March 24, 2011 11:12 pm EDT

Researchers enable tactile feedback for e-readers using real paper, just like the olden days (video)

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 e-reader. It's got a built in sensor that detects when the book is being bent and will rotate a roll of paper strips against your thumb. The force 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 e-readers using real paper, just like the olden days (video)

Researchers enable tactile feedback for e-readers using real paper, just like the olden days (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | DigInfo ||Comments

Original Link: http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/24/researchers-enable-tactile-feedback-for-ereaders-using-real-pape/

View Full Article

Engadget

Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics. Engadget was launched in March of 2004 in partnership with the Weblogs, Inc. Network (WI

More About this Source Visit Engadget