Touch Monitor offers multi-touch support for Windows 7.

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Featuring IntelliTouch Plus surface acoustic wave technology, Elo TouchSystems 2242L utilizes 3 axes of touch information to deliver drift-free recordings of position or pressure applied. Scratch-resistant, pure-glass construction delivers optimal light transmissions and is unaffected by variations in ambient or extreme light. Supporting finger, gloved hand, and soft stylus activation, 22 in. open-frame monitor runs multi-touch gaming, wayfinding, and other touch-powered self-service programs.


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Tyco Electronics Launches New Elo TouchSystems Monitors with Multi-Touch Support for Windows 7

-- New Elo 2242L Touchmonitor With IntelliTouch Plus SurfaceAcoustic Wave Multi-Touch ProductTechnology at ICE 2011 Booth #4252 -- LONDON - Tyco Electronics will unveil the new Elo TouchSystems 2242L touchmonitor with IntelliTouch Plus surface acoustic wave product technology at the International Casino Exhibition (ICE) 2011 in Earls Court, London, January 25-27. The Elo TouchSystems 2242L provides OEMs and software developers a ruggedized, 22-inch open-frame touchmonitor built to reliably run multi-touch gaming, wayfinding, concierge services and other touch-powered self-service programs. The Elo TouchSystems 2242L, with IntelliTouch Plus surface acoustic wave (SAW) touch technology, is Tyco Electronics' newest monitor compatible with the Windows 7 operating system additional qualifications (AQ) for multi-touch functionality. It has been available to select partners since early December 2010. "Gaming and hospitality environments present unique performance and durability requirements for touch screens, and the Windows 7 operating system delivers enormous design advantages with its stable and innovative touch interface," said Murtaza Amiji, Business Development Director at Tyco Electronics Touch Solutions business. "Tyco Electronics blended these market needs and OS capabilities in our Windows 7 compatible Elo 2242L monitor with the IntelliTouch Plus surface acoustic wave product technology to increase the range of touch options for the gaming industry." "We're excited to see a reliable and economical monitor supporting Windows Touch that is specifically designed to complement and enhance commercial scenarios," said Mark Relph, Senior Director, Windows Developer & Ecosystem team, at Microsoft Corp. "With the 2242L, businesses can use the touch functionality of Windows 7 to offer a unique and engaging experience to their casino and hospitality customers across a wide range of uses and applications." The Elo surface acoustic wave touch technology system received Windows Touch Additional Qualification (AQ) status for touch interactivity by passing the testing criteria established by Microsoft for Windows 7 operating system. With this certification, customers can trust that the 2242L will work reliably with the Windows 7 operating system without the need to load external touch drivers and can easily take advantage of the touch functionality built into the Windows 7 operating system. Unique to the 2242L Windows 7 compatible touchmonitor is the use of Tyco Electronics IntelliTouch Plusproduct technology which, unlike other multi-touch systems,utilizes three axes of touch information to deliver sensitive, accurate, drift-free recordings of two simultaneous touch locations anywhere on the screen regardless of position or pressure applied. The IntelliTouch Plus touchmonitor utilizes pure-glass construction to deliver excellent imagery, high light transmissions and is not affected by variations in ambient or extreme light. It also supports finger, gloved hand and soft stylus activation and features durable, scratch-resistant glass to assure continuous surface performance even if scratched. The new Elo TouchSystems 2242L monitor will be showcased, along with other touch technology innovations, in Stand #4252 at ICE 2011 in Earls Court, London, January 25-27, 2011. More information on ICE 2011 can be found at: www.icetotallygaming.com/. ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS (TE)
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products and subsea communication systems, with fiscal 2010 sales of US$12.1 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; energy; and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.te.com. ABOUT ELO TOUCHSYSTEMS
Tyco Electronics' Elo TouchSystems business is a leading brand in touch technology. The Elo TouchSystems portfolio encompasses the largest selection of touchscreen technologies, touchmonitors, and all-in-one touchcomputers for the demanding requirements of diverse applications, such as industrial, medical, POS, kiosks, retail, hospitality, transportation, office automation and gaming. Elo founders invented the touchscreen over 35 years ago. Since then, Elo touchscreens have delivered one common, powerful result advanced computer technology simplified for all users. For more information on Elo products and services, please contact 800-ELO-TOUCH (800-356-8682), or view Elo products website at www.elotouch.com or direct electronic mail inquiries to customerservice@elotouch.com. Elo TouchSystems, Tyco Electronics and TE (logo) are trademarks of the Tyco Electronics group of companies and its licensors. All other products and company names referred to herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.

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