Video: RFID for ducks and the 'see through' mobile

Microsoft showcases research at TechFest

Published: 12 March 2008 15:42 GMT by silicon.com

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Watch Microsoft researchers discuss their projects at the company's annual TechFest event, held at Microsoft's Redmond headquarters. Projects showcased varied from one involving tracking ducks with RFID to the LucidTouch mobile device which appears almost see through, allowing a user to control an application by touching its back.





	
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