Microsoft launched a graphic computer that looks like a coffee table.

Microsoft's secret program, originally codenamed Milan five years ago, finally came out on Monday (5/29) and was named "Surface computer. In the future, this big touch computer, which looks like a coffee table, will be expected to appear in restaurants, restaurants, retail outlets, or casinos.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced the release of Microsoft Surface at the D: All things digital conference in The Wall Street Journal. It is expected that the surface will begin to appear in restaurants and self-help restaurants by the end of this year, and public entertainment venues.

Ballmer said that surface creates a more intuitive way of human interaction with technology. 「 We have seen billions of dollars in business opportunities and the ubiquitous future of Surface computer technology-from desktops and counters to a mysterious mirror .」

Microsoft outlines the possible applications of the Surface computer and points out that as long as you get started on the screen, you can order drinks or songs. In the future, consumers will order a glass of wine on the surface, and the restaurant can also provide information about the wine in real time, such as a photo of the origin, and a menu suitable for matching.

Surface emphasizes more intuitive use, without any mouse or keyboard. With a 30-inch large display, the form factor looks like a table, allowing many people to touch the screen at the same time.

The biggest difference between surface and general touch computers is that it provides the multi-touch function for simultaneous identification.
Multi-point touch information allows multiple users to use a Surface computer at the same time. Object Recognition (Object
The recognition function enables different objects placed on the surface to initiate different types of digital responses.

Microsoft also announced the first customers to use surface, including the world's largest game entertainment group harra's.
Entertainment Inc., Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide,
Inc.), and T-Mobile in the United States. Microsoft said that some basic applications, such as photos, music, and virtual hotel applications, will be included when shipping to partners, and the partner will be able to provide customized functions for customers.
Yes. At the same time, Microsoft also cooperates with large game machine manufacturers (IBD game technology) to develop large game machines with Surface