Membrane Keypads utilize touchscreen technology.
November 17, 2005 -
Using projected capacitive touchscreen technology, ZYSWITCH(TM) Keypads detect key presses from behind protective front panel up to 15 mm thick. They feature zero wear-out mechanism and resistance to scratches and physical or chemical attack. Keypads require no software driver, which eases keypad integration and facilitates direct upgrade or replacement of membrane-type units. They can be customized to any shape or size, and address applications up to 16 buttons.
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Original Press release
Zytronic PLC
Patterson Street
Tyne & Wear, , NE21 5SG
United Kingdom
Touchscreen Technology for Keypads Solves Lifetime, Vulnerability and Cost Limitations of Conventional Solutions
Zytronic has applied its durable projected capacitive touch sensor (PCT)-based touchscreen technology to membrane keypad applications, and developed ZYSWITCH(TM), which allows custom keypads to benefit from a zero wear-out mechanism and high resistance to scratches and physical or chemical attack.
The new ZYSWITCH keypad also requires no software driver which eases keypad integration and also simplifies direct upgrade or replacement of membrane-type units already in service. ZYSWITCH keypads can be customized to any shape or size required, and can address applications requiring up to 16 buttons. This makes it well suited for use virtually anywhere a keypad is required, including security controls, domestic appliances, industrial control panels, drinks machines, and elevator controls.
ZYSWITCH keypads use Zytronic's projected capacitive touchscreen technology, as used in the internationally award-winning ZYTOUCH® product. ZYTOUCH touch sensors are robust and drift-free, and have been deployed successfully in a wide range of security and public access applications. This technology will enable ZYSWITCH keypads to operate indoors or outdoors, and is resistant to atmospheric effects including rain, snow, frost, mist, high humidity, and prolonged high ambient temperatures.
Projected capacitive sensing is capable of detecting key presses from behind a protective front panel up to 15 mm thick. This can be security glass, allowing use in cash dispensing machines and entry control systems. A sacrificial glass or polycarbonate screen is often specified in public access applications, allowing continuous operation despite accidental or even malicious damage.
Operation from a single 9V rail, with low current requirements, simplifies power supply design for ZYSWITCH keypads and also enables battery operation or battery back-up if required.
About Zytronic
Zytronic designs and manufactures a range of technologies that optimize the performance of electronic display applications. The company's principle products include award-winning touchscreen technologies, optical filters for enhanced performance and protection, and special filters to minimize electromagnetic emissions. In addition, the company can offer complex shaped glass composites for specialized applications.
Zytronic products are used in electronic displays for information kiosks, web phones, ATMs and gaming machines, as well as by military, computer, telecommunications, medical and lighting OEMs, and are available from its network of worldwide distributors.
The company is headquartered at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Blaydon, Tyne & Wear in the UK. hi addition to ISO-approved manufacturing, this facility is responsible for ongoing product development in composite technology and is home to Zytronic's team of lamination, material science and electronics specialists.
For more company information, visit Zytronic's web site at: www.zytronic.co.uk.
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