Neofonie’s WeTab slate with a Well Designed Functional User Interface
May 7, 2010 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Presentation of the “WeTab 3G” Android slate by Neofonie’s CEO, based in Berlin, Germany. This is a well designed interface, with a 16:9 Format, 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, 1.3 MP webcam (for instant messaging and Video Conferences), two USB sockets, a flash card reader, integrated WWAN modem, and GMA3150 graphics. With the two USB sockets, the WeTab will allow external devices such as USB keyboards, USB drives and more. It has multi-tasking support, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi, optional GPS, an ambient light & motion sensor, and an internal fan.
The We-Magazine Ecosystem for publishers could be a great way for publishers and authors to build relationships directly with the customer, rather than through third party distributors. Authors with no e-book or online experience could use the tools offered and be able to distribute their content online.
Magic Piano for iPad by Smule
May 5, 2010 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Here’s the Magic Piano app for the iPad, designed by Ge Wang of Smule. This is just a quick tour of some of its capabilities.
Eye-Controlled Headphones Interface
March 25, 2010 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
These Docomo headphones read your eye movements and convert information enabling the control your audio player.
Electrodes fitted into the headphones pads detect the direction of vision by measuring muscle movement similar to EOG Electo-oculargrams. By looking in specific directions, one controls the functionality present in typical audio interfaces.
Pivot Browser Interface Based on Jef Raskin’s Concepts from the 90’s
March 3, 2010 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Pivot, a browser interface from Microsoft Live Labs capable of arranging and zooming data in desired configurations and assimilated patterns.
This interaction approach was originally conceived ten years ago by interaction designer Jef Raskin, researching the Humane Interface through his ZoomWorld browser prototype. Now, ten years later Microsoft built their own version with Seadragon technology.
Skinput, Body Touchscreen Interface
March 2, 2010 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Skinput is an interface concept that consists of an armband wrapping around the wearer’s biceps and detecting small vibrations generated when the user taps the skin of his arm or hand.
The Pico projector simulation is used to illustrate the interactive sequencing, and is not necessary once the skin input points are memorized.