Surface computing is the use of a specialized computer GUI in which traditional GUI elements are replaced by intuitive, everyday objects. Instead of a keyboard and mouse, the user interacts with a surface. Typically the surface is a touch-sensitive screen, though other surface types like non-flat three-dimensional objects have been implemented as well. It has been said that this more closely replicates the familiar hands-on experience of everyday object manipulation.[1][2]
Early work in this area was done at the University of Toronto, Alias Research, and MIT.[3] Surface work has included customized solutions from vendors such as LM3LABS or GestureTek, Applied Minds for Northrop Grumman.[4] Major computer vendor platforms are in various stages of release: the iTable by PQLabs,[5] Linux MPX,[6] the Ideum MT-50, interactive bar by spinTOUCH, and Microsoft PixelSense (formerly known as Microsoft Surface).
- ^ "What is the Microsoft Surface? - What the Microsoft Surface computer is, and how it works". what-is-what.com. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ Zibreg, Christian (2008-05-07). "Teenager Creates First OS X Multi-touch Table". Tom's Hardware. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ Buxton, Bill (2007-01-12). "Multi-Touch Systems that I Have Known and Loved". www.billbuxton.com. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ Applied Minds & Northrop Grumman
- ^ PQLabs
- ^ "Linux MPX Multi-touch Table May Become Alternative Microsoft Surface". Gizmodo. 2007-07-16. Retrieved 2022-09-22.