MICROSOFT

SURFACE

By : Mrunal Ghadge
CONTENTS
 Introduction
 Origins
 Microsoft surface experiences
 Technology behind surface computing
 Basic design
 Specifications
 Working
 Applications
 Advantages
 Disadvantages
 Future use
 Conclusion
 Bibliography
Introduction
 Microsoft Surface  is
a multitouch product
from Microsoft which
is developed as a
software and
hardware combination
technology that allows
a user or multiple
users to manipulate
digital content by the
use of gesture
recognition.
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An Idea Inspired by Cross-Division Collaboration

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Humble Beginnings on a Table

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Humble Beginnings on a Table

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Hardware Design
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From Prototype to Product

MICROSOFT SURFACE
EXPERIENCES
 Direct user interaction
 Multi user experience
 Multi touch
 Object recognition
DIRECT USER INTERACTION
MULTI USER EXPERIENCE
MULTI TOUCH
OBJECT RECOGNITION
Technology Behind Surface
Computing
BASIC DESIGN
 30 inch XGA screen
 DLP projector
 Motherboard, Ram etc.
 Camera
How does Screen Work?

Screen

 Acrylic tabletop.
 Multi-Touch display
(Multiple inputs
from multiple
users).
 Recognize objects.
How does Infrared Work?
Screen

Infrared
 Machine vision.
 A near-infrared
spectrum.
 LED light source
(850 nanometer-
wavelength).
 Multiple infrared
cameras (a net
resolution of 1280
x 960 ).
How does CPU Work?
Screen

CPU

 The same
components found
in everyday
desktop computer
 A modified version
of Microsoft Vista.

Infrared
 How does Projector Work?
Screen
Projector
CPU

 The footprint of
the visible light
screen (1024 x
768 pixels)

Infrared
Specification

Features

Requirements

System

Dimensions

Materials

Availability
Working
Applications
• Digital photo handling with finger tips.

• Instantly compares while shopping.

• Interaction with digital content by share,

drag and drop digital images.

• Surface Restaurant.

• Quickly browse through play list entries

dragging favorite song to the current track…

• Easy to take complex shopping decisions.

Digital photo handling
Instantly compares while
shopping
Interaction with digital content by share, drag and drop
digital images.
Surface
Restaurant
Quickly browse through play list entries dragging favorite song to
the current track…
 Advantages

1).Multi users- collaborative effort of users interacting.

2).Seamless- no wires or USB ports.
3).Instant download/upload of photos.
4).Users have more control of technology- ordering food
or manipulating photos fast.
5).Educational- learn more info about the products you
are using.
6).Large surface area to view different windows and applications.
7).Data Manipulation - Selecting, moving, rotating and resizing
(manipulating objects on the screen is similar to manipulating
them in the manual world).
8).Quick and easy to use.
9).Time saving by eliminating many processes.
 Disadvantages

1).Incredibly expensive.
2).Currently designed only in some areas.
3).Need for dim lighting to avoid washing out the
screen.
4).Not portable.
5).Privacy - Open for many to view.
6).Screen Visibility - Glare, finger
prints/dirt and human interaction
obscuring interface.
7).Poor Accuracy - Fat fingers are not
as accurate as a mouse or stylus.
8).Objects needs to be tagged
(domino tags or RFIDs).
In Future

Surface Computing Tomorrow

The future : As form factors continue to evolve ,surface computing
will be in any number of environments – school, businesses, homes
and any number of form factors-parts of the countertop, the wall or
the refrigerator.
Bibliography
 www.microsoft.com
 www.at&t.com
 www.scribd.com
 Richard.chen@edelman.com
 leslie.felarca@edelman.com