The race is still on for best interface method. I just hope it’s something that doesn’t leave me with Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Chris Harrison is investing how to use our skin as an input device or Skinput. Measuring acoustic differences on the skin surface which can be identified and mapped by a computer, using an arm band and a projector, the system can detect hits or taps on the surface of the arm or fingers and uses these taps as commands to control a computer.
Here’s a quick look at the “SixthSense” prototype, the wearable gesture interface designed by Pranav Mistry. This device uses a webcam, microphone, mini-projector and smart phone and will eventually be the size of a silver dollar and will radically change the way we interface with technology.
Pranav Mistry is a Research Assistant and PhD candidate at MIT Media Lab. His vision stems from the practical everyday needs of the masses. He has been experimenting with existing devices and finding unique uses for them. His “Sixth Sense” wearable gesture interface is the result of years tinkering with devices, like taking apart a computer mouse he developed an inexpensive controller. He used a webcam (camera) he removed the microphone and using a mini projector he can use a piece of paper as a computer monitor. His gesture recognizing software makes the whole thing work like magic. Pranav is recognized as one of the most important inventors of our time and has offered details of some of this inventions as open source, so that people all over the world can start developing new ways of using technology. Website: www.pranavmistry.com