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Microsoft Unveils a "Hands On" Experience
Microsoft is launching the first consumer
surface computer, Microsoft Surface. The
device features a 30-inch table-like display
that consumers operate via hand gestures or
by placing physical objects on the computer's
surface. Microsoft officials say Surface, the
company's first device in its new category of
surface computing products, is designed to
simplify a user's interaction with digital
content such as photos and music. The device
was unveiled May 30 during the Wall Street
Journal's D: All Things Digital Conference.
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Microsoft Surface
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Frequently Asked Questions
May 2007
What is Microsoft Surface?
Microsoft Surfaceâ„¢, the first commercially
available surface computer from Microsoft
Corp., turns an ordinary tabletop into a
vibrant, interactive surface. The product
provides effortless interaction with digital
content through natural gestures, touch and
physical objects. Surface is a 30-inch
display in a table-like form factor that's
easy for individuals or small groups to
interact with in a way that feels familiar,
just like in the real world. In essence, it's
a surface that comes to life for exploring,
learning, sharing, creating, buying and much
more. Soon to be available in restaurants,
hotels, retail establishments and public
entertainment venues, this experience will
transform the way people shop, dine,
entertain and live.
How does Surface work?
At a high level, Surface uses cameras to
sense objects, hand gestures and touch. This
user input is then processed and the result
is displayed on the surface using rear
projection.
What is surface computing?
Surface computing is a new way of working
with computers that moves beyond the
traditional mouse-and-keyboard experience. It
is a natural user interface that allows
people to interact with digital content the
same way they have interacted with everyday
items such as photos, paintbrushes and music
their entire life: with their hands, with
gestures and by putting real-world objects on
the surface. Surface computing opens up a
whole new category of products for users to
interact with.
What are the key attributes of surface
computing?
Surface computing has four key attributes:
· Direct interaction. Users can actually
"grab" digital information with their hands
and interact with content by touch and
gesture, without the use of a mouse or
keyboard.
· Multi-touch contact. Surface computing
recognizes many points of contact
simultaneously, not just from one finger, as
with a typical touch screen, but up to dozens
and dozens of items at once.
· Multi-user experience. The horizontal form
factor makes it easy for several people to
gather around surface computers together,
providing a collaborative, face-to-face
computing experience.
· Object recognition. Users can place
physical objects on the surface to trigger
different types of digital responses,
including the transfer of digital content.
How does Surface benefit consumers?
Surface breaks down the traditional barriers
between people and technology, providing
effortless interaction with digital content.
Similar to the way ATMs changed how people
got money from the bank, Microsoft is
changing the way people will interact with
all kinds of everyday content, including
photos, music, a virtual concierge and games.
Common, everyday tasks become entertaining,
enjoyable and engaging, alone or face-to-face
with family, friends or co-workers.
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