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Augmented Projector mashes projectors, motion sensors and Kinect into an virtual reality “torch” – istartedsomething
Projection-based input seems to be all the buzz of Microsoft Research this year as a number of such projects were shown off not too long ago at the 20th anniversary of the research group. Although KinectFusion, OmniTouch and HoloDesk got the most press coverage, another research project does a really good job at bringing all…
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wAppStore + XapAssistant : download and sideload XAP from the Marketplace [ Homebrew ]
A little while ago we told you guys about Phone7Market, now there is an alternate software for homebrew devices that will allow users to download and install XAP files directly from the Marketplace and sideload them to your device. So if you live in a country where the Windows Phone Marketplace is not available, you…
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The mad science behind Microsoft Research’s KinectFusion surface mapping
It’s always entertaining and informative to watch Microsoft Research turn science fiction into science fact. As no doubts most people have probably seen the infamous KinectFusion video demo by now whereby objects can be surface-mapped in real-time using a handheld Kinect sensor. Now, the rocket science behind exactly what voodoo magic (algorithms) the software performed…
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OmniTouch, faites de n’importe quelle surface un écran tactile – Mon Windows Phone
Après la technologie PocketTouch de Microsoft, voici OmniTouch. Il s’agit d’une technologie permettant d’utiliser n’importe quelle surface en tant qu’écran tactile. Une unité prototype transportable a pu être construite par Microsoft en assemblant une caméra (semblable à Kinect mais modifiée pour fonctionner à courte portée) ainsi qu’un projecteur. Tout comme PocketTouch, OmniTouch provient tout droit…
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OmniTouch, faites de n’importe quelle surface un écran tactile – Mon Windows Phone
Après la technologie PocketTouch de Microsoft, voici OmniTouch. Il s’agit d’une technologie permettant d’utiliser n’importe quelle surface en tant qu’écran tactile. Une unité prototype transportable a pu être construite par Microsoft en assemblant une caméra (semblable à Kinect mais modifiée pour fonctionner à courte portée) ainsi qu’un projecteur. Tout comme PocketTouch, OmniTouch provient tout droit…
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Don’t even think of a metrics dashboard!
I used to be a big fan of tools. I still am…..but not as big a fan as I used to be. This changed after I realized the meaning of ‘Individuals and interactions over processes and tools’. Especially the “interactions over tools” part. This week’s blog Eat your failure cake! Learn from your mistakes. motivated…
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Squeeze More Out of Kanban With POLCA!
In Agile methods focus on short feedback cycles and regular delivery of (business) value. Both are supported by having short lead times. Kanban is one of the tools to manage the flow of tasks and reduce lead times. This article shows how to reduce lead times even further. One of the mechanisms in Kanban to…
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How to Install Windows 8 quickly and safely !!
Hello, this is a simple tutorial on how to test any windows version without having to wait all that installationlong time or without having to loose your OS and too without having to use virtual PC or any software like it.Its based on a Virtual Drive and some simple steps1- Right click on Computer icon…
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First steps in Android
With everybody going mobile, we could not stay behind. This meant we had to create an Android application, because we (Bram Neijt, Arno den Hond and your chronicler) do not own one of them fancy iPhones. Also, Android is way cooler. To begin our journey to become Android developers, we decided to create Quizzz: an…
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“Kinecting” Health on Microsoft Health Tech Today – HealthBlog – Site Home – MSDN Blogs
hlthblog 7 Sep 2011 6:36 AM Comments 1 These days we hear a lot about “Connected” Health. At Microsoft, we are focused on connecting people, processes, and information using solutions that advance collaboration and help clinicians and other health workers make insightful decisions. We provide solutions for identity and access management, infrastructure optimization, communication and…
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