Gadgets donning completely novel and futuristic looks are sure to create a buzz, just like it’s happening in the case of the yet-to-be-named glass keyboard and mouse. Devised by Jason Giddings, the concept is said to employ existing technology for the conversion of everyday gadgets into something more advanced.
The face of each device is built of tempered glass supported by a metal base, along with some other essential components making up the entire body. Attributed to the material used and the overall make, the peripheral possess no movable parts. Because of this, the keyboard as well as the mouse should be able to survive most substances spilled over it. Or as the developer puts it, the gadgets are ‘doughnut and coffee resistant’.
Another thing about these gizmos which might sound interesting to most, especially developers, is that the functions are customizable since open source software will be employed. So both these concepts may be able to learn all the tricks properly taught by the developer or owner and easily perform personalized functions.
The entire concept utilizes Frustrated Total Internal Reflection which exploits the behavior of infrared LEDs inside the glass surface, emitted from a point source. This is done by the diffracting or frustrating of the rays downwards, when the panel is contacted from above. The camera on the underlying surface then detects these rays and the software configurations perform the necessary function.
Reported by Gizmodo, the concept devices currently feature on Kickstarter for fundraising purposes. The project requires $50,000 (approx. Rs. 2,601,000) by January 1, to help them reach the production process.
