screen technology
enjoyable experience when using them.
The extra solidity makes it much
harder for the display to be damaged
by rough use. In simple terms, instead
of people touching a pane of glass that
only has air behind it, they touch a pane
of glass which has a solid, albeit invisible,
barrier behind it, making the display far
more robust.
Visibility is also noticeably improved
through optical bonding. Optical bonding
on its own goes a long way in reducing
internal reflections, and if an anti-
reflective coating is used as well, then
the perceived quality of the display can
be increased. In simple terms, the big
problem with reflections is that they
reduce contrast, and contrast is essential
to legibility; that’s why most printing is
black on white rather than, say, light
cream on white. Hence, anything that
improves contrast improves visibility.
With optical bonding, the problem
of parallax is also resolved, which is
particularly beneficial as screens become
much easier for users to enter commands
accurately. This results in a much better
experience for them and fewer calls to
staff for additional support or customer
service requests.
Optical bonding strengthens
interactive kiosk displays against the
effects of environmental pollutants. Hard
substances such as dirt and dust have
to penetrate not only the outer glass but
also the inner sealant. Even corrosive
liquids, which in this context includes
many common soft drinks, have far
less chance of causing serious damage,
particularly if spills are dealt with quickly.
Eliminating the pocket of air between
the covering glass and the actual display
means that fogging and condensation
ceases to be an issue as there is no
longer any way for the damp air to enter.
Interactive display kiosks have
numerous uses in many different
contexts. Popular applications include
self-service, information points,
interactive street furniture and digital
wayfinders. The use of optical bonding
reduces or removes the barriers to the
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DIGITAL SIGNAGE
WIRELESS / CLOUD BASED
Plug and play
multi-site deployment
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Remotely manage
your campaigns
Turn any TV into a wireless
signage display
Hit the ground running with Airgoo. The compact Airgoo player fits
Connect the Player via WiFi or discretely at the back of the display or
LAN and start scheduling with our inside a floor stand kiosk.
streamlined web interface. Ultimate reliability even in confined
So flexible, each content has its own spaces thanks to temperature control.
schedule so you can adapt your
message to your audience.
Advanced features:
HTML5 templates, Touch Screen Apps,
Remote live view and diagnostic
Wireless POS
Displays
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