Chapter 5Intermezzo: Build a Kiosk with the Pi
If you’ve been in a waiting room lately, chances are good that you’ve seen a kiosk system.[54] Usually, it consists of an old TV set with a DVD player and sometimes even a VCR. In a doctor’s waiting room, you’ll see and hear a lot about new and expensive treatments, while repair shops often bombard you with advertisements for useless parts. Often the video signal flickers, the text on the show contains many typos, and you feel as if you should leave the office and look for a more professional medical provider.
On the other hand, you can find really good kiosk systems—for example, while waiting for the subway or train. Here you can see news, weather forecasts, and cartoons on huge screens. The ...
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