The document discusses emerging technologies that will shape the future of computers, including holographic keyboards and storage, multi-touch interfaces, and biometric security using fingerprints and irises. Specific technologies highlighted are the i.Tech virtual keyboard, the small E-Ball computer, holographic data storage like Blu-Ray, Microsoft Surface tables, and biometric security applications. The future promises more portable, intuitive, and secure computing through these novel interface and storage technologies.

1. The Future of ComputersBy: Skyler Wynn

2. Where is the future of computers going to take us?Hands freeMore secureEasier to use

3. Areas of EmphasisHolographic Technologiesi.Tech Virtual KeyboardE-BallHolographic Storage DataBlu-RayBiometricsFingerprintsIrises Surface TechnologiesMulti-TouchMicrosoft Surface

4. i.Tech Virtual KeyboardWorks with PDAs, Smartphones, PCs & laptopsBluetooth-enabledProjects holographic keyboard on flat surface

5. i.Tech Virtual Keyboard cont.Dimensions are 9 cm x 3.5 cm x 2.5 cmUltra-portable with 120 min. continuous typing timeHas added sound effects to make holographic keyboard feel as real as possible

6. E-BallCreated by ApostolTnokopvskiSmallest PC ever made160 mm round sphere

7. E-Ball cont.Components:i.Tech Virtual KeyboardDual Core Processor2 GB ram250- 500 GB hardriveIntegrated graphics and sound cardHD- DVD recorder2 x 50 watt speakersWireless optical mouseLAN & WAN cardModemWeb cam LCD projectorPaper HolderMicrosoft Windows

8. E-Ball cont.

9. Holographic Storage Dataa technique that takes crystals or photopolymers and stores information inside them at a high densityIncluded in most electronic devicesSpatial Light Modulators can produce about 1000 different images a second at 1024 x 1024-bit resolution = 1 gigabit per second write speed

10. Holographic Storage Data: Blu-Ray25 GB on single-layer disc50 GB on dual-layer disc Uses blue-violet lasers to read and write data which has a shorter wavelength allowing more data to be pack more tightly in less spaceSupported by 200 of the world’s leading consumers in PCs, recording media, video games and music

11. Biometricsstudy of unchanging measurable biological characteristics that are unique to each individualUses: verify a person’s identityallow or limit access to things such as computer documentsaccess to certain areas of a building, and border crossingsTwo types:FingerprintsIrises

12. Biometrics: FingerprintsUsed to identify personNo two people have same fingerprintsUsed mainly in allowing or limiting accessContain ridges and valleys & a livescan device or reader reads or photographs the difference between the twoBy rolling or touching the finger onto a sensing area the fingerprint is captured with sensorstechnique in the works that allows fingerprints to be retrieved without leaving material that could be used in DNA analysis called SKP fingerprinting

13. Biometrics: Irisescolored ring around the pupil of the no two irises are alikeamount of light that enters the eye is regulated by this musclesoftware takes a picture of the iris and recreates picture into an encrypted digital imageNo contact or lighting Not effected by glasses or contacts can work from a couple cm to a few meters away

14. Surface Technologies Multi-touchGives computer users & mobile devices the ability to interact and control a graphical user interface with one finger on either the application level or the system levelContains touch screen & software that recognizes multiple simultaneous touch points

15. Surface Technologies cont.Microsoft SurfaceMulti-touchLarge, horizontal, 30 in. display monitorno keyboard or mouse; just grab and move interaction with digital content by responding to hand gestures and real-world objects; object recognitionMulti-user experience; more than one person at a time can useMove info. Between devicesCan use more than one thing on screen at a time

16. ConclusionFuture of computers is steadily growing fastThe size how, we use them, and there ease of use is changingSecurity is a lot better Video quality is betterStorage is at a higher capacity