WIWOTOUCH capacitive touch for smart terminal
In the world of computer science, intelligent terminals can mean all sorts of things. In the early days of personal computers, the term "smart terminal" was used to describe auxiliary components that worked with mainframe systems. Since then, smart terminals have done a lot of things, including supporting thin client functionality that works with external server Settings.
Nowadays, when people talk about smart terminals, most people mean terminals with some sort of assistive function. For example, if a company makes a terminal that can be installed on a programmable logic controller or other control plane hardware, and the component helps with communication, configuration or calibration, or anything else, then it can be considered an intelligent terminal. Other smart terminals help hardware devices process payments in retail situations. The phrase "smart terminal" really just means adding functionality to auxiliary hardware in some way, shape, or form.
As more and more people become accustomed to using ipads and other tablets, smartphones and touch screens at check-in terminals in supermarkets and airports, touch will surely extend to credit card payment terminals. Today's smart terminals may have a touch screen and physical keyboard for PIN entry, or just one (or two) touch screens.