http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com?src=articles_rss HP TouchSmart Dev Zone - Latest Articles Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:31:22 GMT admin@touchsmartdevzone.com HP TouchSmart Dev Zone 60 http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/brand/hptouch/community.gif http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/5254/Seniors-In-Touch-How-One-Company-Created-a-Business-Around-Touch-Computing/?src=articles_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/5254/501a4d8d579923f2--981ad18-13534289b68-6c9a32301638.jpg">Many have learned one of the greatest ways to innovate isn't by invention, but taking a complex product or idea and making it simpler. Not surprisingly, there are many tecchnology products and services aimed squarely at today's senior, a market comprised of generally non-tech savvy users; the Jitterbug cell phone and the Presto Printing Mailbox (for example) have found success catering to the needs of seniors who can see the benefit of technology, but shy away from feature-rich, complex computing products. However, unlike Presto and Jitterbug, companies who've developed simpler to use hardware and services around them, a small outfit called Seniors In Touch managed to leverage Touch computing in a venture that connects Seniors to their families in modern ways... but maybe not in the way a TouchSmart Developer would think. Seniors In Touch - Simplifying Internet Communication Through Touch According to Seniors In Touch, they use patented technologies to "enhance communication between Senior adults, their families and loved ones by creating a simple to use touchscreen interface for residents of senior living communities." They believe one of the greatest challenges for Senior Living communities is networking and communicating with the family of the resident. Many family members do...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/5254/Seniors-In-Touch-How-One-Company-Created-a-Business-Around-Touch-Computing/">[Read more]</div> HP TouchSmart HP TouchSmart Software Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:31:21 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/5254/Seniors-In-Touch-How-One-Company-Created-a-Business-Around-Touch-Computing/#discussion?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/5254/Seniors-In-Touch-How-One-Company-Created-a-Business-Around-Touch-Computing/?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3885/5-HP-TouchSmart-Apps-That-Truly-Showcase-Touch-Computing/?src=articles_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/3885/501a4d8d579923f2--7bada389-13100b32712--3049-1780800142.jpg">Touch computing is getting the spotlight these days thanks to a wider variety of PC form factors, including desktop all-in-ones, notebooks, and tablets. Although the touch UI is being truly honed on smartphones and tablets, developers are charting new territory in touch-centric PC applications that truly showcase the future of touch computing on traditional form-factor PCs. These apps are consumer must-haves, but also contain many elements to inspire developers looking to craft their own TouchSmart application. HP Music Application The HP Music Application first appeared in the very first version of the TouchSmart Software. The version in TouchSmart 4, however, is the best yet. With it you can discover, explore, and organise music that moves you in your own music library. New features include iTunes sync and top 25 songs, as well as dynamic playlists featuring recently played songs. Enjoy simple multi-touch access to all of your music, all in one place. Canvas &amp; Magnets It's one of the most unique uses of touch on the desktop! Create a gallery of the things you use most. Use magnets on your own free-form canvas to post lists, photos, and even share playlists and videos. Your canvas continually grows with you as...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3885/5-HP-TouchSmart-Apps-That-Truly-Showcase-Touch-Computing/">[Read more]</div> Multimedia TouchSmart PC 600 Series Games and Entertainment HP TouchSmart Software Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:52:39 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3885/5-HP-TouchSmart-Apps-That-Truly-Showcase-Touch-Computing/#discussion?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3885/5-HP-TouchSmart-Apps-That-Truly-Showcase-Touch-Computing/?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3390/StNotepad-Touch/?src=articles_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/3390/501a4d8d579923f2-63acc9de-12b8213c45c-3f75637328010.jpg">I have the habit of checking my facebook account every day after lunch for some time. Today I found one of my friends shared a video about Multi-touch application. I do watch all the videos which are shared by him, so I did the same with this as well. After watching the video, I installed the application and explored it. It was a great experience. Some of the features available in application are unique and very helpful. I have never seen such gestures even with Microsoft touch demo applications. So even I thought of sharing it, not just with my facebook friends but also with members of this forum (Since some of the members of this forum are involved in development of multi-touch applications. I hope exploring this application may help them). The application that I'm talking about is "StNotePad Touch". After browsing the application website, I came to know it's an evolution of StNotepad. StNotepad have several unique features and are carried forward along with new multi-touch gestures. I will not talk about unique features of StNotepad (perhaps you will experience it once you install it), but If I forgot to talk about new and unique multi-touch gestures, then...