Finally For Sale!
Jeremy Gutsche — July 3, 2006 — Tech
Yes, I know, you've seen this. Trend Hunter featured the laser keyboard about 9 months ago. But now, you can buy it at Think Geek for $189! They describe, "This tiny device laser-projects a keyboard on any flat surface... you can then type away accompanied by simulated key click sounds. It really is true future magic at its best."
Implications - The miniature device can laser project a functional keyboard on any flat surface and it’ll even replicate typing sounds. So in other words, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can type on the wall if you want to. The virtual keyboard connects to any Bluetooth-integrated device including PDAs, smartphones and computers. It also has rechargeable batteries that have 120 minutes of continuous typing’s worth of energy.
Implications - The miniature device can laser project a functional keyboard on any flat surface and it’ll even replicate typing sounds. So in other words, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can type on the wall if you want to. The virtual keyboard connects to any Bluetooth-integrated device including PDAs, smartphones and computers. It also has rechargeable batteries that have 120 minutes of continuous typing’s worth of energy.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Input Devices - The development of virtual input devices like the Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard can revolutionize the way people interact with technology.
2. Portable Technology - The portability of the Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard makes it perfect for on-the-go professionals, opening up opportunities for more portable tech solutions.
3. Simplified Interfaces - Virtual keyboards and simplified interfaces have the potential to make technology more accessible to people with disabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The Consumer Electronics industry can benefit from investing in technology that simplifies human-technology interactions.
2. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can leverage virtual input devices to provide more accessible solutions for people with disabilities.
3. Retail - The retail industry can adopt virtual input devices to create immersive shopping experiences that utilize interactive surfaces to display products.
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