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It interesting how the gaming controller has evolved into an extension of one mind in current adaptations.  The origins of the controller were very mechanical in nature and extremely uncomfortable.  You would literally get cramps in your hands from playing too long with certain controllers. The human factors were ignored and this had a direct impact on the performance and playability of most games.

What liked the most about playing with the old controllers was that fact that they just never seemed to fail as compared to today’s modern controllers. The controller I use for an Xbox 360 feels like it has a serious case of arthritis.

While playability and human factors are important in gaming controllers the industry is now realizing that the controller is not just an extension of the human form, it is just getting in the way of human to game interaction. The controller will die similarly like the mouse and keyboard and will be replaced by more natural systems that use gestures, touch interfaces and speech recognition systems to manage user input.

The use of multi-touch technology is expected to rapidly expand because it provides a fast and
intuitive interface for the user. In fact, it is not meant for computer literate or techno-maniacs, it’s addressing users who want easy-to-use and complete digital solutions, who love unique and expressive style.

What is the MRI?
A simple to use input device (interface) for controlling of and navigating in digital contents (software applications).

What does MRI stand for?
Mixed Reality Interface is a combination of digital content with real objects.

Why is the MRI innovative?
What makes the MRI innovative is that everyday objects can be used. An adhesive label is stuck to the bottom of the desired object and it can thus be used for operating a computer.

Can free form surfaces be ordered as the navigation surface?
Round, rectangular and other shapes are available.