Calisto Kiosks

5 modes. 30 components. One touchscreen channel.

Five kiosk modes consolidating screens from Navigator, POS, Ops, and Signal onto registered touchscreen devices. QR zero-touch provisioning, 30-second heartbeat monitoring, guided access lockdown, 12 native interconnects, one device registry.

5 Kiosk Modes · 30 Client Components · 7 Check-In Types · 6 Self-Order Types · 7 Concierge Features · 12 Interconnects

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Device Registry

QR provisioning. 30-second heartbeat. Two-minute offline detection.

Zero-touch activation with six-character key and 15-minute expiry. Heartbeat telemetry every 30 seconds, five device statuses, guided access lockdown, OTA config push.

Device Activation + Management

QR provisioning. Heartbeat monitoring. Lockdown mode.

Every kiosk registers with a unique key, health score, platform fingerprint, and assigned mode. Three-step zero-touch activation, 30-second heartbeat telemetry, 120-second offline detection, OTA configuration push, three form factors across five hardware platforms.

QR Onboarding Pipeline

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Generate codeDevice displays unique 6-character alphanumeric code. 900-second expiry.
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Scan and configureOperator scans QR or enters code. Sets device name, location, and mode.
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Device onlineStatus transitions from pending to online. Assigned mode interface renders.
30sinterval

Heartbeat Telemetry

Devices report every 30 seconds: app version, OS version, screen resolution, battery level, and composite health score. Offline detection triggers at 120 seconds without heartbeat.

5statuses

Device Registry

All registered devices with name, location, status, mode, platform, last ping, and health score. Five statuses: online, offline, error, pending, locked. Filter by status, location, or mode.

0OS access

Lockdown Mode

Guided access (iOS) or kiosk mode (Android). Home button, notification center, and system settings disabled. Application fills the screen. No OS-level exit possible.

OTAupdates

Remote Configuration

Over-the-air branding updates, device restart, mode reassignment, and status monitoring from the device registry dashboard. Configuration changes propagate in under 60 seconds.

Tablet Kiosk

iPad or Android tablet in countertop or floor stand. Compact footprint. Bluetooth or USB card reader and optional receipt printer.

Standalone Terminal

Free-standing unit with integrated touchscreen, card reader, and receipt printer. ADA-accessible height. Built for high-traffic deployment.

Wall-Mounted Display

Touchscreen panel for wayfinding, directory, and property information. Power over Ethernet. No peripheral hardware required.

Supported platforms
iPad
Android
Chrome Kiosk
Smart Display
Signage
Designer

Three layout modes. Branding controls. Configurable idle behavior.

Standard, Compact, and Fullscreen layouts with per-device branding controls. Idle timeout from 30 seconds to 10 minutes with slideshow, welcome message, or blank screen.

Designer + Templates

Three layout modes. Branding. Templates. Idle behavior.

Three layout modes control navigation density, branding controls apply property identity, and idle behavior determines screen state between sessions. Template library provides pre-built flows for every mode.

Layout modes

StandardNavigation bar with content area. Full sidebar, headers, and system chrome visible. Best for multi-feature concierge kiosks.
CompactMinimal chrome with maximized content. Collapsed navigation. More screen real estate for the active workflow.
FullscreenNo navigation. Content fills the entire screen. Single-purpose rendering for check-in and ordering.
Logo upload

Property or brand logo rendered on welcome screen and header bar.

Accent color

Primary action color applied to buttons, highlights, and progress indicators.

Background color

Screen background. Supports solid color or uploaded background image.

Welcome message

Configurable title and subtitle displayed on idle and welcome screens.

Idle behavior configuration

Timeout duration30 seconds to 10 minutes (presets or custom)
Idle screen typeWelcome message, slideshow, or blank
Slideshow interval10 to 60 seconds between slides
Screen dimmingConfigurable delay and brightness level
Clock and weatherOptional display on idle screen (enable/disable per device)

Template engine

Template Library

Pre-built templates for each kiosk mode. Guest check-in, restaurant ordering, concierge, wayfinding, waiver signing, and property showroom.

