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Moving touch controls to the back
We all assume that the best place for controls are on the front of devices and flexible touch screens are the current favourite for devices like PDAs and phones. There's a novel alternative over at the Channel 10 website from Microsoft.
The Microsoft Research team created a small device with the controls on the back so that the screen is never obstructed. I like the sound of it, but would prefer to have a go first, before buying a new PDA.
This is great, do this already exist?
posted-by Vintage Tractors | April 17, 2009 12:49 AM
I think I'd rather have controls on the front. I need to see how that looks with controls on the back.
posted-by John | April 17, 2009 2:15 AM
Today, they are currently in use in a variety of applications such as household appliances, vending machines, medical equipment and industrial automation. The technology has evolved to include uses in touch screens, control panels or in embedded platforms — some applications may require multiple platforms to be used. For instance, a vending machine might have a keypad as well as a touch control interface.
posted-by cellulite cream reviews | April 17, 2009 6:07 AM
I think I'd rather have controls on the front. I need to see how that looks with controls on the back.
i am the same controls on the front are better
posted-by Paul Cleese | April 17, 2009 9:48 AM
surely it has to be controls on the front. No contest
posted-by Alex Stack | April 20, 2009 1:13 AM
This brings back memory of playing Dig Dug back in the day. That is an interesting way to play the game, and you make it look intuitive. Shame that in the later levels it doesn't work out so great. There's been a number of games that have come out in the App Store that have suffered from near impossible levels because they weren't fully tested.
posted-by Joe Reich | April 21, 2009 6:00 AM
it is very nice and great.
posted-by Grace | April 24, 2009 7:30 AM
some applications may require multiple platforms to be used. For instance, a vending machine might have a keypad as well as a touch control interface.
posted-by Resveratrol | April 24, 2009 9:57 AM