Touchscreens

Microsoft began promoting a new device last year – the Microsoft Surface.  And while it still seems a bit oversized perhaps, it’s good to see they’ve been planning to join the ranks of the touch screen trend that kicked off in earnest with Apple’s iPhone a couple years ago. 

There’s a lot of research and money going into the evolution of touch screen control right now, and one of the coolest features is their multi-touch ability.  A user can touch multiple points on a screen to perform tasks, move things around, open applications, and play games.  Developers are evolving hardware devices with interactivity in mind, providing a much more immersive experience for the user. 

Head and eye-tracking could be used in conjunction with new multi-touch technology, and the time is not too far away where a user will be able to operate a touch screen not only with their fingers, but with their eyes and head.  We’re getting closer and closer to true interaction.   

Have a look at this little report I found that features some of the new things you can do with Surface, but as you’re watching it, imagine what it might be like to have extra control using your eyes and head.  Something to think about…

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