An interactive display is a special display device that has interactive features. Such devices are usually equipped with advanced touch technologies such as capacitive touch and infrared touch, which can accurately sense user operations. In the field of education, interactive displays can be used as smart blackboards or interactive teaching platforms, on which teachers can write, draw, display multimedia content, and interact with students in real time. In the business field, these displays are used for meetings, displays and demonstrations to effectively improve communication. In addition, interactive displays are widely used in many fields such as medical, entertainment and public services.
The evolution of interactive displays
The introduction of the first interactive projectors enabled presenters to share computer screens or video conference content to the entire classroom or conference room. Although these technologies are a great improvement over paper manuals, projectors and audio-only conference calls, the functions of these devices are still limited due to input limitations and environmental factors.
Today, interactive displays not only allow teachers and presenters to share information more clearly, but their touch capabilities also provide a more interactive experience for the entire audience. Although traditional keyboard and stylus input methods are still available, modern interactive displays have multi-touch capabilities and can recognize up to 20 simultaneous touch points. These panels are intuitive to operate, so users can feel familiar from the first use without extensive training.
What are the features of interactive displays?
Enhanced collaboration capabilities
Interactive displays offer enhanced collaboration capabilities compared to traditional interactive projectors. Traditional projectors rely mainly on wired connections to project computer screens, with limited input methods. Interactive displays not only support USB connections, but can also be connected via laptops, tablets or PCs. Many industry-leading panels also feature Bluetooth wireless connections, optional PC modules and built-in Android interfaces, breaking the limitations of a single wired connection.
Ultra-high-definition display effects
Today’s interactive flat-panel displays can effectively cope with environmental factors such as room light interference when presenting content. Traditional whiteboard technology often makes projected images difficult to read in bright rooms, while modern interactive displays, like 4K TVs, can display pictures, videos and digital documents in ultra-high definition. Even in well-lit environments, users can present with excellent clarity without having to request “dim the lights”.
Flexible software solutions
Whether reviewing documents in the classroom or brainstorming in the meeting room, interactive displays enable users to easily manipulate data on the screen. Users can zoom in, zoom out, take notes or highlight important information at will. The built-in annotation toolkit makes these operations more efficient. In addition, users can call up video presentations or hold ad hoc video conferences at any time. The integrated software suite allows quick switching of work content through simple gestures, just like using a PC or tablet.
High interactivity
Interactive displays are known for their high interactivity. They can detect and respond to a variety of user touch gestures, including clicks, slides, pinches and drags, similar to the operating experience of smartphones and tablets. At the same time, it supports multi-touch function, allowing multiple users to operate at the same time, achieving more complex interactions and collaborations, and significantly improving user participation and interactivity. In addition, some interactive displays also have gesture recognition capabilities, such as waving, zooming in/out with two fingers, and rotating objects with gestures, which brings users a more intuitive, smooth and creative operating experience.
Interactive displays are not only an innovative tool in modern education and business environments, but also an effective means to promote collaboration and communication. Whether in the classroom or in the meeting room, interactive displays can greatly improve the efficiency and quality of information sharing.
