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Multitouch Terminology

Below you will find definitions of common terminology regarding multitouch displays, interaction, and hardware/software development. If you would like to add a term or have a better definition for a particular term, please leave a comment or contact me so I may update the list appropriately.

If you would like to build your own multitouch display, please view the How to Make a Multitouch Surface page.

Multi-touch: An interactive technique that allows single or multiple users to control graphical displays with simultaneous touch and movement

Dual touch: An interactive technique that allows a maximum of two simultaneous touch interactions

True Multi-touch: ‘True’ is occasionally added to emphasize that several (more than 2) simultaneous touches can be sensed. It is often

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Founder of Linked
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How to Create an Awesome Facebook Profile

If you haven’t switched over to the new Facebook profile, you’re missing out!  The creative community (and techcrunch) are buzzing about Alexandre Oudin’s use of the new profile design to be creatively awesome and expressive.

So, here’s how to do it too and stand out in the blue and white that makes up Facebook.

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Would you take one? Moral Dilemma or Easy Choice?

If you saw 3 unopened bottles of ice-cold soda sitting unattended in a public space, would you take one?

I was recently in an situation where 3 small bottles of soda were sitting alone as if to say “take me”. I have a very guilty conscience and if I took one, it probably would of weighed on me for days as I contemplate ‘Did I just take someone’s drink?’, ‘Was I stealing?’, ‘What if I get caught?’. Therefore, I didn’t take one; however, the person I was with did and without a second thought. I neither agree or disagree with the actions; after all, it could easily be argued that if no one takes them, they’re going to waste.

So,

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