Microsoft and State of Hesse will present innovative project for surface proximity and infotainment at CeBIT 2009

At CeBIT, Microsoft with the support of the State of Hesse an innovative project Surface with Multi-Touch technology. There is a new public access to information. Forms a basis in an integrated computer table, without a mouse, keyboard or other input devices only by touching with hands, fingers or other objects can be served. At CeBIT visitors may have the example of the federal state of Hesse on the examples of environmental issues, politics and education information. In an interactive Parliament, for example, data on ministers deposited. A Microsoft Virtual Earth Catalog of the Hessian linked schools shows their locations on road maps and satellite images. Citizens can intuitive user interface on the search for specific information. Designed and implemented on the Microsoft Windows Presentation Foundation-based project by the Agency Vector form. "Melbourne has many facets. With the new touch-screen project from Microsoft can help our state to experience even virtually. The information is entertaining and well put together. On the subject of public policy can, for example, on the composition of the Cabinet and inform the activities and curriculum vitae of the Hessian ministers view, "says Friedrich Ebner, Head of e-government computer science and management in the Hesse Ministry of the Interior and for Sport (HMdIS). The pilot project includes, inter alia, photos and additional information about the current state of the cabinet, the distribution of seats as well as the profiles and biographies of the ministers. Microsoft Virtual Earth shows 2000 schools in Hesse Based on Microsoft Virtual Earth can also show visitors the 2,000 schools in Hesse research. Each educational institution will be given with appropriate information about the school name, type, education and geographical location as a pin on a map. For children and adults are equally entertaining, is the integrated "Hesse Puzzle": Exhibition visitors can use photos and videos, the State playful experience. The inclusion of additional content is planned. Technology makes information searches on the Adventure "This touch-screen project demonstrates how innovative and exciting e-government can be. Our Surface technology supports the citizens, and is versatile, whether in self-government, tourism, education or police and fire brigade. Not to be forgotten behind the innovative potential of the multi-touch technology, the interaction between man and machine to a new dimension stresses, "says Angelika Gifford, Director Public Sector at Microsoft Deutschland GmbH That based on the Windows Presentation Foundation technology, Microsoft has developed a pilot project at the fair in the state of Hesse Park in the Public Sector in hall 9 at booth D22 to see.