Whether providing directions, checking-in passengers at the airport or assisting customers when ordering food; interactive kiosks are now being used in a variety of locations. Touch screens provide a user-friendly interface that also enhances the look and feel of the kiosk. Due to frequent use, kiosks require a durable touch panel that will not deform or scratch over time.

Ocular’s Crystal Touch is a durable touch panel that provides an all-glass touch interface for kiosks. The ability to withstand frequent use, resist scratching and increase optical clarity makes Crystal Touch the right choice for an interactive kiosk. Crystal Touch has been designed to function properly in extreme environments and in a wide range of temperatures. Many kiosks are located outdoors and exposed to extreme heat or cold; this is not an issue for Crystal Touch projected capacitive touch panels, they are designed to function with temperatures ranging from -20° to 80°C and custom touch panels are available for outdoor applications. CLICK HERE to read more about touch panels designed for outdoor use.

Kiosks can benefit from the TRUE multi-touch functionality that Crystal Touch offers. With up to 16 simultaneous touch points, multiple users can interact with the kiosk at the same time. Applications such as mall directories are often used by multiple people to help navigate their way through the shopping center. With Crystal Touch: TRUE Multi-Touch, users will not need to wait to use the kiosk, but they can interact with the panel and it will not interfere with other users interacting with the machine. Crystal Touch: TRUE Multi-Touch PLUS panels are also available to reduce design time and associated costs; our newest line of PCAP touch panels provides the same advanced touch technology as Crystal Touch: TRUE Multi-Touch and comes standard with a pre-integrated, optically bonded soda-lime cover glass. The additional layer of glass provides an even more durable touch interface.