Zytronic partners with Omnivision to develop tactile digital signage solutions

Zytronic, company specialized in development and manufacturing of touch screens, and software developer Omnivision will cooperate on the development of a multi-touch user interface with PCT sensing mechanism to deliver engaging user experiences in all environments.

The specialist in touch sensors Zytronic has announced that it is working to accelerate widespread adoption of its touch sensor portfolio with Projected Capacitive Technology with software provider Omnivision. As a result, Omnivision's Omnitapps platform is now fully compatible with Zytronic's range of dual-touch PCT touch sensors.

Working with the Windows operating system 7 from Microsoft, Omnitapps is a customizable application software package that has the ability to support multi-touch operation on large form factor displays.. It is made up of a series of different professional applications that, when combined with Zytronic touch sensors and ZXY100 touch controllers, make it well suited for front-end implementations in a variety of different sectors.

Omnitapps can distinguish between intuitive gestures, including slides, zoom, pass and turn, as well as support for English keyboard options, German, Spanish and French. Through the multitouch functionality of this platform, Implementers can disseminate valuable information to potential clients or members of the public, as well as offering interactive vending and advanced multiplayer gaming features.

Its MediaWall function allows users to access social networks such as Facebook and Linkedin, as well as displaying Flash-based websites, like YouTube. Also offers provision for placing markers on Google Maps (to add useful information), or the drawing in PDFs, videos, photos and web content. Besides, can display multiple websites at the same time via a split screen feature.

Patented detection technology

Zytronic's PCT-based touch sensors employ a patented sensing technology consisting of an array of micro-thin capacitive elements embedded within a laminated substrate., which can be placed behind a protective layer (more than 10 cm thick). Touch screens based on this technology are resistant to various forms of mechanical damage that can potentially shorten the life of resistive touch or capacitive surface solutions., like vibrations, strong impacts, scratches, dirt accumulation, extreme temperatures, exposure to strong chemicals, high humidity levels, or the entry of liquids. Besides, unlike surface acoustic and infrared wave touch sensor options, PCT may allow all-glass designs, without frame, resulting in smooth front end user interfaces.

Alexander Aelberts, CEO and founder of Omnivision, has explained that “Omnitapps can distinguish between each individual touch on the screen and improves the touch functionality that Windows offers 7 so that the most sophisticated manipulation by the user is possible. PCT detection support offers a new dimension to

A wide variety of different sectors are looking for a mature solution, commercially viable for the implementation of public information kiosks, interactive digital signage systems and point-of-sale units, according to the Director of Sales and Marketing of Zytronic, Ian Crosby, that has expressed: “By combining the operational resiliency of Zytronic hardware with the high-end touch performance of OmniVision software, Designers can put iPad-style functionality into almost any environment or location”.