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Touchscreen digital signage: uses, applications and advantages

Touchscreen digital signage: uses, applications and advantagesOPINION: You would be seriously mistaken to think that touchscreen digital signage is just another marketing novelty. Touchscreen displays provide the opportunity for something that will become increasingly important to digital signage in the coming years: interactivity – says Thomas Fraser-Bacon of AllSee Technologies.

Touchscreens – when does a digital signage project call for interactivity?

OPINION: AllSee Technologies's Thomas Fraser-Bacon asks when does a digital signage project need to be interactive and in which scenarios are touchscreens most effective?

First 'through-glass' 15" touchscreen comes to UK market

First 'through-glass' 15" touchscreen comes to UK market

NEWS: An innovation in 'through-glass' touchscreen technology available from Merseyside-based LifeSize Touch will allow shops to engage passersby outside opening hours.

Touchez agrees UK distribution deal for 3D Wayfinder

Touchez agrees UK distribution deal for 3D Wayfinder

NEWS: Touchez has announced that it will be the exclusive UK distributor for the 3D Wayfinder, an indoor wayfinding solution for multi-touch kiosks and tablets.

Visitors set to Engage at Bloomberg's New York HQ

NEWS: Engage Production has completed two 'stunning' installations at the headquarters of news corporation Bloomberg in New York, USA.

AOpen encourages retailers to embrace digital at Retail Event Netherlands

AOpen encourages retailers to embrace digital at Retail Event Netherlands

NEWS: AOpen has showcased its latest digital signage innovations for retail with Microsoft Windows Embedded at Retail Event Netherlands.

New interactive media wall unveiled at Gatwick Airport

New interactive media wall unveiled at Gatwick Airport

NEWS: Gatwick Airport has become the first to benefit from a new interactive media wall developed by Eye and Monster Media.

PrimeSense to talk 'natural interaction' at DSE 2013

PrimeSense to talk 'natural interaction' at DSE 2013

NEWS: 3D sensing specialist PrimeSense has announced that its vice president Ohad Shvueli will participate in a talk at this week's Digital Signage Expo.

No mucky fingers for museum visitors with Christie digital painting canvas

No mucky fingers for museum visitors with Christie digital painting canvas

NEWS: Visitors to the Midland Center for the Arts in Michigan, USA, can now 'escape the ordinary' with a new digital paint canvas made possible with the Christie Interactivity Kit.

Multi-touch kiosk solutions among launches for Philips at ISE 2013

NEWS: Philips Public Signage brand license partner MMD has revealed a raft of new launches at ISE 2013.

MultiTouch 'leading the way' to ISE with latest innovations

MultiTouch 'leading the way' to ISE with latest innovations

NEWS: Finnish touchscreen manufacturer MultiTouch is following up a 'successful' run at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month with a 17-display stand at ISE 2013, which opens today in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Nexcom introduces KPPC range of multi-touch kiosk panels

Nexcom introduces KPPC range of multi-touch kiosk panels

NEWS: Nexcom has introduced its range of all-in-one kiosk panel PCs, which it says are 'perfect' for use as self-service interactive kiosks for applications from gaming to medical.

Prototype 46" multi-touch display to debut for 3M at ISE 2013

Prototype 46" multi-touch display to debut for 3M at ISE 2013

NEWS: 3M is set to exhibit a first prototype 46" (117cm) multi-touch chassis display at ISE this month, alongside other new options.

Polytouch QMS-extendable kiosks to make debut at ISE

NEWS: Pyramid Computer will showcase additions to its multi-touch kiosks at ISE, including the first outing for its new 22" (56cm) and 32" (81cm) POS solutions with quick mounting.

MultiTouch announces first large-format touch-ready displays with Windows 8

MultiTouch announces first large-format touch-ready displays with Windows 8

NEWS: MultiTouch has launched what it says are the world's first fully integrated large-format displays with the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system embedded.

