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• What are the computers we know?What are the computers we know?• What is Surface Computing?What is Surface Computing?• History of Surface computerHistory of Surface computer• FeaturesFeatures• DesignDesign• Working of surface computerWorking of surface computer• Technology used Technology used • MultitouchMultitouch• ApplicationApplication

• AdvantagesAdvantages• DisadvantagesDisadvantages• FutureFuture• ConclusionConclusion• ReferenceReference

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Surface computing is the term for the use of a specialized computer in which traditional GUI elements are replaced by everyday objects.

The Surface is a horizontal display on a table-like form.

Instead of a keyboard and mouse, the user interacts directly with a touch-sensitive screen.

30-inch diagonal display in table like form factor. That’s easy for an individuals or multiple people interact with just like in the real world.

Come to life for exploring, learning, sharing, creating , buying and much more.

2003: The product idea for Surface was initially conceptualized by Steven Bathiche .

2005: 1st prototype (t1 ) was produced to bill gets for approval

Figure 1:Prototype [1]

2006: Microsoft built more than 85 early prototypes for Surface.

2008: The final hardware design was completed.

2010: Interactive table top device was designed than seamlessly bring both the physical and virtual words into one.

Figure 2: Complete prototype [1]

Direct Interaction : User can “grab ” the digital information with their

hands, interacting with a content by touch and gesture. Without the use of mouse & keyboard.

Figure 3 :User Interaction [2]

Multiuser: Surface has 360 degree user interface & 30 inch reflective

surface so people can orient themselves on different sides of the surface to interact with an application simultaneously.

Figure 4: Multiple User [2]

Multi-touch Multi-touch contact refers to the ability to have

multiple contact points with an interface, unlike with a mouse, where there is only one cursor.

Figure 5 : Multitouch [3]

Object recognition Object recognition refers to the device's ability to

recognize the presence and orientation of tagged objects placed on top of it.

Figure 6 : Object Recognition [4]

Camera & system unitInfrared Emitter

Projector

Screen

Figure 7: Internal Design [5]

Screen: It has a 360-degree user interface, a 30-inch reflective surface with a XGA DLP projector underneath the surface which projects an image onto its underside

Cameras: Microsoft Surface uses cameras and image recognition in the infrared spectrum to recognize different types of objects such as fingers, tagged items and shapes.

System Unit: to perform an operations Infrared: 850-nanometer-wavelength LED light source

aimed at the surface. When an object touches the tabletop, the light is reflected to multiple infrared cameras with a net resolution of 1024 x 768, allowing it to sense, and react to items touching the tabletop.

Projector: An projector is used for displaying video, images or computer data on a surface.

Uses cameras to sense object, touch and hand gesture

Displayed output using rear Projection

User input is then Processed

Pen computing refers to a computer user-interface using a pen and tablet, rather than devices such as a keyboard and a mouse.

Definition: A computer system employing a user-interface using a pointing device plus handwriting recognition as the primary means for interactive user input is called pen computing.

Figure 8 :Pen Computing [5]

Multi-touch refers to the ability to simultaneously register three or more distinct positions of input touches.

Multi-touch has been implemented in several different ways, depending on the size and type of interface.

Figure 9: Multitouch [6]

Partner companies use the Surface in their hotels, restaurants, and retail stores.

Hotel lobbies, such as Sheraton Hotels, to choose meals at restaurants, plan vacations and spots to visit from the hotel room.

Hotels plan to allow users to drop a credit card on the table to pay for music, books, and other amenities offered at the resort.

In casinos users can do a range of things, such as watch videos, view maps, order drinks, play games, and chat with people between Surface tables.

We can direct interact with the computer without using mouse and keyboard.

Multiple user can interact at a same time. Any physical object can be directly

recognized. Microsoft Surface responds to many points of

contact simultaneously Designing made easier Time saving by

eliminating many processes. Wireless communication between two

object is possible. New and improved learning experience.

Not portable and Very expensive Dim lighting required to avoid washing out

of screen. Barcode Required for an objects. This is insecure system.

• Surface will continue to be sold to and used by restaurants, retail, leisure and public entertainment venues.

• According to Pete Thompson, Microsoft’s general manager for surface computing, the Surface could potentially be available to the “broader consumer market” as soon as possible. Microsoft goal is for consumers test the Surface in commercial settings, and then want them in their own

households. Microsoft wants to expand to the consumer market by making a product people can use in their home environment (using other surfaces like desks or making a version that hangs on the wall).

• Computer scientists hope to incorporate this kind of technology in people’s daily lives… Future goals are to surround people with intelligent surfaces (look up recipes on your kitchen counter or table, control TV with coffee table, etc.)

Surface computer is advanced computer having large touch screen.

Users can interact with the machine by touching or dragging their fingertips and objects such as paintbrushes across the screen.

We can use surface computer in different hotels, Restaurants, casinos.

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