DISPLAX: The touchscreen wallpaper of the future
I think that we all know that the future is full of Microsoft Surface technology, and I look forward to the day when every table or desk is a touchscreen.
DISPLAX, made by a Portuguese company, is prepared for an age where every tabletop, wall, or any large flat (or even curved) surface could be a touchscreen. DISPLAX is a thinner-than-paper polymer film that can be applied to glass, plastic, or wood and can detect up to 16 touches at once.
I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to think of some good uses already. In fact, my dream house will have DISPLAX as wall-paper in every room.
That way, any wall I want can be a television, and recipes can appear on the wall in my kitchen. I would imagine that I could check my email or social media sites from any room, including the bathroom.
Okay, I am going out of my head (in a good way) thinking about all the applications for DISPLAX. So much so, I can’t even think of a bad use for it. However, there is one thing I am a bit unclear on: how does one program this screen? I mean, is there a USB port to connect to a computer, or something?
This technology feels like it is made for an era that I will never see in my lifetime. I have heard that DISPLAX will start shipping as early as July.
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daner rangerr :L Says: March 10, 2010 at 4:22 am
:L SWEETEST THINGG ! :L 
:’( 
adi Says: July 7, 2010 at 12:03 am
how much?
Mint Automatic Floor Cleaner Says: November 11, 2010 at 10:59 am
So basically it’s just an input device. But I don’t really understand how it works if you have to project your image onto it, wouldn’t you be creating shadows by standing in front of it? Back projection behind the glass I can see.
England Furniture Says: December 30, 2011 at 10:15 pm
Fascinating technology. It’s interesting to consider how this could alter the manufacturing of furniture such as tables.
Neca Says: February 4, 2010 at 4:11 am
Not true.
You can get it Now! I’ve tested it and it’s amazing. You place it on a wall or glass and then project the computer image on to it and Puff you get a Touchscreen Wall!
The company that produces it is called Edigma.