Elo has the healing touch with new VuPoint displays

Elo has the healing touch with new VuPoint displays

NEWS: Elo Touch Solutions has introduced a new touchscreen for medical environments, the M-Series VuPoint.

Philips touchscreens to ship with Omnitapps in two-month offer

NEWS: Multi-touch digital signage displays from Philips will be shipped with a free licence for Omnitapps Professional until the end of January 2013.

Should digital out-of-home be treated as a discipline in its own right?

OPINION: There’s currently a real buzz around the out-of-home (OOH) sector, and it’s easy to see why, according to Matt Gordon, co-founder of Limited Space.

Nexcom launches multimedia panel PC with 'exceptional' wide viewing angles

Nexcom launches multimedia panel PC with 'exceptional' wide viewing angles

NEWS: Nexcom has introduced its fanless multimedia panel PC, MPPC 2120T, with a 21.5" (55cm) vertical alignment touchscreen and LED backlight, which the company says provides 'exceptional visual at wide viewing angles'.

'World's largest' interactive wall claimed by MultiTouch

'World's largest' interactive wall claimed by MultiTouch

NEWS: MultiTouch has revealed how its MultiTaction displays were used to create what it says is the world's largest multiple contact interactive wall.

'Near seamless' 55" touchscreen released by MultiTouch

'Near seamless' 55" touchscreen released by MultiTouch

NEWS: Finnish manufacturer MultiTouch says that its new ultra-thin bezel (UTB) MultiTaction cell display is the 'first and only' interactive LCD screen of its kind, and is intended for 'demanding' public-facing applications.

Elo Touch Solutions goes for style and substance with new monitors

Elo Touch Solutions goes for style and substance with new monitors

NEWS: Elo Touch Solutions has revealed two new zero-bezel touchscreens designed for POS, information points and kiosk sites.

Commuters can 'discover personality type' with DOOH campaign

Commuters can 'discover personality type' with DOOH campaign

NEWS: A new DOOH campaign is encouraging people to find our their 'unique personality type', with the results appearing on digital screens and in emails.

Sports fans enticed into restaurant with digital menus

Sports fans enticed into restaurant with digital menus

NEWS: RadiantGroup's CaptivTouch interactive digital screens and software from Acquire Digital has been installed at restaurant chain Shoeless Joe's,

Drivers offered 'unique fuelling experience' at pumps with DOOH

Drivers offered 'unique fuelling experience' at pumps with DOOH

NEWS: North American petrol company Irving Oil has deployed an interactive digital signage network, IRVision.

Tesco trials interactive supermarket at Gatwick Airport

Tesco trials interactive supermarket at Gatwick Airport

NEWS: Tesco has deployed an 'interactive virtual grocery store' at Gatwick Airport, which allows travellers to browse and buy items to be delivered upon their return home.

'Japan's largest digital signage system' installed by Mitsubishi

'Japan's largest digital signage system' installed by Mitsubishi

NEWS: Mitsubishi Electric has announced it has installed the largest digital signage system in Japan at Narita International Airport.

Engage Production to distribute Displax Skin Multitouch products

Engage Production to distribute Displax Skin Multitouch products

NEWS: Engage Production is now a distributor of Displax's Skin Multitouch product range, described as 'the first large-format, through-glass multitouch system'.

Glasses-free 3D among launches for Phillips at InfoComm 2012

Glasses-free 3D among launches for Phillips at InfoComm 2012

NEWS: Philips has revealed a number of new products in its commercial signage and hospitality line-ups at InfoComm 2012.

YCD Multimedia partners with Elo Touch Solutions for interactive digital signage

NEWS: YCD Multimedia's digital media software and Interactive Digital Signage displays from Elo Touch Solutions are to be combined.

Digital Signage Road Show kicks off at Screenmedia Expo

Digital Signage Road Show kicks off at Screenmedia Expo

NEWS: The organiser of the new Digital Signage Road Show says the first stop of the tour at Screenmedia Expo was accessed by 'people from all over Europe'.

