, Inputs reachable and usable, Angle of screen, High contrast signage and labelling, Handset.

Points of note:

This kiosk has an footrest-well at the base, which could be set further back depending on internal components used.

It would be possible to lean / hang a cane or walking stick on the 'handles' at the ends of the blue shelf (there is a gap between them and the white uprights).

Although there is high contrast of the fascia to the main body (blue on white), Card slots and receipt printer location could be higher contrast.

It is understood from the manufacturers that vertical grab bars may be placed either side of the fascia on the white uprights to aid support.

There is a horizontal braille-plate on the right-hand side of the shelf area. It duplicates a message on the printed sign above the screen. The braille-plate states that alternative formats of the information on the kiosk are available elsewhere, and gives contact information.

There is a telephone-type handset with a two-button volume control on it (see below).

Manufacturer Mentions Disability?: Possible accessibility features: Physical support and stability, Outputs reachable and graspable, Inputs reachable and usable, Angle of screen. High contrast signage and labelling.

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Manufacturer Mentions Disability?: Yes. See also: Part 1. Kiosk Manufacturers who mention disability access / ID Electronic SA Possible accessibility features: Wheelchair front access, Wheelchair left access, Wheelchair right access, Physical support and stability, Outputs reachable and graspable, Inputs reachable and usable, Angle of screen.

Points of note:

Apparently this Kiosk rotates on its' axis, and also the screen tilts up and down.

Manufacturer Mentions Disability?: No. Possible accessibility features: Wheelchair left access, Wheelchair right access, Physical support and stability, Outputs reachable and graspable, Inputs reachable and usable, Angle of screen, High contrast signage and labelling.

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Manufacturer Mentions Disability?: No Possible accessibility features: Wheelchair front access, Wheelchair left access, Wheelchair right access, Shelf area. Place to rest a cane, Physical support and stability, Outputs reachable and graspable, Inputs reachable and usable, Angle of screen, High contrast signage and labelling.

Points of note:

This is an unusual design of kiosk in that it looks to be an information point as well - with the high display boards in the center. The shelf area is above the screen and set back - while it is good to have a shelf area it could be problematic for some users with movement difficulties to utilize it.

Manufacturer Mentions Disability?: No. Possible accessibility features: Outputs reachable and graspable, Inputs reachable and usable.

Points of note:

This is not a kiosk enclosure - it is a way of having a touchscreen through 2 inches of glass without the need for a kiosk enclosure. It can be installed at any height.

Manufacturer Mentions Disability?: Yes. See also: Part 1. Kiosk Manufacturers who mention disability access / Miko Possible accessibility features: Wheelchair front access, Wheelchair left access, Wheelchair right access, Place to lean a cane, Outputs reachable and graspable, Inputs reachable and usable, Angle of screen, High contrast signage and labelling, Handset. Click Here for larger image

Points of note:

This Kiosk comes either as Wall Mounted or Free-Standing. The above list of possible access features is on the wall-mounted version.

Both systems support add-on features such as card readers and telephone handsets (see larger schematic images).

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Points of note:

The system supports add-on features such as card readers and telephone handsets (see larger schematic image).

Points of note:

The system supports add-on features such as card readers and telephone handsets (see larger schematic image).

It can also be mounted as a titlable unit on a wall, shelf edge, or counter (See line drawings below). The above list of possible access features is on the wall-mounted version.

Manufacturer Mentions Disability?: No. Possible accessibility features: Outputs reachable and graspable, Inputs reachable and usable.

Points of note:

The outwards facing keyboard on this kiosk may be good for wheelchair users, but not necessarily standing users.

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