Multitouch Without Touch Using Wiimote 94
owlgorithm writes to mention that Gizmodo has a neat hack for the multitouch Holy Grail — multitouch without the touch. This hack turns the Wiimote into a receiver for IR light reflected from an emitter off of your fingers using reflective tape.
Good Point (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:Good Point (Score:5, Insightful)
Who says you have to aim at the tv?
It might work coming to the actual glass surface which means you could lay your arm down and rest it like a mouse but you have the third dimension when you need it.
Re:Good Point (Score:3, Insightful)
I'd be very glad to see an actual game or product along these lines as it would introduce more exercise into the lives of the users. A really simple product that would work well with this would be in fast food. instead of having the workers touch a button with their gloves or hands, they just select the option they want in the air. And tell me, what is the difference between mashing the little tiny buttons on a fast food register, and using a system like this. (I haven't worked fast food, so if you know tell me) --The FNP
Re:Danger to eyes (Score:5, Insightful)