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Touch Screen Technology

This document discusses touch screen technology. It defines touch screens as input devices that allow users to select options by touching the screen. The document then covers the history and development of touch screens from 1971 to modern technologies. It describes the main components of a touchscreen system including the touch sensor, controller, and software driver. The two primary touch screen technologies are resistive and capacitive. The document outlines the pros and cons of each as well as common applications of touch screens.

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Touch Screen Technology

This document discusses touch screen technology. It defines touch screens as input devices that allow users to select options by touching the screen. The document then covers the history and development of touch screens from 1971 to modern technologies. It describes the main components of a touchscreen system including the touch sensor, controller, and software driver. The two primary touch screen technologies are resistive and capacitive. The document outlines the pros and cons of each as well as common applications of touch screens.

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Seminar

On
Touch Screen
Technology
Content

 What are Touch Screens?


 History and Development
 Why use Touch Screen
 Elements of a Touchscreen System
 Touch Screen Technologies
 Application of Touch Screens 
 Advantages
 Disadvantages
 Conclusion
What are Touch Screens?

 It is the most user friendly input device


used to interface with a PC.
 The user touches the screen to select
options presented on it, where associated
hardware and software locate that touch.
History and Development

 In 1971 Dr. Sam Hurst, founder of


Elographics developed the first touch opaque
sensor “Elograph” at the University of
Kentucky.
 In 1974 He developed the first real touch
screen.
 In 1977, Elographics developed the five-wire
resistive technology then with the backing of
Siemens Corporation, developed a curved
glass sensor called the touch screen.
 The new transparent technology, AccuTouch
was later developed by the founders of
Elographics, Dr. Hurst and Bill Colwell.
Why use Touch Screens?
 Enable first-time users to interface with
computers instantly, without any training.
 Eliminate operator errors because users
make selections from clearly defined
menus.
 Eliminate keyboards and mice, which
many novice users find difficult to use.
 Rugged enough to stand up to harsh
conditions where keyboards and mice can
be damaged.
 Provide fast access to all types of digital
content.
 Ensure that no space is wasted since the
input device is completely integrated into
the monitor.
How does a Touch screen Work?

Main touch screen components:


 Touch sensor
 Controller
 Software driver
Touch sensor

 A touch screen sensor is a clear glass panel with a


touch responsive surface which is placed over a
display screen so that the responsive area of the
panel covers the viewable area of the display screen.

 The sensor generally has an electrical current or


signal going through it and touching the screen
causes a voltage or signal change. This voltage
change is used to determine the location of the
touch to the screen
Controller
 The controller is a small
PC card that connects
between the touch
sensor and the PC. It
takes information from
the touch sensor and
translates it into
information that PC can
understand.
Software Driver

 The driver is a software that allows the touch


screen and computer to work together. It tells the
operating system how to interpret the touch event
information that is sent from the controller.

 Most touch screen drivers today are a mouse-


emulation type driver. This makes touching the
screen the same as clicking your mouse at the
same location on the screen.
Touch Screen Technologies

 Resistive
 Capacitive
Resistive Touch Screens

 Made of a glass panel with a coating of uniform resistivity on


which a voltage is applied. A polyester cover sheet is tightly
suspended over the top of the glass, separated from it by small,
transparent insulating dots.
 The cover sheet has a hard, durable coating on the outer side and
a conductive coating on the inner side.
 With a light touch, the conductive coating makes
electrical contact with the coating on the glass.
  The voltages at the point ofcontact are the analog
representation of the position touched. The controller
digitizes these voltages and transmits them to the
computer for processing.
Advantages of Resistive
 High Resolution and Accuracy
 Fast Response
 Pressure-activated by finger or gloved hand with a very light
touch
 Durable hard-coat front surface can be nonglare treated for    
reflection control or polished for maximum clarity
 Touchscreens and controllers are safety agency-approved
components,so certification of your system is easier
Disadvantages of Resistive
 80 % Clarity
 Resistive layers can be damaged by a sharp object
Capacitive Touch screen
There are 2 types of capacitive touch screens:

Surface 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
Advantages:
 Durable surface material
 High endurance (~255 million touches)
 Very accurate
 Good optical quality

Disadvantages:
 Triggered only by bare finger or active stylus
Application of Touch Screens 
 Informational kiosks
 Trade show displays
 Museum / tourism displays
 Point-of-sale terminals
 Restaurant systems
 Employee time clocks
 Industrial process controls
 World Wide Web access kiosks
 Home automation systems
 Casino and other gaming systems
 Computer access for the physically disabled
Pros & Cons

 Direct pointing to the  Low precision by using


objects. finger
 Fast  User has to sit or stand
closer to the screen
 Finger or pen is usable (No
cable required)  The screen may be covered
more by using hand
 No keyboard necessary
 No direct activation to the
 Suited to: novices,
selected function
application for information
retrieval etc
Conclusion
 Touch systems represent a rapidly growing
subset of the display market.
 The majority of touch systems include touch
sensors relying on vacuum-deposited
coatings, so touch coatings present
opportunity for suppliers of vacuum coatings
and coating equipments.
 Touch sensor manufactures currently require
thin films in the areas of transparent
conductors, optical interference coating and
mechanical protective coatings.
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