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Dynamically changeable physical buttons on a visual display
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Dynamically changeable physical buttons on a visual display

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The outcome of Chris Harrisons research project titled "Providing Dynamically Changeable Physical Buttons on a Visual Display" is a working visual display that contains specific deformable areas, able to produce physical buttons and other interface elements.

Fantastic idea. There a lot areas of application, but conditional to the requirements for an air pump, it's probably difficult for small devices.

See this innovative display in action:

Via infosthetics.com