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Zytronic ’ s multi-touch technology brings smart agriculture to life
When the farm meets smart technology , what will it look like ? With the advent of the Internet of Things , ‘ Big Data ’ and machine learning , many businesses can now quickly and accurately collect and analyse information to fine-tune their processes and improve productivity .
In 2019 , Taiwan ’ s National Science and Technology Museum began building its ‘ smart agriculture ’ display , which extends ‘ The Story of Taiwan Agriculture ’ exhibition . The hall showcases the development of Taiwan ' s agriculture and the country ’ s many achievements in this vital industry .
Despite being only 36,000 sqkm in area , Taiwan benefits from rich natural and geographical resources . One of the most widespread forms of agriculture on the island is pig farming , which is worth an estimated NT $ 80 billion (£ 2 billion ) per year .
For this exhibition , the museum curator wanted to display Taiwan ’ s agritech advancements using modern , interactive technologies to encourage visitor engagement . Highlighting how pig farming has embraced technology , increased productivity and improved animal welfare , the museum invited Techart Group to create an interactive touch table .
Founded in 1997 , Techart Group is one of the first multimedia , interactive design and installation companies
in Taiwan , and has won numerous international awards for its clever combination of technology and creativity in retail , corporate and public entertainment applications . With a team of multi-disciplinary experts , the company takes complex ‘ experiential ’ projects from concept to completion .
Zytronic ’ s business is geared around the provision of reliable and readily customisable touch technology , even in small quantities . As a company , it has been developing and manufacturing touch sensors for over 20 years , based upon its patented and award-winning projected capacitive technology .
Zytronic proposed a multi-touch sensor with integrated object recognition capability built into the associated touch controller ’ s firmware . When used in touch tables , object recognition technology provides a novel way for the user to engage with the touch screen , using a suitably designed physical ‘ artefact ’ with each object linked to different content .
Techart Group selected a ZyBrid 43in glass touch sensor combined with a Zytronic ZXY500 multi-touch controller that supports object recognition and up to 100 independent touch points while delivering millisecond quick responses . The specified glass also featured an anti-glare finish to reduce reflection and create a smooth , low stiction experience as users ’ fingers move over the touchscreen surface . Zytronic also prepared and supplied a set of detectable and individualised puck-like objects so that Techart Group could develop their software content using Zytronic ’ s application program interface ( API ) to recognise and react appropriately when each artefact is placed on the surface of the touch table .
“ Zytronic ’ s ZyBrid sensor technology delivers fast touch response and excellent accuracy ,” says Yu Hsiang Tsai , technical director , Techart Group . “ The integrated object recognition technology enabled us to shorten our development time considerably ; this would normally have been achieved using a system of cameras to detect shapes and correctly decipher the information .” n
BrightSign expands BSN . cloud CMS offering to include Embed Signage
BrightSign , LLC has expanded its list of available CMS partners in BSN . cloud Control Cloud to include Embed Signage .
BSN . cloud Control Cloud is a free subscription included with every BrightSign player running BrightSign OS 8 . It delivers cloud connectivity for real-time player control from anywhere , as well as simple setup and provisioning features with a quick drop-down choice of CMS , where users can now find Embed Signage listed as one of the available CMS options .
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“ BrightSign ’ s BSN . cloud Control Cloud is a great tool for those wanting to remotely manage their BrightSign players , including player diagnostics ,” said Drew Harding , Sales and Marketing , Embed Signage . “ Being part of the BrightSign ecosystem means our customers get the best of both worlds - they get to manage their BrightSign players via BSN . cloud Control Cloud , easily install Embed with a click of a button and create great digital signage using the features within our software .” n
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