Coming to a screen near you: Screenmedia Expo

Coming to a screen near you: Screenmedia Expo

FEATURE: Morwenna Kearns previews digital signage event Screenmedia Expo 2012.

Screenmedia Expo to feature Philips Public Signage debut

Screenmedia Expo to feature Philips Public Signage debut

NEWS: Next month's Screenmedia Expo in London, UK will feature the exhibition debut of Philips Public Signage, in collaboration with NDS and AOpen.

When fashion goes digital

When fashion goes digital

OPINION: The two Westfield shopping centres in London pride themselves on being leaders in digital advertising. Geny Caloisi looks at the arrival of Futurefashion.

Advantech unveils medically-certified touch terminal

NEWS: Advantech has announced the availability of its new HIT-W181 touchscreen terminal.

LCD touchscreen from BrightSign welcomes DSE visitors

LCD touchscreen from BrightSign welcomes DSE visitors

NEWS: The digital screen arch that decorated the entrance to the Digital Signage Expo's (DSE) exhibition hall was created by BrightSign.

Why everyone's talking about London's smartest bus shelter

Why everyone's talking about London's smartest bus shelter

OPINION: Nick Smith gives deeper insight about the controversial new London bus shelter advert from children's charity Plan.

Day three at ISE 2012: signage strikes back

Day three at ISE 2012: signage strikes back

FEATURE: James Matthews-Paul gives his final report from digital signage show ISE 2012.

Day two at ISE 2012: touch, slim and see-through

Day two at ISE 2012: touch, slim and see-through

FEATURE: Multi-touch, transparency and bezel thickness: James Matthews-Paul reports live from ISE 2012 day two.

Katy Perry fans appear on virtual Christmas tree with Monster Media digital signage

Katy Perry fans appear on virtual Christmas tree with Monster Media digital signage

NEWS: Monster Media worked in the run-up to Christmas to promote the new perfume from Katy Perry, which allowed fans to create virtual Christmas decorations featuring their likeness.

AOpen to present new POS and touch-based ordering solution at ISE 2012

NEWS: AOpen is to showcase its multitouch panel PC ordering kiosk and order registration system at ISE 2012.

Killer apps: applications of gestural technologies for DOOH

Killer apps: applications of gestural technologies for DOOH

FEATURE: A number of technologists are developing systems that read the hand gestures and body language of people interacting with screens, and the results are head-turning. Nick Smith looks at some of the applications.

New multi-touch digital signage displays launched by AllSee Technologies

NEWS: AllSee Technologies has added a new line of HD Multi Touch Screen Displays to its digital signage portfolio.

Interactive Monster Wall tells airport users about IBM technology

Interactive Monster Wall tells airport users about IBM technology

NEWS: DOOH media owner Eye has revealed its Interactive Monster Wall, installed in Manchester Airport in partnership with Monster Media, is being used by technology company IBM.

AOpen Warms up for new multi-touch panel PC

AOpen Warms up for new multi-touch panel PC

NEWS: AOpen Europe has brought to market a new multi-touch panel PC, called WarmTouch WT22M-RH.

Kiosks: a self-service world

Kiosks: a self-service world

FEATURE: Kiosks in the sense of interactive self-service have become a large part of the digital signage market. Morwenna Kearns looks at the applications.

The evolution of digital signage: Viscom Düsseldorf Digital Signage Best Practice Award 2011

The evolution of digital signage: Viscom Düsseldorf Digital Signage Best Practice Award 2011

OPINION: The now established Digital Signage Best Practice Award scheme at the Viscom Düsseldorf trade fair reminds us how useful, lucrative and downright cool digital signage applications can be.

Digiadvans helps festival-goers get home with TomTom ad

Digiadvans helps festival-goers get home with TomTom ad

NEWS: Mobile digital signage provider Digiadvans has carried out an advertising campaign for TomTom for the second time.

