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    The document discusses different types of computer monitors, including CRT, flat panel, and touch screen monitors. It describes how CRT monitors use electron guns to project images onto phosphor-coated screens but are being replaced by flat panel monitors, which take up less space, use less power, and don't emit radiation. It then explains the two main technologies used in flat panel displays - LCD screens, which use liquid crystals to block or allow light, and plasma displays, which use gas and ultraviolet light. Finally, it outlines the different types of touch screen technologies, including resistive, surface wave, and capacitive screens.

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    The document discusses different types of computer monitors, including CRT, flat panel, and touch screen monitors. It describes how CRT monitors use electron guns to project images onto phosphor-coated screens but are being replaced by flat panel monitors, which take up less space, use less power, and don't emit radiation. It then explains the two main technologies used in flat panel displays - LCD screens, which use liquid crystals to block or allow light, and plasma displays, which use gas and ultraviolet light. Finally, it outlines the different types of touch screen technologies, including resistive, surface wave, and capacitive screens.

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    The document discusses different types of computer monitors, including CRT, flat panel, and touch screen monitors. It describes how CRT monitors use electron guns to project images onto phosphor-coated screens but are being replaced by flat panel monitors, which take up less space, use less power, and don't emit radiation. It then explains the two main technologies used in flat panel displays - LCD screens, which use liquid crystals to block or allow light, and plasma displays, which use gas and ultraviolet light. Finally, it outlines the different types of touch screen technologies, including resistive, surface wave, and capacitive screens.

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    The document discusses different types of computer monitors, including CRT, flat panel, and touch screen monitors. It describes how CRT monitors use electron guns to project images onto phosphor-coated screens but are being replaced by flat panel monitors, which take up less space, use less power, and don't emit radiation. It then explains the two main technologies used in flat panel displays - LCD screens, which use liquid crystals to block or allow light, and plasma displays, which use gas and ultraviolet light. Finally, it outlines the different types of touch screen technologies, including resistive, surface wave, and capacitive screens.

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    Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)

    This monitor uses a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT). CRT tube creates an image on the screen using
    a beam of electrons. CRT consists of one or more guns that fire a beam of electrons inside the
    screen. The screen is coated with very tiny Phosphor dots from inside. The beam of electrons
    repeatedly falls on the surface of screen. Every beam fall takes only a fraction of second. CRT in
    color monitors consists of three guns. These guns generate red, green and blue (RGB) colors.
    The other colors are generated with a combination of these three colors. Nowadays, most of the
    CRT monitors are replaced by Flat Panel Monitors.
    Flat Panel Monitors

    Flat Panel Monitors take less space and are lightweight. These monitors use much less power
    than CRTs. It does not emit harmful radiations. It is much expensive than CRT. Notebook
    computers, PDA and cellular phones use flat panel monitors. Flat panel monitors are available in
    different sizes such as 15”, 17”, 18” & 19” etc.

    Flat panel display is made up of two plates of glass. These plates contain a substance between
    them. The substance is activated in different ways.

    There are two types of technologies used in flat panel display screens.
    Liquid Crystal Display

    Liquid crystal display screen contains a substance called liquid crystal. The molecules of this
    substance line up in such a way that the light behind the screens blocked or allowed to create an
    image. LCDs provide a sharper picture than CRTs and emit less radiation. LCD displays requires
    less power and take up less space than CRT.
    Gas plasma Display

    Gas plasma display uses gas plasma technology. This technology uses a layer of gas between two
    glass plates. The gas release ultraviolet light when voltage is applied. The pixels on the screen
    glow due to this ultraviolet light and form an image. Plasma display is available in the sizes of
    upto 150 inches wide. It provides richer colors than LCD monitors but are more expensive. That
    is why, it is not commonly used. It provides higher display quality. This type of monitor can
    hand directly on a wall.
    Touch Screen Monitors
    Touch screen monitors are used for input as well as output. A touch screen is a special type of
    visual display unit. It has a grid of light beams or fine wires on the screen. It lets the user to
    interact with a computer by the touch of a finger rather than typing on a keyboard or moving a
    mouse. The user enters data by touching icons or menus identified on the screen.

    Most touch screen computers use sensors to detect touch of a finger. Touch screen is well suited
    for simple applications like ATM. It has also become common in department stores and
    supermarkets.

    Types of touch Screen Monitors

    There are different types of touch screen technology. The most common types are Resistive,
    Surface wave & Capacitive.
    Resistive Touch Screen

    This monitor usually has a coat of thin electrically conductive and resistive layer of metal. A
    change in electrical current occurs when it is pressed. The input can be processed by a computer.
    These monitors are the most popular types of touch screen monitors used today. They are usually
    not affected by dust or liquids which make them very reliable.
    Surface Wave Touch Screens

    These monitors use ultrasonic waves to process input from the screen. These waves flow over the
    touch screen. The wave is absorbed and processed by computer when a person touches the pad.
    Capacitive Touch Screen

    These screens are coated with indium tin oxide. This material provides continuous current across
    the screen. The current can be measure by the processor when the pad is touched. It is usually
    used with a bare finger instead of stylus. These screens have high clarity and are not affected by
    dust. Nowadays most of the smartphones have Capacitive Touch screens.

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