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ƥ It is the most user friendly input device

used to interface with a PC.

ƥ The user touches the screen

to select options presented
on it, where associated hardware and
software locate that touch.
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ƥ In 1971 Dr. Sam Hurst, founder of Elographics
developed the first touch opaque sensor
ƠElographơ at the University of Kentucky.
ƥ In 1974 He developed the first real touch
screen.
ƥ In 1977, Elographics developed the five-
five-wire
resistive technology then with the backing of
Siemens Corporation, developed a curved glass
sensor called the   .
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ƥ The new transparent technology, AccuTouch,
was later developed by the founders of
Elographics, Dr. Hurst and Bill Colwell.
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ƥ Enable first-
first-time users to interface with computers
instantly, without any training.
ƥ Eliminate operator errors because users make
selections from clearly defined menus.
ƥ Eliminate keyboards and mice, which many novice
users find difficult to use.
ƥ Rugged enough to stand up to harsh conditions
where keyboards and mice can be damaged.
ƥ Provide fast access to all types of digital content.
ƥ Ensure that no space is wasted since the input
device is completely integrated into the monitor.
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ƥ The touchscreen itself.
ƥ A computer whose display is fitted with the
touchscreen interefacing with.
ƥ A controller drives the touchscreen and converts
each touch into X/Y coordinates.
ƥ A software driver, which communicates between
the controller card and the computer's operating
system.
ƥ Application
Application--development software, which
enables developers of touch programs to build
their own applications and/or customize existing
touch applications.
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Here are some technologies that are used in

making touch screens:
ƛ Resistive
ƛ Capacitive
ƛ Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW)
ƛ Scanning Infrared
ƛ Near Field Imaging
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mHigh Resolution and Accuracy
mFast Response
mPressure
Pressure--activated by finger or gloved hand with a very
light touch
mDurable hard-
hard-coat front surface can be nonglare treated
for reflection control or polished for maximum clarity
mTouchscreens and controllers are safety agency-
agency-approved
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m* % Clarity
mResistive layers can be damaged by a sharp object


   
ƥThere are 2 types of capacitive touch screens:
ƥSurface capacitive
-consists of a uniform conductive coating on a glass
panel on which a low voltage is evenly applied
fromthe corners.
-The touch location is measured from the ratio of
the current flow from the corners
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-Made of a front and back protective glass providing
optical and strength enhancement options.
-Its middle layer consists of a laminated sensor grid
of micro-
micro-fine wires and optical enhancement
options.
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mHigh Touch Resolution
mHigh Clarity
mCompletely Sealable

 




 

mMust be touched by finger-
finger- will not work with any non
non--
conductive input
mCan be affected by electricity
mMay need re-
re-calibration often


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ƥ Made of a glass overlay with transmitting and

receiving piezoelectric transducers for both the X
and Y axes.
ƥ When a touch occurs, the wave is absorbed
shortening the echo time it takes to reach the
receivers.
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ƛ Excellent Image Clarity -Very High LightTransmission
ƛ Excellent Durability -Stable "No
"No--Drift" Operation
ƛ High Resolution - Very Light Touch
ƛ Fast Touch Response -X,Y and Z- Z-axis Response
ƛ Finger or Gloved-
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ƛ Must be touched by finger, gloved hand, or soft-
soft-tip
stylus. Something hard like a pen won't work
ƛ Not completely sealable, can be affected by
large amounts of grease, water, or dirt on the
touchscreen


 
  

ƥ Made of a grid of LEDs and detectors framed to

the front of the display that projects horizontal
and vertical beams of infrared light.
ƥ The press location is determined since it
obstructs the IR beam
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mMostly used in manufacturing and medical applications
since it can be completely sealed.
moperated using a stylus or a gloved finger.
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mClearer
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mParallax problems


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ƥ Made of two laminated glass sheets having a

transparent metal oxide coating in between.
ƥ An AC signal is applied to the patterned
conductive coating creating an electrostatic field
on the surface of the screen.
ƥ It is used only in the toughest environments and
applications due to its high cost.
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ƥInformational kiosks
ƥTrade show displays
ƥMuseum / tourism displays
ƥPoint
Point--of
of--sale terminals
ƥRestaurant systems
ƥEmployee time clocks
ƥIndustrial process controls
ƥWorld Wide Web access kiosks
ƥHome automation systems
ƥCasino and other gaming systems
ƥComputer access for the physically disabled
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