Skinput

What is next for interface technology one might ask? And unlikely response would be you. Well if you were confused let me clear the air, Microsoft along with others companies are currently working on this new technology called Skinput which allows users to use themselves as an interface, as oppose to objects in their environment such as walls, tables, phones (which have their own interface) and any other objects which can be used to display an image upon. The “device works via an armband, which contains a small projector that beams whatever relevant interface you need onto your hand or forearm. Then you simply press the appropriate part of your skin just like you were tapping the screen of an iPhone. An acoustic sensor in the armband can tell where you are tapping because of the different bond densities, tissues, and other differentiating factors inherent in your body’s geography.” –Clay Dillow. Although this technology seems pretty useful how useful is it really? One might think using your palm as a phone or remote is useful only if you do not need the armband but if the cost doing so comes at the price that you must where an armband 24/7 has this technology really done anything useful? Think about that, but in the meantime you can find out more about the Skinput from ---->HERE!