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04/06/2006

Warcraft III Multi-Touch Panel

Developed by Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL), this interactive multi-input panel allows users to control such games as Warcraft III with "an array of antennas embedded in the touch surface". Basically, a receiver connected to each user's chair, gets signals from antennas near the touch point. The displays are available in 32-inch and 42-inch sizes. Video clip after the jump.

From the article: "This unique touch technology supports multiple touches by a single user (e.g., two handed touch gestures) and distinguishes between simultaneous inputs from multiple users."
[via IGN]

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Posted at 04/06/2006 02:39am by Keith
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that guy a little young to be doing something advanced as this?
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Posted at 04/06/2006 03:23am by Dekan
Im intrigued ive always wanted a more friends interface then a mouse
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Posted at 04/06/2006 04:00am by Shawn
I figured somebody would refine the concept of using a touch pad and make it more for gaming. I would definately buy one of these if they ever mass produce them.
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Posted at 04/06/2006 04:35am by Nerowski
Using a mouse would be so much easier, but it would be cool if these were set up in chinese parks with opponets facing each other (like chess players).
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Posted at 04/06/2006 05:34am by Six
This is awesome and i can see it being used in other games besides warcraft. It would totally redefine how we interact with our games. I would definitely buy one if ever this hits the market. Sweet!
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Posted at 04/06/2006 08:33am by Johnny
I have never played WoW b4 so idont know much about it, BUT is the response time suppose to be that slow during commands?
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Posted at 04/06/2006 11:02am by JWhite
That is insane. Can you imagine playing on one of these the size of your wall and having to stand up and move around? Would seem like you're actually there.
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Posted at 04/06/2006 2:43pm by Cam
This is a great idea, I just hope that the interface can learn to adapt to more rapid movements... I'm sure we ALL know how some of the elite Korean Starcraft guys play.
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Posted at 04/06/2006 4:59pm by lobak
It is not very difficult to do something like that, it is basically manipulating pressure detection and voice recognition, then convert those input into mouse events.
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Posted at 04/06/2006 5:49pm by OURTAKE
I just don't understand why a big company like mitsubishi would do a stupid think like using a projector on the table top instead of using an LCD screen behind a transparent multitouch interface, so you don't block the light. the technology already exists, I just don't understand why they would make it worse. also the voice command thing is easy just use dragon naturally speaking with application specific commands. with exception of the multi touch screen I have done this on my tablet PC before with CIV III. (voice command input using dragon and obviously the built in transparent touch screen)
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Posted at 04/06/2006 8:09pm by Signify
Too bad I can't play Source like this...
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Posted at 04/06/2006 9:58pm by Azacel
Se supone que es un PROTOTIPO! Uds. si hablan webonadas! si es tan facil o tan inutil porque no hacen uds uno mejor??? sera porque el cerebro no les da para mas que jugar con su podrio mouse!...
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Posted at 04/06/2006 10:42pm by Josh
now it's easier for WoW geeks to form a circle jerk while playing their game....
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Posted at 04/06/2006 11:04pm by Joe
I don't care what you all say, this would be hecka fun.
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Posted at 04/07/2006 01:56am by DjTantra
JAJAJAJAJ!! tienes razon!!.. es solo un prototipo, e igual me parece arrecho!!:.. Pero AZACEL GAY!!! JEJEJEJEJEJEJE j/k
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Posted at 04/07/2006 5:24pm by Edward Tse
Hi, my name is Edward Tse and I am one of the authors of this work. If you’d like to view some more detailed videos of Warcraft III and Google Earth please visit www.edwardtse.com
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Posted at 04/07/2006 5:54pm by James
There is one problem with you idiots that commented about this WoW example... ITS NOT World Of Warcraft, you guys are real good readers.
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Posted at 04/07/2006 5:55pm by James
There is a problem with you idiots that commented about Wow... THIS IS NOT World Of Warcraft. You guys a real good readers.
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Posted at 04/08/2006 07:12am by [Rx2] Ano?
why does it make them "idiots"? lol.. i dont understand why your pissed off just cause they thought it was for another game.. its not the end of the world.. anyways, it needs to be faster IMO...
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Posted at 04/09/2006 09:00am by Jan Paricka
Keith, he's not young to do something advance as this. He's playing a computer game!
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Posted at 06/06/2006 06:00am by alfalf
A Pittsburgh native who delivered some biting comments about Pirates ownership as well as the first pitch in PNC Park this season. http://young-gay.kiseek.com/
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