Acoustic Pulse Recognition Technology
APR
technology data sheet (96K PDF)
APR white
paper (176K PDF) Elo's Acoustic Pulse Recognition (APR) touchscreens use a completely
new and unique way of sensing touches on a display. Consisting only of a
glass overlay mounted in front of the display, together with a small
electronic controller board, Elo's APR technology provides a new set of
benefits that have only been partially achieved before by other touch
technologies. APR combines the ultimate in optical qualities, durability, and
stability, with excellent dragging properties, along with stylus, glove
and fingernail activation, and low cost advantages. In addition, it is
resistant to water and other contaminants on the screen, can be scaled
from PDA to 42-inch displays, and provides palm rejection during
signature capture. APR works in a simple and elegant way—by recognizing the sound
created when the glass is touched at a given position. Elo is initially launching APR technology directed at the POS market. APR Applications
- Restaurant and hospitality automation
- Retail Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals
- Pharmacy automation
- Industrial automation
- Office automation
Availability APR touch technology will be available initially only in Elo
touchmonitors. The 1529L touchmonitor with APR touch technology will be
available for purchase in September 2006. |
