Microsoft working on sound waves-based Kinect-like controller

Microsoft is said to be working on a new Kinect-like controller that would negate the requirement for additional hardware. According to a report by ZDNet, Microsoft Research has developed a new controller which detects in-air gestures around the device using the Doppler Effect. Microsoft has christened this project as SoundWave. Kinect had a sensor bar, while SoundWave will use the existing speakers and microphone built into a PC or notebook, which can detect gestures. Click here for full story