1. Samsung SUR40 with
Microsoft PixelSense
(The Product Formerly Known as Microsoft Surface)
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2. Specifications
Samsung SUR40
• Touchscreen Computer
• 40” HD Display
• Multi-touch input powered
by an infrared sensor
system
• Windows 7
• Intended to be a social
device used in commercial
settings.
• Can be used horizontally
or vertically.

3. Unique Technology
• SUR40 is a bi-directional optical transceiver.
• Input device is also the output device.

4. Unique Technology
• Each pixel in the SUR40 is capable of displaying and
detecting images, texts, objects.
• Much more sophisticated than typical touch screen.

5. Unique Technology
• It can tell the
difference between
your fingers and which
way you are oriented
just by touching it.

6. Unique Technology
• Capable of detecting
text and images
when they are held
up to the display.
• Text and image
scanning on SUR40
are not as good as a
typical scanner.

7. Social Computer
• It can recognize 50
points of contact
simultaneously.
• Five people could
interact with the
computer at once.
• A natural fit for use
in gaming and as a
promotional kiosk.

8. SUR40 in Action

9. Uses in Libraries
• Display digital collections.
• Transfer digital collections to mobile devices.

10. Future of the Technology
When the technology improves:
• Easy digitization.
• Use in tablets and smartphones.