The computer interface proposed by Spielberg in the movie “Opinion” inspired Apple developers to implement the interface for their iPhones. Microsoft says that support for multi-touch monitors will be built into Windows 7, and CAD developers are already making assumptions about what the “design by touch” will look like and what the interface of 3D modelers will turn into.
It seems that soon a finger-spattered monitor will become an integral feature of an advanced modeler, design engineer, and even a simple CAD operator.