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We have seen our fair share of projectors in the past, ranging from portable ones to models that are meant for classrooms, but this time around, Sony Japan has announced yet another five more business class LCD projectors, where these are divided into two different series. The new Sony interactive LCD projectors sport one interesting capability, that is, it is able to transfer images sans wires from smartphones and tablets, in addition to letting you write text as well as graphics on the projection screen with ease and with speed.

When you download the relevant support software for the terminal on hand, you can then opt to transfer, without wires, still image files and PDF files from the terminal image to the projector itself. PowerPoint files, too, are part of the equation. You can choose from model numbers VPL-EW276, EX276, EW246, and EX246 if you are interested, with the VPL-EW276 and EX276 models being able to project onto the big screen, despite being in a bright classroom environment. Any takers so far? [Press Release (Japanese)]

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The name AAXA Technologies would certainly be a familiar one to those who happen to have some knowledge about the world of pico projectors. Ah yes, pico projectors, the tiny devices that was once thought to be able to take the world by storm, but one way or another, pico projectors never really managed to take off in a big way. Well, suffice to say, the pico projector market has plodded along rather all right on its own, being more of a niche market that warrants a new iteration from time to time, and AAXA Technologies has stepped into its role this time around with the release of the P2 Jr pico projector.

What makes the P2 Jr a next generation pico projector would be the fact that it is based on AAXA’s amazingly small 4024 optical engine. This super diminutive 4024 light engine is roughly the size of three stacked half-dollars, where it is capable of producing a giant 55 lumens of brightness, which is a whole lot more than many flashlight combined together. Right at the heart of this pico projector engine would be Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology that has been mated to 15,000 hour LEDs and advanced micro-optics.

The result of all this amalgamation and technology coming together? You end up with a pico projector that is capable of producing an extremely vivid 55 lumen picture, in addition to having 1000:1 contrast ratio and images that are splashed in vibrant colors. To ensure that it remains up to date and relevant in today’s market, the P2 Jr will also accept a High Definition digital video input of up to 1080P (1920×1080), courtesy of its mini-HDMI port. Video sources will be able to include cell phones, tablets, Blu-ray players, and video game consoles. There is also an additional video input in the guise of the VGA harness cable thrown into the mix for added versatility.

So far, the P2 Jr’s built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery has been rated to run for 120 minutes on a full charge, and can be powered by battery and DC power mode, where everything is going for $199 a pop for a limited time.

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Bringing touch interfaces to real-world objects often involves putting hardware either inside the item or in front of it, neither of which is especially natural. Fujitsu has developed a control system that could eliminate those obstructions and bring digital interaction to many surfaces, even to old-fashioned paper. Its multi-camera approach can distinguish between objects on a table and the exact positions of a user’s fingers, right down to fingertip outlines; it’s accurate enough to scan text from a book as you drag your finger along the page. The system really comes alive, however, when its projector is involved. Besides providing visual feedback, the image overlay allows for both control of purely digital objects and interfaces tailored to real-world items. The company imagines brochures or maps that pop up extra details, among numerous other examples. While we wonder how long the technology will remain useful when there’s an ongoing push to go paperless, Fujitsu sees enough practicality that it’s anticipating a product in its fiscal 2014. That doesn’t leave long until we can get a very literal hands-on.

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Riding a bicycle can be a freeing way to travel as you don’t have to worry about rising gas prices or finding a parking spot once you arrive at your destination as a tree and a lock can get the job done. One thing bicycle riders are always curious about when riding is just how fast they’re going, and if they will possibly go back in time at their current speed.

A video published earlier this month combines a speedometer, a small projector and a Raspberry Pi computer to give a cyclist his speed as he zips his way around town. As you can see in the video, the speed is projected onto the street directly in front of the bike. The creator, YouTube user Matt Richardson, plans to extend the speedometer feature of his device to toggle between a number of modes through buttons, probably equipped somewhere on the handlebars.

Richardson admits in the video he ran out of power for his projector, which has us thinking this invention is pretty cool, but if you ride your bike for the majority of your day, we could easily see this kind of thing dying on your relatively quickly.

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ViewSonic does not only roll out monitors and TVs that hit the sweet spot in your bank account without breaking it, they are also involved in other aspects of the imaging business, and ultra-short throw networked projectors are another revenue earner for the company. In fact, ViewSonic has just announced their latest PJD8 series that will come with a wide range of features including dual pen interactivity and advanced connectivity functionality. Do expect to see the projector models such as the PJD8353s, PJD8653ws, PJD8333s and PJD8633ws appear in catalogues really soon.

Since these are ultra short throw, networkable projectors, they can be mounted right above a whiteboard or screen without the need to create hot spots, shadows or casting bright light in front of the presenter. Not only that, the internal Crestron LAN controller makes life a whole lot easier for IT administrators, as they can remotely control and manage multiple projectors from their workstations. The inclusion of AMX Device Discovery certification opens the door for easy integration, and you will also not get short changed when it comes to imaging quality, as all PJD8 series projectors will feature BrilliantColor technology, a 2600-3000 ANSI lumens brightness, HDMI connectivity, integrated 16w speakers, LAN control and DynamicEco, dual pen interactivity, and a mobile app for smartphone and tablet functionality. [Press Release]

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