INTRODUCTION• Surface computing is the term for the use of a specialized

computer GUI in which traditional GUI elements are replaced by intuitive, everyday objects.

• Over the past couple of years, a new class of interactive device has began to emerge, what can best be described as “surface computing”.

• Instead of an I/O devices ,the user can interact directly with a touch sensitive screen.

SURFACE COMPUTING

SURFACE TABLE TOP

PERCEPTIVE PIXEL

• Surface Table Top is a 30inch display in a table form factor . Surface can simultaneously recognize dozens and dozens of movement.

• Perceptive Pixel is company launched by Professor Jeff 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.

WHAT IS SURFACE COMPUTING1. Surface Computing is a new way of working with computers beyond

traditional I/O devices. 2. It is a revolutionary multi touch computer with different look and feel. 3. It is a natural interface that allows the user to interact with digital

contents such as photos , music, paintbrush…with their hands ,with gestures and by putting real-world objects on the surface.

4. The most common and popular type of surface computing is that of touch screen monitors of the type that can be found on many modern phones.

5. More recently though both Microsoft and Apple have come up with new ways to use surface computing.

6. Microsoft Surface is arguably the best known surface computing solution in market today.

HISTORY• In 2001,Stevie Bathiiche and Andy Wilson of Microsoft Research

began working together to develop an interactive table .Their vision was to mix the physical and virtual world to provide a rich interactive experience.

• In early 2003, the team presented the idea to Bill Gates, Microsoft Chairman ,and within the month the first prototype was born , based on the IKEA table with a table cut through its top and a sheet of architect vellum as a diffuser.

• In 2004, the team grew and become the Surface Computing group. Surface prototypes ,functionality and applications were continuosly refined . The team built more than 85 early prototypes for use by software developers, hardware developers and user researchers.

HISTORY• By late 2004, the Microsoft Surface

development Platform was established and attention turned its form . A number of differential experimental prototypes were built, including the “tub model” .After extensive testing and user research,He current look and feel of surface was finalized in 2005.

• Today, Microsoft Surface is 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.

FEATURES

Direct Interaction

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Multi-Touch Contact

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Multi-User Experience

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Object Recognition

WORKING• Microsoft Surface uses cameras to

sense objects, hand gestures and touch. • This user input is then processed and

displayed using rear projection.• By rear projection system which

displays an image onto the underside of a thin diffuser.

• Objects such as fingers are visible through the diffuser by series of infrared sensitive cameras

STRUCTURE

1.Screen2.Infrared light3.CPU4.Projector

WHO USING SURFACE TODAY ?•Currently only commercially available and being used in the retail, hospitality, automotive, banking and healthcare industries.

• Current customers are AT&T, T-Mobile, the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Sheraton Hotels, Disney Innovations House in California, Hotel 1000 in Seattle, Harrah’s Entertainment, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.

ADVANTAGES• Large surface area to view different windows and applications.• Data Manipulation - Selecting, moving, rotating and resizing.• Quick and easy to use.• More Than One User –several people can interact• Objects Recognition - Increased functionality aiding user in speed

and ease of use.

DISADVANTAGES• Incredibly expensive and not Portable.• Currently designed only in some areas.• Loss of Privacy - Open for many to view.• Tailored to high end clients

CONCLUSION• Surface takes existing technology and present it in a new way.• It's not simply a touch screen, but more of a touch-grab-move-

slide-resize-place objects on top of the screen.

• Fundamentally changes the way we interact with technology.