1. E-Ball : A PC Concept
Silicon Institute of Technology
Bhubaneswar, INDIA
Presented by – Pawan Kumar Singh
Reg. No. - 1101209110
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2. Overview
Introduction to E-Ball
technology
How it works
Features of E-Ball
Virtual keyboard
Projector used in EBall
Scenario of uses
Advantages and
disadvantages
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Conclusion
3. Introduction
Size of electronics gadgets are
diminishing
Optimization techniques are being
used.
E-Ball
Designer Apostol Tnokovski has given
the
idea of smallest PC
It has projector instead of display
unit
Designer
Apostol Tnokovski(1982)
It has virtual keyboard 16
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Its diameter is 6 inch and it has 120x120
6. Features of E-Ball
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
VIRTUAL KEYBOARD
DUAL CORE PROCESSOR
2GB – RAM (Expandable)
350-500 GB HARDDRIVE
GRAPHICS AND SOUND CARD
WEB CAM
WIRELESS OPTICAL MOUSE
LCD PROJECTOR(liquid crystal display)
PAPER HOLDER
SPEAKERS
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7. Virtual Keyboard
A virtual Keyboard is projected on any flat surface.
It uses sensor technology.
User touches the desired key on the layout.
It has three components
Sensor Module
IR light source
Pattern Projector
Virtual Keyboard
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8. Projector used in E-Ball
Pico Projector :
o A tiny LCD projector is embedded inside the E-Ball
o With this Pico projector you can project a full size media onto
whatever is near at hand.
Tiny Projector
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9. Scenarios of use
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Working in Offices.
Watching movies.
Chatting on the net.
Making presentations.
Teaching through slides.
Can be implemented in
Spacecraft, and other
industrial areas.
7. Operation theaters
where silence is
necessary.
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10. Software interface
First E-Ball is designed for Microsoft windows.
The software interface of E-Ball concept PC is highly stylized with icons.
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11. Advantages
Portable
User defined Keyboard
No need of external display
Useful for video presentations
Motivation for further research
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12. Disadvantages
Designed for Microsoft windows only
Needs careful typing with the virtual keyboard
Plane surface required for keyboard
Difficult to understand hardware problems
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13. Conclusion
As Year Passes Technology is developing day by day.
Size of electronic devices reduces to save money as
well as space.
Today it is possible to have a whole PC inside your pocket.
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