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Touchscreens

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Touch Screens.

 


 

Traditional Single Touch touch screen for the PC

 

This Page looks at some of the evolving touchcreen technology that is available

 

 

 

Touch Window and Software

 

 

Touch Window and Software.

 

Here selections and movements are made by pointing at the screen surface. Touch screens act in the same way as a normal screen but have sensitive surfaces. It is also possible to put a "Touch Window" over the front of a standard monitor to give the same function as illustrated in the picture above.

A lightpen is a similar idea, requiring you to hold a pen and point it at the screen.

 

 

Microsoft Surface

 

 

 

Microsoft Surface is a new technology that has recently been released

 

The video illustrates the power of multitouch technology where you can activate more than one area of the screen at a time

 

 

3D Interface with Touchscreen

 

 

 

Linux XGL is a fascinating look at how you can combine a three diomensional interface on the PC with a traditional touchscreen for a remarkably intuitive interface

 

 

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