3M Shows Multi-Touch, Multi-Player Functionality at IGE 2010

3M Touch Systems will demonstrate new Multi-Touch technology, the next generation gaming interface, on stand 3570 at the International Gaming Expo (IGE) 2010, 26-28 January, Earls Court, London

[UKPRwire, Wed Dec 16 2009] 3M Touch Systems, a division of diversified technology company 3M, will demonstrate new Multi-Touch technology, the next generation gaming interface, on stand 3570 at the International Gaming Expo (IGE) 2010, 26-28 January, Earls Court, London. Multi-Touch technology offers simultaneous tracking of up to 10 individual fingers, from single or multiple users, and supports standard flick and scale gestures, making it ideal for next generation game and user application development.

3M will exhibit its 19-inch Multi-Touch developer kit featuring 3M Projected Capacitive touch technology with Windows 7 compatibility, a wide-aspect ratio (16:10, 1440 x 900 resolution) LCD chassis display with a durable glass surface and less than 15 milliseconds touch response. Also included in the kit are a desktop stand, USB and VGA cables, plus access to the password secure 3M Multi-touch Developer Program site for firmware updates, on-line technical support and hosted developer forum.

Alongside the developer kit, 3M will show a 22-inch desktop display and 22-inch entertainment table both using Multi-Touch technology. Other stand highlights include:

Surface Capacitive Technology
The MicroTouch SCT7650EX System offers an economic, user-safe, easy to seal, robust touch solution for ATM, kiosk, and vending machine applications. The system has a superior liquid and dust seal and an optically-clear laminated glass-on-glass construction, which provides superior impact resistance and 86.5 per cent light transmission for brighter, crisper display images.

Dispersive Signal Technology (DST)
Interactive DST displays will be on show featuring gesture capabilities. DST offers fast, accurate and reliable touch response for large displays in public environments. The technology is also suitable for table game surfaces since operation is unaffected by static objects resting on the touch surface.

MCT System
Additionally, 3M’s next generation multi-sensory touch interface, the MCT System, will be on the stand. The system can be implemented either as part of an original gaming machine or as an after-market retrofit to existing video slot machines. Touch sensations range from simple clicks and variations in resistance to pulses or vibrations. These can be coordinated with events on screen, as well as graphical and audio effects, to draw players deeper into the game.

3M Touch Systems provides innovative touch screen technology products to customers worldwide under the “MicroTouch” brand. Popular single touch, gesture touch and multi-touch applications include casino gaming, retail point of sale, foodservice, hospitality, self-service, industrial, healthcare and interactive digital signage. For more information about 3M MicroTouch products, visit www.3M.co.uk/touch. For an overview of popular touch technologies and terminology, visit www.touchtopics.com

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About 3M Touch Systems, Inc.
3M Touch Systems Inc., a subsidiary of 3M, operates globally and is part of the 3M Electro & Communication business, headquartered in St. Paul, Minn. For more information please visit www.3M.co.uk/touch.

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3M is a $25 billion diversified technology company which, since 1902, has been creating innovative products that help make the world healthier, safer and more productive. Well known 3M brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate and Scotch-Brite.

3M employs some 79,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. It produces thousands of innovative products for customers in dozens of diverse markets and its 45 technology platforms touch nearly every aspect of modern life - the company has applied its expertise in RFID technology to deliver biometric passports; it is using its understanding of the healthcare industry to provide hospitals with infection prevention and detection solutions; and in 2008 it launched the MPro range of pocket projectors.

The UK and Ireland is home to one of the largest 3M subsidiaries outside the USA, employing more than 3,500 people across 18 locations, including 12 manufacturing sites.

Products manufactured in the UK include coated abrasives, occupational health and environmental safety equipment, adhesive tapes, industrial microbiology products, drug delivery systems, high-performance coatings, secure documents and passport scanners.


Press contacts:
Paolo Pedrazzoli Beky Cann
3M Touch Systems Neesham Public Relations
Tel: + 39 02 7035 3437 Tel: +44 (0) 1296 628180
Email: ppedrazzoli1@mmm.com Email: bekyc@neesham.co.uk