Artifact Details

Title

'Pixelsense' table developer prototype, Microsoft Surface 1.0

Catalog Number

102757097

Type

Physical object

Description

The Microsoft PixelSense table (formerly called Microsoft Surface) is an interactive surface computing platform. The display is placed in a horizontal orientation, giving it a table-like appearance. The PixelSense platform consists of software and hardware products that combine vision based multitouch PC hardware, 360-degree multiuser application design, and Windows software to create a natural user interface. Both Windows Vista (running the Surface software development kit) and Ubunutu are installed in this prototype. A Logitech and EDUP dongle are extant in the back panel.

Date

2008

Manufacturer

Microsoft Corporation

Place Manufactured

China

Identifying Numbers

Model number 1371 Located below USB plug-ins, on inset panel

Dimensions

overall: 21 in x 27 in x 42 1/2 in

Category

Digital computer/other

Credit

Gift of Timothy Austen

Lot Number

X8046.2017