Example Application – Prison Kiosks :

New prison kiosks benefit from Vandal-proof Touchscreen technology

Nemacom has a new Vandal-proof touch technology that has been incorporated in self-service touch screen kiosks being installed in selected prisons throughout the UK. The SmartKiosk provides a rugged, high performance human machine interface (HMI), delivering key interactive features to inmates in a cost effective and secure manner.

Our objective is to develop and implement a self-service touch screen kiosk for the safe and secure delivery of key facilities to prisoners. In addition to improving service provision, of utmost importance was the product’s ability to withstand environments susceptible to accidental and malicious activity, as glass breakages can present a serious safety risk to both inmates and staff.

The SmartKiosk features a fully integrated Touchscreen System, PC, fingerprint reader, 3-inch thermal printer and is sealed to IP65, protecting against dust and low pressure water. Hardware has been limited so the only input for the kiosk is via the touch screen.

It has an optically–clear laminated glass-on-glass construction with superior impact resistance and 86.5 per cent light transmission for brighter, crisper display images. The chemically strengthened production provides the necessary surface durability for rugged, unattended, public-access environments.