22-06-2012, 02:41 PM
A Technical Seminar On SURFACE COMPUTING
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ABSTRACT
Imagine introducing of new type of interactive surface technology based on a switchable projection screen which can be made diffuse or clear under electronic control. The screen can be continuously toggled between these two states so quickly that the switching is imperceptible to the human eye. It is then possible to rear-project what is perceived as a stable image onto the display surface, when the screen is in fact transparent for half the time.
Microsoft Surface
The new concept that’s driving the web sphere crazy is the new and totally innovative Microsoft Surface Computing. Microsoft Surface is basically a surface computer that erases the borders between physical and virtual worlds. It is the new approach of interacting with Digital Content in a physical manner using abstract technology. Microsoft is the first company ever to bring such an idea to the market as a commercial product.
The Surface Technology
The main idea behind the surface technology is to let people interact with their digital content in a much more new and innovative way which are quite different from the traditional ways. The concept is to give digital content a new dimension where it is not restricted to your mobile phones or television sets rather has the ability to interact with you physically.
Hardware Design
By late 2004, the software development platform of Surface was well-established and attention turned to the form factor. A number of different experimental prototypes were built including “the tub” model, which was encased in a rounded plastic shell, a desk-height model with a square top and cloth-covered sides, and even a bar-height model that could be used while standing. After extensive testing and user research, the final hardware design (seen today) was finalized in 2005. Also in 2005, Wilson and Bathiche introduced the concept of surface computing in a paper for Gates’ twice-yearly “Think Week,” a time Gates takes to evaluate new ideas and technologies for the company.
The Human Touch:
Microsoft Surface puts people in control of their experiences with technology, making everyday tasks entertaining, enjoyable and efficient. Imagine ordering a beverage during a meal with just the tap of a finger. Imagine quickly browsing through music and dragging favorite songs onto a personal playlist by moving a finger across the screen. Imagine creating and sending a personal postcard of vacation pictures instantly to friends and family, while still wearing flip-flops.