# Pop-Up Buttons for Gadgets CMU Students Develop Dynamic Buttons for Sleek Displays By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-harrison-dynamic-touchscreen-scott-hudson References: [popularmechanics](http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/upgrade/4324960.html) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/v/Smai_Z_galE&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1) Carnegie Mellon graduate students Chris Harrison and Scott Hudson have devised [dynamic buttons for touchscreen devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumo-x700) that would pop up for use. This technology is the perfect marriage of a touchscreen’s sleek design and the [ease of use of traditional buttons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voxelite). Chris Harrison and Scott Hudson’s dynamic touchscreen innovation is poised to revolutionize electronic gadgets as we know them. Imagine how easy it would be for drivers to operate their [touchscreen audio system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cockpit-technology) without taking their eyes off the road, or for visually impaired individuals to operate gadgets easily. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dynamic Touchscreen Buttons:** The development of dynamic buttons for touchscreen devices presents an opportunity for improved functionality and user experience. - **Improved Human-machine Interaction:** The marriage of sleek touchscreen design with the ease of use of traditional buttons opens up new possibilities for intuitive and efficient interaction. - **Accessibility Enhancement:** The use of dynamic buttons on touchscreen devices can greatly improve accessibility for visually impaired individuals and make gadget operation easier for everyone. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can incorporate dynamic touchscreen buttons to enhance the usability and appeal of their products. - **Automotive:** Integrating dynamic touchscreen buttons in automobiles can create safer and more intuitive control systems for drivers, minimizing distractions. - **Assistive Technology:** The development of dynamic buttons for touchscreen devices offers exciting possibilities for the assistive technology industry, enabling easier access to digital interfaces for visually impaired individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactical Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pui-series.md) - [Rotating Button Panel Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-one.md) - [Tactile Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-design-concept.md) - [Unified Control Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-id360-touchstone.md) - [Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch.md) - [Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebuttonpin.md) - [Domed Haptic Feedback Trackpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trackpad.md) - [Multifunctional Hidden Display Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scroom-keyboard.md) - [Human-Computer Interaction Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-at-meta.md)