A new experience: Intuitive pointing and 3D control

Consumers now expect the user interface on TVs to offer a similar level of interactivity as PCs. On the PC that interaction is enabled by a mouse, an option that isn’t viable for the lean back TV experience. In contrast traditional TV remotes struggle even now to support complex interactions with electronic programme guides, and they limit the potential for added value services.

Traditional remotes can be confusing due to the large number of buttons and cryptic labels. Users are therefore looking for a controller that is simple to operate and which rules out the need for ‘lean forward’ interactions.

The uWand Remote Touch controller in combination with other input technologies make for a complete solution when navigating interactive TV interfaces. For example, a remote control that uses remote touch as its primary interface but, on the reverse, includes a QWERTY keyboard for easy text input from the comfort of the sofa.