A Day Made of Glass 2
The second in the series titled "A Day Made of Glass 2" was just posted on February 3rd and showcases more examples of what life might be like in the near future. Some of the intriguing
ideas include handheld display glass that seems to be the evolution of the current tablets. The 3-D projector included in the see-through tablet is used as an interactive alarm clock. The electrochromic glass from the child's window changes from opaque to translucent since it is synched with the tablet. The display glass incorporated into her mirror recaps the day's events, weather, and even an interactive way of choosing today's outfit. The technology doesn't end at the house either. As they transition to their car we get a peak at a customizable dashboard and the interactive tinted windows similar to the ones incorporated in the house. They arrive at a high tech school powered by efficient solar cells lining the roof and walk into a classroom filled with all sorts of interactive items. The whiteboard/chalkboard is replaced by what looks like the next version of the now popular smartboard and the teacher is able to interact directly with the students. The implementation at the hospital portrays an environment where the doctor/surgeon is able to view and modify medical charts with ease. Then we get a peak at the augmented-reality as the girl interacts with a dinosaur in the environment in front of her. A borderless 3-D tv is then shown.
These technologies are definitely exciting to see, but what is most intriguing is perhaps how reasonable everything seems. It truly does feel like a peak into the future. Many of the products showcased are things that are showing up at tech shows and showcases more and more each year. Flexible OLED and even see-through OLED screens were the highlight of some trade/tech shows this year. These are the displays of tomorrow and although they are extremely expensive prototypes at this point they certainly will find their way to the average consumer. The applications of these technologies open up a whole new level of interactive media and it will be incredibly interesting to see what this could lead to. The 3-D technologies also showcased are slowly finding their way into the average consumer's homes as well and the idea of augmented reality applications seem like only a matter of time. This would open up many doors when it comes to movies, video games, and entertainment as we would be able to tailor experiences to your own environment.
See-Through OLED Laptop
Corning Industries has really shown a light on the future of electronics and it is exciting to see what we might expect in just a few years. It has sparked many conversations and innovative ideas about not only what the new technologies will be but what benefits and implications they will also bring. As you look into the future through the Corning Industries video series, what has caught your attention the most?
A Day Made of Glass 1
This is an interesting post. I haven't thought about how innovations like this would affect the world we live in today but the links have given me a look into what the world might be like with the use of this technology.
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool technology. I can see this happening within the decade. This could revolutionize education, entertainment, and professionalism. With all this "glass," how durable would it be? Would any of it require charging or anything like it? This looks like it can be the future, and I think everyone should start learning now.
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool. I haven't thought about how different the not so distant future will look. The thing that gets me is, wouldn't people be running into all these see through glass? I know I would on a day I didn't sleep much.
ReplyDeleteThese are really cool technologies and hopefully point to us soon getting all of the cool gadgets science fiction has been promising us that more seamlessly fit in to our world than smart phones and other devices we have now.
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