Thursday, 4 October 2012

DSDN 112 Navigation Interface Part A


The ‘Peep-hole’ is a collection of new technologies that combine to make a navigation interface that is both unique and engaging to use. It consists of a magnetic ring, a Bluetooth headset and a contact lens that holds a minute screen. When the ring is brought near the head, e.g. through the iconic peep-hole gesture, it incites wireless power in the headset which in turn activates the lens. Through the lens we can view a digital world built on top of our own. We can see the steps we need to take, how long we have, what shops are open and where our friends are all through the most direct point of view any interface can offer; our own. The interface itself is traversed by verbal commands, removing any need for awkward physical interaction. Almost every aspect of the interface is customizable, from colour scheme to information available, allowing for users to personalise their experience. A trademark of the Peep-hole is the option to replace the directional arrows with an intelligent avatar whose behaviour is altered by a range of available themes. With the Peep-hole, getting from A to B is no longer a tedious effort but an entertaining journey.




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