New 15.6-inch capacitive touch screen features voice recognition and more

Now shipping, the new Crestron TS-1542 HD Touch Screen features stunning metal construction and a brilliant 15.6-inch capacitive touch screen with Smart Graphics that enables integrators to deliver a rich and immersive large-format interface at an affordable price. The TS-1542 offers the robust technology feature-set of the award-winning TSW touch screen line, as well as flexible installation options for in-wall applications or a stylish tilt table-top stand. The TS-1542 Touch Screen features onboard voice recognition, web browsing, H.264 streaming video, Rava SIP Intercom, and PoE+. “Crestron capacitive touch screens set the industry standard for performance, high-definition graphics, and reliability,” said Byron Wendling, technology manager , Crestron. “Our new 15.6-inch touch screen provides dealers with a large canvas to integrate control of lights, shades, audio and complete home automation with streaming video, Rava SIP intercom, and web browsing. It’s the perfect solution for kitchens, home theatres, and other gathering areas that require multi-room control or a multi-use touch screen.” The high-definition streaming video capability of the TS-1542 makes it possible to view security cameras and other video sources over the network right on the touch screen. Native support for H.264 and MJPEG formats allows the display of live streaming video from IP cameras, a streaming server, or a DigitalMedia switcher. One wire is all that is required for installation, with a standard Ethernet cable handling power, control, and media, says the company.