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What is New in the Medical Market?

Elo’s Touch Solutions for the Medical Market at CeBIT:

Elo TouchSystems, the world leader in touch technology and a business of Tyco Electronics Corporation, will show many touch solutions at CeBIT, including:

  • The NEW 1928L and 1528L medical-grade LCD touchmonitors (19” and 15” respectively) shown for the first time in Europe. These desktop touchmonitors come with worldwide agency approvals and certifications, including UL2601 / IEC 60601 and drip-proof IEC 529 / IPX1.

  • New technologies for rear mount touchmonitors. Elo's rear mount family was initially launched with IntelliTouch surface wave technology, a picture-perfect, precision touch solution. This is a widely used touchscreen technology for non-critical and patient-activated healthcare applications.

Now, Elo is introducing additional technologies on the rear mount touchmonitor product range:

    • AccuTouch 5-wire resistive touch technology which is widely used for medical applications because it can be sealed to protect against liquid splashes and it can be sterilized. AccuTouch is also ideal in applications such as nurse’s stations, since it can be touched with a pen, gloved hand, fingernail, or any stylus.

    • CarrollTouch infrared provides high optical sensor technology for applications requiring extremely high imaging performance, or operation in glass-free environments since it can be protected by an acrylic overlay for safety.

Why Touch?
In an arena where simplification of complex systems is essential and accuracy is critical, a touch interface is the fastest and easiest way to interact with technology – and the most direct and natural. Easy to use, reliable, and stable, Elo’s touchscreens, touchmonitors, and touchcomputers bring powerful simplicity to equipment, instrumentation, and services, and improve the efficiency of devices operated by medical professionals as well as by patients.

The Benefits of Elo’s Touch Solutions for the Medical Market
The reliable operation of Elo’s touch-based products exceeds the medical standards for response and accuracy. Elo’s medical touchscreens are completely sealable against liquid splashes and operate accurately even when subjected to water or other substances such as ultrasound gels. Equally at home in the operating room and the waiting room, Elo’s touchscreens can be activated with a finger, rubber-gloved hand, or stylus – all ubiquitous in medical settings.

Elo routinely collaborates with medical OEMs, software developers, IT systems integrators and kiosk producers, and works with their customers to seamlessly integrate Elo products into their total solution. Whether Elo is contacted by an OEM designing a new instrument, an administrator with an eye to improving efficiency, or a caregiver eager to supply intuitive patient education and self-service systems, Elo can provide touch solutions for virtually all applications within the healthcare environment.

Touch Applications in the Medical Market
Elo’s touch solutions for the medical market can be used for numerous applications, including medical modality instruments, surgical imaging management systems, computer aided diagnosis and therapy, clinical diagnostic instruments, clinic practice management, pharmacy automation, point-of-care automation, and healthcare self-service kiosks.

About Elo TouchSystems

Elo TouchSystems, global leader in touch technology, is a business of Tyco Electronics Corporation. Elo develops, manufactures and markets a complete line of touch products that simplify the interface between people and computers in both public access and employee-activated applications. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with manufacturing sites in the United States, Europe, Latin-America and Asia. For more information on Elo's products and services, please contact Elo TouchSystems at +32 16 35 21 00, visit Elo's website at www.elotouch.eu or direct electronic mail inquiries to elosales@elotouch.com.

About Tyco Electronics

Tyco Electronics is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions and wireless systems, with 2006 sales of $12.7 billion to customers in 150 countries. Tyco Electronics designs, manufactures and markets products for customers in industries from automotive, appliances and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is their customers' advantage.

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