Uses for Touchscreens

Best Suited to Applications Where... | Not Suited to Applications... | Typical Touchscreen Systems

 

Best Suited to Applications Where...

  • Opportunity for training is low
  • Frequency of use is low
  • Accurate positioning is not required
  • Little or no text or numerical input is required
  • Desk space is at a premium
  • The environment may be chemically or otherwise "aggressive"

 

Not Suited to Applications...

  • Requiring training/trained users
  • With high-frequency use
  • Requiring accuracy
  • Requiring a lot of typing

 

Typical Touchscreen Systems

  • Public information systems: Museums, city guides
  • Kiosk systems: Advertising, product information
  • Systems requiring pointing and selection only

 Examples

For more examples see Examples.

Kiosk System

Figure 1: Kiosk System (from Information Kiosk Systems)

 

Typical flat LCD touchscreen for many uses

Figure 2: Typical flat LCD touchscreen for many uses (from Information Kiosk Systems)

 

Touch panel for controlling devices

Figure 3: Touch panel for controlling devices (from CUE)

 

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Source:  Interaction Design Guide for Touchscreen Applications