Feature |
Infrared (IR) | Optical | Resistive (5-wire) | Surface Capacitive | Projected Capacitive | SAW |
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Gloved Hand | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
IP 65/NEMA 4 Seal Capable |
Yes |
Achieved with correct material |
Yes |
Achieved with Correct Material |
Yes | No |
Durability/Wear | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
USB Interface | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Calibration Stability | Excellent | Excellent | Fair to Excellent | Good to Excellent | Good to Excellent | Excellent |
Light Transmission | 92-99% | 92-100% | 75-88% | 88-93% | ≤91% | 90% |
Multi-touch capable |
Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Dual-touch |
Why Infrared (IR) Touch?
- Clear as glass. The clarity of the technology improves readability at a glance.
- Rugged surface and bezel design is the best technology for sealing against liquids and dust.
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Applications:
- Transportation Informatics
- Kiosk
- Industrial Machine Control
Why Optical Touch?
- Clearer than resistive or capacitive since there is nothing between the viewer and the display
- The rugged surface and bezel design is ideal for sealing against liquids and dust
- Able to handle dual touch input
- Can scale to large sizes
- Can support multi-touch (more than dual touch)
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Applications:
- Kiosk and interactive digital signage
- Indoor multimedia kiosks
Why Surface Capacitive Touch?
- Durable and resistant to scratches for demanding applications
- Faster and more responsive
- Immune to surface contaminants
- Superior optical clarity, brighter display and less surface reflection
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Applications:
- Casino Gaming
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Outdoor operability - in rain, snow, ice and dust
- True flat front surface possible with no bezel
- Activated by gloved hand
- Functions even if glass is scratched or broken
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Applications:
- Outdoor kiosks
- Ticketing machines
- ATMs
- Cost effective solutions
- Activated by a stylus, a finger or gloved hand
- Functions even if damaged
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Applications:
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- High-Volume Retail Environments
Why Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Touch ?
- Durable glass construction
- High optical clarity
- Activated by a finger, gloved hand or soft tip
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Applications:
- Healthcare
- Retail
- Point of Sale
- Hospitality
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