Intel has demonstrated its Object-Aware Situated Interactive System (OASIS) project, developed by Intel Lab, at the Day 0 press conference for IDF San Francisco 2010.

The OASIS combines real time computer-vision algorithms, 3D cameras and micro-projections for fast recognition and tracking of everyday physical objects and gestures. This demo uses projected displays on everyday household surfaces to create interactive islands for in-home applications. This makes it easy to retrofit to any home, any room, and almost any horizontal or vertical surface. This project anticipates new capabilities for the future home and the implications for the home server application and functions.

The project is an example of how 3D object recognition and gesture-based interaction can be used in a home environment. This technology can apply to different usage models, such as playing with toys, Intel noted.

The components used in this project include a 3D camera, PC and projector. Intel believes all these components will fit into a handset size form factor as these devices improve in cost, power and performance. This is where future-generation of powerful yet power efficient chips will enable design of new devices, connected with the Internet, attached under your top kitchen cupboards used with everyday objects, on everyday surfaces, with everyday gestures, Intel noted.

In addition, Intel also demonstrated several technologies such as face recognition for mobile class device and client/cloud processing.