What is an Infrared Touchscreen?

An infrared touch screen detects touch by interrupting an invisible grid of infrared rays. LEDs and sensors in the frame around the screen create this grid. When an object such as a finger touches the screen, specific rays are blocked. From this, the controller calculates the exact X and Y coordinates of the touch. This technology is mature, cost-effective and often used in large displays.

Interactive Whiteboards

Interactive Whiteboards

Thanks to its scalability and relatively low cost for large formats, infrared technology is ideal for interactive whiteboards, especially for screens larger than 100 inches. It provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for large-format educational and business presentations.

Information kiosks

Infrared touchscreens are well suited for public information kiosks because of their durability. The screen surface can be made of tempered, vandal-resistant glass, ensuring longevity in demanding environments such as shopping malls or train stations.

Industrial Automation

The ability to operate the screen with gloved hands makes infrared touchscreens an excellent choice for industrial control panels and HMIs. Rugged and maintenance-free construction withstands the harsh conditions of production environments.

Digital Signage

For interactive digital signage applications, infrared technology provides a clear image and reliable touch experience. It is a cost-effective solution for large interactive displays in retail, hospitality and public spaces where image quality and interaction are key.

High Light Transmission

Because an infrared touchscreen is just a frame around the display with no additional layers of glass or film on the active surface, image brightness is not affected. This results in a light transmission of up to 100%, ensuring optimal visual quality.

Durable and Scratch Resistant

The touch functionality is in the frame, not in the screen surface itself. As a result, scratches on the glass do not affect operation. The surface can be tempered glass, which makes the screen durable, scratch and vandal resistant.

Maintenance-free

All active components are integrated into the frame. After initial assembly and calibration, the system requires no periodic maintenance. The modular design also makes it easy to assemble or replace components as needed.

Flexible Input & Multi-touch

Infrared touchscreens can be operated with any opaque object, such as a bare finger, gloved hand or stylus. This provides maximum flexibility. The technology also supports multi-touch, which recognizes multiple touch points simultaneously.

Summary

An infrared touch screen detects touch by interrupting an invisible grid of infrared rays. LEDs and sensors in the frame around the screen create this grid. When an object such as a finger touches the screen, specific rays are blocked. From this, the controller calculates the exact X and Y coordinates of the touch. This technology is mature, cost-effective and often used in large displays.

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