Bird (technology)
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| Developer | MUV Interactive |
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| Type | Active human sensing |
| Generation | 1 |
| Release date | October 2015 |
| Website | muvinteractive.com (archived from August 11, 2020) |
Bird is an interactive input device designed by Israel-based startup, MUV Interactive, which develops technology for wearable interfaces.[1][2][3] Bird connects to computers to make any surface an interactive 3D environment. The device features remote touch, touchpad swipe control, gesture control, touchscreen capabilities, voice command recognition, a laser pointer, and other advanced options.[4][5][6]
History[edit]
Rami Parham, CEO and founder of MUV Interactive,[3] established the company in 2011 with his brother and aimed to create an advanced way of interacting with connected devices.[7][8] Parham founded MUV Interactive in Herzliya, Israel with COO Yuval Ben-Zeev.[9][10]
In 2013, MUV Interactive raised seed funding from investors, including the OurCrowd funding platform, for the development of Bird.[5][9][11][12] Pre-orders for Bird began in 2015, and the device shipped to thousands worldwide the following year. Bird is currently used in corporate, educational, and personal settings.[13]
Technology[edit]
Bird is a device that is worn on the index finger and allows users to engage and interact with their digital content. The wearable device uses motion sensing technology to turn a TV or projected image into an interactive display – from up close like a touchscreen or remotely.[2][14] Up to five Bird devices can be used on the same surface.[15][16] The device operates through ten different sensors, including accelerometer, motion, and proximity sensors. Algorithms analyze the data including the wearer's position in space, pointing direction, hand posture, voice commands, and pressure levels from the sensors in real time.[5][17] Bird's sensors accurately detect data up to 100 feet away from the interactive area.[5][14][18]
Bird's various features allow the user to interact with the display in diverse ways. Remote touch is used to control content remotely like a remote mouse from up to 100 feet away. The device's touchpad allows the user to scroll up, down, left, and right. Bird's gesture control allows a user to control content using large hand gestures to make presentations more engaging. The touch feature turns any surface into a touchscreen. Bird can also be used as a smart controller for smart appliances including smart light bulbs and thermostats and as a control for drones using gestures.[1][17]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Becca Caddy (October 13, 2015). "Meed BIRD, a gesture controller for your entire home". Wired. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ a b Cyrus Farivar (October 12, 2015). "This startup want to bring a Minority Report-style interface to your living room". ArsTechnica. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ a b Zach Epstein (October 12, 2015). "Meet Bird, a device that could find itself at the center of your connected future". MSN. Archived from the original on March 2, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ "Cool Vendors in Human-Machine Interface, 2014". Gartner. April 22, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Jennifer Elias (October 12, 2015). "This Wearable Wants To Deliver Your Powerpoint Presentations From Anywhere". Forbes. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Sarah Mergul (October 22, 2015). "Israeli object of the future arrives in France". Silicon Wadi. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Abigail Klein Leichman (March 4, 2015). "Israel21c, AIPAC applaud Israeli innovation". Israel21c. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Michael Hart (October 13, 2015). "Wearable Device CanMake Any Space Interactive". The Journal. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ a b Matthew Hoffstetter (July 6, 2015). "To import a ring in real life virtual content". Bilan. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Zach Epstein (October 12, 2015). "Meet Bird, a device that could find itself at the center of your connected future". BGR. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Abigail Klein Leichman (March 19, 2015). "Put Bird on your finger and rule your digital world". Israel 21. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Aaron Mamiit (October 13, 2015). "MUV's Bird Finger Wearable Can Turn Space Into Input Devices". Tech Times. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Meital Goldberg, Lauren Blanchard (January 25, 2016). "MUV's Smart 'Ring' BIRD Transforms Surfaces Into Giant Interactive Touchscreens". No Camel. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ a b Chance Kinney (May 12, 2014). "New Technology Transforms Any Surface into a Touchscreen". ChipChick. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Debra Kaufman (October 14, 2015). "Israeli Startup Debuts Index-Finger Device to Replace Mouse". Etcentric. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ John Brandon (October 16, 2015). "'Bird' gadget lets you control a drone with your finger". Fox News. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ a b Michael Hart (October 13, 2015). "Wearable Device Can Make Any Space Interactive". The Journal. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Traci Browne (November 28, 2015). "MUV Interactive's BIRD Gives Exhibitors Wings". Tech Corner. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.