Surface Computing

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Surface Computing

• Groups 25/26

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Video

• http//www.youtube.com/watch?v6VfpVYYQzHs

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What Is Surface Computing?

• A computer that interacts with a single or
  multiple users using their hands to grab,
  manipulate, and move digital information.

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What Makes Surface Computing Special?

• 4 Main Features
• Direct Interaction
• Multi-Touch Contact
• Multi-User Interaction
• Object Recognition

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How It Works
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Specs

• Physical Characteristics
• 42.5x27x21 inches
• Maximum resolution 1024x768
• Maximum pressure on the display 50 lbs per in2
• Maximum load 200 lbs
• Display
• 30-inch projector
• ATI X1650 graphics card, 256 MB of memory
• Computing System
• 2.13-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor
• 2 GB Memory

www.microsoft.com
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History
http//www.microsoft.com/surface/Default.aspx?page
productsectionOrigins
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Whos Making It?
Microsoft Microsoft Surface
Circle Twelve Inc DiamondTouch
www.microsoft.com
Eon Reality TouchLight
www.allbusiness.com
http//www.ocmetro.com/t-hot_eon_realtiy_virtual_d
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What Can Surface Computers Do For A Company?

• Brand Differentiation
• Inspire Do-It-Yourself Initiative
• Build Customer Loyalty
• Organization

www.microsoft.com
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Whos Using It?

• Cell Phone Stores Companies like ATT and
  T-Mobile have used surface computers in their
  stores to allow customers to compare phone
  features and plans.
• Hotels Hotel companies such as Sheraton have
  put surface computers in their lobbies to service
  customers in a variety of ways.

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Whos Using It?

• TV Broadcasting Stations News stations like
  MSNBC used surface computers to aid in election
  coverage for the recent presidential election.
• Super Bowl XLIII for security The surface
  computer allowed them to remotely track all
  activities in real time with mapping (with 3-D
  displays) and 2-way radio integration

http//surfacecomputernews.com/microsoft-surface-p
layed-security-guard-at-super-bowl-xliii/
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Cost

• Microsoft Surface 5,000 to 10,000
• DiamondTouch about 10,000
• TouchLight up to 60,000

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Future For Surface Computers

• Restaurants
• Casinos
• Business Meetings
• Medical Field
• Education
• Personal Computers (2010)
• Next Generation Surface Computers

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Questions?