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Acoustic Sensors Make Any Surface a Touch Pad

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-isn't-that-keen dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Using cheap acoustic sensors the surface of any 3D object can be instantly made into a touch-sensitive interface capable of tracking two objects at once. Its creators are planning to make hospitals more hygienic — keyboards and mice will be replaced by desks wired to perform as keyboards and touchpads. A video shows it in action [.wmv]."

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  1. Re:Space Invaders by Kadin2048 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Imagine cybersex where you can touch the actual bodies as UIs to control the lighting, heating, music, cameras, vibrators. In the room and across the Net.

    Imagine actual sex.

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