Apple's patent on hyperreal 3D interfaces unveiled last week sparked a lot of discussion about how it could be integrated into products we know today not just for entertainment purposes, but also in professional technology applications. The following video, produced by Software Advice, exemplifies this in an interesting way for civil construction and engineering purposes:
As you can see, three-dimensional interfaces can be very useful to help professionals in this sector to better interpret technical drawings and construction projects, with the help of the computer. Obtaining a more detailed view of such works and offering better feedback on imperfections and corrections to be made are some benefits of this application.
For engineers, a solution with the functions shown in the video above would be an excellent company for making decisions and increasing productivity on a daily basis, but three-dimensional graphical interfaces can go well beyond that. Apple's own US registered patent describes a series of practical applications that can greatly change the workflow in many scientific sectors, being able to form a new way to achieve huge innovation with computing.
(via 9 to 5 Mac)