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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
Surface Computing
• Multitouch Screen
• Infared LED light source- multipule cameras net resolution
1280 x 960
• CPU- Central Processing Unit
• Projector- DLP light engine (like the ones in HDTV’s)
resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Technology
• Demonstration of the
multitouch screen with the
use of an object- paintbrush
to simulate painting a picture
Positive Negative
• Multi users- collaborative effort of • Not portable- table has to stay put
users interacting • Must own devices such as a cell
• Seamless- no wires or USB ports phone to upload photos into or
• Instant download/upload of photos share with others
• Users have more control of • Have to be careful of table surface
technology- ordering food or to not damage it
manipulating photos fast • Very expensive to own
• Educational- learn more info • Tailored to high end clients
about the products you are
using
Videos
“The Possibilities”
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/videos.html#gid=demos&vid=d3
“Access Points”
http://www.microsoft.com/surface/videos.html#gid=team&vid=t1
Works Cited
Derene, Glenn, “Microsoft Surface: Behind-the-Scenes First Look” July 2007 Popular Mechanics.
< http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/industry/4217348.htm>, diagram drawing by
Intoaroute.
Larsen, Larry, “First Look: Microsoft Surface Computer!” May 30 2007, onTen.net.
<http://on10.net/blogs/larry/first-look-microsoft-surfacing-computing/>
Pogue, David, “Much Ado About Microsooft’s Surface Computer” May 31 2007,
The New York Times.
<http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/05/31/much-ado-about-microsofts-surface-computer/>
Riley, Duncan, “Microsoft Announces Surface Computer” May 29 2007, Tech Crunch.
<http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/05/29/microsoft-announces-surface-computer/>