Light Blue Optics "Light Touch" coming to CES?

Light Blue Optics are rumored to launch their first product, the “Light Touch” at CES (Jan 6th).

LBO’s pico projector modules are Holographic Laser-based, and apparently allow the user to touch the projected image to provide user input.

Their modules support WVGA-QVGA images at 10 lumens. LBO’s proprietary technology has an ultra-wide throw angle and the ability to correct for optical aberrations using software. The projectors can switch between conventional front projection onto a wall and a novel table-down projection mode where the device is placed on a table and the content is projected down onto the surface in front of it. LBO has recently raised $15 million.

Via IntoMobile

Microvision Ships SHOWWX Laser Picoprojector

In case you missed the projector before, it is a small plug-and-play projector that is capable of projecting an image of 12-inches to 150-inches depending on ambient light. The PicoP display engine keeps the image in focus no matter how far the projector is from the projection surface.

The resolution of the projector is 848 x 480. Pricing and availability for the SHOWWX is unknown.

Via  SlashGear

Microvision Shows Off Show WX Laser Picoprojector

The Show WX uses a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) two directional oscillating mirror, and three small laser diodes which are combined to create some of the most vivid colors the human eye can see. Unlike LED’s or high-intensity discharge bulbs, the lasers are always at a constant wavelength so light energy is rarely lost. When the lasers combine with the MEMS unit a processor tells the mirror to shoot one pixel of information at a time. So an image can even be projected onto uneven or curved surfaces. These components set the Show WX apart from any other pico projector because their technology will only get smaller.

Some of the specifications:
• Resolution: WVGA (848 x 480)
• Brightness: 10 Lumens
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
• Refresh Rate: 60 Hz (nominal)
• Color Gamut: ] 200% NTSC
• Contrast Ratio: ] 5,000:1
• Throw Ratio: 1:1(projection distance/image diagonal)
• Image size: 150 mm to 2500 mm (6 in to 100 in)
• Projection Distance: 150 mm to 2500 mm (6 in to 100 in)
• Focus: No user focus adjustment needed. Image is always in focus, even on curved surfaces
• Regulatory: Class 2 laser product.1 UL listing planned

Microvison states that the projector will be available during this summer and will retail for around $400-$500 USD depending on manufacturing costs. Hopefully Microvison technology will be embedded in a Windows Phone soon.

Via pocketnow.com