Hardware options
The kiosk page that is provided by aPlus+ is a webpage.
Attendees can use the kiosk page to register their arrival (and optionally, departure), from a location.
If you would like attendees to have the option to type in their identifier, then a keyboard or touch screen would be required to be accessible.
If you would like attendees to scan in, then a card reader would be required with matching cards or tags that are possessed by the attendees
iPads are a popular option due to the number of 3rd part mounting options that are available on the market.
iOS includes a 'Guided Access' mode that allows administrators to lock which application is running, then control which parts of the screen are available to a non admin user to use.
iPads can support USB readers (with an adapter), or bluetooth readers.
The adapter that is required for USB readers is the Official Lightning to Camera (USSB) Adapter Camera connector.
Laptops can be a popular option when a device is in a location where mounting is not critical. Most laptop contain a USB port so that connecting a reader is very easy.
Laptops can support USB readers, or Bluetooth readers.
We have seen customers use the following options as well
- Chromebooks
- Raspberry Pi's - This can be useful for a headless installation where you do not need a screen.