Re: Microsoft Surface - new video

[Stuart Poulton <stuart.poulton@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 15 Jun 2007, at 10:18, Paul Gale wrote:

> Mmm - there must be a reason why they're not using a superior
> display technology and cameras for touchscreen interface rather
> than an actual touch screen?
>

Firstly most touchscreen technology can't do multitouch (this is
changing)

> Wonder if it's something to do with putting other objects down on
> the surface i.e. plates and cups etc.
>

Objects are one reason, it also allows you to put a 2D barcode on the
"bottom" of something and it is recorgnised by the surface.

S