A Video Projector That Fits In Your Pocket

Sven-Erik writes "Video projectors able to project high-quality images will be embedded in your cellphones and laptops within two years. This is the promise of a new technology developed at Cambridge University. These pocket projectors will have no lenses and no light bulbs. Instead, these future battery-powered tiny projectors will rely on holographic technology and special algorithms. In 'Holograms enable pocket projectors,' Technology Research News explains that a 2D hologram will be created on a microdisplay and projected by using a laser beam. This has been possible because the researchers have written special algorithms which generates the holograms a million times faster than standard ones." Update: 07/03 21:21 GMT by T : Note that this text belongs to Roland Piquepaille and comes from his weblog; submitters, please strive to make your sources clear.

Comments

Is that a video projector in your pocket

[Anonymous Coward]

Or are you just happy to see me?

Oblig Star Wars Ref

[anaphora]

Yes, but when will we be able to put them in robots?

"Help me Obi Wan Kenobi, You're my only hope."

Re:won't the small size also affect image quality?

[the_2nd_coming]

I guess you messed the HIGH QUALITY part of it.

sign of the times

[justforaday]

The Pocket Projector - the sign of a true dork.

Take it anywhere

[Zorilla]

Great. This only increases the potential of being able to have PowerPoint presentations shoved down your throat, now anytime, anywhere.

PHBs beware, do not approve a purchase of one of these projectors for use by Debbie from Sales.