Mirageblocks is a very interesting concept. Merging 3D projector, Kinect and Capture technology you can start to quickly and easily virtualise real world objects. As the blog states this could have many different applications. Taking online shopping to the next level is certainly one but I also see plenty of opportunities within the enterprise.
One use case springs to mind immediately. Manufacturers continue to divide the design and build process. Typically the design is taking place in the west and manufacture taking place in the east. I know from experience that this process is not smooth. The process has to be iterative but communication challenges and the long distance can often elongate the manufacture time to several months. Utilising UC technology with innovative products such as Mirageblocks will significantly reduce the time it takes from design to manufacture by reducing the amount of lag that it can take to move from the design to manufacture. Companies that embrace this way of working will certainly reduce product development time and reduce cost and as a result will gain competitive advantage.
Take a look at the Mirageblock blog here from the Microsoft Research team
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