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Interactive bar to revolutionize bar scene
I doubt there’s one of these coming to the area any time soon but wouldn’t it be fun if there were! A technology, dubbed the iBar, first shown in 2006, can turn just about any bar into an interactive - touch-sensitive screen - with amazing results.
The way it works is that video projectors project an image on the surface of the bar while software is measuring and mapping anything that comes into contact with the surface - a giant interactive touch screen.
The company behind this amazing application, Mindstorm, calls itself a surface solutions provider… I’m just saying, amazing. Ordering a drink at the bar becomes fun once again! The makers have developed several games that work on the connections bar goers make as they touch the surface. The ibar is even Bluetooth compatible so you upload your own content.
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Don’t think this technology is only for the club set - the jet set is going interactive too. For those lucky enough to stay at the St. Regis in New York City - they will find an installed ibar at Adour - a swanky wine bar.
Even Kanye West had a comment about the iBar on his blog.
Is Dayton ready for iBar?
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By ronster
March 23, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this
will it help me get my drink faster? if not, i don’t care.By Alexis
March 25, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
Probably not, but at least you’ll have something to entertain you while you wait.