FAQs

Touchscreens and Kiosks

1. What is a touchscreen?

A touchscreen is an input device that allows users to interact with a computer system by touching the display screen.

2. What are PCAP touchscreens?

Projected Capacitive (PCAP) touchscreens are a type of touchscreen technology that offers high precision and multi-touch capabilities. This technology works by creating an electrostatic field above the touchscreen surface and detecting the disturbance caused when a finger or conductive stylus approaches or touches the screen.

3. What are the advantages of PCAP touchscreens?

PCAP touchscreens are valued for their superior image clarity, high touch sensitivity, and ability to detect multiple touch points simultaneously. They are highly durable and resistant to many factors, making them ideal for public access areas like trade shows and high-traffic corridors, and they look nicer too.

4. What are touchscreen overlays?

Touchscreen overlays are an accessory that can be added to a non-touch display (like a tv or monitor) to add touch capabilities. They work by fitting a touch-sensitive panel over your existing screen. This panel can recognize input from either a finger or a stylus, effectively turning a standard display into a touchscreen. The overlays we carry use infrared technology to sense where the touch interaction is taking place on the screen.

5. What are the benefits of touchscreen overlays?

Touchscreen overlays are an affordable way to convert traditional screens into interactive touchscreens without needing to replace the entire display. They are easy to install and can be removed without damaging the original screen. This flexibility makes them a popular choice for businesses wanting to update their technology on a budget. They also have the flexibility of being made to different dimensions to enable you to cover larger displays, like some LED walls, to make them touch-capable as well.

6. What is the difference between PCAP touchscreens and overlays?

PCAP touchscreens are typically built into the display during manufacturing, offering a high level of precision and multi-touch functionality. Touchscreen overlays, on the other hand, are added onto an existing screen to provide touch capabilities. While they are more affordable and flexible than PCAP screens, they may not offer the same level of sensitivity or support for multi-touch gestures.

7. Which one should I choose, PCAP touchscreen or an overlay?

The choice between a PCAP touchscreen and an overlay depends on several factors, including your budget, the required touch sensitivity, the need for multi-touch functionality, and whether you're willing to replace existing displays or prefer to retrofit them. PCAP screens are a premium choice for new installations where high touch sensitivity and multi-touch support are critical, while overlays offer a cost-effective way to upgrade existing screens to touchscreens.

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