Beam Screws into Stands to Project Smartphone Screens onto Any Surface
Meghan Young — February 24, 2015 — Art & Design
References: kickstarter & fastcodesign
Beam is a lightbulb-shaped projector that is practical for many reasons. Unlike similar projectors, it can screw into any existing lightbulb socket to use as a stand. This ensures that Beam is secured and adaptable in any environment -- so long as the right lamp is used as a base. Secondly, the lightbulb-shaped projector is small and portable, which complements the fact that it's meant to be used with smartphone devices.
A self-contained device, the lightbulb-shaped projector shows yet another advantage of taking existing objects and turning them into smart devices. Fast Co Design writes, "When installed, a lamp-based projector could theoretically be adjusted to point wherever you’d like, so you could overlay images and text on objects in your home, like pulling up cooking instructions right over where you’re prepping the food."
A self-contained device, the lightbulb-shaped projector shows yet another advantage of taking existing objects and turning them into smart devices. Fast Co Design writes, "When installed, a lamp-based projector could theoretically be adjusted to point wherever you’d like, so you could overlay images and text on objects in your home, like pulling up cooking instructions right over where you’re prepping the food."
Trend Themes
1. Smartphone Projectors - The trend of using projectors specifically designed for smartphones opens up opportunities for creative applications, such as overlaying images and text on objects in the home.
2. Adaptable Projectors - The trend of projectors that can be screwed into existing lightbulb sockets provides a secure and adaptable solution for projecting smartphone screens onto any surface.
3. Portable Projectors - The trend of compact and portable projectors enables users to easily carry and use them with their smartphones on the go.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - The smart home industry can leverage lightbulb-shaped projectors to create interactive experiences by overlaying images and text on everyday objects.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore the potential of adaptable projectors that can transform any lightbulb socket into a projection stand.
3. Mobile Accessories - The mobile accessories industry can focus on developing and marketing portable projectors that seamlessly integrate with smartphones for mobile projection capabilities.
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