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3390/StNotepad-Touch/">[Read more]</div> Developer Resources Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:01:41 GMT Mohan K http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3390/StNotepad-Touch/#discussion?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3390/StNotepad-Touch/?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3380/What-s-New-for-Developers-in-TouchSmart-4/?src=articles_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/3380/501a4d8d579923f2-63acc9de-12b588b72dd-58991742568198.jpg">Canvas The canvas area or the desktop area is commonly referred to as the &ldquo;SmartCenter&rdquo; and represents the foundation of the TouchSmart experience. TouchSmart 4.0 runs as a full screen application, like all previous versions of TouchSmart. Applications hosted within TouchSmart are displayed on the canvas. Please note that this effectively changes the sandbox that your application is contained by. Some applications may have display issues if they weren't built to resize dynamically, or to handle the sizes that are now possible. Smartlets Smartlets are new to 4.0 and allow users to drag different content &ldquo;out&rdquo; of your application and place it on the canvas. You can now have content from your application 'pinned' to the canvas, providing yet another way to interact with your application. Alerts The alert system has been enhanced in TouchSmart 4.0 to include three different priority states. In addition, more than one alert can be presented to a user on screen simultaneously. The enhanced alerting mechanism allows you to better integrate your messaging into the TouchSmart shell. Multi-Tasking Applications are now run as needed, and not all at once on startup. This greatly speeds up startup time and available resources within SmartCenter. The user can...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3380/What-s-New-for-Developers-in-TouchSmart-4/">[Read more]</div> Developer Resources HP TouchSmart Software Tue, 28 Sep 2010 18:25:28 GMT Aaric http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3380/What-s-New-for-Developers-in-TouchSmart-4/#discussion?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3380/What-s-New-for-Developers-in-TouchSmart-4/?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3290/Touch-Developer-Series-Trellist-Creates-TouchSmart-App-for-Cinequest-Film-Festival/?src=articles_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/3290/501a4d8d579923f2-75825957-129b2921946-16c1-2113939106.jpg">In the past few years since HP introduced the TouchSmart PC line, it's captured imaginations. Since the release of Windows 7 (with its native multi-touch display support) and the TouchSmart SDK we are starting to see a lot of cool, new applications being explored by developers. Whether it's an app you can download and use or an inspired commercial program, we're talking with the developers to find out what they are up to and get their take on the touch community. It's a regular series and we're always on the lookout for new developers to profile. This week&rsquo;s Q&amp;A is with Jos&eacute; deCos. Jos&eacute; is the Technology Advancement Advocate at Trellist Marketing | Technology in Wilmington, DE. Trellist provides standalone and integrated marketing and technology services. Trellist utilizes a horizontal internal structure that encourages collaboration and brings innovative ideas to life for their clients. A little about Trellist&rsquo;s most recent project: A helpful and welcoming guide for the expected 80,000 attendees of this year's 20th annual Cinequest film festival in San Jose (2/23 &ndash; 3/7). The user-friendly interface includes an area map, ticket information, events, passes, a video about HP and information about touchscreen technology. The application searches for films...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3290/Touch-Developer-Series-Trellist-Creates-TouchSmart-App-for-Cinequest-Film-Festival/">[Read more]</div> Developer Resources Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:20:11 GMT AFinnie http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3290/Touch-Developer-Series-Trellist-Creates-TouchSmart-App-for-Cinequest-Film-Festival/#discussion?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3290/Touch-Developer-Series-Trellist-Creates-TouchSmart-App-for-Cinequest-Film-Festival/?