Eugenio Diaz, BSEE/BSCE

While working at the University of Central Florida Institute for Simulation and Training, I noticed the constant need for thin bezel touch screen monitors. In our simulators we use multi-monitor touch screen display arrays which benefit greatly from very thin bezels. Frustrated with the limited selection of LCD touch screens available in the market, and bad experiences with custom made ones, in mid 2004 we decided to use my expertise in both electronics and mechanical design, and design and build a prototype touch screen in house. I designed a 15″ touch screen monitor using mostly COTS components and a custom aluminum enclosure. The end result was a very tough and sturdy display with excellent touch performance, very thin bezels, standard VESA mount, recessed controls, and flush back connectors for everything.