http://ted.com/tedtalks – Jeff Han is a research scientist for NYU’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, and the inventor of a MINORITY REPORT STYLE “interface-free” touch-driven computer screen (Recorded February 2006 in Monterey, CA. Duration: 09:32)
Duration : 0:9:31
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25 comments
Comment by Anteater711 on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
@soloriens1 by ” …
@soloriens1 by “interface” he means the menus, toolbars, and other visual points that one uses to control the computer. Much like the start button on Windows, or the task bar etc…
the reason he is praising the “no interface” is because the system is what is called “intuitive”. That means it doesn’t need direction from a pre-set menu bar. It can “feel” what you are doing, and respond accordingly.
Hope that helped! : )
Comment by marcelmore on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
that was …
that was mind-blowing in 2006, now in 2010 we’ll get a home-device that will allow the rest of us to dig into this kind of surface experience… I’am really keen on going to use Google Maps on an iPad soon
Comment by nerdyharry on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
he means you …
he means you virtually forget you’re just waving your hands over a screen
Comment by jackychanman on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
you don’t have to …
you don’t have to learn how to use it. With PCs you have to learn how to type and use a mouse. It’s more natural with touch screen.
Comment by account76 on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
o-0′ i think it …
o-0′ i think it means that there are no rules/instructions/set way to how it works.
Comment by soloriens1 on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
at the 1:50 mark… …
at the 1:50 mark…he say’s that “the interface just disappears”
what does he mean by that? sorry, my english is not that good
Comment by Procrastinatathor on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
His name was Johnny …
His name was Johnny Lee.
Comment by Procrastinatathor on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
Wait, isn’t that …
Wait, isn’t that the guy who pimped out the Wii Mote and published applications for multi-touch interaction for the public?
I can’t recall his name, because I think it’s not the same person, but he sure did appear on TED too.
Comment by Shr3dMast3r on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
amen to that …
amen to that brother!
Comment by thefingebenefit on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
We humans are …
We humans are amazingly adaptable, the arms will grow muscle:)
Comment by thefingebenefit on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
With all due …
With all due respect to kokusay, i have to disagree, this technology allows your fingers to expand beyond the cramped confines of a keyboard, which in all probability relieve repetitive motion stresses on joints and the “infamous” carpal tunnel. It would allow you to configure your hand and wrist to your liking, with the added benefit of exercising both hands in dynamic ways.
Comment by cyborgtroy on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
OSs control …
OSs control hardware. We’re just talking about a GUI, and these ones are impractical.
Comment by spork24601 on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
This is a …
This is a technology demonstration, of course he wouldn’t have developed a complete OS to work with the system. Do you think that when the mouse was invented, it was instantly usable with every single program in existence? Anyways, the technology he shows here is already being integrated into computers nowadays. Ever used an iPhone or the multitouch trackpad on a Macbook?
Comment by littleoysta on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
if their smart …
if their smart enough to put it into consideration, i’m thinking they’ll make it waterproof
Comment by DarqueSock on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
about that guy …
about that guy talkin about the neural interface, didnt they develop a mind reading neck/headband thing? like for mute or disabled people
Comment by zombiecarrot on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
was this guy from …
was this guy from microsoft??!
Comment by shokcord66 on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
what a idea. …
what a idea. Think about all the finger prints on that screen. A BETTER idea – a neural interface.
Comment by BuddhistAttorney on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
this was amazing. …
this was amazing. I like the scalable keyboard. but can the virtual keyboard be programmed to modify itself to correct for ergonomic concerns… either manually or automatically? greast presentation
Comment by yodude656 on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
over time though, …
over time though, as its perfected it will start to come down in price.
Comment by sillyhead5 on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
hm, looks like the …
hm, looks like the next generation Steve Jobs..
Comment by FreakzyGeekzy on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
I agree… xD
I agree… xD
Comment by carta1337 on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
i think its to …
But its soo cool!!
i think its to expensive for us normal people
Comment by FreakzyGeekzy on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
wow amazing…. O.O …
wow amazing…. O.O I’m defineatly buy one… if i can afford one lol
Comment by FreakzyGeekzy on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
haha yeah.
haha yeah.
Comment by MasterSenji on May 10, 2010 at 7:47 am
I want one lol, …
I want one lol, those look nice.