The Computing Surface

If Touchco's tech works as advertised, the era of the computing surface is here. I'm betting Apple's going to use this technology on their tablet. If not, the Microrsoft's of the world will as will the smart phone vendors . This is disruptive to the max. Note: Touchco is no longer in business but their take on haptics is absolutely the best so I am leaving the post in as reference. Robert E.

• Multi-touch finger tracking
  Current trend is toward multi-touch interfaces
• High-resolution pen tracking
  Needed for high-end art/design/engineering applications
• Pressure sensing / force imaging
  Allows novel applications and more natural human-computer interaction
• Low cost
  Uses existing printing techniques and inexpensive electronics
• Low power usage
  Necessary for mobile applications
• Scalability
  Can be used on very small or very large devices
• Flexible
  Works on flat or curved surfaces
• Can be transparent
  For touchscreens

Any questions?