1. ThinSight: A Thin Form-Factor Interactive Surface Technology.
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Izadi, Shahram, Hodges, Steve, Butler, Alex, West, Darren, Rrustemi, Alban, Molloy, Mike, and Buxton, William
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HUMAN-computer interaction ,USER interfaces ,LIQUID crystal displays ,COMPUTER input-output equipment ,TOUCH screens ,OPTICAL computer equipment - Abstract
ThinSight is a thin form-factor interactive surface technology based on optical sensors embedded inside a regular liquid crystal display (LCD). These augment the display with the ability to sense a variety of objects near the surface, including fingertips and hands, to enable multitouch interaction. Optical sensing also allows other physical items to be detected, allowing interactions using various tangible objects. A major advantage of ThinSight over existing camera and projector-based systems is its compact form- factor, making it easier to deploy in a variety of settings. We describe how the ThinSight hardware is embedded behind a regular LCD, allowing sensing without degradation of display capability, and illustrate the capabilities of our system through a number of proof-of-concept hardware prototypes and applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2009
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