In our modern era, technology strives to be both powerful and relatively small, working to fit more functionality into smaller packages; it also works to make daily tasks easier, while being as comfortable a transition as possible. In the spirit of this process, I came upon three similar devices that work to integrate the digital realm of the computer with everyday life.
The first is NoteTaker software (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjNGR6yss-U&feature=related) that works with normal paper to integrate your marks into the computer. This allows for a greater connection to the computer, capable of being used as an input device (such as a mouse), or to convert hand-written words into images or text.
The FLY Fusion Pentop Computer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ObizFuZaWE&feature=related) is similar, though is itself a mini computer, capable of processing gestures and commands to provide feedback with an available headphone jack and speakers. The potential to add other features allows this to be of greater academic value, while adding cultural value through the inclusion of a music synthesizer in its notebook. This product, however, requires brand specific paper, and costs extra for additional software, making this a more intricate, albeit costly item.
This third unit is comprised of a set of pen-type objects that collectively form a functioning computer. The work is currently under development, and would bring about quite a change to computers, as they would be portable, but definitely not suitable for laps. More images may be found here (http://boldt.us/things/computers/pen-pc/).
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Interesting stuff. As the cost of technology falls more and more day to day objects are going to be turned into computers. The way this is progressing I would be surprised if 10 years from now contact lens don’t contain micro computers with mp3 players.
It's pretty cool to see how far exactly technology will go within the next 50 or so years. It reminds me of the video we saw last week on someone's prediction that by 2050 we will be able to simulate memories so that you can basically transport yourself to any time or place through the 5 simulated senses...
I am having a hard enough time trying to decide if it is really worth it to purchase the iPod touch rather than the classic. Then it dawned on me ... DUH in 5 years everyone is going to have a personal laptop to carry around in their back pocket ... i should buy the iPod touch. Just reminded me of this article.
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