Surface computing

Azzy · 05-30-2007, 02:26 PM

Checkout this video

[video] Microsoft unveils touch screen computing | CNET News.com

Wow... thats some cool tech, and I can already think of tons of uses at home for this, not to mention the office.

Brewtt · 05-30-2007, 03:17 PM

We are getting closer and closer to "Star Trek." I love it.

Lrrpie-CT · 05-30-2007, 04:56 PM

Thanks. Neat!

Chemical-X · 06-01-2007, 11:19 PM

Sony had something similar to that about a year or two ago. In the case of sony though you had panels that were tagged for every function you wanted to use. So if you waned to use photochop you had to put that tagged panel piece on the panels were about 4"X4". I like the microsoft version much more.

Thank you for the link.
Ben

B · 06-01-2007, 11:58 PM

Were ther not touch screen programs 12-15 years ago?

Azzy · 06-02-2007, 12:42 AM

But not multi input and pressure sensitive screens.

melkson · 06-02-2007, 12:47 AM

those screens aren't touch sensitive, but use 5 cameras to detect what is placed or run across the surface.

You can place barcoded objects on the display and the computer will espond with a pre-programed set of responses (such as displaying intormation on the barcoded item)

T-mobile is going to get them for our stores. looks like an interesting application for the tech.

aqua_scummm · 06-02-2007, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chemical-X

Sony had something similar to that about a year or two ago. In the case of sony though you had panels that were tagged for every function you wanted to use. So if you waned to use photochop you had to put that tagged panel piece on the panels were about 4"X4". I like the microsoft version much more.

Thank you for the link.
Ben

DataTiles

six years old and people still are amazed by it.

Grendel · 06-02-2007, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B

Were ther not touch screen programs 12-15 years ago?

Damn B you are the most negative poster I've ever seen. Does nothing satisfy you?

Cunha · 06-02-2007, 11:45 AM

I guess its the way there are multiple inputs, the fact that it reads objects you place on it, and the unique way microsoft wants to integrate it into everyones life and steal your soul

05-30-2007, 02:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	Surface computing Checkout this video [video] Microsoft unveils touch screen computing \| CNET News.com Wow... thats some cool tech, and I can already think of tons of uses at home for this, not to mention the office. __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.” - Dean Alfange

05-30-2007, 03:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brewtt CHEERS! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern California	We are getting closer and closer to "Star Trek." I love it. __________________ Dabbling in the recreational paintball arts since 1991.

06-02-2007, 12:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Azzy Mod-O-Rator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Finleyville, PA	But not multi input and pressure sensitive screens. __________________ Bryan "Azzy" Spiegel Riverside Renegade Paintball / C.C. S.V.S. Plankowner - LPPC#6 "It is my right to be uncommon—if I can. I seek opportunity—not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me. I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed. I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.” - Dean Alfange

06-02-2007, 12:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
melkson Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Colorado	those screens aren't touch sensitive, but use 5 cameras to detect what is placed or run across the surface. You can place barcoded objects on the display and the computer will espond with a pre-programed set of responses (such as displaying intormation on the barcoded item) T-mobile is going to get them for our stores. looks like an interesting application for the tech. __________________ Raptor Guru Merchant marine salvage engineer, Preemptive salvage specialist

05-30-2007, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lrrpie-CT See Matt Mod. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethlehem CT	Thanks. Neat!

06-01-2007, 11:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chemical-X Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006	Sony had something similar to that about a year or two ago. In the case of sony though you had panels that were tagged for every function you wanted to use. So if you waned to use photochop you had to put that tagged panel piece on the panels were about 4"X4". I like the microsoft version much more. Thank you for the link. Ben

06-02-2007, 11:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cunha MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Monterey, CA	I guess its the way there are multiple inputs, the fact that it reads objects you place on it, and the unique way microsoft wants to integrate it into everyones life and steal your soul