Samsung's Holographic Gesture-Based Technology

via Gizmodo by Dan Nosowitz on 7/22/09

At the announcement of their new superfast Jet phone, Samsung used used Project Natal-esque holographic gestures for effect. The Jet seems cool, but we just want to hear more about the holographic gimmickry!

Designed by Korean firm D'strict, the tech is a combination of infrared motion sensing and 3D imagery, pretty much like Microsoft's Project Natal. It's not quite as seamless as Natal, but given that it's main purpose is just to add a little flash to a cellphone announcement, we're awfully impressed�and distracted. Check out the video below for a clip of one of the announcements, and you'll see what we mean. [Fast Company]

Microsoft's Project Natal

via�Designboom - Weblog�on 6/4/09

earlier this week microsoft announced project natal, a new xbox controller that responds to gamers� motions.
the device accompanies other major announcements like the new sony psp go, at this week�s e3 video game
conference. project natal is an innovative new way to interact with the xbox system using a person�s natural
movements and no controller. a sensor bar is placed near the display allowing the game system to read a
users motions, translating these to the game itself. beyond in game actions, the new system can also be used
to interact with the menus and other xbox applications with simple gestural motions.

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/projectnatal