/tags/tdr/ Recent bookmarks tagged #tdr Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:25:00 +0000 http://www.theverge.com/2011/11/1/2529957/radar-like-sensors-bring-touch-sensitivity-to-everyday-items Utilizing a technology known as time domain reflectometry, a pulse is sent through a wire every time it's touched until it hits a detector, which reflects the pulse back. Based on the speed of the pulse and the time it takes to return, software can pinpoint the starting point of the pulse. The touch-sensitive wire can be placed onto any regular item — the wire can even take the place of a guitar string, while a wire pattern can be embedded inside deformable objects like clothes.<br/> <p><strong>Tags:</strong> #science #tdr #tech #touch</p> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:25:36 +0000 linkding-ssg:bookmark:19296 science tdr tech touch