Videos

UI of Interactive Transparent Displays – Explicit

The Minority report video displayed in a post earlier in the blog showed a good example of an ‘explicit’ display, and how the content on the screen is the main focus for the user.

The key element is the level of transparency on each UI element and how it remains the centre of focus despite the ability to see things beyond the screen.

The video below shows a good example of that level of transparency and how a small level of collaboration can be incorporated into the design.

httpss://youtu.be/g7_mOdi3O5E?t=1m12s

Iron Man and the Avengers UI also shows in some aspects a good level of transparency in their screens.

httpss://youtu.be/YAXsZphpiu8?t=1m28s

The collaboration aspect of the interaction is still somewhat of an enigma, does the user see a reflection or a transparent image of what is being worked on? Does the screen focus on what item or is their the ability to multitask?

As far as the Interacting with the displays are concerned, this can be used similar to a tablet or smart phone touch screen using Gesture UI.

Transparent LCD Displays

The current focus of the industry seems to be on using transparent displays for the purposes of advertising and showcasing.

httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-pSRpchhj4

Above video is an example of showcasing where products can be put inside the transparent case. The transparent display in front of the case then can be used to show relevant information about the product or anything else that might be useful in catching the eyes of the costumers.

Here’s another example:

httpss://youtu.be/dWQSzv6KLLM

In this context the transparent displays could be either interactive or not based on the requirements of the consumer.

Museum Exhibitions seem to be another popular venue for Interactive transparent displays. As this 2013 article mentions, interactive transparent displays are being pursued as an option to renew the interest of the younger population in museums. Namely, the London Science Museum is already planning to incorporate interactive displays in its exhibitions.

While I could not find explicit examples of meeting room transparent displays, both the advertising and museum examples could be adapted, in my opinion, to fit our meeting room concept.

One thing I noticed that is common in all of the examples of  transparent LCD displays, is the lack of an operating system in them. They all come with media boards which include HDMI or USB ports for connecting PCs, Laptops, or Tablets to them (As demonstrated here). However there is no operating system installed on them. A transparent LCD display is just that, a display. This is not necessarily a shortcoming of this technology, however we must take this into account in the design of the meeting room concept.

I end this post with a link to an interesting case study of Transparent displays:

Transparent Case studies.

 

 

Minority Report Touchscreen

Here’s a basic version of a ‘transparent touchscreen’ just to get some concept ideas going.

httpss://youtu.be/isb9wBCJGwc

Based on the touchscreen display used in the film Minority Report

httpss://youtu.be/7SFeCgoep1c

Considering the film was made in 2002 the idea when it came out was considered futuristic. Now though… seems like the idea is becoming reality, but could it really be used in this format?