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funworld Selects Elo TouchSystems as Exclusive Supplier of Touch Technology
January 12, 2001 Elo TouchSystems, Inc., the global leader in touch technology and a unit of Tyco Electronics, today announced that it has been selected by funworld ag, the world's largest manufacturer of touchscreen games, to be the exclusive supplier of touchmonitors and touchscreen systems for funworld's full line of Photo Play and Touch2Web terminals. funworld ag will ship all its new SPIRIT 2.1 and Touch2Web terminals with a new 19-inch computer-grade CRT chassis touchmonitor developed by Elo. These monitors feature Elo's breakthrough iTouch "touch-on-tube" technology in a ready-to-install touchmonitor. With iTouch, Elo has eliminated the traditional touchscreen overlay so game graphics appear brighter and sharper with no added reflections. funworld has also converted its Photo Play bartop terminals, the SMART 2.1 and BARRY 2.1, to Elo's IntelliTouch technology based on pure glass touchscreen overlays. Elo has worked closely with funworld for nearly a year to perfect its core surface wave touch technology for use in gaming machines. The result is a touchmonitor that delivers perfect graphics performance, fast touch response, and remote monitoring features, with reliable performance even when subjected to the types of spills and abuse that can occur in gaming environments. Josef Öhlinger, funworld's President, commented, "At funworld our emphasis is always on the players. While Elo had the primary role in developing the technology, we worked closely with them to perfect it for our market. Our side-by-side field comparison tests show players prefer the new iTouch and IntelliTouch technology over capacitive touchscreens in virtually every category surveyed: brightness, clarity, speed, sensitivity, lack of errors, feel, and—most important—fun!" Elo first announced its revolutionary iTouch technology for CRTs in the spring of 1999. Since then, it has featured the technology on its iMac with iTouch product and on its 19-inch and 21-inch Entuitive desktop CRTs. Recently, Elo rolled out iTouch across its line of 15-inch to 19-inch Entuitive rear-mount CRTs for kiosk and gaming applications. The new 19-inch, 0.26mm dot pitch computer-grade chassis CRT is designed specifically for gaming applications and features a unique minibezel that covers all active components and maintains a watertight seal. The new iTouch technology is the result of a worldwide market study and engineering focused on the specific requirements of gaming and amusement manufacturers. Mike Sigona, Elo's European gaming market manager, notes: "Besides meeting the basic requirements-including ultra-fast speed and sensitivity-we offer unique features like Z-axis and simultaneous touches without averaging, which has the potential to spawn a whole new generation of games for two players to share." For a demonstration of the monitor and to see it in action in Photo Play games, please visit the Elo TouchSystems stand (#1261) at ATEI in London. About Elo TouchSystemsElo TouchSystems, Inc., global leader in touch technology, is part of Tyco Electronics Corporation. Elo develops, manufactures and markets a complete line of touch products that simplify the interface between people and computers in both public-access and employee-activated applications. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA, with manufacturing sites in the U.S., France, and Japan. Elo's main regional offices are in Kessel-Lo, Belgium and Yokohama, Japan, with additional sales and technical support offices worldwide. For more information on Elo TouchSystems' products and services, dial +32-16-35-21-00 in Europe or visit our Web site at http://www.elotouch.com. About Tyco ElectronicsTyco Electronics Corporation is one of the major business units of Tyco International Ltd. Tyco Electronics, headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, is the largest passive electronic components manufacturer in the world, and also designs and manufactures leading-edge wireless and fiber optic active components. The company has facilities located in 56 countries serving customers in the aerospace, automotive, computer, communications, consumer electronics, industrial and power industries. Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from its Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP Netconnect, Ansley, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, HTS, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries brands. About Tyco International Ltd.Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC, news, msgs; LSE: TYI; BSX: TYC) is a diversified manufacturing and service company. Tyco is the world's largest manufacturer and servicer of electrical and electronic components; the world's largest designer, manufacturer, installer and servicer of undersea telecommunications systems; the world's largest manufacturer, installer, and provider of fire protection systems and electronic security services; and the world's largest manufacturer of flow control valves. Tyco also holds strong leadership positions in disposable medical products, diagnostic imaging, bulk pharmaceuticals, wound closure, plastics, and adhesives. Tyco operates in more than 100 countries and has reported fiscal 2000 sales of approximately $28.9 billion. # # # Elo TouchSystems, iTouch, IntelliTouch, and Entuitive are trademarks of Elo TouchSystems, Inc. iMac is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. All other products and company names referred to herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders. ContactsFor Tyco Judith Czelusniak For Tyco Electronics Nadia Vandeweyer For Tyco International Ltd. Neil Marshall |
