Microsoft has a new computer that looks like a coffee table. It is a flat touch computer that allows you to operate the computer quickly and interactively without the need for a mouse or keyboard. The computer is named "Surface" (flat computer), which is actually a work platform with a 30-inch monitor mounted on the surface. It contains five cameras that sense objects close to the screen, so users can operate the computer simply by touching the screen or dragging their finger across it. And if you put plates and other tableware with special barcodes on it, it can recognize it. For example, if you put a drink on it, it can display information about its origin and other information on the screen. Unlike most other touch screens on the market, the "Surface" touch screen can accept multiple touch signals at the same time and can also be used by multiple people at the same time. This coffee table computer sells for about $10,000. It also helps customers select mobile phones. For example, when a customer places a mobile phone on this computer screen, it will quickly display various information about the mobile phone on the screen. Users can also choose calling plans and phone ringtones by dragging icons on the screen. When customers sit in a restaurant or cafe, they can also play music by touching the screen, or they can purchase music directly with a credit card. In some hotel restaurants, customers can also order food or drinks through it, and as long as you put a card or room key on it, and then drag the menu you ordered to the location of the card, it will You list the bills.

Visitors can also learn about surrounding tourist attractions through the interactive map on it, as well as book air tickets and hotels. Microsoft has always focused on developing various new system software, while leaving the production of computer hardware to other companies. Now, Microsoft has begun to independently develop surface computer technology and will soon bring it to the market. The first batch of products is mainly targeted at hotels and entertainment venues.

Surface related software

In the latest Windows 7 Touch Pack launched by Microsoft, some software names contain Surface, and they are obviously developed based on this computer. . Such as Microsoft Surface Collage and Microsoft Surface Globe, both of which support multi-touchtouch.

Surface reverse engineering software

Surface software is part of Autodesk's Autodesk@Alias ​​digital prototyping solution. It includes a complete set of dynamic 3D modeling functions and supports virtualization. Modelers transform conceptual models and scan data into high-quality production surfaces for consumer product design, or Class A surfaces for automotive design and styling