Your touchscreen will soon distinguish between a finger, fingernail and a knuckle

2. regkilla posted on 18 Nov 2012, 13:56 0 0

Phone bang lol

3. Tsepz_GP posted on 18 Nov 2012, 14:06 10 0

Atleast we can look forward to a little piece of innovation then :) the fact that they are testing this on an S3 could mean the S4 may get it

4. ElektronicGeek91 posted on 18 Nov 2012, 14:39 2 0

Every time I think they ran out of ideas to put on phones, is the time they created something new. Good job, technology just gets better and better.

5. ncv144 posted on 18 Nov 2012, 14:43 0 0

but nfc is still in the dark.....
Anyway, nice touchscreens you got there Qeexo!

6. lyndon420 posted on 18 Nov 2012, 15:06 6 1

Nice tech. If it can be dreamed up, chances are it will find a home in an Android device of some kind somewhere. It's hard to believe I used to function in a world without the droid.

7. TheMan posted on 18 Nov 2012, 16:22 4 0

Hmmm. Knuckle, nail, finger. You've got the makings of a great adult app right there.

Seriously, even if it could eliminate/ignore random screen touches that'd be a great advance.

9. darac posted on 18 Nov 2012, 18:22 0 0

This could actually spell the end of the mouse!!
Brilliant work.
In a few years, we will all be grateful to this guy

10. mozes316 posted on 18 Nov 2012, 18:27 0 0

The tech world needs more people like this guy. Awesome idea.

12. protozeloz posted on 18 Nov 2012, 19:35 0 0

We need this!!!!!! Where is Google trowing money at this guys door!?

14. spideyhead256 posted on 18 Nov 2012, 21:38 0 0

if this happens im already sold to get the s4.i use S-Memo on a daily schedule to sketch and stuff so this would be VERY helpful.

15. blackspot posted on 18 Nov 2012, 21:41 0 0

That's what I'm talking bout'! Innovation FTW!!

16. MC1123 posted on 18 Nov 2012, 22:06 0 0

sunds nice

17. voxmarc posted on 18 Nov 2012, 22:14 0 0

Not bragging or anything...but the Note2 can swipe using fingernails,knuckle,even with tissue paper on my finger.....just add a little pressure.....thanks to wacom and the pressure sensitivity...it works....

20. akishakoi posted on 19 Nov 2012, 01:06 0 0

Why use your knuckle when you can use a banana or a fork? - Lumia 920. Lols

21. groupsacc posted on 19 Nov 2012, 02:58 1 0

I don't think most of youse understand this article. It's not just detection of fingernails and knuckles, it is able to distinguish them, thus for example, you can make fingernail touches as hover, knuckle touches as right clicks etc.

27. Twisted247 posted on 19 Nov 2012, 21:16 0 0

Great app, quite impressive. This is a great idea for the women out there, my mother for one has longer nails and she keeps her older phone because it recognizes touch from what ever source. Vs the higher stuff of the current market which is heat sensitive so you have to use your knuckle or finger.

Thats why I directed her to the note series and she is looking to go in that route. But this is a great idea for everyone. being able to have your menu button on any screen by simply throwing a knuckle is great! Among other possibilities.