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Smart technologies using touch-switching interfaces
Touch switching technologies are becoming a popular choice for designers creating sleek, seamless control panels for smart technologies.
Defining smart technologies
The term ‘Smart’ comes from the acronym “Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology”. Smart technologies offer consumers interaction and control through the use of the internet. Smart technologies can control everything from home security systems to thermostats. As technology advances grow, so does the integration of technology into our lives. Smart technologies combine device network connectivity, and can control various applications by working together.
Touch-switching interfaces for smart tech
Touch switching interfaces are ideal for smart technology devices as they are sleek, modern and are easy to interact with. There are various types of touch-switching technology available. However, capacitive touch screens are usually found in consumer electronics due to their increased durability, higher sensitivity to light touch and sharper image quality.
Capacitive touch panels have a relatively low tooling cost and no moving parts, therefore no risk of wear. Features for incorporation into a capacitive touch panel design include; dynamic backlighting, multitouch control, gloved finger-operated, and tactile response (vibration).
Capacitive touch panels offer fantastic design flexibility, especially for software development, used to control the device’s functionality when it’s in use. Examples of smart technology devices are home automation systems, consumer smartphones and tablets.
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