BumpTop Gets Google Launch

As we accelerate toward a near future of converged communications devices with 3D, TV, Multi - Touch interactive, Skype enabled interfaces. It seems Google have executed a flanking move and grabbed a cornerstone technology from BumpTop.

This move is not without precedent as we recall the Apple aquisition of Fingerworks the now Famous Touch interface Research developer. If you've forgotten watch this and keep you ipod handy for reference

Adobe TED Presentation by Fingerworks' Jeff Han


For old timers who may remember Sony's attempt in the early 90's on the palmtop platforms of the time with a metaphorical 3D Spatial interface After 18 years the 3d World comes to Google as a Desktop.

The Sony Platformed MagicCap interface was a break though concept at the time but the platform like the following Apple Newton was just a bridge too far at the time.
Here's some snapshots for your research list.


Prediction
1. You won't see this launched as an application but your will see It's technology embedded in the upcoming Google apps
2. you will be wanting one of these Lenovo W510 Series with the "hidden option of Multi-touch

For the Hidden option read the Parts spec sheet ( you'll see the W510 has a replacement part for a touch screen ) It seems this is still not orderable perhaps some one else has snapped up all the production ?

Or the now Shipping 24 Inch ThinkVision Multitouch Screen for your exiting deskop or laptop.



YouTube - Samples
BumpTop 3D Desktop Prototype - www.bumptop.com

Mulit Touch