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3177/Guide-Using-the-HP-TouchSmart-PC-as-an-Automated-Audio-System-Controller/?src=articles_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/3177/501a4d8d579923f2-abe54cd-12883744be3--7d09-686517654.jpg">The HP TouchSmart PC makes an excellent "preamp / processor" for a media center located in a kitchen or bedroom. With a few reasonably priced peripheral components, you can use the HP TouchSmart PC to automatically turn amplifiers and/or subwoofers on and off with the computer itself, basically using the HP TouchSmart PC as your media source hub. I have the following setup in my kitchen using an HP TouchSmart PC model 600, wall mounted. Search for the parts listed below; I always find them on sale somewhere. Tripplite Energy Saving US550VA 120V Standby 8 out with USB, model ECO550UPS (about $65). Niles TVA50 amplifier or Niles Jobsite A45x2 amplifier (about $200) - I like the Niles amps becuase they sound excellent and are small, and seem to never break, but you can actually use any home audio amplifier. One or more pairs of in-ceiling / in-wall speakers - I am using BG Radia PD-8Ci 8" speakers ( www.bgcorp.com - Expensive at $600/pair, but OMG awesome- Any good 8" inwall or in-ceiling speaker from Polk Audio, Boston or Niles will do about as good. Never use 6", they suck- the 6" is just too small.) Reinforce the low end with...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3177/Guide-Using-the-HP-TouchSmart-PC-as-an-Automated-Audio-System-Controller/">[Read more]</div> TouchSmart PC 600 Series Games and Entertainment Accessories and Peripherals Mon, 10 May 2010 14:51:43 GMT Kurt http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3177/Guide-Using-the-HP-TouchSmart-PC-as-an-Automated-Audio-System-Controller/#discussion?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/3177/Guide-Using-the-HP-TouchSmart-PC-as-an-Automated-Audio-System-Controller/?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/2719/6-Reasons-to-Develop-Apps-for-the-TouchSmart-PC/?src=articles_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/2719/e32483c036b664a2-51639ccb-126bee2d61b--86b1463948930.jpg">With third generation HP TouchSmart PCs thriving in the market and a Windows 7 OS that's brought touch computing to the forefront of consumers minds, there's no better time than now to create and add your application(s) to the TouchSmart. Now, with HP's TouchSmart SDK, next generation developers can integrate applications directly into the TouchSmart software suite. In fact, I have a several reasons why you'll want to develop applications specifically for TouchSmart PCs... A real touch focus - Although Windows 7 came out of the box with touch capabilities included, its interface cannot be considered as a &quot;touch centric.&quot; The HP TouchSmart PC provides developers with an interface solely focused on the touch experience (aka 10 feet UI) which is meant to utilize touch enabled user interfaces. When you need to showcase your touch application, the HP TouchSmart PC is an excellent platform for application development. Enormous possibilities for touch-centric applications - Touch has added new a dimension to human/machine interaction. There are various usage scenarios where touch fits better than conventional I/O devices like a keyboard and mouse. Imagine a doctor running into an Emergency Room to quickly look up a CAT scan report of a recently admitted...<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/2719/6-Reasons-to-Develop-Apps-for-the-TouchSmart-PC/">[Read more]</div> Developer Resources Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:17:36 GMT Shuk http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/2719/6-Reasons-to-Develop-Apps-for-the-TouchSmart-PC/#discussion?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/2719/6-Reasons-to-Develop-Apps-for-the-TouchSmart-PC/?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/2566/HP-TouchSmart-Upgrade-Reference-and-Advisor/?src=articles_rss <img align="right" hspace="10" src="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/imagelib/contentitem/2566/e32483c036b664a2-3036ad34-1264db4991e--3c5c107279007.jpg">HP TouchSmart PCs, both of the desktop and notebook varieties, have come a long way from their inital debut. Today we currently have a wide variety of TouchSmart models running various operating systems and sporting numerous capabilities thanks to market demand and a varied customer base. With the release of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, many of us want to upgrade our TouchSmarts for various reasons, like improving overall system performance or developing touch centric software for TouchSmart suite. To aid in your upgrade endeavors, below you'll find a handy chart to help you understand the upgrade possibilities for your TouchSmart PC. Click the chart below to view in full size<div><a href="http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/2566/HP-TouchSmart-Upgrade-Reference-and-Advisor/">[Read more]</div> HP TouchSmart Windows Vista & 7 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:59:18 GMT Shuk http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/2566/HP-TouchSmart-Upgrade-Reference-and-Advisor/#discussion?src=articles_rss http://www.touchsmartdevzone.com/article/2566/HP-TouchSmart-Upgrade-Reference-and-Advisor/?src=articles_rss