http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/ Engadget Comments for Puck makes any surface interactive, probably even Surface (video) http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Are the schematics and board available online? Or are they looking at marketing it closed source?
]]>Dec 18th 2009 8:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/
a smoke detector, whiteboard and pen, and a guy with 3 MAG flashlights and colored lenses...]]>Dec 18th 2009 8:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 18th 2009 8:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 18th 2009 8:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 18th 2009 9:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/I'd so hire you..
Or would I?
]]>Dec 18th 2009 9:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 18th 2009 11:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 18th 2009 11:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/accelerometers work in any direction, so the puck shouldn't have to be held vertically.]]>Dec 18th 2009 1:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/
The device in question uses the accelerometer to measure the gravity vector in relation to the puck, which is why the twisting motion works.

@nrgz28 If you base your perception of credibility on the presence of an apostrophe in a random post on the internet, then I don't value your opinion whatsoever. Go home.

My point still stands. Nothing significant here, just a cute trick.]]>Dec 18th 2009 2:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/
"It can measure the static acceleration of gravity in tilt-sensing applications, as well as dynamic acceleration resulting from motion, shock, or vibration."]]>Dec 18th 2009 6:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 18th 2009 9:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 18th 2009 11:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 18th 2009 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlRCGR10uBg]]>Dec 18th 2009 11:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 18th 2009 11:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/
However, it seems to me that there might be a few good applications for something like this, especially in commercial buildings, where who can manage certain controls needs to be restricted, or not limited to a particular location.

For example, most commercial buildings have a lockbox over a thermostat. Imagine removing the controls from the thermostat and using one of these to control the temperature setting.

Or meeting rooms where a presenter needs to be able control things like lights, blinds, screens, etc., but a podium could be placed in many different locations.]]>Dec 18th 2009 12:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 18th 2009 12:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 18th 2009 1:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/
I see this being used very sparsely in places like museums.]]>Dec 18th 2009 1:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/
I for one think the concept is a neat idea and hope that it will develop into something cool and useful.]]>Dec 18th 2009 1:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 18th 2009 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 19th 2009 3:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/puck-makes-any-surface-interactive-probably-even-surface-video/Dec 22nd 2009 12:54AM