Description
In March 2020, during a global health pandemic we have been asking ourselves if there are any technologies or workflows which we have developed in the past or have the capacity to develop that would have a positive impact on the current situation. 

Our first concept is an interface for a touchless interactive screen. This would:

1. Alter existing touchscreens and kiosks in public places to eliminate  surface to surface contact. 

2. Reduce or bypass the need to engage with front of house and reception staff and thereby maintain social distancing, by designing ergonomic, intuitive, interactive information kiosks & way-finding.

3. Use existing hardware & software which are already developed and can be quickly, easily & cost-effectively incorporated into existing kiosks or publicly accessible computers or retro-fitted to an existing touchscreen. 

Design Concept

This product is a modification of existing software developed in-house previously for an earlier project.

We looked at two options, one using leap motion and one using the IR frame. We found the IR Frame to be more intuitive for those less familiar with technology as the frame itself provides a reference point 

How it works

The frame holds the InfraRed lights and sensors, this enables tracking for finger movements on an X/Y axis in a similar fashion to a mouse. A forward gesture activates a click. 

It can be easily incorporated into existing hardware and software where the content can be projected on any nearby wall or surface.

This can be used in hospitals, public buildings, educational and cultural centres, fast-food, car parks or anywhere which requires human interaction with a computer.