New and Emerging Technologies

New and Emerging Technologies

In the market we can see new and emerging technologies that have changes on how output media products such as large flat screens and tablets have an effect on creating graphics. There are many new and emerging technologies that are being introduced into the market every day and we can also see how technologies that we have already seen in the market such as printers and phones are constantly being updated and changes are being made.

Graphics tablets

 

A graphics tablet is used to be able to hand draw an image onto your computer screen. With the new device Pad Pivot you can set you graphics tablet on your knee whilst using it to draw your image effortlessly in the comfort of your chair. The Pad Pivot is compatible with the iPad, Samsung galaxy Tablet, Blackberry Playbook, kindle and even the Nook. This device will have an impact on graphics as you can now draw free hand onto a computer screen and the result will be of high quality, if you are skilled at drawing. There is also a new device called the Crayola trace and draw. The design of this is a case for an iPad to allow children to slide a piece of paper in between to draw, a child can also use a free app to draw on. A graphics tablet can have an effect on the way images are being produced because artists can draw free hand with a stylus onto the tablet and then you can upload this to your computer to manipulate even more in a program such as Adobe Photoshop.

Prototype Tablets

For researchers, the main problem is trying to find a new way of interacting with a computer as newer devices are making a huge impact on the market such as the iPad 2. Therefore a new way of interacting with devices would grow popular. A new type of tablet which is still in research  from researchers at Intel, Microsoft and the University of Washington can be controlled by touching any surface on which it is placed as well as normal swiping movement with other touch screen devices like an iPod Touch. In a demonstration, the device tracks a small ball as it moves around the surface of the prototype table. Whenever the ball hits the side of the screen it virtually appears on the screen as if it had just went through the device with the same trajectory! A prototype tablet can have an effect on graphics as we can see how this new device is able to allow a ball virtually enter the device within the same trajectory. Within digital graphics this device will allow artists to design complex pieces of art and they will be able to draw 3d designs with ease because this new technology is helping to make this happen as devices such as this will increase the limitations that where never thought to have been able to suceed. 3

iPhone 4S

The new iPhone 4s has a dual core A5 chip which has more power than any other device yet in the iPhone range. The camera is 8 megapixels and can shoot 1080p HD videos. With Siri you can tell your phone what to do, at your command. This device has an impact on graphics as you can now shoot 1080p HD videos which is really clear, most devices shoot much lower and end up being rendered out in 1080p which make them clearer but if the raw file like this camera can perform this, graphics are going to be a lot more precise. An iPhone 4S is going to be an important device on the market as it has got a camera which will be worth a lot of money if you were to buy the camera by itself. The phone can be bought of Apple's website and states that the phone can be bought from £499.00.

Doxie Go standalone portable scanner syncs with iOS devices

This new device is a portable scanner that can standalone and store up to 600 pages or 2400 photographs with the ability to scan whilst on the move. The Doxie Go scanner can be synced with an iPod or iPad to help save time and even sync to an external drive.

The company’s device software automatically scans to your computer whenever it is connected via USB. The device itself only is 10.5 inches by 1.7 inches and weighs only 403 grams, this shows how lightweight the device really is as it is extremely light. JPEG and PNG files can also be created while an SD memory slow can be added to store information with the Doxie Go.

Xbox Kinnect



The Xbox Kinnect is a device which captures your movements as you are the controller. Many people have keen interests to play games such as 'Kinnect Sports' and 'Zumba' which are popular games and can be fun to play with a group of friends as you can get a good laugh watching yourself after you have finished playing as the Kinnect records you and replays the video when you are finished.

The Kinnect is based on a webcam based input device and is very popular as within the first 2 months 8 million devices where sold. The Kinnect is very popular with the younger generation as kids love to play some it the games available on the market and it also helps keep you fit as you have to move yourself as if you where the controller!

Large Flat Screen Monitors

Over the last few years we can see a dramatic impact on the way monitors for computers can be seen. We can see how Sky are now introducing 3D which allows you to watch TV in amazing quality with your 3D glasses and your mind will be blown away at how realistic everything looks.

This can have an impact on Digital graphics as camera quality is increasing slowly in mega pixels and now that monitors can be used for 3D television they can also be used for HD 1080p movies which are unbelievable clear and you would believe you where there at the time e.g. a golf match or football game on television.