SecondLight = Microsoft Surface 2.0
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Surface computing is taking a leap forward with Microsoft's SecondLight! I hope that all of you know Microsoft Surfaceby now. If not here is a small reminder.
02 Nov 2008 - 7:30, 856x gelezen | 0 reacties | Communications
Microsoft Surface is a platform that introduces a new chapter in the way we interact with computers. This by 'connecting us' with digital content through natural gestures, touch, and even devices such as wireless phones. This all via a surface (of course 
). Here at Extend Limits we posted several clips about this technology. Interested?? Just have a look at here.
Surface computing is already used in our physical world like shops (AT&T) and even casinos. And now the technology is taken a step further. Well what is the so called extension of Mircosoft Surface named SecondLight?
SecondLight is a projection technology which enables the extension of the Microsoft Surface device. This by the ability to project images through and beyond the surface display, such as onto a translucent piece of plastic. What you get are a kind of 'magic lenses' (that's how Microsoft calls them) which give you additional information when passed over an image(surface) displayed on the primary surface (see also the clip). SecondLight also permits gesture-based interactions with the surface from farther away than rear- projected systems allow.
The system requires two projectors located under the Surface’s display. One projector shows the first (primary) image and the second projector shines the second image through the screen. This all happens by flashing the images it like a strobe light. The flashes are so fast that they can not be seen by the naked eye. To see the second image a second screen, like the translucent piece of plastic, must be used to defuse the light and make the image visible. The second screen for the SecondLight system does not need to be touched to get the actual information. Well just have a look at the clip.
Main question is what the usage will be of this technology? Is this the future of billboards and other interactive displays and promotional stuff?
More information:Whitepaper Going beyond the display
clip: SecondLight, Windows Media download
). Here at Extend Limits we posted several clips about this technology. Interested?? Just have a look at here. Surface computing is already used in our physical world like shops (AT&T) and even casinos. And now the technology is taken a step further. Well what is the so called extension of Mircosoft Surface named SecondLight?
SecondLight is a projection technology which enables the extension of the Microsoft Surface device. This by the ability to project images through and beyond the surface display, such as onto a translucent piece of plastic. What you get are a kind of 'magic lenses' (that's how Microsoft calls them) which give you additional information when passed over an image(surface) displayed on the primary surface (see also the clip). SecondLight also permits gesture-based interactions with the surface from farther away than rear- projected systems allow.
The system requires two projectors located under the Surface’s display. One projector shows the first (primary) image and the second projector shines the second image through the screen. This all happens by flashing the images it like a strobe light. The flashes are so fast that they can not be seen by the naked eye. To see the second image a second screen, like the translucent piece of plastic, must be used to defuse the light and make the image visible. The second screen for the SecondLight system does not need to be touched to get the actual information. Well just have a look at the clip.
Main question is what the usage will be of this technology? Is this the future of billboards and other interactive displays and promotional stuff?
More information:Whitepaper Going beyond the display
clip: SecondLight, Windows Media download
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