Surface Computing
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Randy Helmbrecht

What is it?
Surface computing is the use of a

specialized GUI
 Traditional GUI is replaced by intuitive
everyday objects.

How Does It Work?
No mouse or keyboard

 User interacts with touch-sensitive screen.
People use their fingers and hands to
manipulate.

Microsoft Surface
Microsoft’s version of Surface Computing
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 Surface is a new technology platform
where people and devices interact with a
flat computing table.

Using Surface to transfer Music
to Zune

Possible Uses
Most ideas are for commercial use.
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 Used in restaurants for browsing a menu
or paying with a credit card.
 Download news, ring tones or music to a
cell phone by placing phone on surface of
a table at a coffee shop.

Browsing Menu with Surface

Organizing Music Collection

Viewing Pictures Using Surface