Once an object has been scanned, a virtual copy can be manipulated in 2D and 3D either on the touchscreen, or on the mat, using a stylus, or touchscreen controls such as pinch and swipe.ĭuring the launch event, HP executives demonstrated how various items from pens and cups to figurines and pictures can be scanned, tacked onto existing images or video, edited then emailed or shared through social media.Īnd when a virtual keyboard is beamed onto the mat, the cameras can also track the location of fingers to plot what they type using its 20-point capacitive sensors. This camera system means it is able to beam images on to the mat, but can also be used to scan physical objects. The projector, dubbed the HP Illuminator, is fitted with Intel's RealSense 3D technology, similar to Microsoft's Kinect, and combines a 14.6MP camera, the projector itself, and an LED desk lamp. The computer went on sale in the US in November 2014 for $1,899 (£1,180) and was later rolled out in the UK. Here, a user types an email using the virtual keyboard The only difference is that it transforms any surface into a keyboard, and so it’s more an issue of convenience than anything else I think.The projector uses Bluetooth to connect with smartphones, tablets and laptops made by Apple, Microsoft and Blackberry. Nowadays with so many keyboards consisting of nothing more than touch technology anyway, the holographic keyboard is not so far out a concept when you think about it. Keyboards can be as big or as small as you want them to be. Now, I realize that was not a holographic keyboard, just a very big one, but it illustrates the principle. Somehow when I think of a hologram keyboard the first thing that comes to mind is the giant piano keyboard that Tom Hanks danced on in the movie “Big.” Of course, you don’t get foot pedals with your holographic keyboard, but I see it as an easy way to flesh out the basics of compositions, and then you can transform your creative brilliance to a real keyboard later on. You certainly can’t do that with your grand piano. Instantly, you have a whole instrument in your pocket or carry on bag. September 18, - Yeah, I like the idea of being able to connect the device to your laptop or mobile phone.
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