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Microsoft sets a path for the next 10 years in touch input, 1ms response time

Catwell

 

An inevitability, but Microsoft said it first; 1ms response time touch interface. Microsoft Research (MSR) promotes the early form of what is to come over the next decade is a short teaser video. MSR Assistant Director Paul Dietz walks us through the video describing how a faster touch interface will be useful over current 100ms touch panels.

 

No exact word on how their "test setup" works. It is most likely not using capacitive or resistive techniques, that is likely why it is so fast. Different types of touch interfaces offer a wide variety of latencies on inputs. For example, the latest from Neonode uses light beam breaks to detect inputs. Neonode is boasting a 1,000 Hz delay, or 1ms. The future Microsoft is promoting may be closer than they think.

 

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  • in reply to DAB

    Dab,

     

    I somewhat disagree. I want even my most casual interaction with a device to be as fast as possible. I could use a simple cell-phone to make calls, but I want to use a smartphone with elaborate menus.

     

    I say, never stop reaching for the brass ring, even if you grab one.

     

    Cabe

  • Hi Cabe,

     

    I agree in principle that a fast response time is needed for a few applications, but for probably 95% of HMI, the current delays are more than fast enough.  Most people need time to think while they go through a menu and select choices.

     

    Now for artists, they definitely need the high speed.  Their brains are  intent upon their vision and the touch screen needs to keep up with their scramble to capture the idea on the computer before they lose their inspiration.

     

    It will be interesting to see what other companies will do now that the guantlet has been tossed.

     

    DAB