A touch screen or multi touch screen is an integration of an output and input device. The touch screen is generally layered above an internal electronic image of a data processing system. While the device may be a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, the screen is most commonly an LCD or LED screen.

The advantage of using touch screen technology is that it allows a user to manipulate data and applications in a way not possible with the previous generation of touch screen devices. Touch screens generally have a resistive, capacitive, or infrared or rugged industrial layer. Capacitive touch screen reacts to pressure while resistive touch screen operates using an electromagnetic signal. In the capacitive touch screen, the electric charge is detected from the pressure of the finger to determine where the information is displayed.

Touch screen displays also differ based on their use. Some touch screens allow users to interact with virtual keyboard and track pads while others still require the user to physically touch the screen. Capacitive touch screens allow for “pen-strokes”, which are the traditional method of input on these devices. Finally, resistive touch screens operate using a sensor to detect movements of the finger. All three of these layers play a very important role in providing us with comfortable navigation of the device. Not only do we no longer need to rely on the keyboard or track pad to control the computer, but we can also use our fingers for input on many computer applications.

Touch screen displays also provide a more fluid experience due to the presence of many more physical buttons. When you tap the screen, you get access to the main operating system as well as a selection of tools and options typically displayed on the desktop. Although touch screens provide for a smooth interaction, they are not always a joy to work with.

On the other hand, capacitive touch screens are another form of touch screen technology. capacitive touch screens operate using pressure or physical measurements to determine the location and sensitivity of the sensor. With this information, the device is able to recognize finger movements and quickly respond. Although some older touch screen devices are known to be slow to respond, touch screen technology continues to advance at a rapid pace. You may find yourself waiting in line to pay a large fee at a bank, or waiting a while to transfer money from one account to another.

The advancements in touch screen monitors are expected to continue as touch screen devices become more popular and affordable. A growing number of businesses are finding that incorporating touch screens in their operations has increased profits and decreased employee turnover. Businesses of all sizes are realizing that it is possible to save time and expense without sacrificing quality. It is expected that touch screen monitors will continue to emerge as the primary way to interact with your computer and increase your productivity.