Resistiviisiä

Resistiviisiä is a Finnish term referring to a type of resistive touch screen technology. Unlike capacitive touch screens that detect the electrical properties of a finger or stylus, resistive screens work by applying pressure to two conductive layers. When the screen is pressed, these two layers make contact at that specific point, completing an electrical circuit. This contact point is then registered by the device as a touch.

The primary advantage of resistive touch screens is their ability to be activated by any object, including a gloved finger, a stylus, or even a fingernail. This makes them suitable for environments where bare-handed operation is impractical or undesirable, such as in industrial settings or when wearing medical gloves. They are generally more affordable to manufacture than capacitive screens.

However, resistive screens have some drawbacks. They typically offer lower image clarity and brightness compared to capacitive screens due to the multiple layers of material. They are also less sensitive, requiring more pressure to register a touch, which can lead to a less fluid user experience. Accidental touches are less common, but the need for firmer pressure can sometimes be a disadvantage. Resistive technology has largely been superseded by capacitive touch screens in consumer electronics like smartphones and tablets due to the latter's superior responsiveness and visual quality.