Kiosk - Revision history

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	* Cabmen Shelters.		* Cabmen Shelters.
	* Gazebo.		* Gazebo.
		+	* Pavilion.
	* Retail buildings.		* Retail buildings.
	* Self-service kiosk.		* Self-service kiosk.

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	= History =		= History =

−	The early kiosks were introduced during the Seljuk Empire (from approximately 1000). Originally, the kiosk served as a small building with open arches. These were sometimes attached to larger mosques.	+	The early kiosks were introduced during the Seljuk Empire (from approximately 1000). Originally, the kiosk served as a small building with open arches. These were sometimes attached to larger mosques. These structures grew in size and significance over the years. They gradually became opulent, open sided retreats for Turkish rulers. This novel building type was adopted by various heads of state throughout Europe in the late 1600s.
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−	These structures grew in size and significance over the years. They gradually became opulent, open sided retreats for Turkish rulers. This novel building ~~style~~ was adopted by various heads of state throughout Europe in the late 1600s.	+

	= Sales kiosks =		= Sales kiosks =

−	In modern times, the ~~kiosk is a~~ term ~~that~~ is used to describe small shops selling newspapers, food or other products or services. They tend to be limited in terms of space, only suitable for one or two people to stand inside.	+	In modern times, the term kiosk is used to describe small shops selling newspapers, food or other products or services. They tend to be limited in terms of space, only suitable for one or two people to stand inside.

−	Kiosks are sometimes permanent, but they can also be ~~set up as~~ temporary, stand alone booths for sales and marketing purposes. Their location is usually determined by the level of pedestrian traffic that tends to pass through an area.	+	Kiosks are sometimes permanent, but they can also be temporary, stand alone booths for sales and marketing purposes. Their location is usually determined by the level of pedestrian traffic that tends to pass through an area.

−	= ~~Unmanned~~ kiosks =	+	= Unstaffed kiosks =

−	The earliest ~~unmanned~~ kiosks appeared in the 1970s. Created by a university student named Murray Lappe, ~~the device~~ allowed users to find general information (such as courses, campus maps, telephone directories, bus schedules and so on) ~~by using a plasma touch screen~~.	+	The earliest unstaffed kiosks appeared in the 1970s. Created by a university student named Murray Lappe, they allowed users to find general information (such as courses, campus maps, telephone directories, bus schedules and so on).

−	~~Unmanned kiosks are generally designed to provide information~~. ~~Self-service kiosks may include low-tech guidance in the form of photographs, takeaway flyers or written explanations (as in museums or parks)~~.	+	[[File:InfoKiosk.jpg\|link=File:InfoKiosk.jpg]]

−	~~[[File:InfoKiosk~~.~~jpg\|link=File:InfoKiosk~~.~~jpg]]~~	+	'Self-service' kiosks may include low-tech guidance in the form of photographs, takeaway flyers or written explanations (as in museums or parks), or more recently, digital information shown on screens. Early self-serve kiosks often looked like telephone booths.

−	~~Early self-serve kiosks often looked like telephone booths. Their~~ interactive ~~nature involved the incorporation of technology such as computer screens~~, ~~keyboards (or other input devices)~~ and ~~supporting networks~~.	+	Modern interactive kiosks can offer information, but they can also generate tickets, provide directions, assist with customer service inquiries, initiate employment applications, dispense money, pay bills, purchase postage and so on. Some catering outlets use interactive kiosks to take customer orders.

−	Modern interactive kiosks can offer information, but they can also generate tickets, provide directions, assist with customer service inquiries, initiate employment applications, dispense money, pay bills, purchase postage and so on. Some catering outlets use interactive kiosks to take customer orders. Interactive medical kiosks are being placed in hospitals and other medical facilities so clients can update personal information, make and check in for appointments and conduct basic wellness checks.	+	Interactive medical kiosks are being placed in hospitals and other medical facilities so clients can update personal information, make and check in for appointments and conduct basic wellness checks.

	Other types of kiosks include:		Other types of kiosks include:

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	Unmanned kiosks are generally designed to provide information. Self-service kiosks may include low-tech guidance in the form of photographs, takeaway flyers or written explanations (as in museums or parks).		Unmanned kiosks are generally designed to provide information. Self-service kiosks may include low-tech guidance in the form of photographs, takeaway flyers or written explanations (as in museums or parks).

−	[[File:InfoKiosk.jpg]]	+	[[File:InfoKiosk.jpg\|link=File:InfoKiosk.jpg]]

	Early self-serve kiosks often looked like telephone booths. Their interactive nature involved the incorporation of technology such as computer screens, keyboards (or other input devices) and supporting networks.		Early self-serve kiosks often looked like telephone booths. Their interactive nature involved the incorporation of technology such as computer screens, keyboards (or other input devices) and supporting networks.
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	* Bandstand.		* Bandstand.
		+	* Cabmen Shelters.
	* Gazebo.		* Gazebo.
	* Retail buildings.		* Retail buildings.

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= Introduction =

There are several different uses for the term kiosk. The original meaning is associated with a light, open pavilion with pillars. These structures were commonly found in Turkey and Iran and were later adapted in Europe, where they made their way into gardens (as gazebos) or parks (as bandstands).

= History =

The early kiosks were introduced during the Seljuk Empire (from approximately 1000). Originally, the kiosk served as a small building with open arches. These were sometimes attached to larger mosques.

These structures grew in size and significance over the years. They gradually became opulent, open sided retreats for Turkish rulers. This novel building style was adopted by various heads of state throughout Europe in the late 1600s.

= Sales kiosks =

In modern times, the kiosk is a term that is used to describe small shops selling newspapers, food or other products or services. They tend to be limited in terms of space, only suitable for one or two people to stand inside.

Kiosks are sometimes permanent, but they can also be set up as temporary, stand alone booths for sales and marketing purposes. Their location is usually determined by the level of pedestrian traffic that tends to pass through an area.

= Unmanned kiosks =

The earliest unmanned kiosks appeared in the 1970s. Created by a university student named Murray Lappe, the device allowed users to find general information (such as courses, campus maps, telephone directories, bus schedules and so on) by using a plasma touch screen.

Unmanned kiosks are generally designed to provide information. Self-service kiosks may include low-tech guidance in the form of photographs, takeaway flyers or written explanations (as in museums or parks).

[[File:InfoKiosk.jpg]]

Early self-serve kiosks often looked like telephone booths. Their interactive nature involved the incorporation of technology such as computer screens, keyboards (or other input devices) and supporting networks.

Modern interactive kiosks can offer information, but they can also generate tickets, provide directions, assist with customer service inquiries, initiate employment applications, dispense money, pay bills, purchase postage and so on. Some catering outlets use interactive kiosks to take customer orders. Interactive medical kiosks are being placed in hospitals and other medical facilities so clients can update personal information, make and check in for appointments and conduct basic wellness checks.

Other types of kiosks include:

* Internet access kiosk.
* Visitor management and security kiosk.
* Building directory and wayfinding kiosk.
* Library kiosk.
* Travel check in kiosk.
* Catalog shopping kiosk.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Bandstand.
* Gazebo.
* Retail buildings.
* Self-service kiosk.
* Temporary demountable structures.
* Wayfinding.

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