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    The Interactive Surface System: Concept and Development
    (Uva Wellassa University of Srilanka, 2011) Maduranga, M.M.D.; Rajapaksha, R.W.V.P.C.
    NOTE: see the PDF version In the present digital era, the integration of natural interfaces between humans and machines is becoming more important than before. This is particularly relevant to education and business domains as the utilization of interactive tools can provide clear advantages by improving teaching practices, facilitating the comprehension of complex concepts and permitting collaborative work etc. More particularly, interactive whiteboards are gaining importance in our society, both at a business level and, especially, at educational level. However, the products offered by the major manufacturers have a major barrier to their acquisition: very high prices. There is an urgent need to use new technologies in order to provide solutions that present the same performance levels than typical interactive whiteboards, but with a significantly reduced cost. Major drawback of projection screen is that the presenter should come to the computer to change the projected screen. This usually distracts the presenter's as well as audience's focus. While the presenter is at the computer he/she cannot simultaneously use the white board. The interactive surface system gives the solution for that drawback.