The document provides guidance on selecting rugged or custom LCD displays for industrial applications. It discusses key considerations for display selection such as intended users, required content and graphics, interface needs, environmental conditions, and budget constraints. Project teams are advised to evaluate display requirements early in the design process and consider all trade-offs between various display technology options and specifications. Working with a vendor that can customize solutions is also recommended to meet unique project needs.
LCD Monitor and Touch Screen guide 2017Linda Adams
FREE guide to LCD monitors, medical monitors, desktop monitors, touchscreens, touch screen monitors, interactive flat panels, digital signage, large format displays, video walls and specialist monitors. www.teachingtechnology.co.uk
Free guide to digital signage hardware and software including digital signage software, signage players, media players, display screens, signage displays and digital signage solutions. www.teachingtechnology.co.uk
A white paper by Jim Beneke, VP, Global Technical Marketing, Avnet Electronics Marketing, that explains the challenges faced in creating an industrial PCAP touch display and the advantages that Avnet kits bring to the industrial design community.
People rely on screens everywhere they go. They’ve come to expect up-to-the-minute information and interaction from their favorite businesses, day or night – whether trying to catch a flight, dodge traffic or just find a good local bagel. A recent Nielsen survey showed that people respond well to digital signs, both enjoying and remembering what they see. However, many businesses are still learning about the potential of digital signage and aren’t yet sure how it fits into their particular industry. They are interested to understand what is required to install, maintain and manage a video display implementation, and whether the costs are justified. This eBook takes a look at these issues, so you can consider digital signage in the best possible light.
Consumers’ expectation is rising for highly visual and engaging content. Using a seasoned systems integrator and Agile methodology, organizations can effectively and quickly test and deploy multiscreen video delivery, thus meeting consumer expectations.
LCD Monitor and Touch Screen guide 2017Linda Adams
FREE guide to LCD monitors, medical monitors, desktop monitors, touchscreens, touch screen monitors, interactive flat panels, digital signage, large format displays, video walls and specialist monitors. www.teachingtechnology.co.uk
Free guide to digital signage hardware and software including digital signage software, signage players, media players, display screens, signage displays and digital signage solutions. www.teachingtechnology.co.uk
A white paper by Jim Beneke, VP, Global Technical Marketing, Avnet Electronics Marketing, that explains the challenges faced in creating an industrial PCAP touch display and the advantages that Avnet kits bring to the industrial design community.
People rely on screens everywhere they go. They’ve come to expect up-to-the-minute information and interaction from their favorite businesses, day or night – whether trying to catch a flight, dodge traffic or just find a good local bagel. A recent Nielsen survey showed that people respond well to digital signs, both enjoying and remembering what they see. However, many businesses are still learning about the potential of digital signage and aren’t yet sure how it fits into their particular industry. They are interested to understand what is required to install, maintain and manage a video display implementation, and whether the costs are justified. This eBook takes a look at these issues, so you can consider digital signage in the best possible light.
Consumers’ expectation is rising for highly visual and engaging content. Using a seasoned systems integrator and Agile methodology, organizations can effectively and quickly test and deploy multiscreen video delivery, thus meeting consumer expectations.
In 2013, the new concept LED transparent screen was first proposed. This naming is to distinguish it from the traditional LED display, light bar screen and glass screen. In just a few years, the concept of “LED transparent screen” has been promoted in a large area. Many products in the industry include glass screens, light bar screens, grill screens, curtain screens, grids, screens, etc. Named, triggering the "LED transparent screen" boom.
Best Practices: Personalized Video SurveysSundaySky
Brands that engage their customers with personalized video have the opportunity to collect feedback at different stages in the customer journey as part of the video experience. Surveying video viewers provides useful data on customer sentiment and satisfaction with not only the personalized video, but with the product and brand as well. These benchmark survey submission rates and best practices for surveying video viewers are designed to help you maximize survey efficacy.
