N-trig announces Multi-touch for Large Displays

post from Ubergizmo on 20 May 2008 11:25:24 PM. © Ubergizmo

N-trig, the folks who brought DuoSense technology to the world, has just announced that this technology has been updated, featuring full multi-touch capabilities designed for large format displays. Capable of working on displays up to 22" in size, it is able to recognize an unlimited number of simultaneous touch points, letting a whole bunch of people crowd around the display, each working on their own segment. I guess if this ever catches on, it will become the new water cooler spot for gossip purposes. Other advantages include :-

Handle documents on the computer desktop like you would on a real desk, moving or pushing them aside with your hands
Make sketches and scribble notes using a pen
Shuffle photos with both hands
Play games with multiple players touching the surface simultaneously

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