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Projected Key Ring Keyboards

Pocket-Sized Brookstone Virtual Keyboard is Ideal for On-the-Go Use

— September 10, 2012 — Tech
Touchscreen keyboards are not always the easiest to navigate as buttons get pressed accidently, words get mixed and minced and the feeling of typing on the actual screen of your mobile device can be disorienting. Brookstone’s Virtual Keyboard uses laser technology to project a keyboard onto a hard service, like a desk or a counter and uses Bluetooth connectivity to make touchscreen devices more user-friendly.

There is no need to worry about the size of the keyboard either, as the Virtual Keyboard is small enough to fit on your key ring and comfortably in your pocket. The goal for the keyboard is to be easily transportable and accessible so social media gurus can double their posts. Mimicking the set-up of an actual keyboard, the Brookstone Virtual Keyboard brings back the familiar comforting feeling typists get when pounding away on push-button keys.

Brookstone’s Virtual Keyboard can be used with any Bluetooth compatible tablet, phone or laptop and has a rechargeable battery.
Trend Themes
1. Projected Key Ring Keyboards - The trend of using portable laser projection keyboards mounted on key rings provides a user-friendly typing experience on touchscreen devices.
2. User-friendly Touchscreen Technology - The trend of utilizing laser projection keyboards as an alternative to traditional touchscreen keyboards improves typing accuracy and comfort.
3. Mobile Device Accessibility - The trend of compact and transportable virtual keyboards enables users to conveniently type on their mobile devices anytime, anywhere.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can leverage projected key ring keyboards to enhance the user experience of touchscreen devices.
2. Mobile Technology - The mobile technology industry can benefit from the innovation of user-friendly virtual keyboards to address the limitations of touchscreen typing.
3. Innovation and Technology - The industry of innovation and technology can explore disruptive opportunities in laser projection keyboards to revolutionize the way people interact with digital devices.
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