03 November 2008 - NextWindow´s Multi-touch Gesture Software |
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NextWindow´s SDK Support A multi-touch gesture software development kit (SDK) is now available to independent software vendors (ISVs) and industry partners. The SDK enables independent software vendors to develop multi-touch features, removing the barrier between man and machine.The multi-touch gestures SDK enables ISVs to implement multi-touch functions to current or future applications, offering developers a more intuitive interface between man and machine. "With NextWindow´s multi-touch capabilities, ISVs can move beyond the limitation of point and click", Said Al Monro, CEO of NextWindow "and offer new features such as pinch, swipe, or zoom to enlarge text, advance through photos, or adjust an image all courtesy of multi-touch". With its multi-touch gestures SDK, Nextwindow is setting the stage for ISVs to develop new and exciting applications by allowing new ways to interface with your computer like never before. Nextwindow is the only company that provides multi-touch capabilities for large format displays with digitizer support for Microsoft´s Windows XP and Vista as well as future versions of Windows 7. http://www.nextwindow.com/windriver/index.html |
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22 October 2007 - Interactive Digital Signage Applications |
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MicroTouch DST Touch Screens 3M Touch Systems, Inc. today announces the expanded product offering of MicroTouch DST touch screens for large-format interactive digital signage (IDS) applications in popular 32", 40", 42" and 46" screen sizes. Based on 3M´s patented Dispersive Signal Technology (DST), MicroTouch DST touch screens offer an ideal solution for large-format interactive applications that require fast, accurate, reliable touch response. Other unique features include operation unaffected by surface contaminants and "dynamic touch", which ignores static objects on the screen and allows for multi-user touch capabilities.
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16 April 2007 - Tough Touch Screens from 3M Offer Privacy |
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| Increasing user confidentiality in unsupervised ATM and self-service ticketing applications 3M, the diversified technology company, today announced that its most rugged capacitive touch product, ToughTouch II, is now available with optional privacy film to help protect financial data or transaction information displayed on ATM and ticketing machine screens from prying eyes. Read the whole press release here >> |
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16 April 2007 - 3M Invests in Capacitive Touch Technology Development |
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| New enhancements to world-renowned MicroTouch ClearTek II product line from 3M Touch Systems 3M United Kingdom plc introduces significant new software and hardware developments to its pioneering MicroTouch ClearTek II Capacitive Touch Screen system, including multiple player functionality, Windows Vista support, and improved wear resistance. This latest announcement reemphasises 3M´s commitment to the continuous advancement of its ClearTek II product line and of the touch industry as a whole. Read the whole press release here >> |
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16 April 2007 - MicroTouch™ ToughTouch II Touch Screens |
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| "Tough and Private" Touch Screens from 3M Target Ruggedized Self-service and ATM Applications 3M Touch Systems, Inc. today announces the availability of MicroTouch ToughTouch II capacitive touch screens for ruggedized self-service kiosks and ATM applications - specifically, environments where impact strength, shatter resistance, brighter displays, superior surface wear, and viewer privacy are a requirement.  ToughTouch II is the successor to the MicroTouch ToughTouch product, which has been field-tested in vandal-prone environments for more than a decade, and now offers product enhancements in optical clarity, surface durability, electronics compatibility, and RoHS compliance. Like the 3M MicroTouch ClearTek II capacitive product, ToughTouch II is a highly responsive, reliable touch screen, but with a much higher level of impact resistance against breakage from accidental or malicious activity.ToughTouch II is 3M´s most rugged capacitive touch product and its construction combines a MicroTouch ClearTek II capacitive touch screen with a 4mm glass layer optically laminated to the back. With an overall thickness of 8mm, ToughTouch II is an ideal touch product for unsupervised, vandal-prone environments where ruggedized ATMs and self-service kiosks are used. "The ToughTouch II touch screen is 3M´s most recent enhancement to the MicroTouch capacitive product line, which continues a development effort started over 20 years ago when 3M/MicroTouch commercialized surface capacitive technology", stated Ty Silberhorn, General Manager, 3M Touch Systems. "ToughTouch II is yet another indicator that 3M will continue to be one of the world´s leading providers of capacitive touch screen solutions." Read the whole press release here >> |
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26 March 2007 - NextWindow Touch Screen Systems |
