Christie Interactivity Kit adds multi-touch interactivity to any digital display

Modular and light, The new multi-touch technology can be configured in 84 different sizes.

An ISE 2013 We are being able to see how Christie's Interactivity Kit technology can convert a video wall made up of 16×6 MicroTiles in a stunning interactive touch screen. For application on television sets, museum or retail, Its main advantage is its simple plug and play installation with Windows 7 and its simplicity in handling.

Christie's new interactivity kit, Powered by Baanto ShadowSense technology, it is a unique solution that adds multi-touch interactivity to any digital display..

Designed in perfectly fitting pieces on Christie MicroTiles, The Christie Interactivity Kit is configurable in 84 different sizes and has the capacity to incorporate practically any large display format, with a maximum width of 6,5 meters and a height of 1,8, or a Christie MicroTiles array of 16 units of width per 6 high.

Easy to use and installable on site, Kits mount easily around the perimeter of the video wall, connecting to a computer USB port without the need for drivers. Windows 7 automatically recognizes the Christie Interactivity Kit as a multi-touch device, without the need to carry out any type of manual calibration of sensors or cameras. Advanced Baanto ShadowSense technology gives the Christie Interactivity Kit excellent performance, with great tactile accuracy and fast response times capable of managing up to 18 touches on a large format display.

The simplest answer

Richard Heslett, Business Products Executive Product Manager, Christie, has highlighted that “many large format touch technologies struggle to achieve touch accuracy and good response times, especially with multitouch. For the system to work, The usual thing is to have to manually place and calibrate the cameras and install special drivers or software that must be managed from a computer.”.

The Christie Interactivity Kit solves that problem by detecting the size and configuration of the video wall and connecting, without further ado, to the USB port of the computer. When used with Windows 7, offering native support for multitouch, The interactivity kit is immediately recognized as a multi-touch device.

“In addition to saving time and effort calibrating sensors and installing drivers, The Interactivity Kit is light and small in size, allowing it to be easily transported and introduced into buildings. Besides, Special holders for MicroTiles aid alignment”, Heslett added.

Applications
Heslett believes that “with its sensational image quality, color and resolution, Christie MicroTiles are the perfect medium for large format interactivity. For example, on television sets, where MicroTiles are extremely popular, An on-air announcer can analyze a sporting event or comment on election results using the Interactivity Kit on a large presentation canvas. Due to its modular nature, MicroTiles and Interactivity Kit are easy to move and flexible in size, which makes them perfect for temporary events and commercial contests. Stage rental companies can purchase a set and create a multitude of shapes and sizes with it.”.

“Among other applications of great value, we highlight those that affect museums and public institutions., responding to the visitor's desire to explore and know; to higher education, allowing students to learn and connect with each other; and to business areas, where coworkers need to exchange and analyze information in a collaborative environment”, adds Christie executive.

Heslett points out that “el Christie Interactivity Kit, which is already being sent to the market, It is an exciting and advanced technology that allows us to create large-format multi-touch displays that until today were impossible.. There is nothing like it. It is a technology that opens up all kinds of connection possibilities for people to connect with each other and with information., and to deliver impactful brand experiences”.

Advantages of the Christie Interactivity Kit

• True multi-touch operation with precision, Excellent resolution and response rates for large format applications
• Until 18 touches in an array 16 by 6 (6,5 m. by 1,8 m.)
• Easy to install via USB connection and without the need for drivers. No manual calibration of sensors or cameras is required. Native recognition by Windows 7 as a multi-touch device
• Seamless integration with Christie MicroTiles and Christie JumpStart.