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Microsoft Proposes Thumb-Driven Interfaces

Posted by timothy on from the nintendo-ahead-of-the-game dept.

bonch writes "Microsoft Research has demonstrated examples of two thumb-driven interfaces for handhelds proposed a few weeks ago. Today's devices require the use of two hands; Microsoft wants to reduce this to one. Usability tests showed, however, that some users had difficulty adjusting to the thumb movements. Full researcher's report here."

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  1. innovation? by justforaday · · Score: 5, Funny

    Today's devices require the use of two hands; Microsoft wants to reduce this to one.

    Who says porn doesn't drive innovation in the computer industry?

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  2. Thumb-driven interfaces?... by meringuoid · · Score: 5, Interesting
    ... Like a mobile? Like an iPod?

    I bet when they patent it it'll be broad enough that both the above are covered.

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  3. Re:Discrimination by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Sometimes I wave to people I don't know. It is very dangerous to wave to people you don't know, because what if they don't have a hand? They'll think you're cocky. 'Look what I got motherfucker, this thing is useful...I'm gonna go pick something up'"
    -Mitch Hedberg