The medical instrumentation market is characterized by high reliability, precise design, long lifecycle and quality manufacturing. Ocular’s ruggedized projected capacitive (PCAP) touch panels, displays and LCD products have been successfully used in these sensitive, mission-critical applications. Crystal Touch projected capacitive touch panels provide an upgrade to the medical market with touch panel solutions that are high performance and highly durable, repel liquids and can be repeatedly wiped clean over extended periods without any noticeable wear or performance degradation. Ocular has been serving the medical market for many years and understands the performance characteristics and specialized certifications required for medical device applications.
Projected capacitive touch technology is ideal for medical applications due to the ability to withstand extreme environments. Many surgical centers need to be kept at a specific temperature and devices utilizing PCAP can operate in extremely cold and warm temperatures. PCAP touch panels are ruggedized, provide an extremely durable touch interface and the all-glass construction of PCAP touch panels allows for a zero-bezel design which helps keep out dirt, debris and harsh cleaners. Zero-bezel designs also give devices an upgraded look and feel.
Touch panels in medical environments may also come in contact with saline. Ocular can custom build Crystal Touch panels to disregard unintended touch caused by water or saline droplets.
The ability to function accurately while wearing a medical glove is another advantage of Crystal Touch projected capacitive touch panels. Users no longer need to remove their glove to interact with the device, saving time for the device operator. Crystal Touch panels are tuned to respond to a gloved or non-gloved hand so the user can interact with the device in both situations without having to worry about removing their glove.
Crystal Touch is available in TRUE Multi-Touch and TRUE Multi-Touch PLUS. Medical devices that will be used simultaneously by multiple users will benefit from a TRUE multi-touch interface. Crystal Touch: TRUE Multi-Touch panels are available in a variety of sizes from 3.5″ to 17.0″ and allow for up to 16 simultaneous touch points. If a pre-integrated cover glass is desired to reduce design time and cost, the Crystal Touch: TRUE Multi-Touch PLUS line of PCAP touch panels is also available in sizes ranging from 3.5″ to 18.5″.
With years of experience working with medical devices, Ocular has the capability to design and manufacture displays and projected capacitive touch panels that will enhance medical devices and help change the medical industry. As a user-friendly touch screen that can be used with or without gloves while providing a durable and all-glass surface, Crystal Touch takes medical devices to the next level.
