I originally expected voice input to dominate, but I'm finding handwriting on devices like the IBM Thinkpad and Sony VAIO desktop more promising. Writing directly on screens offers a compelling alternative to keyboard or speech.
I shared a video demo of Sony's digital desktop, which projects an interactive interface onto a physical desk surface. The system enables seamless drag-and-drop actions between digital files and physical paper to merge workspace environments.
Sony's VAIO Slimtop is a high-end desktop computer featuring a flat-screen monitor that supports direct pen input. At $3,000, it represents an early push into pen-based computing and sleek, integrated hardware design.
I discuss early optical keyboard technology and speculate on its future potential. I envision using similar optics for digital handwriting recognition on paper and projecting interactive virtual screens from tiny, portable devices.
I track Google's early 2001 developments in voice search technology, noting their move into speech recognition. This vintage update reflects the beginning of search interfaces evolving beyond simple text input on a keyboard.
I found this analysis of Sony's 2003 strategy in The Economist. It outlines the company's plan to integrate consumer electronics with digital media content and explores their vision for a connected digital lifestyle.