Planar and iQmetrix aim to 'bridge gap' between in-store and online with digital signage partnership

Planar and iQmetrix aim to 'bridge gap' between in-store and online with digital signage partnership

NEWS: Planar Systems and iQmetrix have announced a partnership which has resulted in the development of a new interactive touchscreen interface, called XQ Interactive Retail.

Interactive digital signage 'ideal' for product promotion, says Garmin

Interactive digital signage 'ideal' for product promotion, says Garmin

NEWS: Navigation and communications systems company Garmin has commented on an interactive digital signage solution it deployed recently.

Billabong goes to the beach with Yeahpoint kiosk

Billabong goes to the beach with Yeahpoint kiosk

NEWS: Surf clothing company Billabong has launched a new touchscreen kiosk at its Manly shop, in Sydney, Australia, which enables customers to book and buy last-minute surfing lessons and holidays.

Interactive digital displays spice up Avon's new Manhattan HQ

Interactive digital displays spice up Avon's new Manhattan HQ

NEWS: EyeClick and MagicInk have installed an interactive monitor system on eleven floors of cosmetics company Avon's new Manhattan headquarters.

New NEC touchscreen added to DisplayLite line-up

New NEC touchscreen added to DisplayLite line-up

NEWS: DisplayLite has released the new NEC DSTSUP551 display, a 55" (1.4m) professional touchscreen from the P551 series, to market.

Touchmedia recycling contest reaches 101m via screens

NEWS: An initiative to raise awareness of waste management and recycling, organised by digital screen manufacturer Touchmedia, has nominated the winners of its 2011 competition.

New touchscreens from iiyama aim to improve digital signage flexibility

New touchscreens from iiyama aim to improve digital signage flexibility

NEWS: Japan-based monitor manufacturer iiyama has introduced two new types of touchscreen to the digital signage and kiosk market.

Advantech pitches new 11.6" touchscreen for close user environments

Advantech pitches new 11.6" touchscreen for close user environments

NEWS: Advantech has brought to market an 11.6" (29.5cm) touchscreen display, HIT-W121, which it says is designed for healthcare, hospitality and commercial environments.

AdVu gets into Holiday spirit with Florida DOOH installation

AdVu gets into Holiday spirit with Florida DOOH installation

NEWS: AdVu Advertising Networks has installed the first of 'many' digital media players at a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Florida, USA.

Digiadvans on the beat with police projects

Digiadvans on the beat with police projects

NEWS: Mobile digital signage provider Digiadvans is continuing its work with the UK's police force by supplying vans to Humberside Police.

Multimedia shopping experience 'an example for others in the retail industry to follow'

Multimedia shopping experience 'an example for others in the retail industry to follow'

NEWS: Yeahpoint has created a multimedia shopping 'experience' in Singapore at the flagship store of telecommunications provider SingTel.

'A-grade features' of Scala solution unveiled at phone chain

'A-grade features' of Scala solution unveiled at phone chain

NEWS: KPN has commented on the digital overhaul of 105 of its Netherlands retail sites using Scala products.

Madrid's Ministry of Science and Innovation gets digital signage overhaul from Onelan

NEWS: Madrid-based Ministry of Science and Innovation has commented on the recent installation of a new digital signage system from Onelan.

Clear Channel launches 'most advanced' interactive screen network

Clear Channel launches 'most advanced' interactive screen network

NEWS: Outdoor media company Clear Channel has used the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to reveal its new interactive screen network.

MultiTouch table links branding with search system

MultiTouch table links branding with search system

NEWS: MultiTouch has delivered an interactive multiple touch table for the University of Oregon, which combines a search system with the institution's branding.

Giant iTab to join the Media Circus

Giant iTab to join the Media Circus

NEWS: Touch2view will follow up the launch of its Giant iTab digital signage system at Screenmedia Expo with an appearance at Media Circus.

