SurfaceWare: dynamic tagging for Microsoft Surface

Microsoft Surface is distinguished among commercial multi-touch systems by its ability to interact with tagged objects. In this work, we examine a new class of tagged objects where the tag is dynamic—it changes in response to some sensed variable. As an example, a drinking glass is described which can sense when a refill should be offered. The glass is completely passive, containing no electronic components or moving parts, and works with an unmodified Microsoft Surface. Keywords SurfaceWare, Surface, dynamic tags

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: TEI
• Authors: Paul H. Dietz, Benjamin D. Eidelson
• Keywords: Commercial Multi-touch Systems, Microsoft Surface, Tagged Objects, TEI 2009