Locus OS Interface from Barton Smith on Vimeo.
This isn’t official or anything, just a concept that happens to use some Microsoft assets, but what it Windows Mobile 7 looked like this? I think we all know it will not, but until the hammer actually falls at MWC, hope springs eternal. The “location-based desktops” idea is a good one for a MID or powerful smartphone that acts alternately as your email client, GPS device, and TV.
From : http://vimeo.com/9281370
Locus OS Interface
2 days ago 2 days ago: Sun, Feb 7, 2010 7:20pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)
This project has no association with Microsoft. The project was originally intended for the Microsoft Next Gen Computer competition in 2008. Hence I also looked at the project from a branding perspective and how a product like this might become Microsoft's key arm along with Surface etc.
| Location-based operating system
| Multiple widget desktops designed around a location or activity ie Kitchen, Office, Car
| Automatically switches between desktops with GPS and wi-fi mapping
| Simplified Collections menu allows browsing via function rather than application
Designed for Stream adaptive computer system: behance.net/Gallery/Stream/191676
Note: This interface was designed before iPhone 3.0, Palm Pre, Android etc, making the ideas original at the time :)