TABLE TOP TOUCH SCREEN

[robertwatcher]

Yes - the big boy Microsoft has had this technology for a few years. That is the ability to use a table top as a computer where uploads and downloads can take place by setting storage devices on the surface. The ability to stretch, rotate and move screen objects around with your finger tips. It appears to be the technology of the near future.

Well it already reality for those individuals who have figured out how to use readily available materials, to create such a display on a shoestring.

My first encounter was this video:

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[robertwatcher]

And some more related content:

Build Your Own Multitouch Surface Computer by  Maximum PC

<a href="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4030910&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=01AAEA" target="_blank">http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4030910&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;fullscreen=1&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=01AAEA</a>

some follow up info:

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/maximum_pc_builds_a_multitouch_surface_computer


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Along with this Forum with some interesting topics  -  http://www.nuigroup.com/forums


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[robertwatcher]

And here are videos showing the Microsoft Surface: (2007 Introduction (around $10,000)

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[robertwatcher]

How to Make a Cheap Multitouch Pad - MTmini

-Cardboard Box
-Piece of Clear Flat Sturdy Material (ie. Glass, acrylic, plexiglas)
-Paper (ie. printer paper, tracing paper, almost any paper)
-Webcam or Video Camera (I use a Philips SPC900NC)
-Computer (dual core recommended, but not needed)
-Optional Picture Frame

Total Cost: $5 - $50

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