Press Release
Elo's New
Super Flat Profile Touchscreens Advance Surface Wave Technology
One Hundred Percent Flat Surface Eases Integration
 January
2005 Elo TouchSystems,
Inc., the global leader in touch technology and a business unit of Tyco Electronics,
is shipping its new range of Super Flat Profile (SFP) touchscreens that extend
the company's proven IntelliTouch pure glass surface wave touch technology.
Elo's IntelliTouch
SFP touchscreens use the company's recently patented grating technology
to achieve distinct advantages; a true flat front surface that smooths
out the bumps of integration, narrower borders around the active touch‑sensitive
area, and a new flat cabling system. All help enable the touchscreen
to fit into tighter form factors than before. The IntelliTouch SFP
touchscreen is the ideal choice for applications in the retail, industrial
control room, medical image management, finance, gaming and hospitality
markets.
"Elo was the first in the world to introduce pure glass touchscreen
technology for superior optics, reliability, stability and light transmission," says
Mike Sigona, Elo market manager, Europe. "Now we take another step
forward with our recently patented grating technology. The new IntelliTouch
SFP touchscreens have the sensing transducers mounted on the back of
the glass so that the touchscreen is one hundred percent flat, making
integration much easier."
All the Benefits of IntelliTouch Technology
"The IntelliTouch SFP touchscreen represents Elo's continued investment
in its touch technology and in the future," says Michael Bartelmess,
Elo Director of Product Management, Europe. "It provides all the
benefits customers have come to associate with IntelliTouch surface wave
touch technology. For example, even quick light touches are registered
precisely at a tight 4000 by 4000 resolution. Operation is stable and
drift‑free ‑ no recalibration is needed over time ‑ and
the touch surface is scratch resistant as there are no metallic or plastic
coatings." According to Bartelmess, IntelliTouch surface wave touch
technology offers these additional benefits: touch can be initiated with
a finger, stylus or gloved hand; multiple touches are never averaged;
operation is not subject to false touches from vibration; a new touch
can be distinguished even when there are other touches present on the
screen; and dragging characteristics are excellent.Bartelmess concludes, "In
addition to the standard 'X' and 'Y' axes, IntelliTouch touchscreens
even include a 'Z' axis for pressure, and they can be sealed watertight ‑ so
not only are they drip‑free, but the glass substrate is resistant
to dirt, contaminants and all common cleaning fluids."
About Elo TouchSystems
Elo TouchSystems, the global leader in touch technology, develops, manufactures
and markets a complete line of touchscreen and touchmonitor products.
Elo offers the largest selection of touchscreen technologies, CRT touchmonitors,
and LCD touchmonitors and carefully designs each product for the demanding
requirements of diverse applications, such as industrial, medical, POS,
kiosks, retail, hospitality, transportation, office automation and gaming.
Elo founders invented the touchscreen over 30 years ago. Since then,
customers have used Elo touchscreens with one common, powerful result
advanced computer technology simplified for all users. Founded in 1971,
the company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with manufacturing
sites in the US, Europe and Asia. Elo's main regional offices are in
Kessel Lo, Belgium and Yokohama, Japan, with additional sales and technical
support offices worldwide. For more information on Elo TouchSystems'
products and services, call +32 16 35 2100 in Europe or visit our web
site at www.elotouch.co.uk.
About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics,
a business segment of Tyco International Ltd., is the world's largest
passive electronic components manufacturer; a world leader in cutting
edge wireless, active fibre optic and complete power systems technologies;
and a provider of premise wiring components and systems. Tyco Electronics
provides advanced technology products from over forty well known and
respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP NETCONNECT,
Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, M/A COM, Madison
Cable, OEG, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack,
Simel and TDI Batteries.
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