Displax multi-touch surface technology..

DISPLAX™ Multitouch Technology turns any non-conductive material into an interactive multitouch surface. DISPLAX™ Multitouch Technology was primarily developed for enabling LCD and projection displays touchscreen integration. Application of the technology ranges from converting entire store windows into a touch surface, creating information screens, or developing innovative user interfaces. Potential customers are found in retail and diverse industries such as telecoms, museums retail, property, broadcast, pharma or finance. The technology will also be available for LCD manufacturers, audiovisual integrators or gaming platforms.

Whilst I’m keen to see the applications they suggest, I’m craving for this kind of interface to creep its way into everyday office environments, as unlike a lot of new innovations in the multi-touch arena, this platform from Displax is usable on almost any surface. I know you shouldn’t fix something if it isn’t broken but the keyboard and mouse are long overdue a trip to recycling depot. I have ten fingers and moving arms – we should be capitalising on this, especially in an age where multi-tasking is standard. With IBM and Accenture pilot testing applications for this technology, this could be something to keep an eye on.