Apple Seeking Software Engineer for Future User Interfaces
HID SW is responsible for delivering the firmware and software for Apples Input Devices, such as Multi-touch for iPhone, cameras, and remote controls. The team is a key part in driving an integrated customer experience involving new HW and SW designs, working with creative, smart people, world-class products and cutting edge technologies.
Of course, the job description is understandably vague, but does seek out applicants specifically with "strong interest in human-computer interaction" and "a proven ability to bring new user interface concepts to life". The reference to cameras and remote controls, however, raise some interesting possibilities.
After the introduction of the multi-touch iPhone and a series of patent applications exploring alternative input methods, it seems that Apple has been paying a lot of attention to the future of user interfaces. Many of the recent patent applications focus on advanced gesturing and unique touch surfaces.
There's been some suggestion that the upcoming sub-notebooks might see some touchpad improvements, though this has been particularly vague.
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Return of the QuickTake? :D
Multi-touch for iPhone, cameras, and remote controls
So, does this mean "multi-touch for iPhone" and cameras and remote controls, or is Apple possibly working on a whole new way to interact with cameras and remote controls?
It'd sort out my green card application too and make my future move to the US a LOT easier lol
http://jobs.apple.com/index.ajs?BID=1&method=mExternal.showJob&RID=5238&CurrentPage=1
Pushing the envelope to design and ship innovative products (like the iPhone) with best-in-class technologies and user experiences is the main goal of the touch technology team at Apple.
And surely cameras just means the built in iSight?
Cameras, eh?
Return of the QuickTake? :D
So, does this mean "multi-touch for iPhone" and cameras and remote controls, or is Apple possibly working on a whole new way to interact with cameras and remote controls?
I was just jokingly describing this in a post under the Tom Tom thread.
As many have described, one of the advantages of a (more or less) buttonless interface (like an iPhone or Touch) is that software basically (and I use that word lightly) determines the device's functionality.
I could easily see a new application on the Home screen that, once pressed, converts the iPhone (or Touch) into an :apple:TV remote.
That + a movie rental service might actually get me to make the plunge into :apple:TV land. Otherwise the incentive is pretty low, at present.
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