We've seen Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect accessory hacked to do some amazing things, but the new "wearable projection" system developed by an in-house team at the computer giant is on a whole new level. By utilizing parts of the Kinect hardware ? as well as implementing a tiny projector and other important bits ? the new "OmniTouch" concept can turn your hand into a multi-touch display.
The OmniTouch prototype device is first mounted on the user's shoulder, and pointed slightly downward. Then, when the wearer raises their hand, notepad, or other surface, the nifty gadget uses a special depth camera to sense distance and size of the projection surface. Using this data, it projects a keypad, keyboard, or other touch display for the user to manipulate. The system is even smart enough to detect changes in the projection surface, and can adjust its display in real time to match new conditions.
The prototype device is rather bulky and clearly isn't practical in its current state, but that may change in the future. Its creators believe that the technology could be miniaturized to be as small as a matchbox, making its potential uses much more exciting.
This article originally appeared on Tecca
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