Apparatus and methods for mounting a multiuser touch sensitive display device

A method for mounting a multiuser touch screen display device having a touch sensitive display screen to a platform such that a plurality of users can simultaneously interact with the multiuser touch screen display device running at least one application program for each of the plurality of users through the touch sensitive display screen, the method comprising:

• making an opening defined on a surface of a platform that can receive the multiuser touch screen display device such that the display device is accessible to users when the display device is mounted;
• engaging with the platform a holder configured to hold the multiuser touch sensitive display device such that the holder can receive the multiuser touch sensitive display device through the opening, wherein the holder has flanges that are used to fasten the holder to the platform, wherein the holder is configured to adjust a relative position of the display device with respect to the surface of the platform defining the opening;
• mounting the multiuser touch sensitive display device to the platform by placing the display device in the holder through the opening on the platform such that the touch sensitive display screen can be viewed through the opening;
• placing a protective glass over the opening such that the protective glass can cover the opening, wherein a gap is maintained between the display device and the protective glass and wherein the gap is filled with a substance;
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• applying a sealant to edges of the protective glass to prevent contaminants from reaching the display device.