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Instant Touchscreen Devices

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Ubi' Sensor Turns Any Surface into an Interactive Touchscreen

— August 11, 2015 — Tech
Technology is being incorporated into every facet of life and is moving forward with useful tools like the any surface touchscreen.

The 'Ubi' sensor can turn any surface into a touchscreen and can be used in both professional environments or for personal projects. The device can be used for school or work presentations and allows users to control what's on the screen. In the future, a device like this could streamline any sort of selection process by presenting the information faster and in a way that is more interactive.

The device lets you use any Windows application with three different options -- the most simple being the 'finger-swipe' and 'in-air gestures' options, which allow simple command-based controls and the 'uni-pen' which acts as a virtual whiteboard on any surface.
Trend Themes
1. Touchscreen Integration - There will be an increase in the integration of touchscreens into everyday objects in order to streamline selection processes.
2. Gesture Based Controls - The development of gesture based controls will continue to evolve and provide users with more seamless interactions with technology.
3. Virtual Whiteboards - Virtual whiteboards will become more popular in both professional and personal environments as more people adopt tools like the 'uni-pen' in their daily work routines.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics manufacturers will continue to improve upon touchscreens and integrate them into a wider range of household items.
2. Presentation and Collaboration Tools - Companies that specialize in providing presentation and collaboration tools will need to adapt their products to include interactive touchscreens and gesture based controls in order to stay competitive.
3. Retail - Retailers will need to incorporate interactive touchscreens in their stores as a way to more effectively provide shoppers with information about products and streamline the selection process.
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