TouchTable - Collaborative Data Visualization Systems

TouchTable designs and manufactures collaborative visualization systems for the accurate display, analysis and sharing of data.

TouchTable systems assist in managing and viewing large amounts of data, primarily focused on GIS, in a manner conducive to discussion and decision making.

TouchTable’s data visualization system's unique design and interface can benefit a wide variety of GIS applications, ranging from asset management and acquisitions to repair and emergency response.

Data accessing sharing and management systems

TouchTable systems provide a powerful way for accessing, sharing and managing data by allowing:

• Quick visualization of project data to view and understand complex information and complex data sets
• Tools for analyzing and examining document data
• The ability to select data points and display this information on auxiliary displays, keeping the main display clutter-free
• Incorporation of real-time data feeds to monitor or track assets and aid in understanding of time sensitive information
• Low bandwidth synchronization of projects over a network to achieve a common operating picture among distributed teams
• The ability to save analyzed data for future reference (e.g. georeferencing of mark-ups)
• Subject matter experts across the globe are able to quickly and clearly discuss and distribute displayed data
• Use of search and annotation functions to aid in asset management
• Quick gathering and analysis of information from remote locations
• Visual assessment of current and historical data to pinpoint and understand trends

High-resolution GIS for defense and intelligence communities

Defense and Intelligence communities use high-resolution GIS data to provide a complete situational overview when evaluating options for tactical operations. This often includes a large number of data layers for satellite, terrain, 3/D overlays, analysis results and population information.

Large data display, simple interface and collaborative networking

A common problem when dealing with this amount of data is seeing the overall picture. Conventional displays are too small and limit the number of individuals that can access the data and engage in the discussion. Also, the problems stemming from conventional presentations are magnified since they limit the role of most participants to passive listener.

TouchTable has developed a system that allows Defense and Intelligence communities to increase group comprehension and help decision making through better visualization, data management and improved participation.

The TouchTable system's large display surface, simple interface and collaborative networking abilities create greater efficiency by placing data within reach of the content or subject experts. Real-time visualization abilities promote accuracy during strategic planning by giving analysts a direct link to the changing field environment.

TouchTable also offers a software development kit that allows end-users to extend the TouchTable interface and tools to other applications.