Touch Screens
Touch screens are useful as an input device where it is not suitable or
desirable to use conventional input devices such as keyboard and mouse. Useful areas are factory floor, offices, shops, schools and
general information display areas where you might want the user to interact with the computer. In fact a
touch screen be used anywhere, where information is entered or displayed on a regular basis.
Public Information Displays
Information kiosks, tourism and trade show displays, other electronic
displays are used by many people everyday.
The user-friendly touch screen interface can be less intimidating and easier to
use than other input devices, especially for users that are not familiar with computers.
A touch screen can help make your information more easily accessible by allowing users to navigating
through your presentation by simply touching the display screen.
Retail and Restaurant Systems
Touch screen systems are easy to use so employees can get work done faster, and
training time can be reduced for new employees. And because input is done right
on the screen, valuable counter space can be saved. Touch screens can be used in
cash registers, entering orders, seating and reservation and more.
Control and Automation Systems
A touch screen interface is useful in all sorts of systems ranging from industrial process
control to home automation. By using a graphical interface, operators can
monitor and control complex operations in real-time by simply touching the
screen.
Computer Based Training
Because the touch screen interface is more user-friendly than other input
devices, training for computer novices, can be speeded up therefore reducing expense.
It can also help to make learning more fun, which can lead to a more beneficial training
experience for both students and trainers.
Assistive Technology
The touch screen interface can be beneficial to those that have difficulty
using other input devices such as a mouse or keyboard. When used in
conjunction with software such as on-screen keyboards, or other assistive
technology, they can help make computing resources more available to people
that have difficulty using computers.