Health IT Summit DC 2015 - Cloud Storage and Medical Image Management: Responding to the filesize increases of advanced imaging technologies
Todd Thomas
CIO
Austin Radiological Association
iHT2 case studies and presentations illustrate challenges, successes, and various factors in the outcomes of numerous types of health IT implementations. They are interactive and dynamic sessions providing opportunity for dialogue, debate and exchanging ideas and best practices. This session will be presented by a thought leader in the provider, payer or government space.
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This field can be divided into two broad areas – DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY.
A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disease and injury through the use of medical imaging techniques such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), etc.
The most common types of diagnostic radiology exams include :
X-ray Radiography,
Ultrasound,
Computed Tomography (CT),
Nuclear Medicine Including Positron Emission Tomography (PET), And
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
x-rays
Computed tomography (CT scan) is a medical imaging procedure that uses computer-processed X-rays to produce tomographic images or 'slices' of specific areas of the body. These cross-sectional images are used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in various medical disciplines.
CDS have created a FAQ document for customers who are interested in transparent technology but are unsure of how it works and how they can implement it into their applications and projects. For more information please visit http://crystal-display.com/product-categories/transparent-2/ or contact us on info@crystal-display.com or call +44(0)1634 327420
Check out our CDS Company Presentation including our industrial, gaming and commercial display products and services overview.
Includes who we are, what we do and what we offer including; TFT LCD panels, industrial interface cards, touchscreen technologies, optical bonding, transparent displays, industrial, retail and commercial monitors, AIO panel PCs, custom build monitors and more.
For more information please visit our website - http://crystal-display.com/
Or contact us directly for project help and info on +44 (0) 1634 327420 or email info@crystal-display.com
Keeping your touch screen kiosk content creation business futureIntuiface
From a software perspective, here are some all-encompassing strategies that could help your content creation business for touch screen kiosks stay resilient and future-ready through the industry rollercoaster
In 2013, the new concept LED transparent screen was first proposed. This naming is to distinguish it from the traditional LED display, light bar screen and glass screen. In just a few years, the concept of “LED transparent screen” has been promoted in a large area. Many products in the industry include glass screens, light bar screens, grill screens, curtain screens, grids, screens, etc. Named, triggering the "LED transparent screen" boom.
Best Practices: Personalized Video SurveysSundaySky
Brands that engage their customers with personalized video have the opportunity to collect feedback at different stages in the customer journey as part of the video experience. Surveying video viewers provides useful data on customer sentiment and satisfaction with not only the personalized video, but with the product and brand as well. These benchmark survey submission rates and best practices for surveying video viewers are designed to help you maximize survey efficacy.
Health IT Summit DC 2015 - Cloud Storage and Medical Image Management: Responding to the filesize increases of advanced imaging technologies
Todd Thomas
CIO
Austin Radiological Association
iHT2 case studies and presentations illustrate challenges, successes, and various factors in the outcomes of numerous types of health IT implementations. They are interactive and dynamic sessions providing opportunity for dialogue, debate and exchanging ideas and best practices. This session will be presented by a thought leader in the provider, payer or government space.
Advanced Diagnostic Center (radiology): An Introduction.Radiology represents a branch of medicine that deals with radiant energy (energy that travels by waves or particles) in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
This field can be divided into two broad areas – DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY.
A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disease and injury through the use of medical imaging techniques such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), etc.
The most common types of diagnostic radiology exams include :
X-ray Radiography,
Ultrasound,
Computed Tomography (CT),
Nuclear Medicine Including Positron Emission Tomography (PET), And
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
x-rays
Computed tomography (CT scan) is a medical imaging procedure that uses computer-processed X-rays to produce tomographic images or 'slices' of specific areas of the body. These cross-sectional images are used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in various medical disciplines.
CDS have created a FAQ document for customers who are interested in transparent technology but are unsure of how it works and how they can implement it into their applications and projects. For more information please visit http://crystal-display.com/product-categories/transparent-2/ or contact us on info@crystal-display.com or call +44(0)1634 327420
Check out our CDS Company Presentation including our industrial, gaming and commercial display products and services overview.
