January 31, 2019
Elo R&D and IP messageMILPITAS, Calif — Jan. 31, 2019 — As a leading innovator in the touch industry, with a global patent portfolio of nearly 400 patents, Elo is committed to protecting its investments in R&D and vigorously defending its intellectually property rights.
Elo’s configurability and unified architecture enables retailers to deliver engaging in-store experiences
In 2018, 3M Company filed suit in Delaware claiming that metal mesh conductor technology used in a small number of Elo products infringe certain US patents. Elo defended itself vigorously against these claims, challenging both the patents’ validity and whether any of Elo’s products actually infringe. 3M and Elo have now settled this lawsuit. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
Elo and 3M have resolved this matter and, as expected, there are no resulting changes to Elo's product line.said Craig Witsoe, CEO.
About Elo
As a leading global supplier of interactive solutions, Elo is everywhere. Every 21 seconds, a new Elo touchscreen is installed somewhere in the world; the company has deployed more than 25 million installations in over 80 countries since the company's founding in 1971. Built on a unified architecture, Elo's product portfolio includes a broad selection of interactive displays ranging from 10 to 70 inches, all-in-one POS systems, touchscreen monitors, unique Elo Edge Connect peripherals allowing use-specific solutions, and OEM touchscreen controls. Consumers can find Elo solutions in self-service kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, interactive signage, gaming machines, hospitality systems, point-of-care displays, and transportation applications.