Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard

3rd Jun 2009 | category: Computer & Printers | Hits: 3288 Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard

The future of ICT is becoming better every single day with devices like "Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard". According to ThinkGeek experts, this tiny device laser-projects a keyboard on any flat surface then you can type whatever you want accompanied by simulated key click sounds.


With this component you will be able to pocket your keyboard and use it anywhere on your bluetooth enabled device for example cell phone, PDA, laptop.


According to ThinkGeek this bluetooth laser virtual keyboard has 63 keys and full size QWERTY layout and can approach typing speeds of a standard keyboard.





SPECIFICATIONS:-

Keyboard Projection
Light source: Red diode laser
Keyboard layout: 63 key / full sized QWERTY layout
Keyboard size: 295 x 95mm projected keyboard size
Keyboard position: 60mm from VKB unit
Required Projection surface: Non-reflective, opaque flat surface
Visibility: Good contrast up to 600 lux ambient illumination

Keystroke Sensor
Ambient illumination: Works under all standard indoor illuminations up to 600 lux
Detection: rate Up to 400 characters per minute
Detection algorithm: Multiple keystroke support
Effective keystroke: Approximately 2mm
Operating surface: Any firm flat surface with no protrusions greater than 1mm

Bluetooth
Bluetooth Spec: Bluetooth v1.1 class 2
Bluetooth Profile Supported: HID and SPP
Range of Frequency: 2.4GHz Spectrum
Transmission range: 9m
Number of supported passkeys: 5

Electrical
Power source: Integrated, 3.6V rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery capacity > 120 minutes continuous typing
Charge Method: Included 100-240V AC Wall Adapter

Dimensions
Approximately 35 x 92 x 25mm (1.38" x 3.6" x 1")





Compatibility
Support for PalmOS 5, PocketPC 2003, Windows Smartphone, Symbian OS, and Windows 2000/XP (Mac OSX will work but drivers are not provided. See the bottom of this page for details.) Look below for a list of specific compatible devices. Please note your device may still work properly if not on this list as long as it supports one of the OS listed above.

PDAs
HP 1940, 2210, 4700, 5550, RX3417, RX3715
Dell Axim 50 X50V
MIO 336 BT
Palm Tungsten T3
Palm Tungsten T5
Palm Zire 72



Smartphones
Nokia 3650,6600, 6260, 6630, 6680, 7650
Motorola A1000,MPx220
HP 6300 Series
Sony Ericsson P800,P900,P910i

PCs and Laptops
Windows 2000/XP Drivers and Software Included
Important Mac OS Note:
We were able to get the Bluetooth Virtual Laser Keyboard to work with Mac OSX using the built-in bluetooth support in the OS. However, there is no driver software for Mac included with the keyboard and therefore no way to set the keyboard preferences such as brightness, key-repeat rate and sensitivity. You have been warned!