The Umbrella iKiosk

The Umbrella is a new concept in public utility street furniture, it is designed to be both attractive and functional. It has a 360 degree presence, can be clearly seen, lights up at night, provides shelter and importantly it gives FREE Internet access via its twin touch screens and the broadband low power WiFi access aerial mounted above its canopy.
The unit is made in stainless steel with a central pole mounted into a base in the street. (Power & telephone connections are channelled from under street conduits.)

The top unit is an umbrella made from stainless steel struts holding 8 segments of clear plastic (1/2” thick vandal proofed ‘Macrolon’) forming and octagonal umbrella.

This provide shelter for the users of the digital utility services which are presented on twin screens below.

The screens access the Internet utilising touch screen technology.

The opposed screens provide simultaneous dual access

The lower unit accommodates wheelchair users.

The Internet services are FREE with the plus factor of usability criteria being built into the navigation interface. This is achieved in several stages:-
Pre-handled 'deep link' connections to services
XML/Webservices - UK EGIF compliance resulting in content re purposing.
Internet access is fully available however due to the service being provided by a city then some sights are disconnected.