Exploration of the Microsoft Surface, Its Current Applications and Its Potential in the Library Environment Ruben R. Balderas
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Exploration of the Microsoft Surface,Its Current Applications and Its
Potential in the Library Environment
Ruben R. Balderas
Microsoft Surface Origins
2001- A researcher and a hardware designer at Microsoft set about to create an interactive computer table to be used for gaming.
Microsoft Surface Origins
2001- A researcher and a hardware designer at Microsoft set about to create an interactive computer table to be used for gaming.
2003- Prototype built. With the computer’s object recognition capability, the developers realized their creation had potential beyond gaming.
Microsoft Surface Origins
2001- A researcher and a hardware designer at Microsoft set about to create an interactive computer table to be used for gaming.
2003- Prototype built. With the computer’s object recognition capability, the developers realized their creation had potential beyond gaming.
2004- Microsoft commits to the new technology. They create the Surface Computing group, whose task it is to continue to improve upon the computer’s original design.
Microsoft Surface Origins
2001- A researcher and a hardware designer at Microsoft set about to create an interactive computer table to be used for gaming.
2003- Prototype built. With the computer’s object recognition capability, the developers realized their creation had potential beyond gaming.
2004- Microsoft commits to the new technology. They create the Surface Computing group, whose task it is to continue to improve upon the computer’s original design.
2007- The team finishes prototyping with a design ready for consumers.
Microsoft Surface Origins
2001- A researcher and a hardware designer at Microsoft set about to create an interactive computer table to be used for gaming.
2003- Prototype built. With the computer’s object recognition capability, the developers realized their creation had potential beyond gaming.
2004- Microsoft commits to the new technology. They create the Surface Computing group, whose task it is to continue to improve upon the computer’s original design.
2007- The team finishes prototyping with a design ready for consumers.
2008- Microsoft Surface hits the market and finds buyers in industries ranging from medicine to travel.
Surface Display
30” touch screen display
Surface Display
30” touch screen display
Recognizes up to 52 inputs at once
Surface Display
30” touch screen display
Recognizes up to 52 inputs at once
Recognizes both digital and non-digital devices
Surface Display
30” touch screen display
Recognizes up to 52 inputs at once
Recognizes both digital and non-digital devices
Cameras and infrared sensors
Current Applications of the Microsoft Surface
Media Sharing
Financial Applications
Medicine
Hotels/Casinos
Restaurants
Education
Gaming
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Potential for Microsoft Surface in the Library
Media Sharing- Pictures, Music, Ebooks
Media Sharing- Pictures, Music, Ebooks
Enhanced Searching
Media Sharing- Pictures, Music, Ebooks
Enhanced Searching
Instant Book and Author Information
Media Sharing- Pictures, Music, Ebooks
Enhanced Searching
Instant Book and Author Information
Self-Checkout
Media Sharing- Pictures, Music, Ebooks
Enhanced Searching
Instant Book and Author Information
Self-Checkout
Financial Applications
Media Sharing- Pictures, Music, Ebooks
Enhanced Searching
Instant Book and Author Information
Self-Checkout
Financial Applications
Medical Applications
Media Sharing- Pictures, Music, Ebooks
Enhanced Searching
Instant Book and Author Information
Self-Checkout
Financial Applications
Medical Applications
Mapping Capabilities
Media Sharing- Pictures, Music, Ebooks
Enhanced Searching
Instant Book and Author Information
Self-Checkout
Financial Applications
Medical Applications
Mapping Capabilities
Gaming
Restrictions
Cost Unit alone costs $12,500 Unit with installation, maintenance, protection plan and shipping
costs $16,000
Restrictions
Cost Unit alone costs $12,500 Unit with installation, maintenance, protection plan and shipping
costs $16,000
Applications specifically designed for the library have not been created yet.
Should Libraries Invest in the Microsoft Surface?
Should Libraries Invest in the Microsoft Surface?
NOT YET.
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