Inside an inflatable dome at the recent Computer Human Interaction conference in Atlanta, Microsoft Research showed off its omnidirectional projector that can be controlled by simple hand gestures. A Microsoft spokesman said when perfected, the projector could be used to turn any conference room into an immersive experience for viewers.
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