1. SURFACE TECHNOLOGY
CHANGING THE WAY OF INTRACTION
PRESENTED BY
HARSHA VARDHANI.K

2. CONTENTS
 Introduction
 History
 Architecture
 Attributes
 Architecture
 Features
 Advantages &Disadvantages
 Conclusion
 Queries

3. WHAT IS SURFACE COMPUTER:
 A surface computer is a computer that interacts with
the user through the surface of an ordinary object,
rather than through a monitor and keyboard

4. HISTORY OF SURFACE COMPUTER:
 2001: Microsoft researchers Steve Bathiche and
Andy Wilson developed idea of an interactive table
 2003: 1st prototype was presented to Bill Gates for
approval
 2007: Interactive tabletop device was built that
seamlessly brings both the physical and virtual
worlds into one.

5. HISTORY OF SURFACE COMPUTER:
There were 85 prototypes built before the final coffee
table look was established
“Tub” model T1 prototype Surface computer
prototype 85 Prototypes today

6. QUICK FACTS ABOUT MICROSOFT
SURFACE COMPUTER TABLE TOP:
 DESIGN:
 HOW IT WORKS:
 INTERFACE:
 SIZE:
 TECHNOLOGY:

7. ARCHITECTURE:
1.Screen
2.Infrared
3.Cpu
4.projector

8. SURFACE TECHNOLOGY ATTRIBUTES:
DIRECT INTERFACE:
 Interacting with touch instead of a keyboard or
mouse

9. MULTITOUCH:
 several points of contact at once.
 Multi touch screen is used like the technology
behind the iPhone (no keyboard or mouse needed).

10. MULTIUSER:
 many users collaborating at one time

11. FEATURES OF SURFACE COMPUTER:
Feature 1:
 This new technology will be used first as an
entertainment commodity in hotels, restaurants and
retail venues

12. Feature 2:
 It provides some normal internet facilities like
sending and reading the mails.

13. Feature 3:
 Demonstration of the multitouch screen with the
use of an object- paintbrush to simulate painting a
picture

14. Feature 4:
 Allows manipulation and direct control of digital
content like photos- which can be resized bigger or
smaller instantly with the touch of a finger(s)

15. ADVANTAGES &DISADVANTAGES:
POSITIVES:
 Multi users- collaborative effort of users interacting
 Seamless- no wires or USB ports
 Instant download/upload of photos
 Users have more control of technology- ordering
food or manipulating photos fast
 Educational- learn more info about the products you
are using

16. NEGATIVES:
 Not portable- table has to stay put.
 Must own devices such as a cell phone to upload
photos into or share with others.
 Have to be careful of table surface to not damage it.
 Very expensive to own.
 Tailored to high end clients.

17. FUTURE OF THE TECHNOLOGY:
Now Future

18. CONCLUTION:
Beyond Surface — Surface Computing Tomorrow
 Although surface computing is a new experience for
consumers, over time Microsoft believes there will
be a whole range of surface computing devices and
the technology will become pervasive in people’s
lives in a variety of environments.
 As form factors continue to evolve, surface
computing will be in any number of environments
schools, businesses, homes and in any number of
form factors part of the countertop, the wall or the
refrigerator

19. QUERIES……???