Make sure to have a look at this 2-part video presentation of the Microsoft Surface.
Random thoughts:
- This is not only Human Computer Interaction, but Device Computer Interaction as well.
- Might it replace traditional device connections?
- What other everyday objects might be suited for such a table?
- Is the Photoshop tool palette dead and will be replaced by real tools? ...
[Update March 2. Additional thoughts:
- How about contrasting HCI with OCI? Human Computer Interaction and Object Computer Interaction.
- Additional objects: Scissors, sticky tape, crayons, shoes, iPods/ Zunes, harddisks, jewels, ...
- Think audiovisual! Music box, VJ input device, piano.
- Use as a scanner. Integrate a camera.
- Develop a language of gestures!
- Do not only use a credit card, but think of a universal identity card in combination with the table.
- Collaborate with as many hands as possible!
- Make a touch interface small and flexible as a digital piece of paper.
- Empower the right brain!]
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