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Light Touch: Project an interactive 10 inch multi-touch screen practically anywhere

In a CES with few highlights, the Light Touch projector can easily count itself among the most talked about and revolutionary products.

Near endless possibilities

Combining the notions of fold-out keyboards, portable projectors, and Microsoft’s Surface into one, the Light Touch projector looks to turn any flat surface into a fully capable 10.1 inch touch screen. The reality of small portable Pico projectors projecting high quality media on any surface isn’t new, but this is. Instead of merely playing content, the Light Touch projector allows the user to interact with it, creating limitless possibilities in the process. Want to type a quick email at lunch? Simply aim the projector at the table for a full 10.1 inch keyboard and type away. Forgot your laptop and want to pass the time? Locate the nearest flat surface and play an interactive touch screen game with friends, or even watch a movie. Moreover, thanks to the projector’s wide throw angle, it can create a wide and detailed 10 inch image from a short distance away; removing the hassle of mounting it on the ceiling or from a distance.

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Holographic Laser Projection Works

Holographic Laser Projection – or HLP™ – is a revolution in display technology. The term holographic refers to the inventive method we use to create 2D images.

Using holographic algorithms, we transform the image we want to project into sets of diffraction patterns, which are shown on a tiny microdisplay. When laser light illuminates the microdisplay, the projected image is formed by diffraction.

Diffraction patterns are highly efficient. Instead of blocking light, they steer light to exactly where it is needed and away from where it is not. Calculating the diffraction pattern for each high quality image would be too computationally intensive, so we’ve created a more elegant solution.

We calculate multiple patterns, each of which forms a rough version of the image. When viewed in rapid succession, the eye evens out the noise and perceives a single, clearly defined image. So you get efficient, high quality video in real time.

Using lasers means colours appear rich and vivid, and the image is always in focus. HLP™ technology also projects perfectly onto curved surfaces. Its uniquely wide throw angle creates large images very close to the projector. And HLP™ has a class 1 laser safety classification, making it completely eye safe.

These features enable us to integrate infrared sensing technology and create an interactive projector that instantly transforms any flat surface into a touch screen.

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Holographic Laser Projection

Holographic Laser Projection – or HLP™ – is a revolution in display technology. The term holographic refers to the inventive method we use to create 2D images.

Using holographic algorithms, we transform the image we want to project into sets of diffraction patterns, which are shown on a tiny microdisplay. When laser light illuminates the microdisplay, the projected image is formed by diffraction.

Diffraction patterns are highly efficient. Instead of blocking light, they steer light to exactly where it is needed and away from where it is not. Calculating the diffraction pattern for each high quality image would be too computationally intensive, so we’ve created a more elegant solution.

We calculate multiple patterns, each of which forms a rough version of the image. When viewed in rapid succession, the eye evens out the noise and perceives a single, clearly defined image. So you get efficient, high quality video in real time.

Using lasers means colours appear rich and vivid, and the image is always in focus. HLP™ technology also projects perfectly onto curved surfaces. Its uniquely wide throw angle creates large images very close to the projector. And HLP™ has a class 1 laser safety classification, making it completely eye safe.

These features enable us to integrate infrared sensing technology and create an interactive projector that instantly transforms any flat surface into a touch screen.