When the science fiction film Minority Report was first released in 2002 the futuristic technologies imagined caught the eye of viewers. We were all wondering how long we would have to wait to play ourselves. Although not quite the same as the fictional operating environment operated in the film by Tom Cruise, the products on show from MultiTaction at ISE 2018 caught our eye in the same way.
Multi-touch has often been a disappointing experience with some level of interference or a limit on available touch points. We were able to experience MultiTaction's hardware product, the MT cell first hand. Displayed in the format of a table at their exhibition in ISE the MT Cell offers unlimited multi touch points per screen. The screens operate using IR technology with over 32 cameras in-bedded within to recognise touch interaction.
MultiTaction have standardised on 55" screens allowing various different configurations such as interactive flat, curved walls or as a horizontal display piece. As well a lack of limitation on contact points their surfaces can also be used in conjunction with infrared pens or 2D codes. 6 unique layers within the composition of the panel enable all of the functionality including a refined pressure sensing experience. CEO of MultiTaction, Pete Malcolm told us more about their product and the drivers.
“That’s what we are all about, it’s interactivity, engagement and collaboration"
The technology is ideally suited to customer based interaction and experience but also there are many applications with collaboration for meeting spaces and group work exercises.
