the Skintrack recognizes all the typical signs of the touch screen, including touch, slide and write
the smart screen is too small for your fingers? You think you could make a greater good? For now created a technology that can convert your arm in a large touchpad. The information is the Expasión.
The American scientists Interfaces Group Future of Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania, have invented a new technology that converts the skin into a touch sensor. “The devices” wearable “(wearable) – as smart watches – are increasingly viable as computing platforms, however, its small size limits the user experience,” the responsible for creating
. group wants to solve the problem of tiny screens with extensions on the user’s own skin. Thus, the device called “Skintrack” has two components: a ring sending signals and a strap with sensors. The technology uses electrodes that monitor and track the movements of the finger (which takes the ring). Thus, when the finger touches the skin, sends an electrical signal of high frequency to the user’s arm. The device, in turn, uses the human body as a kind of electrical conduit.
When you move your finger under the skin, the system calculates its position based on the distance of the electrodes. The technology also works through clothing. Although it may sound dangerous, the technology is safe and is already used in other areas, including medical technology.
The Skintrack recognizes all the typical signs of the touch screen, including touch, slide and draw . In the tech demo video, the scientists show that by drawing a letter “N” the device is launching news apps, while the letter “S” puts it on silent.
“Our method is compact, non-invasive, low cost and low power, “said the group. “We think that the technology could be integrated to smart watches,” he added.
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