# Tactile Conceptual Screen PCs The iMac Flow Adds a Variety of Much-Needed Features to the Computer By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-pc References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/09/28/imac-is-getting-all-touchy-feely/) The conceptual iMac Flow is a screen PC that looks to help identify a number of different ways that the iMac could be upgraded. Starting with [touchscreen capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keygo-touchscreen-keyboard), the iMac Flow is outfitted with a full multi-touch display that helps to make working one's way around the digital interface a cinch. The iMac Flow features a fingerprint scanner that's similar to the one packed into the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-rest-1), and it's placed on the screen PC's stand to keep it within hands reach. Designed by Herman Haydin, the iMac Flow features one distinct characteristic that is above and beyond what we've seen anywhere prior. The computer is capable of capturing and storing the heat given off from the user's hand when they use the touchscreen to help provide supplemental power. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Touchscreen Capabilities:** The trend of incorporating touchscreen capabilities in PCs provides an opportunity for companies to enhance user experience and productivity. - **Fingerprint Scanners:** The trend of integrating fingerprint scanners in PCs opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in terms of security and convenience. - **Thermal Energy Harvesting:** The trend of capturing and utilizing heat energy from users' hands on touchscreen PCs offers an avenue for sustainable power generation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Hardware Manufacturing:** The computer hardware manufacturing industry can leverage the trends of touchscreen capabilities, fingerprint scanners, and thermal energy harvesting to develop innovative and competitive products. - **Software Development:** In the software development industry, there is a promising opportunity to create specialized applications and user interfaces that maximize the potential of touchscreen PCs with fingerprint scanners. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore collaborations with PC manufacturers to incorporate thermal energy harvesting technology into their devices, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive All-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-folio.md) - [Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch.md) - [Compact Keyboard-Style Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-nano.md) - [Flexible Removable Display Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flux-multimonitor.md) - [Domed Haptic Feedback Trackpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trackpad.md) - [Touch Display Keyboard Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumo-x700.md) - [Unified Control Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-id360-touchstone.md) - [Sleekly Conceptualized All-in-One PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ws1-workstation.md) - [Ultra-Compact Keyboard-Like Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typewriter-concept.md)