NV3 Technologies on hand to help Baltimore kick off 'milestone period'

NV3 Technologies on hand to help Baltimore kick off 'milestone period'

NEWS: NV3 Technologies, a Baltimore-based kiosk and digital signage manufacturer, has been chosen as the provider of DOOH offerings for the Baltimore Convention Center and Visitor Center to mark the city's 2011 Festive Summer programme.

Al Barq Digital extends digital signage footprint with new contracts

Al Barq Digital extends digital signage footprint with new contracts

NEWS: Al Barq Digital has announced the addition of two new shopping centres to its digital signage portfolio.

Digital display solutions: an LG help guide for retailers, pt 2

FEATURE: In part two of LG's help guide for retailers, Warren Lewis, LG's commercial director, B2B, elaborates on the types of technologies becoming more common in the retail sector and examines concerns surrounding content and connectivity.

Cemetery museum combines traditional and digital media with touchscreens

Cemetery museum combines traditional and digital media with touchscreens

NEWS: The team behind a museum project that combines digital and traditional visitor displays has commented on its success.

3M 'excited to see' uses of new Smart Pen

3M 'excited to see' uses of new Smart Pen

NEWS: A new input device for capacitive touchscreens such as the iPhone and the iPad, the 3M Smart Pen from 3M Touch Systems, has been introduced to the market.

3M launches multi-touch interactive offering

3M launches multi-touch interactive offering

NEWS: A new multi-touch 22" (55.9cm) chassis display has been introduced to the digital signage market by 3M Touch Systems, a subsidiary of 3M.

LG showcases 'broad technology portfolio' at DSE

LG showcases 'broad technology portfolio' at DSE

NEWS: This week's Digital Signage Expo (DSE) provided a platform for LG Electronics to exhibit its expanded range of commercial display solutions.

Retirement home goes digital with Noventri touchscreen kiosks

Retirement home goes digital with Noventri touchscreen kiosks

NEWS: A retirement community in Maryland, USA, has installed digital signage and touchscreen technology from Noventri which is being used to provide information, entertainment and education to its residents.

College highlights athletics achievements with X2O touchscreen

College highlights athletics achievements with X2O touchscreen

NEWS: X2O Media has revealed its Xpresenter vClips interactive HD video kiosk has been installed in the Athletics Hall of Fame of a New York college.

Janus Displays prepares for take-off with touchscreen

Janus Displays prepares for take-off with touchscreen

NEWS: The Janus Concierge Board, part of the Janus Displays product range from Morrow Technologies, has a new boarding pass feature that will allow passengers to check flight information including delays and cancellations from their hotels, conference areas or business centres.

Touchscreen monitors a response to market need, says Caltron

Touchscreen monitors a response to market need, says Caltron

NEWS: The growing popularity of interactivity in the digital out-of-home (DOOH) market has encouraged US provider Caltron to launch two new 22" (56cm) touchscreen monitors.

3M game for interactivity with multi-touch displays

3M game for interactivity with multi-touch displays

NEWS: 3M Touch Systems will demonstrate how its digital multi-touch displays can be used in the gaming industry at the ICE 2011 exhibition in the new year.

Snowflake software now compatible with 'ruggedised' Zytronic touchscreens

NEWS: The Snowflake suite from Swedish software solutions company Nuiteq is now able to drive Zytronic touchscreens, it has been announced.

New DOOH solution from RMG goes the distance

NEWS: Electronic taxi-booking company Taxi Magic has announced a new deal with media and entertainment firm Reach Media Group (RMG).

Tivus signs five-year digital signage contract

NEWS: Tivus and its strategic partner Digital Ads have agreed a five-year digital signage contract with 'a prestigious Omaha hotel property', it has announced.

Advertisers to target shoppers through Al Barq Digital screens

Advertisers to target shoppers through Al Barq Digital screens

NEWS: Dubai Festival City has chosen Al Barq Digital to support its digital signage needs in a recently announced five-year deal.

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