surface computer ppt
- 2. CONTENTS Introduction Origins of Microsoft Surface Computer What makes it unique? Features of surface computer Structure and working of surface computer Applications Advantages and disadvantages Future scope surface computer Conclusion References Microsoft Surface Computer
- 3. INTRODUCTION A surface computer is a computer that interacts with the user through the surface of an ordinary objects, rather than a monitor and keyboard. Two examples are there: SURFACE COMPUTING SURFACE TABLE TOP PERCEPTIVE PIXEL Surface table top :is a 30 inch in a table from factor; surface can simultaneously recognize dozens and dozens of movement. Perceptive pixel: is company launched by Professor JEFFERSON HAN. Perceptive pixel builds six-figure plus custom multi touch drafting tables and enormous interactive wall displays for large co-operations and military situation rooms.
- 4. 2003 2004 2005 20072001 In 2001, Stevie Bathiche of Microsoft Hardware and Andy Wilson of Microsoft Research began brainstorming concepts for an interactive table. Their vision was to mix the physical and virtual worlds to provide a rich, interactive experience.
- 5. Microsoft Surface Computing 2001 2004 2005 20072003 In early 2003, the team presented the idea to Bill Gates, Microsoft Chairman, and within the month the first prototype was born, based on an IKEA table with a table cut through its top and a sheet of architect vellum as a diffuser.
- 6. 2001 2005 20072003 2004 In 2004, the team grew and became the Surface Computing group. Surface prototypes, functionality and applications were continuously refined. The team built more than 85 early prototypes for use by software developers, hardware developers and user researchers.
- 7. 2001 2003 2004 2005 2007 Today, Microsoft Surface is a 30-inch diagonal display table that is easy for individual or small groups to use collaboratively. With a sleek, translucent surface, people engage with Surface using natural hand gestures, touch and physical objects placed on the surface.
- 8. WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE? What makes it unique? Multi-Touch: Multi-User: Object Recognition: Direct Interaction:
- 9. Direct interaction means that, we can interact with the Surface by using our fingers. No other input device is needed to give input. This provides a natural interface effect.
- 10. Ordinary touch screens provide only single touch sensing. In surface more than one touch can be recognized at the same time.
- 11. A single touch screen can support more than one user. Each user can interact independently with the surface.
- 12. Object recognition is done in the surface by using special bar codes called Domino tags. These are infrared sensitive patterns which are read by the infrared sensing cameras inside the surface.
- 13. STRUCTURE AND WORKING OF SURFACE COMPUTER SCREEN CAMERA & CPU INFRARED EMITTER PROJECTOR
- 14. APPLICATIONS 1) Digital photo with finger: • Photos are arranged into albums that look like files. • Surface can detect many touches at the same time, multiple people can sort and resize pictures. 2) Instantly compare while shopping: We can directly compare different products just by placing them on the surface. This is done using object recognition technology. For example two cell phones placed on the surface.
- 15. APPLICATIONS 3) Interaction with digital images: Digital images are manipulated, shared and send via technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. 4) Surface restaurant: Orders can be placed on the Surface from a sliding menu by choosing a category and scrolling from left to right through the available options. Items can be dragged into a Central Ordering Area and a single tap on the list out to the waiter.
- 16. ADVANTAGES OF SURFACE COMPUTER. We can direct interact with the computer without using mouse and keyboard. Multiple user can interact at the same time. Any physical object can be directly recognized. Microsoft Surface Computer responds to many points of contact simultaneously. Wireless communication between two objects is possible. No wires or USB ports is required. Instant download/upload of photos. Users have more control of technology i.e. Ordering food or manipulating photos fast. Time saving by eliminating more processes.
- 17. DISADVANTAGES OF SURFACE COMPUTER. Not portable and incredibly expensive to own ($ 12.000-$15.000). Need for dim lighting to avoid washing out the screen. Barcode required for an objects. Loss of privacy; open for many to view. Fat fingers are not accurate as a mouse or stylus. Objects needs to be tagged.
- 18. FUTURE SCOPE. Future goals are to surround people with intelligent surfaces-look up recipes on kitchen counter or table, control TV with coffee table, etc. surface computing will be in any number of environments like schools, businesses, homes and in any number of form factors CONCLUSION. Microsoft Surface is the future of computers. Surface Computing brings to life a whole new way to interact with information that engages the senses, improves collaboration and empowers consumers.
- 19. REFERENCES www.scribd.com www.whereisdoc.com www.docjax.com Microsoft Surface, http://www.surface.com Perceptive Pixel, http://www.perceptivepixel.com