Template Customization

Per-template configuration: skip steps, reorder flows, show/hide fields, change button labels, adjust timeout behavior.

Clone and Modify

Duplicate any template to create variants. Assign different templates to different devices or locations.

Forms Integration

Waivers. Intake forms. Consent capture. Payment forms.

Kiosk-native form rendering for waivers, intake, consent, and payment. Every form submission writes to the Contact record with device attribution. Signature capture, conditional logic, and integrated card reader processing on the same touchscreen.

Digital Waivers

Waiver template rendering with scroll-to-bottom requirement. Signature capture via touch drawing or typed name. Configurable signature method per template. Signed documents stored in Contacts and linked to Services.

Intake Forms

Patient and guest intake forms rendered on kiosk. Multi-step form flows with conditional logic. Data writes directly to Contact record and operational timeline.

Consent Capture

Terms and conditions display with acknowledgment tracking. Timestamp and device ID recorded per consent. Legal hold and audit trail via Services document history.

Payment Forms

Integrated card reader forms for tap, chip, and swipe. Same payment processor as POS terminals. Split payments, tips, digital receipts via email or SMS, automatic folio posting.

Waiver configuration

Signature methodsTouch drawing, typed name, or both (configurable per template)
Template managementReusable templates with name, content, and signature requirement
ApplicabilityEnable/disable per check-in type
StorageSigned documents attach to Contact record in Services
LookupBy reservation, name, or phone number
Display requirementScroll-to-bottom before signature capture enabled
Telemetry Engine

Four fleet KPIs. Six per-device metrics. Mode-level funnels.

Real-time fleet dashboard with four KPIs and six per-device performance metrics. Cross-property rollup, mode-level funnel analysis, CSV and API export.

The Telemetry Engine

Four fleet KPIs. Six per-device metrics. Mode-level funnels.

Real-time operational telemetry across the kiosk fleet, refreshing every 30 seconds. Four KPI surfaces, six per-device performance metrics, cross-property rollup, and mode-level funnel analysis.

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Check-ins Today
+12%
312
Orders Today
+8%
42s
Avg. Session Time
-6%
99.7%
Fleet Uptime
+0.2%

Per-device performance metrics

Sessions per device per day

Utilization count by device. Identifies high-traffic and low-traffic positions.

Error rate per device

Failed transactions, timeout resets, and offline events per device per period.

Peak usage hours

Hourly heatmap of activity per kiosk. Staffing and positioning data.

Mode-specific conversion

Started vs. completed interactions per mode. Drop-off point identification. Every abandoned session is a missed transaction.

Average transaction value

Per-device, per-mode ordering revenue. Position and layout comparison data. Identifies which device placements drive higher spend.

Device health score trend

Heartbeat-derived score over time. Hardware degradation detection.

Universal Ops kiosk analytics clientCross-property rollup reportingPer-device performance drill-downMode-level funnel analysisCSV and API exportReal-time dashboard refresh

Cross-Product Delivery

Delivers surfaces from Navigator, POS, Ops, and Signal. Writes to twelve.

Self-service kiosk delivery channel consolidating screens from Navigator, POS, Ops, and Signal onto registered touchscreen devices. Every kiosk mode reads live data and writes back to the product that owns each workflow. One relational data layer. Zero middleware.

Kiosks
Navigator
POS
Ops
Signal
Contacts
Events
Services
Access
Display
Purview
Pulse
Deals

Calisto Navigator

Check-in kiosks read reservation data and guest profiles. Check-in completion writes arrival status and triggers digital key provisioning via Access.

Reservation Lookup → Identity Match → Check-In → Key Trigger

Calisto POS

Self-order kiosks read menu catalog, pricing, and modifier configuration. Orders route to kitchen display system. Payment transactions process through the same gateway.

