Visualplanet recently announced the launch of its revolutionary large-area, multi-touch technology.
This innovative technology can be used to turn large areas of glass – such as shop windows, internal glass walls and tabletops – into huge interactive surfaces that behave just like the latest tablet devices. Compelling interactive shop windows and touch tables for collaborative working are just some of the possible applications.
The technology works by attaching a transparent film (the visualplanet touchfoil) to the inside or underside of the surface, adding a display and suitable content application to create a fully interactive solution, said the company. Over the past seven years, thousands of touchfoils have been successfully installed worldwide in public spaces; such as premium brand retail shop windows, office reception areas, bus shelters, street kiosks, tourist information booths and even bathroom mirrors, according to the company.
These new multi-touch drivers, developed by visualplanet software engineers in Cambridge, England, U.K., include Windows 7 gesture support and an SDK to enable partners throughout the world to develop bespoke applications for the touchfoil, said the company.
“Since 2004, the visualplanet touchfoil has been used all around the world for some incredible interactive solutions,” said Mike Cole, director of visualplanet. “Our partners are an extremely inventive group, producing end-user signage solutions for our large-screen touch technology in an astonishing variety of environments. I am convinced the results of our investment in the new multi-touch feature will add a whole new dimension to the customers’ interactive experience.”
