Incorporating Multi-Touch Interactivity

Printer-friendly version

Diversified technology company 3M has introduced a 22” high-definition, multi-touch LCD display, the M2256PW, for professional consumer applications that need 10+ finger touch input or multi-user interactivity with a fast response time. 3M’s multi-touch technology supports 10+ finger input with less than 6 millisecond touch response and advanced gesture capability.
 
The technology offers software developers a full multi-touch hardware platform. Software developers are able to initiate a technological leap in the way users interact with all types of information and expand traditional touch interaction to include multiple users and increased collaboration. Applications taking advantage of this high level of interactivity include computer-aided design, digital signage, computer gaming, security monitoring systems, education and training, and self-service applications.
 
The M2256PW display was recently presented to a European audience for the first time at CeBIT 2010, in Hannover, Germany.
 
The 3M Display M2256PW features a high-definition 1680 x 1050 LCD screen, DVI and VGA video input, audio input, USB and RS232 (serial) dual-mode communication protocol and durable, anti-glare front surface. Based on Projected Capacitive Technology, the M2256PW display is compatible with Windows 7, so no third party touch drivers are required. For Linux and Windows XP/Vista/7 operating systems, 3M plans to offer a multi-touch driver and software utility, and will offer communication protocol documents for customers who wish to develop their own drivers.