1. Hardware Specifications

• Screen Size: 24-inch touchscreen (resistive/capacitive)

• Display Resolution: Full HD (1920x1080) or higher

• Processor: ARM-based or x86 (Intel/AMD)

• Memory (RAM): 4GB – 8GB

• Storage: 64GB – 256GB SSD

• Operating System: Windows IoT, Android, Linux, or proprietary OS

• Connectivity:

  • Wi-Fi / Ethernet

  • Cellular (4G/5G optional)

• Peripherals:

  • Card Reader (EMV/NFC/RFID)

  • Barcode/QR Scanner

  • Receipt Printer

  • Cash Acceptor (Bill Validator)

  • Coin Dispenser (optional)

  • Biometric Scanner (optional)

• Power Supply: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz

• Enclosure: Vandal-proof, IP54 or higher

2. Software & Payment Features

• Payment Processing:

  • Credit/Debit Cards (EMV Chip & PIN)

  • Contactless (Apple Pay, Google Pay)

  • Mobile Wallets & QR Payments

  • Cash Acceptance

• Supported Transactions:

  • Bill Payments (utilities, taxes)

  • Ticketing (transport, events)

  • Retail Purchases (POS integration)

  • Prepaid Top-ups (mobile, gift cards)

• Security:

  • PCI-PTS 5.x or PCI DSS compliant

  • End-to-end encryption (P2PE)

  • Tamper-proof design

3. Deployment & Usage Data

• Location Types:

  • Retail Stores

  • Shopping Malls

  • Public Transport Hubs

  • Government Offices

  • Hospitals & Universities

• Average Transaction Time: 30-90 seconds

• Uptime Reliability: 99.5%+ (with remote monitoring)

• Maintenance: Cloud-based diagnostics & OTA updates

4. Cost & ROI Metrics

• Unit Cost: $1,500\text{\–}$5,000 (varies by features)

• Transaction Fees: $0.10\text{\–}$0.50 per transaction

• Monthly Volume: 500–5,000 transactions (location-dependent)

• Break-even Period: 6–18 months

5. Manufacturers & Providers

• Leading Brands:

  • KIOSK Information Systems

  • NCR SelfServ

  • Diebold Nixdorf

  • Olea Kiosks

  • Posiflex