Surface Computing is a technology that the Rent to Own (RTO) industry could use to make a quantum leap in efficiency gains. It is also a technology that the RTO industry is uniquely suited to deliver. See Microsoft’s Surface Computing Website. Picture a surface that can recognize physical objects and allows hands-on, direct control of content. Microsoft recently unveiled Microsoft Surface, a new category of surface computing products that breaks down traditional barriers between people and technology. Surface turns an ordinary tabletop into a dynamic surface that provides interaction with all forms of digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects. Users can actually “grab” digital information with their hands, interacting with content by touch and gesture, without the use of a mouse or
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I was curious to know more about the interactivity with devices like cell phones, cams and music players like the Zune. In the official demo released by Microsoft, we see a Zune on the table being immediately recognized by the Surface software. But in a real life demo, I found out that this version of Microsoft Surface is nothing more than a prototype. Stickers with unique patterns have been applied on the back of the devices, and this is what is being recognized by the Surface computer. No real communication between the Zune and the table is possible for the moment. The same thing applied to cell phones and credit cards you see in the demos. http://www.cliczune.com/2007/06/surface_computi.html