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CMU’s OmniTouch Turns Any Surface Into Touchscreen
October 19th, 2011
by mvismarketing
Using a short-range depth camera and a MicroVision ShowWX+ laser pico projector1, Chris Harrison, a Ph.D. student of Carnegie Mellon University in collaboration with Microsoft Research’s Hrvoje Benko and Andrew D. Wilson, developed OmniTouch, a wearable projection system that can turn any surface into an interactive interface. Imagine using the palm of your hand as a touchscreen keypad, a digital notepad or a virtual palette. Now, imagine doing the same thing on practically any surface you can think of. The OmniTouch is set to expand the possibilities of mobile computing by making use of real world surfaces to break free from the limitations of small screen devices.
The present OmniTouch prototype includes a short-range depth camera and laser pico-projector and is mounted on a user’s shoulder. But the researchers say the device ultimately could be the size of a deck of cards, or even a matchbox, so that it could fit in a pocket, be easily wearable, or be integrated into future handheld devices. (Credit: Carnegie Mellon University)
How did they do it?
Read straight from the source: OmniTouch: Wearable Multitouch Interaction Everywhere
1 See above source for reference.
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Disney Does Immersive Gaming with a SHOWWX: Project MotionBeam
August 1st, 2011
by mvismarketing
Check out this project. A little company by the name of Disney has been capturing quite a bit of attention with their new research project called MotionBeam, a gaming platform that utilizes MicroVision’s PicoP technology to display images that are always in focus, even in constant motion, allowing gamers to break free from the fixed screen.
Recently, Disney Research group partnered with students from Carnegie Melon to create MotionBeam, which uses a MicroVision SHOWWX, an iPod touch and microcontroller-sensor unit so users can guide and interact with their characters, similar to MicroVision’s own Sultan’s Rings and Project Tuatara.
According to the MotionBeam site, “Developing new interfaces for handheld projectors opens up a range of possibilities for interactive experiences in both work and play.” We agree, and it is great to see other companies demonstrating future possibilities with MicroVision technology.
Check out this video and let us know what you think:
Tags: character interaction, Disney, education, interactive, laser, MotionBeam, projectors
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The future of HUD – Looking Up!
July 29th, 2011
by mvismarketing
HUD Simulation
Lance Evans, director of business development for head-up display and ten-year veteran of MicroVision recently spoke about the advantages of direct green lasers, automotive HUD and growing sales around the SHOWWX+ product line.
Read the entire article here:
MicroVision counts on disruptive green laser technology, narrowed focus, and big partners for success in pico projector market
Paula Dole, MEMS Trends
July 2011
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