Touch screen technology is growing more and more popular. I use the touch screen technology when I go through the grocery store self-checkout lanes, when I call on my touch screen cell phone, and when I use the touch screen check in center at the doctor’s office. It seems like before too long, touch screen is going to be the standard.
Elo TouchSystems has developed touch screen technology for over 30 years (“Young” 2008). They conducted a survey in 2004 where they interviewed individuals between 18 and 34 years old and 800 interviews were completed (“Young” 2008). Some of the findings were very astonishing. Eighty-three percent of the individuals who responded to the survey stated that they would rather use a self-checkout lane at a grocery store opposed to waiting in a short line for a cashier (“Young” 2008). I would have to agree with this. I feel that I can be quicker than some cashiers are at scanning my items and bagging them. I also enjoy the option of bagging my groceries the way that I want. The individuals who took park in this survey also agreed with my thoughts about the quickness of touch screen technology. Ninety percent of the respondents felt that touch screen technology saves time (“Young” 2008).
Since this survey was conducted in 2004, and technology advances every day, a few of the findings are outdated. One question on the survey asked the respondents what areas do they think will incorporate touch screen technology in the future. One response was home computers (“Young” 2008). Today, touch screen technology is available for home computer monitors. It is hard to tell what other areas will be transformed by the convenience of touch screen technology.
Reference:
Young adults increasingly favor touch screen technology. 2004, June 7. Retrieved January 20, 2009 from http://www.elotouch.com/Solutions/Casestudies/psbsurvey
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I love touch screens, I just try not to think about the peanut bowl analogy - how many germs are on that screen! I also will wait in line for the scan it yourself lane. I definitely prefer to bag my own groceries.
ReplyDeleteI agree technology is ever changing at a rapid rate. It is amazing what they will come up with next. Though surveys are helpful they don't necessary always represent the whole populous view. I like the self-check lanes, but I have friends and family that won’t use them. Well, I guess we will have to stay tune to see what they think of next.
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