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| NextWindow touch screen systems are supplied throughout the Middle East by touchscreen-me.com New Zealand tech company NextWindow confirmed today that it has secured a contract to provide PC touch screen technology to global giant Hewlett Packard.  It is now seeking to raise $4 million in fresh capital for further expansion and development.NextWindow technology is used in the HP TouchSmart PC, which was unveiled by Bill Gates at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last January. Since then there has been speculation in the US press that NextWindow was the technology provider, but the company only confirmed its involvement today. NextWindow chief executive Al Munro says the deal with HP is valued in the "multi-millions", adding that all going well it would be "substantially more that". He says the company has been seeking to raise capital for the past 12 months, but says it is not connected to fulfillment of the HP contract. The TouchSmart PC is only available in the US and UK at the moment, but should arrive in Australia and New Zealand in the next few months. According to Mr. Munro, it is already exceeding expectations in the market. And he says there is still "a lot of headroom" in applications for the company´s technology. "The HP contract is in the volume market, which are the smaller touchscreens." We´re also targeting the global interactive whiteboard market, which is a huge market. Mr. Munro says he received a direct approach from the division of HP responsible for the TouchSmart PC following earlier work done for another division. We didn´t have to convince them that we had the better technology, we just had to convince them that we had the ability to scale to meet their requirements on a contract. "We are not renowned as a high-tech country so it does take people a little by surprise that there is a technology like this coming out of New Zealand", Mr. Munro says. |
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03 March 2007 - All In One NEMA 4X Monitor and Ruggedized Computer |
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Touch Screen ME launches Vartech All in One NEMA 4X Enclosed Wall Mount / 15" Desktop Monitor and Ruggedized Computer to the Middle East market. VarTech Systems has recently introduced the VTPC150SE all-in-one monitor and computer. This completely sealed system can survive in the harshest wash-down environments.The VTPC150SE is a totally sealed low-power consumption computer terminal. The sturdy totally sealed stainless steel case is ideally suited for wash-down or dusty/dirty industrial environments. The base configuration is nicely equipped with a color LCD screen 24-bits color TFT 15 inch resistive touch screen (1024 x 768 XGA) and a VIA Eden 800 MHZ processor. A Teflon tip pen is available to point precisely on the touch screen. As an option, a WiFi 802.11b RF network interface can be ordered. To enhance system usability the flash drive comes complete with Microsoft Windows XP® Embedded operating system and is designed with built-in security features that protect the flash drive from deletions and modifications to the operating system. The terminal can be configured with three (3) serial ports (optional), two (2) USB ports, and one (1) Ethernet port 10/100 Base T. For full details on Vartech NEMA 4X computer systems refer to >> |
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08 February 2007 - Vartech Large Screen All-In-One Computer Systems |
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| Touch Screen ME launches Vartech large screen all-in-one computer systems to the Middle East market.Manufactured by Vartech, a worldwide leader in the manufacture of industrial grade LCD flat panel displays, the all-in-one computer systems are an elegant union of computing power and hi-definition display brilliance. VarTech´s all-in-one, VESA compliant, LCD and computer integrated systems are ideal for a variety of automation, kiosks, corporate presentations and digital signage applications. The range includes 32", 37" and 46" LCD panels, all are HDTV ready and have an integrated Pentium 4 processor, TV tuner, speakers and optical touch screen. For full details on Vartech large screen all-in-one computer systems refer to >> |
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KioskCom Middle East |
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KioskCom Middle East is a one-stop self service solution as well as new business-sourcing centre. The first edition of the "Dual-Automation & Self-Service Show" concluded with a resounding success and created a colossal dais and opportunity for the growing demand in Self-Service Technology in the Middle East. The second edition, in line with Dubai Government's encouragement, is now scheduled to be held, in an enhanced perspective, as Kioskcom Middle East - the world´s largest and longest running kiosk and self-service conference and tradeshow, delivering business solutions focusing on interactive self-service programs to a highly qualified audience in the areas of retail, finance, hospitality, tourism, health care, government, gaming/entertainment, hospitals, restaurants, QSR´s, financial services, ticketing, photo and other industries.The number of kiosks deployed grew over 62% worldwide in 2005 and is forecasted to more than double by 2008, with the Middle East region being an essential contributor and a sector which is also witnessing the entry of hi-tech next-generation machines and self-service. Visit the event here >> |
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News from 3M |
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| 3M Touch Systems, Inc. announces availability of the new MicroTouch™ CT150 15" LCD touch screen monitor specifically designed for self-service and industrial applications. The CT150 touch monitor offers a unique feature set that addresses key design, integration and performance needs in these applications. Key CT150 touch monitor features include:
"The MicroTouch CT150 touch monitor is a product that solution providers will embrace because of its mounting flexibility, ease of configuration and overall performance" said Larry Loerch, global marketing manager for 3M Touch Systems. "It affords designers valuable creative options that are key to developing a unique look for their customers, as well as the practical features necessary to simplify installation, setup and service. As the self-service market continues to grow, these features are increasingly important for solution providers." The CT150 touch monitor joins a family of high performance MicroTouch monitor products, which include the 17" Chassis Touch monitor and the 15" M150 and 17" M170 desktop touch screen monitors. This product is available for shipment May 1, 2006. |
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