Philips is demonstrating a new remote control technology called uWand, which uses an interface that the company calls “remote touch.”
Combining accelerometers and infrared cameras, the remote allows users to interact with the screen simply by pointing, in an approach very similar to that of the gesture control tech used by the Nintendo Wii.
The model on display at CES also incorporates an integrated QWERTY keyboard on the back of the remote, allowing for a straightforward and intuitive text interface.
The pointing technology also allows users to interact with many popular mobile applications in a manner that is very similar to the touch interface for those apps on mobile devices.
The company says it intends to incorporate the technology into its own televisions, as well as licensing it to other manufacturers.
This full-featured interface could prove beneficial in the consumer adoption of smart TVs.
Philips is demonstrating a new remote control technology called uWand, which uses an interface that the company calls “remote touch.”
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