May 02 2008
Buttonless remote control
For his graduation project student Joris van Gelder designed a new concept for a buttonless remote control. The remote control for a television is operated by physical manipulation of the remote control. By pushing the top of the remote down or up the volume is set. By sliding your finger through the opening in the center the channel on the television goes one up or down.
Bang & Olufsen is excited and goes on with the development of the concept. From an interaction point of view it is interesting to see the transition from plastic module with in generally more then thirty buttons towards a stainless steel control without buttons.
Van Gelder has mentioned several times that the remote is developed for in the kitchen. It is possible to operate the remote control with dirty fingers since you will not touch the remote. We think such a remote control can be delivered, or additionally ordered, with a regular remote control since certain features cannot be accessed anymore with this remote. To use teletext or an electronic guide with this remote is unlikely. We would like to see this concept further develop that also operates other functions of the TV and can replace existing remote control
What is good about this concept is that it helps user to achieve their goals in a quick and easy way; adjusting the volume and changing the channel. Now lets brows through two hundred channels!
July 15th, 2008 at 6:06 am
This is a very interesting concept.
May 1st, 2009 at 1:18 am
[...] More about the buttonless remote control here [...]
December 6th, 2009 at 2:37 am
Apple Inc., Nokia, and Kingdom Holding Company have teamed up with Daniel X. Brack, Co-founder of DXB/IBM Inc., introducing a new partnership that will expand into a multibillion dollar corporate effort. Stock for DXB/IBM Inc., will be placed on Wall Street Stock Exchange (WSSE) late 2010. “We are leading the effort in future mobile communication enhanced technology. Look out for our new FingAidersX7000 (The Thinking Finger) and the DroPhone,” mentioned DXB. Future iPhone technology will be supported by this new device the FingaiderX7000, the enhanced technology is developed by DXB/IBM inc., of Los Angeles, CA. DXB/IBM inc., along with Apple computers and Davison manufactures, plans are to release the FingaiderX7000 as compliments for users of IP devices and is uniquely designed to keep IPs touch screens clean of unwanted marks and scratches. The FingaiderX7000 device is flexible enough to fit on a user’s index finger, and have the ability to transfer data, music or video files directly to user’s IPs or other touch screen supported devices. “The FingaiderX7000 includes software to operate automobiles with computerized navigational systems. It include 7000 advanced applications designed for future computerized household appliances and other devices supporting Bluetooth technology” DXB said. The FingaiderX7000 software is developed by Apple Computers Inc., Microsoft, IBM Inc., and will support Google, AOL, Yahoo, MSN Hotmail, U-Tube, BlackPlanet, MySpace, Twitter, Facebook, Finger2key and a host of other internet search engines and support communities. The FingaiderX7000 futuristic designs include enhanced applications, hardware and software from global manufacturers and computer programmers. The FingaiderX7000 will be release in an assortment of colors, shapes and sizes; and supports up to 90GB (ROM) 2GB (RAM). The FingaiderX7000 include a built-in mini camcorder with up to 8 mps and consists of voice recording technology.” The FingaiderX7000 is due to be released by late summer 2010, with all trademarks (TM2008) outstanding patents and copyrights legally assigned to DXB/IBM Inc.
Would like to here from you about helping us complete the final designs for this amazing new device.
Contact: Daniel X. Brack CFO of DXB/IBM Inc.,via email at:
danoyz@hotmail.com
October 31st, 2011 at 8:50 pm
[...] Un étudiant hollandais a developé le concept suivant, qui n‘utilise pas du tout des boutons. Une télécommande qui peut déplaçée son poids et avec laquelle on peut facilement régler les fonctions simples. Une navigation dans un système complexe semble d‘être impossible mais néanmoins Bang and Olufsen a déjà déclaré son intérêt: http://www.interactiondesignblog.com/2008/05/buttonless-remote-control/ [...]