The iPad As a Shape-Recognition System

An anonymous reader writes with an interesting use for the iPad: "The guys over at the Volumique blog have a different idea as to how to tackle apps for Apple's devices. They aren't just thinking about a digital activity on such devices, they are experimenting with using physical objects through Apple's multi-touch screens. Imagine being able to buy the playing pieces for a board game, but then loading up an app on your iPad for the actual board. The pieces would be recognized when placed on the iPad's screen, it would even recognize which direction they were facing. This may sound like an impossible feat unless you use a much more expensive device like Microsoft Surface, but Bertrand Duplat and Etienne Mineur at Volumique already have it working."

Won't be long now

[countertrolling]

Soon the thing will take your fingerprints and surreptitiously send them off...

Re:Won't be long now

[NEDHead]

This will only be done in a most secure manner to verify the authenticity of the application and to certify the ownership of the download. All in the cause of guaranteeing the quality of the user experience, and with no ulterior motives. Inputting your mother's maiden name and the last 4 digits of your SS # is entirely optional, but will make available additional game features. Again, this is for your protection and is entirely secure. Play on, and don't give it another thought.

Re:Won't be long now

[blai]

"You're holding it wrong. Try again with thumb on screen."