Invisible computer mouse

Using an Infrared laser and tracking camera, the Mouseless system registers and interprets a user's hand movement and translates it into onscreen actions such as cursor movement and button clicking.

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An IR laser sends a beam out just above the surface of a desk, and the camera registers and translates user movement into mouse action

The Xi3 Modular Computer features Dual Core processing power, a host of external connectivity ports, and splits the motherboard over three hot-swappable parts

Each palm-sized cube features interchangeable and adjustable boards for maximum adaptability, Dual Core processing power and low power consumption.

Xi3 modular computer

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The basic configuration comes with 8GB of internal storage, but will work with various hard disk and solid state drive storage solutions if required. There are three AMD Athlon processor configurations on offer, running up to the Dual Core 3400E at 2.2GHz, and the Xi3 is Windows 7-friendly. Its lightweight aluminum casing has mounting slides on three of its sides to cater for mounting on the back of a monitor or chaining together.

There's half a dozen USB 2.0 ports to attach I/O peripherals, external storage and so on

Toughbook H1 - the 'world's most rugged handheld tablet computer'

the new weatherproof (Working in extreme temperatures wide operating temperature range of -20C - 60C) and shockproof (survive being dropped from a height of six feet) model benefits from a dual battery setup that should help ensure power is always available, a sunlight-visible touchscreen interface, reinforced solid state storage and a molded hand grip for extra comfort.

Running on Windows 7 and powered by a Intel's 1.86GHz Z540 Atom processor.Each tablet comes with 2Gb RAM and a 65Gb reinforced flex-connect solid state drive along with a host of optional extras, including SmartCard, RFID and barcode readers, a 2MP autofocus camera with dual LED flash, GPSand fingerprint reader. Wireless options on offer include Qualcomm’s anywhere, any when Gobi2000 mobile broadband technology (EV-DO and HSPA).Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR.Weight = 1.4 Kg

Siftables are small computer blocks with the capacity to interface with each other using a combination of neighbor detection, motion sensing and wireless communication. The user manipulates them by hand and with each process, whether it is sorting, grouping or even piling, the blocks continue to interact with each other.

Siftables: cookie sized computer blocks for hands

Siftables have a color LCD screen, a rechargeable battery and RF radio. They are compact (approx. 1.4” x 1.4” x .39”) and contain four infrared transceivers. Whilst manipulating the blocks the user receives visual feedback via the screen and can play auditory feedback on their wireless computer.The Siftable can sense its own motion when it is moved around a table and recognizes when it comes into contact with other objects, as well as when it is lifted or shaken.

Applications:Learning, Interactive Cartoons, Digital Photo organization, Video, Music sequencing

Siftables combine neighbor detection, motion sensing and wireless communication

BMW design expertise to a computer gaming tower with the ‘Level 10’ concept for Thermaltake, amanufacturer of computer housings and components for individually configurable high-endcomputers.

Innovative ‘caseless’ computer housing concept from BMW

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SmartPen

Merging the mobile computer with the humble pen

A computer in the shape of a pen that not only digitally captures handwriting, but simultaneously records audio and synchronizes it to the writing. Working in conjunction with a special Dot Paper Notebook, the system promises incredible benefits for students, professionals or anyone in a note taking situation. By simply tapping the pen on the paper, the system will replay audio coinciding with the moment those notes were taken and using navigation controls printed on the bottom of each page, users can fast forward, rewind, jump ahead, pause, and even speed up or slow down their audio recordings. In short - everything you hear, speak or write is captured by the Pulse.

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A new type of mobile computer that supports the four basic modes of human communication – reading, writing, speaking and listening.Using an embedded speaker and display for audio/visual input, and microphones and a pen for audio/visual output, Pulse advances the power and flexibility of mobile computing – it's the missing link that now connects the paper and digital worlds.“The 1GB model provides storage for around 100 hours of recorded audio, 16,000 pages of digital notes or add-on applications while the 2GB provides more flexibility for downloading future applications.Housed in anodized aluminum, the Smartpen weighs 36 grams and measures 155mm. The device features a Samsung ARM 9 (32-bit, 150 MHz) processor high speed infrared camera (over 70 images per second) incorporating Dot Positioning System (DPS) technology, a rechargeable lithium battery, a high contrast 96x18 OLED display, dual microphones with noise cancellation and an embedded speaker and an audio jack for 3D Recording Headset, itself optimized for capturing audio in noisy environments.Recharging and transfer of data to computer is via a light weight USB Mobile Charging Cradle and the included Desktop Software allows storage, replay, and searching for words within handwritten notes after they are transferred to PC. The Dot Paper Notebook works via a series of nearly-invisible micro dots printed each page that communicate with the smartpen so that it knows where you are writing or tapping. Examples of applications already in progress include foreign language translators, productivity tools, games, interactive books, transcription services, and specialized educational aids like applications to assist visually-impaired students.

Art. Lebedev's Optimus Popularisfully programmable keyboard with LCD-equipped keys

Each key of the Popularis incorporates a tiny LCD running at 64 x 64 pixels resolution and can display any chosen image (or even an animation), performing any function assigned by the user.

Optimus Popularis can also display music notes, numerals, codes, math functions, images, or any special symbols

Art. Lebedev's Optimus Popularis' programming software is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, or 7

SpaceMouse Pro : 3D design navigation tool

equipped with •six-degrees-of-freedom sensor for manipulating 3D objects, •15 programmable keys and •an on-screen display.

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The SpaceMouse Pro comes with a patented 3D knob with six degrees of freedom, that allows to pan, zoom and rotate the on-screen contents, for instance a 3D model, or camera view, by twisting or tilting the controller cap. Programmable buttons located at user's fingertips include five QuickView keys that provide access to 12 view combinations, four customizable Intelligent Function Keys (numbered from one to four), while another four Keyboard Modifiers offer mouse-hand access to Control, Shift, Alt and Esc keys.

SpaceMouse equiped with CAD/CAM software like SolidWorks

Laptop concept would roll up like a yoga mat – Future Design Laptop

The Rolltop concept proposes wrapping a flexible OLED display around a central column for easy transport, and unrolling it when needed for tablet, monitor or laptop functionality

Dell Latitude XT3 convertible tablet

The Latitude XT3 features a rotating 13.3-inch, 1366x768 pixel multitouch display, Core i3, i5 or i7 processor, a durable tri-metal design and a spill-resistant keyboard.