Menu Catalog → Order Build → Payment → KDS Route

Calisto Ops

Check-in reads reservation and room assignment data. Service requests, maintenance tickets, and check-in logs write to the operational timeline and dashboards.

Reservation Data → Check-In Log → Service Request → Timeline

Calisto Signal

Kiosk devices register in Signal's fleet management console. Concierge content and wayfinding maps read from Signal. Heartbeat pings and health scores write back.

Fleet Register → Heartbeat Ping → Health Score → Incident

Calisto Contacts

Every check-in and order links to a Contact record. Walk-in guests create new records with kiosk source attribution. Waiver signatures attach to document history.

Walk-In → Contact Create → Waiver Attach → Order Link

Calisto Events

Ticket check-in validates against the Events attendee database. Race check-in reads marathon registration data. Event wayfinding displays venue layouts.

Ticket Scan → Attendee Match → Entry Confirm → Venue Map

Calisto Services

Waiver templates and signing requirements read from Services configuration. Session check-in validates against service bookings. Signed documents write back.

Template Read → Waiver Render → Signature Capture → Record

Calisto Access

Check-in completion triggers access code generation or smart lock provisioning. Lock provisioning rules and zone configurations read from Access.

Check-In Complete → Code Generate → Lock Provision → Audit

Calisto Display

Kiosks and Display share device management patterns: QR activation, heartbeat monitoring, template assignment. Display shows content; Kiosks accepts input.

QR Activate → Heartbeat Sync → Template Assign → Status

Calisto Purview

Menu items for self-order kiosks read from Purview F&B catalog. Service menus read from Services catalog. Order selections write item popularity metrics back.

Catalog Read → Menu Render → Order Select → Popularity

Calisto Pulse

Dynamic pricing from Pulse applies to kiosk ordering in real time. Seasonal rates, time-of-day pricing, and demand adjustments reflected on the kiosk menu.

Rate Rule → Price Apply → Order Volume → Demand Signal

Calisto Deals

Showroom kiosk interactions create leads in Deals with device source attribution. Property views, floor plan requests, and information inquiries captured.

Property View → Info Request → Lead Create → Attribution
The Architecture Comparison
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Separate kiosk apps vs. one touchscreen channel

The Old Way
Separate check-in kiosk application per vertical
Separate self-order kiosk from a third-party POS vendor
Separate concierge tablet app (per-device licensing)
Separate digital signage system for wayfinding
Separate waiver signing platform (per-signature pricing)
MDM enrollment required for every device
No shared data layer between kiosk applications
Manual device monitoring with no health reporting
Per-device licensing fees multiplied across vendors
Multiple vendor contracts for hardware and software
Separate admin dashboard per kiosk application
No guest record linkage across kiosk interactions
The Calisto Way
Seven check-in types in one mode, one application: native
Six ordering types with POS menu catalog and payment: native
Seven concierge features with Signal data: native
Interactive wayfinding with floor-by-floor maps: native
Digital waivers with configurable signature methods: native
QR zero-touch provisioning. No MDM. No app store login.
One relational data layer across all 12 connected products
30-second heartbeat. Health scoring. Two-minute offline detection.
Kiosk software included with Core. Unlimited devices.
One platform. One support channel. One device registry.
One dashboard for every device, mode, and configuration
Every interaction linked to Contacts with source attribution
Pricing

Free kiosk software. Managed hardware from €49/mo.

Five modes, unlimited devices, QR activation, heartbeat monitoring, and lockdown mode. Kiosk software included with Core. Managed hardware optional.

Calisto Core
$0/month
+ 2% of revenue
CommitmentNone
UsersUnlimited
Products15 included
Best for: Hotels, venues, and properties deploying self-service touchscreens.
Calisto Kiosks

Self-service terminals for check-in, ordering, and registration.

$1.00/mo

Part of Ops Suite

Billed monthly to your Pro Shop wallet

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