ManekiNeko
01-05-2004, 05:59 PM
http://www.overclockersclub.com/newscomment.php?article=7328384
A company called iBIZ is manufacturing a virtual keyboard. It's a device that "draws" a keyboard directly in front of you using laser lights. The manufacturer claims that it's nearly as responsive as physical keyboards and expects to sell the unit for the surprisingly low price of $99.99.
I bring this up because this technology could be easily adapted for use on video game systems. Imagine a software-dependant controller which could be instantly reconfigured for use with any game in your collection. You could have anything from a simple two button joystick for games like Pac-Man, to a full control panel for complex mech simulations like Steel Battalion. You could even open up menus and receive important status updates about your character's current condition on the controller itself!
This technology has the potential to change the way we play video games forever.
JR
A company called iBIZ is manufacturing a virtual keyboard. It's a device that "draws" a keyboard directly in front of you using laser lights. The manufacturer claims that it's nearly as responsive as physical keyboards and expects to sell the unit for the surprisingly low price of $99.99.
I bring this up because this technology could be easily adapted for use on video game systems. Imagine a software-dependant controller which could be instantly reconfigured for use with any game in your collection. You could have anything from a simple two button joystick for games like Pac-Man, to a full control panel for complex mech simulations like Steel Battalion. You could even open up menus and receive important status updates about your character's current condition on the controller itself!
This technology has the potential to change the way we play video games forever.
JR