Monday, March 10, 2008

New Computer Style

Microsoft introduces a new type of computer known as the screenshot surface computing. It's a table-form of a computer where it becomes an interactive interface allowing multiple users to engage in it. It uses direct interation, multi-touch contact (many points on contact), mutli-user experience, and object recognition (w/ infared cameras). It is used right now in corporate offices and areas of entertainment such as restaraunts, hotels, bar ect. It should be available to all consumers expect the price costs for the premium model screenshot is $10,000.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/touch-me/microsoft-surface-confirmed-touch+sensitive-10k-minority-report-table-264338.php

1 comment:

Fang said...

You can see from the Youtube what I mentioned as how CNN uses the touch screen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb5g19Nn4Cc&feature=related