What You Should Know about Touchscreens in Light of COVID-19
What You Should Know about Touchscreens in Light of COVID-19
Touchscreen display technology has become a major component of both our personal and professional lives. In fact, this technology is so well integrated into most of our activities that we rarely even pay attention to it anymore—that is, until the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Now, consumers and business owners alike are hyper aware not only of their surroundings, but also of the surfaces they’re coming into contact with. In response to these very valid concerns, businesses have implemented government-mandated protocols to keep their workplaces clean and sanitary while ensuring the health and safety of their customers and employees.
Using Reliable Touchscreens. Bacteria tend to be attracted to and live within the nooks and crannies of various types of technology. Modern technological displays help to offset and even combat this issue as a direct result of their unique and innovative designs. By integrating full-fledged flat and smooth interfaces into newer touchscreen displays, tech designers can help mitigate the spread of viral infections such as COVID-19 and also make it easier to implement strong hygiene practices within public spaces. Flat screens with smooth edges eliminate potential breeding grounds for harmful bacteria and they’re also far easier to disinfect with sanitary wipes or microfiber cloths.
More recently, touchscreens have also been integrated into modern gaming devices and even voting machines in large metropolitan areas. Given the fact that numerous people can potentially come into contact with these devices on a daily basis, it’s understandable that there are legitimate concerns regarding their cleanliness. Hence, businesses are taking extra precautionary measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by carefully sanitizing these displays after each use.
