January 31 news, although technology vendors to develop consumer-oriented desktop many novelties cool stuff, but you are now using the keyboard and mouse with 60 years ago is no different cause. Of course, they are capable of all the tasks, but are very similar to the appearance of almost all PC peripherals, did not jump out of the shackles of the framework, thorough innovation.
This situation will soon change - a new interpretation of the peripheral product design work has gradually appear. Technology website the pcworld before selected 10 models to break the forefront of the technological limitations of peripheral products.
1. Chameleon X-1 wireless mouse
When used with one hand, this is an ordinary wireless mouse; turned it over, this mouse will instantly transform into a game controller.X-1 operator to catch up with the good old days, more and more PC gamers are becoming more like home machine handle to manipulate. Some people will choose to buy the Xbox 360 controller, even if they do not host. Chameleon X-1 was a dry two live.This mouse is already on the market, and the response is also good.
2. Suma pressure sensor mouse
Still two fingers to operate the mouse? Too outdated. The pressure sensor mouse to reflect on each finger and gestures, and allows users to perform a large number of control by sliding, squeezing and friction.
Why use this mouse? Because the world of the future will be full of 3D programs and games, while the standard double bond 2D mouse operation will cause a lot of inconvenience. Suma mouse hand squeeze can zoom Google maps, and a simple rotation gesture can make the map rotate 360 degrees.The Suma mouse is still in the prototype stage, but the future direction of development of the technology is certainly in this.
3. Peregrine glove
If you think the above two products did not get rid of the appearance on the shackles, then this Peregrine gloves perhaps your appetite.This prototype completely remove the inherent shape of the mouse, switch to 18 touch points plus 3 activation pad to perform over 30 custom actions. It is currently positioned as a game controller, but perhaps in the future to expand the interface control.
4. REX "eyes" mouse
If you are lazy hand do not want to move, and that this the REX eye tracking equipment is for you. It will be based on the trajectory of the user's eyeball to control the mouse pointer on the screen.REX controller might make this scroll to read history. When you look at the bottom of the page, REX will automatically scroll for you.REX is scheduled for later this year.
5. Displair steam touchscreen
The traditional display full-featured, but is not cool - or at least and this Displair compared.Displair can display the contents of the projector in water vapor, and multi-touch gestures respond.This cool display scheduled for the second quarter of this year, priced up to $ 10,000.
6. SixthSense communication system
Its connection to another device to your computer, why not direct their own connection to the world around among? The SixthSense use a camera and a projector to any surface into a multi-touch interface. System finger gestures will be converted into common action, such as taking pictures.
With this technology, the physical world can be turned into your search engine. Picked up a book cover to view book reviews, or point of view in a bottle of barbecue sauce recipes.SixthSense is still in the prototype stage, but the wise man of the MIT released a DIY guide, priced at $ 350.
7. TransluSense glass keyboard
The physical keyboard is too outdated, take a look at this beautiful glass illuminated keyboard.TransluSense camera and infrared to read the input of the user's finger and sliding, so the entire surface of the keyboard can be used as a touch pad.In addition, users can also display personalized skin surface of the keyboard for the needs of the different uses of different games or office.
Developers Luminae is still dealing with some bug, if after a year or two we will be able to buy this product.
8. MIseeTX projector
This is not so much the models peripherals, as it is more like a one-piece system. No mouse, keyboard or monitor, MIseeTX covers it all.Although the Atom chip performance in MIseeTX much, but its design is sufficient to stunning. It will be projected in front of the user of a virtual keyboard and mouse, there is a maximum of 88 inches wide screen. Such a device is undoubtedly the ideal choice away from the office.MIseeTX not yet listed, the price is not announced.
9. GameCube
The game developers are trying to create immersive gaming experience, any tool will trigger their interest in this game can help. The advent of the GameCube's also for this reason (not the Nintendo models of household).The moment the lack of virtual reality equipment market, developers Intellect Motion is experimenting with a heavy item. Tying themselves to a bungee device, pick up the plastic gun, began to Kill it.Intellect Motion, GameCube will soon appear on the arcade.
10. Botanicus Interactus orchids mouse
Disney's development team Botanicus Interactus developed a pot "has a highly expressive and interactive plants. The electrode is inserted into a pot of soil, and then touch the plant itself, your gesture will be presented in the external display.This technology will accurately track the location of each piece of plant is touching the leaves or stems part can be used to input or trigger playback notes.