How Do Touchscreens Work?
Ever wonder how your finger can magically control your smartphone screen? We explain in this episode of SciShow. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on...
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Touchscreens are everywhere. Not just in smartphones, but in supermarkets, ATMs, and even airplaneseats.And you may have noticed that not all touchscreens are the same.The old-school touchscreens can be pretty tough to use -- sometimes it feels more likea push-really-hard-screen instead of a touchscreen.On the other hand, certain smartphones and computer monitors are really responsive tomany different touch patterns.There are lots of different technologies out there, but they’re all trying to achievethe same goal: sending precise electrical signals from specific locations on the screen.One of the most widely used types is the resistive touchscreen, where you have to physicallypush and bend the screen to make it work.Resistive touchscreens are made of two separate laye...
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Touchscreens are everywhere. Not just in smartphones, but in supermarkets, ATMs, and even airplaneseats.And you may have noticed that not all touchscreens are the same.The old-school touchscreens can be pretty tough to use -- sometimes it feels more likea push-really-hard-screen instead of a touchscreen.On the other hand, certain smartphones and computer monitors are really responsive tomany different touch patterns.There are lots of different technologies out there, but they’re all trying to achievethe same goal: sending precise electrical signals from specific locations on the screen.One of the most widely used types is the resistive touchscreen, where you have to physicallypush and bend the screen to make it work.Resistive touchscreens are made of two separate laye...
