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PQLabs Adds Object Recognition to its IR Touch

PQLabs was showing its Gen8 infrared touch technology which can now be extended to support video walls up to 4m x 4m.

DSC07331PQLabs can support video walls up to 4m x 4m. Image:Meko

PQLabs has also been developing its software to allow objects to be recognised based on the colour or shape of the object. There are other systems that can do that, but typically need specially coded markers on the bottom of the object, but PQLabs is achieving this just by the way that it processes the regular touch data. The technology can also be used to differentiate the left and right hands (although it can’t differentiate between two right hands). The company hopes to be able to develop the technique to allow the recognition of pens, in the future.

DSC07332PQLabs sees application for its infrared touch in retail, using tables. Image:Meko

DSC07333PQLabs showed this example of using a touch table using its technology in a car retail showroom. Image:Meko