Touch Screens

ReferenceFor content managersUpdated 2025-01-21

Touch Input ​

The application responds to standard Windows touch gestures including tap, swipe, pinch-to-zoom, and multi-touch rotation. All interface elements are optimized for finger input with appropriate touch target sizes.

Display Technology ​

We strongly recommend using projected capacitive (PCAP) touch screens over infrared (IR) based solutions. PCAP displays offer:

  • Significantly higher touch accuracy and responsiveness
  • Better multi-touch gesture recognition
  • No false inputs from ambient light or reflections
  • Superior palm rejection capabilities
  • More durable surface without exposed sensor bezels

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IR touch screens often struggle with precise interactions and can register false touches from lighting conditions or nearby objects, impacting the user experience.

Wall-Mounted Displays ​

Wall-mounted touch screens require specific considerations for optimal performance:

  • Mount height should allow comfortable interaction for the average user
  • Consider viewing angles when positioning interactive elements
  • Enable Windows auto-rotation for flexible mounting orientations
  • Adjust Windows display scaling for optimal UI visibility

Touch Tables ​

Touch tables provide unique interaction opportunities through their horizontal orientation. Vuframe supports:

  • Multi-user interaction from different angles
  • Content rotation for proper orientation around the table
  • Palm rejection to prevent accidental input
  • Custom touch gesture configurations for table-specific use cases

Performance Requirements ​

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Important: Built-in touch display computers (on-board PCs) typically lack the graphics performance needed for smooth operation.

For optimal performance:

  • Use an external PC with dedicated graphics
  • Minimum 60 FPS is recommended for fluid touch response
  • Connect display via DisplayPort or HDMI for best refresh rates
  • Consider heat management for enclosed display setups

The graphics requirements match our standard desktop specifications. Attempting to run on integrated graphics or low-power processors will result in poor performance and reduced usability.