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3M
™ Multi-Touch ASIC Controller Reference Guide
3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information
Mounting the Sensor
There are several methods for mounting the sensor depending on your application. If you
need instructions or recommendations from 3M Touch Systems on how to incorporate a
sensor into your design, refer to the 3M
TM
Multi-Touch PCT System Integration Guide
(TSD-48194). All 3M Touch Systems documentation is available from the corporate
website at www.3m.com/touch.
Windows® Compatibility
3M Multi-Touch PCT technology works seamlessly with the Windows® 7 and later
operating systems. The 3M Multi-Touch system supports USB HID for direct
communication. The 3M Multi-Touch PCT system leverages all the multi-touch
functionality that is native to the Windows® operating system. Plug the display in to a
computer running a Windows® operating system and enter the world of true multi-touch
functionality.
All Other Platforms
3M Multi-Touch PCT technology also works seamlessly with the Linux® operating
system, kernel 3.5 or later.
When using any other operating system, you may need additional drivers and 3M
provides the 3M Microtouch
TM
MT 7 Software for multi-touch drivers for some of these
operating systems. Refer to our website www.3m.com/touch – for options.
When using a Windows® 7 serial connection, 3M provides MicroTouch MT 7 Software
for multi-touch drivers. This guide includes information installing the touch controller
driver and setting the video alignment.
This guide contains all the communication protocols necessary to talk directly with the
system electronics. This enables software developers using other operating systems such
as Microsoft® Windows® or Linux® to write their own drivers and optimize their
applications.
Multi-Touch Application Support
Remember not all applications are multi-touch ready – multi-touch behavior is a function
of your application. Check with your application vendor to determine if your software has
multi-touch capability.
