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Ongoing researchSurface computing:
The post-PC experience
Steve Hodges
Microsoft Research Cambridge, UK
UKDL KTN, October 2008
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Ongoing researchThe PC is dead?
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Ongoing researchThe PC is dead?
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Ongoing researchThe PC is dead?
…of course not!
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Ongoing researchThe PC is just the beginning
• It will increasingly be complemented
by other devices
• Focus will move beyond the desktop
• More powerful, intuitive and
engaging applications
• A wider set of application domains
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Ongoing researchSurface Computing
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Ongoing researchSurface Computing
3. Multi user
4. Tangible objects
1. Display-centric
2. Direct input
Blending of physical and virtual interaction7
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How does Surface work?
1. Diffuser
2. IR illuminant
3. IR camera
4. Projector
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ThinSight:
Thin form-factor surface computing
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Surface Computing Research
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LCD and
polarizers
Backlight
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LCD and
polarizers
Diffuser and brightness
enhancing filmBacklight
Reflector
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LCD and
polarizers
Backlight
Reflector
Diffuser and brightness
enhancing film
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LCD and
polarizers
Backlight
Reflector
Emitter
Sensor
Diffuser and brightness
enhancing film
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LCD and
polarizers
Backlight
Reflector
Emitter
Sensor
Brightness
enhancing film
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LCD and
polarizers
Backlight
Reflector
Emitter
Sensor
Brightness
enhancing film
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LCD and
polarizers
Backlight
Reflector
Emitter
Sensor
Brightness
enhancing film
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• Larger desktop LCD
• Full display sensing
• Horizontal form-factor33
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ThinSight surface video
Surface physics video
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Ongoing research
SecondLight:
Interaction beyond the display
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Surface Computing Research
Microsoft confidential
Microsoft confidential
SecondLight video
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Ongoing research
Thank you
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