non-touch display

[/nɑːn tʌtʃ dɪˈspleɪ/]
nounpl: non-touch displays
tela sem toque
1. a display screen that does not respond to physical touch input, typically controlled through other input methods such as keyboard, mouse, remote control, or voice commands
The museum installed a non-touch display to protect the sensitive artwork information from fingerprints and wear.
O museu instalou uma tela sem toque para proteger as informações da obra de arte de impressões digitais e desgaste.
2. a monitor or screen designed to prevent direct user interaction through physical contact
Non-touch displays are often used in public information kiosks where hygiene is a concern.
Telas sem toque são frequentemente usadas em quiosques de informações públicas onde a higiene é uma preocupação.
In Brazil, the term 'tela sem toque' became more prominent with the rise of touchscreen technology in the 2010s. Non-touch displays are still common in public spaces, museums, and professional settings where hygiene or protection of equipment is important. The term contrasts with the ubiquitous 'tela sensível ao toque' (touch-sensitive screen) used in consumer devices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
non-interactive displaypassive displaycontact-free displaytraditional display
Antonyms / Antônimos
touch displaytouchscreentouch-sensitive displayinteractive display

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tela sem toque
Standard term used in Brazil for non-interactive displays
São Paulo
monitor sem toque
Alternative term emphasizing the monitor aspect
Portugal
ecrã sem toque
Portuguese variant using 'ecrã' instead of 'tela'
Technical contexts
display não interativo
More formal technical terminology

Related Words

touchscreendisplay technologycapacitive displayresistive touchscreengesture control

Related Idioms & Phrases

keeping hands off the display
passive viewing experience
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