Jeff Han
Jeff Han is a research scientist and businessman with a background in Computer Science. He founded Perceptive Pixel, a company devoted to a unique implementation of multi-touch technology which Han developed at New York University.
Fast Facts
- Full name: Jefferson Y. Han
- Developed a more advanced form of multi-touch sensing for computer screens
- Currently a research scientist at NYU's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
- Founded the company Perceptive Pixel in 20071 to develop and market multi-touch technology
- Spoke at the 2006 TED Conference
- Named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 20082
Multi-Touch Phenomenon
Han unveiled his multi-touch technology at the 2006 TED Conference, when he was still unknown to the consumer technology world. But his multi-touch interface technology has become of interest to such organizations as the CIA and CNN.2
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