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Developed by the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, DFKI

Light Blue Optics has developed a projector that instantly transforms any flat surface into a touch screen. Using Holographic Laser Projection (HLP) technology, sensors monitor a users movement around the projection, including clicking, to effectively deliver a solution which allows for touch screen capability on any surface. Applications for such a solution are endless.

A new interface being developed by Microsoft’s research facility. Dubbed Manual Deskterity, the application will be used on Microsoft Surface (the multi-touch computing platform) to combine a pen with touch actions.

Google, in an effort to develop the online search experience, has announced several new innovations at the recent “Searchology” conference (in Mountain View, California). What spurred most attention is the introduction of Google Goggles, an image recognition system for mobile phones. Using this technology, a user can submit a search based on a photo snapshot. As Google VP Vic Gundotra put it, “Google Goggles could one day allow people to point at an object and have it identified”. Click Here for a brief video that explains it’s potential.

Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed the Airborn Ultrasound Tactile Display, which allows 3D holograms to be physically felt.