Showing posts with label A3000. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A3000. Show all posts
Monday, May 12, 2014
PaperFold Smartphone Can Be Unfolded Into a Laptop, Map or Tablet
Scientists have developed they call the world's first foldable smartphone that changes to a tablet and a notebook using a set of screens and hinges.
The shape-changing smartphone allows users to fold open up to three flexible electrophoretic displays to provide extra screen real estate when needed.
Displays are detachable such that users can fold the device into various shapes that can range from an ultraportable notebook shape to a foldout map.
"In PaperFold, each display tile can act independently or as part of a single system," said Dr. Vertegaal, a professor in the School of Computing and Director of the Human Media Lab at Queen's University, Canada.
"It allows multiple device form factors, providing support for mobile tasks that require large screen real estate or keyboards on demand, while retaining an ultra-compact, ultra-thin and lightweight form factor," said Vertegaal.
PaperFold automatically recognises its shape and changes its graphics to provide different functionality upon shape changes.
For example, folding the device into an ultraportable notebook form factor opens up a keyboard on the bottom screen. Users could use this form factor to type a search.
By flattening PaperFold's three displays, the user changes views to a Google Map that spans all screens.
Shaping PaperFold into a convex shape shows the map in Google Earth view.
Folding PaperFold into the shape of a 3D building on the map will pick up a Google SketchUp model of the building and turn the device into an architectural model that can be 3D printed.
Researchers said the inspiration for PaperFold came from its namesake: paper.
Typically, mobile devices require scrolling or zooming in order to see different parts of a document whereas paper can be folded, detached or combined allowing it to be accessed in multiple parallel forms.
"The development of electronic paper computers that can adopt similar qualities to paper has been an enduring research goal for our team," said Vertegaal.
"Books use folding as both a navigational and space saving technique, and paper maps have malleable display sizes.
"The PaperFold smartphone adopts folding techniques that makes paper so versatile, and employs them to change views or functionality of a smartphone, as well as alter its screen real estate in a flexible manner. PaperFold demonstrates how form could equal function in malleable mobile devices," Vertegaal said.
The PaperFold was unveiled at the ACM CHI 2014 conference in Toronto.
Scientists have developed they call the world's first foldable smartphone that changes to a tablet and a notebook using a set of screens and hinges.The shape-changing smartphone allows users to fold open up to three flexible electrophoretic displays to provide extra screen real estate when needed.
Displays are detachable such that users can fold the device into various shapes that can range from an ultraportable notebook shape to a foldout map.
"In PaperFold, each display tile can act independently or as part of a single system," said Dr. Vertegaal, a professor in the School of Computing and Director of the Human Media Lab at Queen's University, Canada.
"It allows multiple device form factors, providing support for mobile tasks that require large screen real estate or keyboards on demand, while retaining an ultra-compact, ultra-thin and lightweight form factor," said Vertegaal.
PaperFold automatically recognises its shape and changes its graphics to provide different functionality upon shape changes.
For example, folding the device into an ultraportable notebook form factor opens up a keyboard on the bottom screen. Users could use this form factor to type a search.
By flattening PaperFold's three displays, the user changes views to a Google Map that spans all screens.
Shaping PaperFold into a convex shape shows the map in Google Earth view.
Folding PaperFold into the shape of a 3D building on the map will pick up a Google SketchUp model of the building and turn the device into an architectural model that can be 3D printed.
Researchers said the inspiration for PaperFold came from its namesake: paper.
Typically, mobile devices require scrolling or zooming in order to see different parts of a document whereas paper can be folded, detached or combined allowing it to be accessed in multiple parallel forms."The development of electronic paper computers that can adopt similar qualities to paper has been an enduring research goal for our team," said Vertegaal.
"Books use folding as both a navigational and space saving technique, and paper maps have malleable display sizes.
"The PaperFold smartphone adopts folding techniques that makes paper so versatile, and employs them to change views or functionality of a smartphone, as well as alter its screen real estate in a flexible manner. PaperFold demonstrates how form could equal function in malleable mobile devices," Vertegaal said.
The PaperFold was unveiled at the ACM CHI 2014 conference in Toronto.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Augmented reality (AR) is a live, copy, view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are
augmented (or supplemented) by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data. It is related to a more general concept called mediated reality, in which a view of reality is modified (possibly even diminished rather than augmented) by a computer. As a result, the technology functions by enhancing one’s current perception of reality.
By contrast, virtual reality replaces the real world with a simulated one. Augmentation is conventionally in real-time and in semantic context with environmental elements, such as sports scores on TV during a match. With the help of advanced AR technology (e.g. adding computer vision and object recognition) the information about the surrounding real world of the user becomes interactive and digitally manipulable. Artificial information about the environment and its objects can be overlaid on the real world.
Demo
Some of the best augmented reality apps
Click for Augment
To dowload pdf
By contrast, virtual reality replaces the real world with a simulated one. Augmentation is conventionally in real-time and in semantic context with environmental elements, such as sports scores on TV during a match. With the help of advanced AR technology (e.g. adding computer vision and object recognition) the information about the surrounding real world of the user becomes interactive and digitally manipulable. Artificial information about the environment and its objects can be overlaid on the real world.
Some of the best augmented reality apps
Click for Augment
5 Top Augmented Reality Apps for Education
To dowload pdf
- Introduction to Augmented reality
- Augmented Reality: Linking real and virtual worlds A new paradigm for interacting with computers
Thursday, March 27, 2014
IdeaTab A3000
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DESCRIPTION
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IDEATAB A3000
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Processor
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MT 8389/8125 Quad-Core 1.2GHz
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Operating System
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Android™ 4.2 Jelly Bean
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Battery
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Connectivity/Radios
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Integrated camera
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Dimensions (W x H x T)
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194mmx120mmx11mm
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Weight
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345 g (0.76 lbs)
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Color
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Black slate
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IdeaTab A3000
Features
Quad-Core Performance
The Lenovo A3000
tablet's quad-core CPU accelerates performance and makes it perfect for
virtually all forms of tablet gaming.
Fast Connectivity
For top performance,
choose a model with lightning-fast HSPA+ 3G, which lets you download at up to
42MB per second. Bluetooth® 4.0 connects quickly while preserving battery life.
Complete Connectivity
Micro-USB for charging
and connecting peripherals plus a micro-SD card slot for convenience and easy
expandability.
USB OTG Support
USB OTG (On The Go)
allows your tablet to charge and read other devices, such as USB memory sticks
(OTG requires a special, optional cable).
17.78 cm (7) Display
The Lenovo A3000
tablet's HD display offers a clear and colorful viewing experience whether
indoors or outside. The in-plane switching (IPS) screen delivers a wide viewing
angle, perfect for sharing content with friends in groups.
Pocket Size Comfort
At 11mm (0.43")
thick and weighing in at a mere 345g (0.76 lbs), the IdeaTab A3000 is a perfect
size for reading, listening to music, and web-surfing – and it can easily
slide into a pocket when not in use.
Comfortable Design
The A3000's
"stripe" design emphasizes different tablet functions, while curved
surfaces make it comfortable to hold.
Long Battery Life
The A3000 offers up to
7 hours of WiFi browsing on a single battery charge.
Dual Cameras
0.3MP front-facing camera
for crystal-clear webchat; 5MP rear-facing for snapping photos on the go.
IdeaTab A3000Accessories & Services
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