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tco21

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Right, yet another question :D

I've just had a guy come in with quite a unique enquiry.

He wants to set up a kiosk in his store, which will allow customers to purchase items as if they were purchasing it online. (Why I do not know).

I think he's going to be building the Kiosk and implementing a system based on the .NET framework and using an API based on open-source software.

The catch is, the kiosk will have an additional touch pad/screen along with a stylus. The purpose for this is so that customers can sign on it when doing credit applications.

I was wondering whether this is possible, and viable?

Personally I don't think it's all too secure, and I'm not sure about the longevity of the signing screen. I have my doubts as to whether open-source signature recognition software exists and how that would work.

Nevertheless, as always, no harm in asking.

Thanks
 
why signature recognition ?

doesn't he just want a copy of the signature?
 
Good point. Didn't really think of that.
Anyone know of Kiosk manufacturers (and not resellers, as I want a custom one made).

On the system side, I'm thinking of putting a linux distro - because there's no licensing involved and it will allow customers to do the e-commerce browsing + payment.
 
Right. Update.

The kiosks are not going to use signature recognition as a method of verification or registration. Instead they will be based on the CCV payment method as are online systems.

However, I am looking for touch screen protection film - does anybody know of any local manufacturers/ suppliers?
 
tco21

Notice that this posting was some time back - have you managed to sort your query out as yet?
 
Just a note, I was in the USA at the begining of this year... every time i used a Credit Card at a store I swiped it myself and signed on a touch screen basically the girl at the register is not involved and never took my card.
 
I remember that from my US trip as well. No cashier. Took the goods to a machine, passed them through the scanners and then completed the transaction by card. Very cool, but very confusing. :)
 
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