Abstract
We present an evolution timeline of touch, multi-touch and tabletop interaction. We show the basic idea of touch-based interaction in respect to a direct manipulation paradigm as well as different approaches to enhance this direct manipulation paradigm. Furthermore we focus on tabletop devices and show the main advantage of usage of near infrared light spectrum in order to augment the interaction of tabletop devices. Finally, we present ideas for our future research aims in the field of touch interaction.

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