surface computer

1. PRESENTED BY
NUSHITHA.K
14A81A0585.
3rd
YEAR.

2. • What are the computers we know?What are the computers we know?
• What is Surface Computing?What is Surface Computing?
• History of Surface computerHistory of Surface computer
• FeaturesFeatures
• DesignDesign
• Working of surface computerWorking of surface computer
• Technology usedTechnology used
• ApplicationApplication
• Advantages & DisadvantagesAdvantages & Disadvantages
• ConclusionConclusion

3. • Desktop ComputersDesktop Computers
• Personal computerPersonal computer
• LaptopsLaptops
• NotebooksNotebooks
• Mac booksMac books
• Tablet PC’sTablet PC’s
• Touch smart PC’sTouch smart PC’s

4. • Surface computing is the term for the use of a
specialized computer in which traditional GUI
elements are replaced by everyday objects.
• The Surface is a horizontal display on a table-like
form.
• Instead of a keyboard and mouse, the user interacts
directly with a touch-sensitive screen.
• 30-inch diagonal display in table like form factor.
That’s easy for an individuals or multiple people
interact with just like in the real world.

5. • 2003: The product idea for Surface was initially
conceptualized by Steven Bathiche .
• 2005: 1st prototype (t1 ) was produced to bill gets
for approval
Figure 1:Prototype [1]

6. • 2006: Microsoft built more than 85 early prototypes
for Surface.
• 2008: The final hardware design was completed.
• 2010: Interactive table top device was designed than
seamlessly bring both the physical and virtual words
into one.

7. Figure 2: Complete prototype [1]

8. • Direct Interaction :
User can grab the digital information with their
hands, interacting with a content by touch and
gesture. Without the use of mouse & keyboard.
Figure 3 :User Interaction [2]

9. • Multiuser:
Surface has 360 degree user interface & 30 inch
reflective surface so people can orient themselves
on different sides of the surface to interact with an
application simultaneously.
Figure 4: Multiple User [2]

10. • Multi-touch:
Multi-touch contact refers to the ability to have
multiple contact points with an interface, unlike
with a mouse, where there is only one cursor.
Figure 5 : Multi-touch [3]

11. • Object recognition:
Object recognition refers to the device's ability to
recognize the presence and orientation of tagged
objects placed on top of it.
Figure 6 : Object Recognition [4]

12. Figure 7: Internal Design

13. • Screen: It has a 360-degree user interface, a 30-inch
reflective surface with a XGA DLP projector underneath
the surface which projects an image onto its underside.
• Cameras: Microsoft Surface uses cameras and image
recognition in the infrared spectrum to recognize
different types of objects such as fingers, tagged items
and shapes.
• System Unit: to perform an operations
• Infrared: 850-nanometer-wavelength LED light source
aimed at the surface. When an object touches the
tabletop, the light is reflected to multiple infrared
cameras with a net resolution of 1024 x 768, allowing it
to sense, and react to items touching the tabletop.
• Projector: An projector is used for displaying video,
images or computer data on a surface.

14. Uses cameras to sense object,
touch and hand gesture
Displayed output using rear Projection
User input is then Processed

15. • Pen computing refers to a computer user-interface
using a pen and tablet, rather than devices such as a
keyboard and a mouse.
• Definition: A computer system employing a user-
interface using a pointing device plus handwriting
recognition as the primary means for interactive user
input is called pen computing.
Figure 8 :Pen Computing [5]

16. • Partner companies use the Surface in their hotels,
restaurants, and retail stores.
• Hotel lobbies, such as Sheraton Hotels, to choose
meals at restaurants, plan vacations and spots to visit
from the hotel room.
• Hotels plan to allow users to drop a credit card on
the table to pay for music, books, and other
amenities offered at the resort.
• In casinos users can do a range of things, such as
watch videos, view maps, order drinks, play games,
and chat with people between Surface tables.

17. • We can direct interact with the computer without
using mouse and keyboard.
• Multiple user can interact at a same time.
• Any physical object can be directly recognized.
• Microsoft Surface responds to many points of
contact simultaneously
• Designing made easier Time saving by eliminating
many processes.
• Wireless communication between two object is
possible.
• New and improved learning experience.

18. • Not portable and Very expensive
• Dim lighting required to avoid washing out of
screen.
• Barcode Required for an objects.
• This is insecure system.

19. • Surface computer is advanced computer having
large touch screen.
• Users can interact with the machine by touching
or dragging their fingertips and objects such as
paintbrushes across the screen.
• We can use surface computer in different
hotels, Restaurants, casinos.