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- CHI 2007: A Matter of Perspiration and Inspiration
It takes a lot of work to be a full-fledged participant in CHI, the annual conference on human-computer interaction, but the rewards are rich, indeed.
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:57:41 GMT - Who Needs a Stylus When You Have Fingers?
Shift, new technology from Microsoft Research, enables accurate, finger-based input to operate mobile devices effectively.
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:52:15 GMT - Microsoft Previews Surreal Future
Plunk your digital camera down on a specially equipped table and all of the images stored within the camera are projected onto the surface. Get help from a remote colleague who projects a virtual image of her hands to point out corrections in a document. Look up what you did last week on your LifeBrowser. It may all sound futuristic, but Microsoft Research said it's running all these applications for real.
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:44:47 GMT - Rave Reviews for New Faculty Fellowship Program
Microsoft Research’s New Faculty Fellowship Program, which has just announced its 2007 recipients, has proved a boon for young professors in the United States and Canada.
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:17:45 GMT - Top IT Researcher Honoured by BCS
Mark Handley, an internationally recognised researcher, based at the University College London, has been awarded the Roger Needham Award by the British Computer Society.
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:57:48 GMT - The Road Ahead: Innovating Together in China
Honorable President Gu, Faculty and students of Tsinghua University, I’m very honored to be here receiving this degree from Tsinghua, which is one of the top universities in the world. Throughout its 96 years, it not only produced outstanding scientists but also industry and government leaders.
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 01:35:00 GMT - Bill Gates Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree from Tsinghua University
BEIJING, April 19, 2007 – Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates today received an honorary doctorate degree from Tsinghua University, China’s top university. Under the arrangement of Microsoft Research Asia, which has close partnership with the university, Gates also attended a roundtable with distinguished professors and scholars, and delivered a keynote speech to more than 200 students, discussing technology innovation through the “digital decade” with students and professors.
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 07:12:12 GMT - Personal Audio Space: The Headphones Experience sans Headphones
Personal Audio Space, a project from Microsoft Research Redmond, enables users to enjoy audio at their desired volume without disturbing those around them.
Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:59:18 GMT - General Manager’s Mantra Drives Incubation Success
Xuedong Huang, general manager of the Microsoft Research Incubation team, reflects on the innovation process as his team prepares to ship its first product.
Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:48:29 GMT - Color Is Key to Microsoft's Next-Generation Bar Code
Microsoft Corp. is getting into the business of bar codes. But these aren't your typical black-and-white stripes. Microsoft Research has developed a new type of bar code that uses multiple colors and triangular shapes to store more data per square inch than possible with the traditional approach.
Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:04:37 GMT - International Organization Licenses Microsoft’s New Multicolor Bar Code Technology for Identifying Audiovisual Works
Consumers and businesses alike expected to benefit from information-bearing capability of new bar code format.
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:45:32 GMT - Using Mobile Devices to Improve Healthcare Around the World
Recipients of Microsoft Research’s Digital Inclusion grants are pursuing projects to bring better healthcare to underserved populations in South America and Africa.
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:41:06 GMT - Researcher Records His Life on Computer (includes video)
Gordon Bell has digitized 50,000 family photos, saved 100,000 e-mails, and records his days
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:59:14 GMT - Microsoft Research Supports IT Research in Brazil
Microsoft Research's External Research & Programs and the São Paulo State Research Support Foundation will invest $800,000 in the development of Information and Communication Technology solutions, focusing on local development.
Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:54:43 GMT - Microsoft Funds New Mapping Research Programs
The software company has dedicated $1.1 million to programs that develop new uses for the VIrtual Earth and SensorMap applications.
Fri, 06 Apr 2007 12:46:00 GMT
