Cambridge-based laser projector firm Light Blue Optics has unveiled its first product, an interactive projector that turns a flat surface into a touch screen.
Called Light Touch, the cigarette-sized box creates a 10in. display and runs Adobe Flash Lite 3.1.
Inside is the firm's proprietary holographic laser projection technology, which in this case produces WVGA resolution video images, plus an infra red touch sensing system.
The optical architecture delivers a Class 1 laser safety classification making it eye-safe.
2Gbyte of onboard flash is installed, plus a Micro SD card slot for up to 32Gbyte of extra memory.
WiFi and Bluetooth transceivers are include for communication and applications that connect directly to the internet such as social networking, multimedia sharing and electronic point of sale.
Two hours worth of rechargeable battery is installed, and the unit can run off the mains as well.
The product, which is a reference design available to the firm's OEM customers and other strategic partners, will be launched at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas tomorrow (06 January). Entry is by invitation only.