The Samsung SUR40 is a 40-inch touchscreen computer powered by Microsoft PixelSense technology. It uses an infrared sensor system to enable multi-touch input and can detect text and images placed on the display screen. With its ability to recognize 50 simultaneous touch points, the SUR40 is intended for social and commercial use where multiple people can interact with the device at once.

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.