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Touch-sensitive technology application

Though several years ago touch-sensitive technology was not widely spread, nowadays we already can state that its development in practically every field of activity reveals new opportunities, speeds up service processes and makes human being’s interaction with the computer significantly easier.

Touch-sensitive technology application is based on a principle of human contact with the object by touching it. Simplicity of handling allows using of this technology by wide variety of users. Vandal proof touchscreen and scratch resistant technology reduce the percentage of mechanical damage possibility.

Touch monitors represent one of typical examples of touch-sensitive technology application. Touch monitors can be of different types, from desktop to built-in industrial ones. They (both desktop and built-in monitors) can be used in the following fields of application:

Trade

Sales outlets equipped with touch-sensitive hardware will provide increased speed of working with each client and at the same time reduce the frequency of error occurrence. Working with touch-sensitive interface does not demand any special training. Fields of touch-sensitive technology applications are virtually numerous. Most often touch monitors and monoblocks are used as POS terminals. A touch-sensitive kiosk may be used as a terminal for electronic ordering system, serve as electronic sales area guide or multimedia center for presentation viewing. Besides, touch-sensitive interface considerably simplifies the purchase process and lets it become individualized.

Slot machines

A touch-sensitive interface is widely used in gaming machines installed in casinos, bars and clubs. A touchscreen is a much easier and convenient solution for those visitors, who are inexperienced in interaction with such equipment.

Industry

A touch screen considerably simplifies human-computer interaction. Absence of a keyboard or a mouse means absence of additional distracting factors that is extremely important in working conditions of the industrial enterprise.

Financial institutions

When working with a large amount of information, financial institutions often have to use multi-monitor systems. In this case, working with a keyboard or a mouse will considerably restrict operator’s actions and complicate working with interfaces. Touch-sensitive technology allows the operator to execute the same operations in a shorter period of time.

Medicine

In the field of medicine where extremely sophisticated equipment is usually used, it is very important to simplify interaction with technically complex systems as much as possible. When working with diagnostic equipment, the speed of response and faultlessness of actions can be vitally important in a virtual sense.

Hotels and restaurants

Efficiency and faultlessness of operator’s actions in the services sector is the core of success of operating in this industry company. A touch monitor and its specially designed interface can significantly raise speed and accuracy of manager’s operations. And increased quality of service will consequently result in the increased client satisfaction with the service.

Security service

Rapid and convenient response to any security system signals, control of different complex units.

Transport

Railway station and airport terminal buildings usually hold hundreds of people wishing to obtain some information. Installation of an easy-to-use and vandal proof touch-sensitive device is a convenient way to satisfy their needs without the necessity of standing in line.

Fitness

Touch monitors can be integrated in the electronic trainer thus allowing the person to run and, for example, to read or analyze the amount of burned calories simultaneously. At that an electronic trainer can be set by a single finger touch.

"Smart Home"

A touchscreen is one of the most advanced ways of the smart home control. Simply imagine a flat screen displaying buttons, indicators or any graphic images. In real-time operation mode you will have an opportunity to see what devices are switched on and where they are located, and a simple touch will allow you to control all home equipment. For example, a home plan may contain bulb images. Just touch them and turn off the lights in any room.

Bill validator manufacturing and manufacturers There are plenty enough western companies that are engaged in bill validator manufacturing. However, in Russia there are no companies producing this type of equipment, in spite of the fact that number of gambling machines is constantly growing and bill validators are integral parts of such machines. Basically, manufacturing of bill and coin acceptors is a quite complicated and science intensive direction that demands solid financial investments. Therefore, practically all devices produced in the world are quite reliable and meet basic requirements on operational conditions. In majority of cases, Russian companies using bill validators choose only one foreign supplier, or, to be exact, a specific bill validator model, and then use it knowing nothing about other manufacturing companies that produce the same type of the equipment.

A touchscreen as a part of the smart home A wall-mountable touchscreen computer can become a central element of the smart home. Such computer does not need a mouse; all buttons should by pressed by a finger directly on the screen surface. As for a usual keyboard it is substituted by specially developed on-screen ones. Owners of rapidly gaining popularity pocket PC’s know how convenient touch-sensitive screens are.

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