Includes who we are, what we do and what we offer including; TFT LCD panels, industrial interface cards, touchscreen technologies, optical bonding, transparent displays, industrial, retail and commercial monitors, AIO panel PCs, custom build monitors and more.
For more information please visit our website - http://crystal-display.com/
Or contact us directly for project help and info on +44 (0) 1634 327420 or email info@crystal-display.com
Keeping your touch screen kiosk content creation business futureIntuiface
From a software perspective, here are some all-encompassing strategies that could help your content creation business for touch screen kiosks stay resilient and future-ready through the industry rollercoaster
Khaled Sarayeddine (Optinvent): AR Displays Technology OverviewAugmentedWorldExpo
A talk from the Develop Track at AWE USA 2017 - the largest conference for AR+VR in Santa Clara, California May 31- June 2, 2017.
Khaled Sarayeddine (Optinvent): AR Displays Technology Overview
The presenter will take the audience through the various approaches and optical architectures for see through AR displays including technologies used in products by Sony, Microsoft, Google, ODG, Lumus, and Optinvent.
http://AugmentedWorldExpo.com
Have you heard of Digital Signage but you're not quite sure what it means or if it's right for your business? Or is the term completely new for you and you'd like to find out more?
In this short guide, we'll introduce you to the basics of Digital Signage. We'll cover
• What Digital Signage is and who it's for
• How Digital Signage works
• What makes Digital Signage so powerful
• What features you need and how much they will cost
• Top tips for creating compelling Digital Signage content
Sign up for our webinar: https://screenspace.live/webinar/
Contact us: hello@bitvu.com
Here Explain Steps to Choose Interactive Touch Screen Kiosks. VRS Technologies is the leading supplier of Touch Screen Kiosk Rental Services in Dubai, UAE for Events, Meetings, and Trade Shows.
For more info visits our website:
https://www.vrscomputers.com/computer-rentals/touch-screen-rental/
YODA Views Technology, has been working in the commercial display field since 2016. Positioned as a high-tech enterprise, it provides leading display equipment products for global customers.
We focus on different fields related to commercial display, these fields include: R&D, production and customization of display equipment such as LCD video wall, bar LCD display, touch screen kiosk, interactive flat panel, etc., which are widely used in the digital signage, security surveillance and railways, conferences and education, etc.
faytech product portfolio is where you can find our complete collection of products and services that we sell. This portfolio introduces our multiple product lines with all our touch monitors and touch PCs series, as well as our special products.
Struggling to understand the differences between competing touch technologies? Decoding Touch Technology is an insider's guide to the top ten touch screen technologies in the market today. Written by industry leader, Touch International, this guide answers questions like "why should I choose this technology?" and "how does it work?".
These slides use concepts from my (Jeff Funk) course entitled Biz Models for Hi-Tech Products to analyze the business model for Transparent and Flexible Displays. Transparent displays provide new forms of value to users particularly in the form of better augmented reality. They also make bi-direction games and other forms of communication and entertainment possible. They can be used in tablet computers, mobile phones, and other electronic devices by tech junkies and other potential users. These slides also explain other aspects of the business model such as the method of value capture, scope of activities, and method of strategic control.
Schools, institutions and corporations are learning
that digital signage is an effective way to inform.
Find out how to make the most out of learning and
teaching through a digital medium.
This report discussed the concept of Design for Failure and uses consumer electronics as an example. It also discusses the environmental impact of this design type.
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Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
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Here is something new! In our next Connector Corner webinar, we will demonstrate how you can use a single workflow to:
Create a campaign using Mailchimp with merge tags/fields
Send an interactive Slack channel message (using buttons)
Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
But there’s more:
In a second workflow supporting the same use case, you’ll see:
Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the “Approve” button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
But—if the “Reject” button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
Join us to learn more about this new, human-in-the-loop capability, brought to you by Integration Service connectors.
