# Interactive Paper Technology PaperID is an RFID Paper Technology Responds to Gestures By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rfid-paper References: [nfcworld](http://www.nfcworld.com/2016/05/13/344734/researchers-bring-sensing-capabilities-to-paper-using-rfid/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=DD5Wnb0f1rg) 'PaperID' is the name of a new RFID paper technology developed by [Disney Research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magicband), plus the [University of Washington](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring) and [Carnegie Mellon University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-panel-haptics). When an RFID tag is adhered, printed or drawn on a piece of paper, the technology gives paper the ability to "sense" gesture commands. This means that a person waves their hand, touches the paper or interrupts the signal, algorithms are able to identify specific movements and respond accordingly to them. As an example, moving a hand over a tag on a pop-up book has the potential to activate a particular sound. This technology has the possibility to enhance everything from simple paper toys to low-tech marketing materials in a way that's highly cost-effective. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **RFID Paper Technology:** This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with paper by giving it the ability to sense and respond to gestures. - **Gesture Recognition:** The ability to recognize gestures on paper opens up a whole new world of interactive possibilities, from toys to marketing materials. - **Enhanced Paper Products:** This technology has the potential to transform traditional paper products into interactive and engaging experiences for users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** This technology could revolutionize the way children learn through interactive books and educational materials. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Interactive paper technology can create engaging and memorable experiences for consumers, enhancing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. - **Entertainment:** Interactive paper products could create immersive and interactive storytelling experiences, bringing books and other forms of entertainment to life in new ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Input Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring.md) - [Logo Visualization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-metal-visuals.md) - [Touch-Free Screen Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchnetix.md) - [Edible QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interiqr.md) - [Paper-Made Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-circuit-board.md) - [RFID-Enabled Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkpoint-systems.md) - [Fluid-Filled Tactile OLED Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-panel-haptics.md) - [AR Message Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favor-ar.md) - [Touchless Interaction Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantomy-software.md)