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Title: Seamless Interface/ Surface Computing


1
Surface Computing/ Seamless Interface
Elaine Bain DMS 546
2
Surface Computing
  • 2001 Microsoft researchers Steve Bathiche and
    Andy Wilson developed idea of an interactive
    table
  • 2003 1st prototype was presented to Bill Gates
    for approval
  • 2007 Interactive tabletop device was built that
    seamlessly brings both the physical and virtual
    worlds into one
  • The table is built with wireless devices using
    Bluetooth and WI-FI technology (RIFD-Radio
    Frequency Identification will come later)
  • Designed to match up with wireless objects placed
    on the table
  • Multitouch screen is used like the technology
    behind the iPhone (no keyboard or mouse needed)

Note There were 85 prototypes built before the
final coffee table look was established
3
Surface Computing
  • Touch based graphical user interface
  • Dynamic interface that can recognize multiple
    objects that are placed on the surface and
    distinguish the difference between them- two cell
    phones to compare features or prices
  • Allows manipulation and direct control of digital
    content like photos- which can be resized bigger
    or smaller instantly with the touch of a
    finger(s)
  • Uses multipoint sensors on the surface to
    recognize many points of contact so many people
    can use it at one time

4
Surface Computing
  • Surface technology attributes
  • Direct Interaction interacting with touch
    instead of a keyboard or mouse
  • Multitouch several points of contact at once
  • Multiuser many users collaborating at one time
  • Object Recognition physical objects have tags to
    recognize and trigger different responses

5
Software/Hardware
  • Microsoft operating system of Vista
  • Intel dual core processor backed by 2GB of RAM
  • 256MB video card
  • 5 video infared cameras
  • 30 inch screen 1024 x 768 resolution (sits 21
    inches off ground)
  • DLP projector
  • Each unit will cost between 5,000 - 10,000
    currently

6
Diagram by Intoaroute
  1. Multitouch Screen
  2. Infared LED light source- multipule cameras net
    resolution 1280 x 960
  3. CPU- Central Processing Unit
  4. Projector- DLP light engine (like the ones in
    HDTVs) resolution 1024 x 768 pixels

7
Technology
  • Demonstration of the multitouch screen with the
    use of an object- paintbrush to simulate painting
    a picture
  • Surface technology using an object with a tag-
    wineglass placed on surface to bring up other
    information about this particular wine

8
Technology
  • This new technology will be used first as an
    entertainment commodity in hotels, restaurants
    and retail venues
  • It will be initially launched at Harrahs hotel
    in Las Vegas, Starwood Hotels and T-mobile.
  • Restaurant uses- see a virtual menu on screen and
    order right from the table your beverages and
    food selections then split the bill and pay
    electronically at the same time by putting your
    card on the surface.
  • Hotel uses- conceirge services for guests to look
    up a theater in the area and order tickets, pull
    up a map on how to get there and download the
    directions and the tickets into your cell phone
    or mobile device
  • T-mobile stores- can place two cell phones on the
    surface and compare the different price points
    and features, experiment with ring tones and look
    at plans then program the phone to your liking
    and have it all set to use before you walk out of
    the store
  • Video puzzle- use clear tiles on the surface and
    each tile has a moving piece of the puzzle that
    you have to match up with other pieces while the
    picture(video) is in perpetual motion on the
    tiles

9
Positive vs Negative
  • Positive
  • Multi users- collaborative effort of users
    interacting
  • Seamless- no wires or USB ports
  • Instant download/upload of photos
  • Users have more control of technology- ordering
    food or manipulating photos fast
  • Educational- learn more info about the products
    you are using
  • Negative
  • Not portable- table has to stay put
  • Must own devices such as a cell phone to upload
    photos into or
  • share with others
  • Have to be careful of table surface to not
    damage it
  • Very expensive to own
  • Tailored to high end clients

10
Videos
  • The Possibilities
  • http//www.microsoft.com/surface/videos.htmlgidd
    emosvidd3
  • Access Points
  • http//www.microsoft.com/surface/videos.htmlgidt
    eamvidt1

11
Works Cited
  • Derene, Glenn, Microsoft Surface
    Behind-the-Scenes First Look July 2007 Popular
    Mechanics.
  • lt http//www.popularmechanics.com/technolog
    y/industry/4217348.htmgt, diagram drawing by
    Intoaroute.
  • Larsen, Larry, First Look Microsoft Surface
    Computer! May 30 2007, onTen.net.
  • lthttp//on10.net/blogs/larry/first-look-mi
    crosoft-surfacing-computing/gt
  • Microsoft.com/surface, 2008 Microsoft
    Corporation.
  • lthttp//www.microsoft.com/surface/about.htmlgt
  • Microsoft.com/surface, 2008 Microsoft
    Corporation.
  • lthttp//www.microsoft.com/surface/videos.htmlgid
    demosvidd3gt
  • Microsoft.com/surface, 2008 Microsoft
    Corporation.
  • lthttp//www.microsoft.com/surface/videos.htmlgid
    teamvidt1gt
  • Blogs.Msdn.com/surface, 2008 Microsoft
    Corporation.
  • lthttp//blogs.msdn.com/surface/archive/2008/02/21
    /thank-you-sheraton-san-diego.aspxgt
  • Pogue, David, Much Ado About Microsoofts
    Surface Computer May 31 2007,
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