Specifications

14 | USER INTERFACE
DESIGN GUIDE
The template example demonstrates a 20” Touch Panel. The template is composed of five key functional areas:
1. Main Touch Panel Control Bar
2. Room Controls
3. Activity Area
4. Device Controls
5. Task Bar
These areas should be used consistently for the labeled functions to allow for ease of learning the interface by end users.
The Main Touch Panel Control Bar functions as a persistent location for tools such as Room Power, Volume and Mute. It is
the first location a user will look to for these frequently used functions and is always located at the top of the screen. Keeping
Volume tools at the top and right side of the screen allows for users to find them quickly in emergency situations where
volume levels may initially be too high upon beginning an activity. Naming the Main Touch Panel Control with a title that
designates the name and location of the touch panel provides instant recognition for end users. Room controls are always
located on the left side of the screen and includes functions such as Lights, Climate, Shades, Projector, Screen and Help. The
center area of the screen is a preview called Activity Area. Here current functions being performed by the touch panel will
be shown and users will be able to swipe through various open activities. Device controls should always be positioned on
Figure 1