And...
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Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
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GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
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The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
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Gopinath Rebala
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This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
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Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
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Topics covered:
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UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
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Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
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Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with Parameters
Guide To Selecting a Rugged or Custom LCD
1. Displays Your Way Guide Displays Your Way Guide to Selecting a Rugged or Custom LCD Display Allen Gard, Director of Engineering Terry Trover, Sr. Product Manager
2. Table of Contents Displays Your Way Guide Introduction Who Will Use It? What Does It Do? How Much Can You Spend?
3. Introduction Displays Your Way Guide “ No single display technology can handle the wide variety of requirements now expected of displays.” Displays are Critical When is the last time you used any kind of device that did not have a display? Displays are no longer for showing a few key numbers; they have become the primary interface between the end user and the device. This fact applies just as much to industrial products as it does to consumer devices. Given this important role, it is surprising how often displays are just specified into a project once it is almost complete. You just create your widget and then snap in an “off the shelf” display and you are all set, right? Treating display selection as an afterthought may have been appropriate 20 years ago when CRTs and basic graphics capabilities were the primary options. The situation is very different today with an incredible variety of display technologies and capabilities. There is much less standardization around one solution because no single display technology can handle the wide variety of requirements now expected of displays.
4. Introduction Displays Your Way Guide Specify Custom Displays Early It is imperative that project teams give consideration to display specifications earlier in the project cycle. This provides more of an opportunity to develop a display solution that fits the unique needs and requirements of your project. Fortunately the process of selecting the right industrial display can be addressed relatively quickly by considering the audience, the information content and the environmental conditions in which the display will operate. This article will explore some of the key considerations and trade-offs in selecting the right rugged or custom LCD display.
5. Who Will Use It? Audience Size Will one person be using the display or does the content need to be viewed by many people at the same time? A display used by many people will likely need to be larger and will need a much wider viewing angle than one used by an individual. Audience Type Will the display be in a professional environment or be open to the general public? As many kiosk manufacturers have experienced, displays used by the general public can often be subjected to a lot of wear and tear and may need different types of ruggedization, such as vandal-proof glass. Displays Your Way Guide
6. What Does It Do? Embedded Will the display be embedded in an existing device or console or will it be attached to a piece of equipment? If it’s embedded, what type of bezel is needed? Does the bezel need to communicate branding information? If the display is attached, what type of mounting, stand and brackets are needed. Size This is one of the most common considerations for any display project. The size of the display may be driven by the amount of available area on a device, but the project team must also refer to the content requirements above to make sure the selected size adequately addresses those needs. Size considerations extend beyond just the diagonal but must consider if the display will be in landscape or portrait mode. Now that video content is more widely used, does the display need to be in a widescreen format (16 x 9) as opposed to the traditional (4x3) or other custom dimensions. Wide screens have the advantage of fitting wider screens into previously smaller screen equivalent vertical height. Displays Your Way Guide
7. What Does It Do? Graphics The type of content that is communicated will influence many other considerations. Is the content text-only or does it need to include graphics? How detailed are the graphics? Are the images static or moving? Certain display technologies are less susceptible to image sticking. Will video content be needed, and if so, will it be in digital or analog format? Color This is one of the more misleading considerations. The typical reaction to this question is to always want more colors, but often this is not essential and it unnecessarily constrains a project. Does your project require 16 million colors or is it more important that highlight key information with an increased contrast ratio? Is monochrome acceptable or will spot color be more effective? Is transparency more important than multiple colors? Displays Your Way Guide
