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Researchers enable tactile feedback for eReaders using real paper, just like the olden days
24 Mar 2011, 11:12 pm
Brainiacs from Osaka University have created what they've called the Paranga -- a device that fulfills the lack of tactile feedback of page turns when using an eReader. It's got built in sensor that detects when the book is being bent and will rotate a roll of strips of paper against your thumb. Depending on how much force is exerted against the device will control the speed of the paper roll. Although it's not accurate enough to turn one page at a time, the researches believe that if foil is used instead of paper, the voltage will be discharged as soon as a page is turned, ensuring single-page accuracy. If you want to see a video of the Paranga imitate page-turning, press play on the embed below the break.Continue reading Researchers enable tactile feedback for eReaders using real paper, just like the olden days Researchers enable tactile feedback for eReaders using real paper, just like the olden days originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  DigInfo | Email this | Comments |
