A touch screen monitor is an integration of an output and input device. Typically the touch screen monitor is most often layered over an existing light-based computer image of an information processing device. While the device may be an LCD or LED screen, the monitor is most often an LCD or an OLED screen.

This monitor allows for the creation of digital information and allows interaction with the user. This type of monitor has many applications in industrial applications. In business to business sales, this monitor is used to make it easier for a salesperson to convey the information that is presented to the customers. For the retail sector this industrial screen monitor is often used in kiosks and at check out counters.

Other uses for this monitor are in the manufacturing and quality control industries. The industrial touch screen monitor is very useful for high level efficiency. High level efficiency involves producing the most number of products in the least amount of time. This type of efficiency means using less man hours per job. This monitor allows for the creation of a more cost effective production process.

The touch screen monitor can be used to improve the accuracy of data that is input into an industrial computer system. This accuracy is necessary because errors in data entry can lead to inaccurate measurements and thus affect the productivity of the company. Additionally, this monitor is used to prevent human error and prevent machine error. Most companies that use touch screens as part of their industrial computer systems use them in areas such as the production floor. The ability to measure and process data much faster is vital to increasing profits and lowering the cost of production. If the data inputted into the computer system can be processed more accurately and in a timely manner then increased company profits and lower costs can be realized.

Industrial touch screen monitors can also be found in the shipping and product processing industries. These monitors enable the production of large quantities of products in a short period of time. A touch screen monitor can help to determine the correct item count per batch and this in turn, will decrease the amount of wasted material and save on costs to the company. The wide variety of applications that can be achieved with touch screen monitors is what makes this type of monitor so popular. Touch screen monitors are also used in many educational institutions, government offices, airports, and other places where a lot of information is inputted and processed.

While touch screen monitors are extremely useful and popular in many businesses they are not widely available. In the larger business settings, the majority of monitors are touch enabled and must be connected to a laptop or personal computer via a USB cable for the monitor to function. These types of monitors can also be found in larger offices in high-rise buildings. Touch screen monitors are becoming more widely available as smaller companies seek to cut their costs and increase productivity. They are a great way to ensure accuracy and save valuable time for both employees and management.