8. What Does It Do? Interface Will the end user need to control the device or manipulate information on the screen? Will the end user be wearing gloves? How many touches will the display receive over its lifetime? All of these considerations will impact your choice of touch technology: resistive, capacitive, infrared, SAW. Even if touch technology is incorporated in the display, are external buttons also needed as shortcuts to key areas of an application? Another interface consideration is the use of sound in communicating information to the user. What quality of sound is needed and does a microphone need to be included? Power Knowing the power budget that the display can consume is one of the first considerations in selecting the display technology. For instance, a handheld device that uses battery power may not be able to utilize a bright backlight to illuminate the display. The designer may have to forgo a brilliant transmissive AMLCD for a transflective or passive display technology. Additionally, power and thermal management often are related if the enclosure requires cooling or is subjected to a warm environment such as direct sunlight. Displays Your Way Guide
9. What Does It Do? Displays Your Way Guide In-vehicle displays must survive heat, vibration and rough handling Ruggedness Thermal Management : What type of temperature range is required? Is there any difference in the requirements for operating or start-up temperature? Does the display need to turn on instantly no matter what the conditions? Shake & Shock : How much vibration will the display experience? Are the vibrations constant or are they intense for short-periods of times. For rugged applications such as in vehicle or heavy equipment, the display mounting and assembly becomes very important. There are several MIL and IEC shock and vibration standards that are often cited depending on the application Vandalism : Will the display need to be vandal proof? This is not just as simple as providing vandal-proof glass. Have you considered performance coatings for anti-glare or anti-reflection so as not to interfere the optical properties of the glass? Your choice of coating will be influenced by whether a touch screen is present. Do you want glass or plastic and are you aware of the possible birefringence affects.
10. What Does It Do? Displays Your Way Guide IP-rated enclosures can protect displays from liquid and dust Ruggedness Dust : Is there a lot of dust in the environment? If so, you may want to avoid fans or allow for easy replacement of filters. Does the airflow need to be monitored so the operator knows when to change the filter? Liquid : How will your product be protected against liquid ingress? Most displays require a protective plastic or glass overlay. The addition of another surface between the viewer and the display can create internal reflections that lessen crispness. The external overlay also lessens light transmissivity by at least 8% if it is not optically bonded to the surface of the display. To obtain IP and NEMA ratings on touchscreen equipped systems, you must consider sealing methods and their impact upon the touchscreen sensor. IR, Resistive and capacitive touch screens can be easily sealed to prevent liquid ingress.
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12. How Much Can You Spend? Lifetime Cost Display projects have budget constraints like any other project. What limitations are there on the initial display cost? Is there a budget limit for the lifetime cost of the display? Have you factored in installation and maintenance costs? What about service and replacements? Don’t forget the hidden cost incurred if the wrong display is selected. For instance, one ATM service provider estimates that 10-15% of all possible transactions on their ATM do not occur because the public cannot see the ATM display in bright sunlight. Would your product have a better ROI if the display compelled the user to higher utilization rates? Disposal Have you factored in the cost of disposing or recycling the display? With increasing interest in sustainable and green solutions, you have to factor in these costs as part of the total solution. Displays Your Way Guide
13. Conclusion Displays Your Way Guide All of the display parts impact its performance and cost Evaluate All the Trade-offs The exploration above only begins to capture the interactions between the various considerations for a display project. A project team should evaluate all the trade-offs involved in these decisions as there is not one perfect display technology that can meet all requirements. This complexity makes it important to evaluate your display requirements early in the project, and it requires working with vendors that can adapt their solutions to fit the interaction of numerous requirements. The display is the crucial link between the end user, your device and the information that needs to run the device. As a result, the display component should get the attention it deserves rather than being treated as an afterthought in the design process. The complexity of display options available today makes this more important than ever.
14. About the Authors Displays Your Way Guide Allen Gard [email_address] Allen Gard is the director of engineering at Planar System’s, Industrial Business Unit. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Southern Oregon University. Allen has 35 years experience in electronic displays and ink jet printer design and manufacturing with Tektronix Inc. and Planar Systems. His special interests are Liquid Crystal displays and Touch screen devices.. Terry Trover [email_address] Terry Trover is a senior product manager at Planar Systems in Beaverton, Oregon. He has held various customer facing and product management positions in the industrial, medical, and commercial sectors. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Citadel.