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Zytronic intros multitouch for the smaller screen

Zytronic announced it is unveiling a new multitouch controller with a faster response time and gesture-recognition support for smaller self-service touchscreen digital signage and kiosk applications.

February 15, 2016

Zytronic, a provider of rugged Projected Capacitive Technology touch sensors, is unveiling a new multitouch controller with a faster response time and gesture-recognition support for smaller self-service touchscreen digital signage and kiosk applications.

Optimized for displays of 22-inches diagonal and less, the new Zytronic ZXY150 touch controller is designed to offer tablet-like multitouch functionality on smaller screens forpublicly used interfaces in kiosks, ATMs and vending machines. The ZXY150 provides native support for the latest multitouch capable operating systems, the company said, with on-board firmware featuring 10-point touch and palm rejection functionality. Used in combination with Zytronic's patented customisable ZYBRID touch sensors, the controller will operate reliably through 10mm thick toughened glass, allowing unattended self-service kiosks to provide iPad levels of performance and responsiveness, in systems designed to perform reliably 24/7 on the streets, according to the announcement.

The company said the new ZXY150 completes its multitouch controller family, including the ZXY200 and ZXY300, which are optimized for use with sensors and displays of larger size. Zytronic said it can now provide multitouch capability for its entire range of touch sensors, from 5 to 85 inches.

The footprint of the new controller measures 76 mm by 66 mm. Connection and power are provided via a USB mini-B connector. The ZXY150 provides "plug-and-play" HID level support for the more recent Windows and Linux operating systems, with a simple, user-friendly software application (ZyConfig) downloadable from Zytronic's website to aid integration and allow adjustment of the controller's sensitivity settings if required.

"The new touch control board extends full multitouch functionality to the full range of touch sensors we offer," Sales and Marketing Director Ian Crosby said in the announcement. "The ZXY150 offers fast, reliable touch recognition, gesture support and excellent palm rejection, allowing kiosk and instrument designers alike to give their users an iPad-like experience irrespective of the environment or application."