With Bluetooth technology, these new pen-size computers could soon replace cell phones and laptop computers as the most convenient and portable electronic devices of all.
These special pens project images of a keyboard and monitor on any flat surface. They are currently in development by Japanese manufacturer NEC under the product name P-ISM.
The only negative aspect of this invention appears to be that such small computers may be easily misplaced.
Implications - Though a pen-sized computer seems impractical in terms of computer-based activities, the convenience of an easily portable, multi-capable device like this one is undeniable. The projector pens are a crafty innovation that may potentially alter technological norms as we know them.
Pens as Computers
The Wireless NEC P-ISM
Trend Themes
1. Pen-sized Computers - The trend of developing pen-sized computers could revolutionize the way we interact with electronic devices.
2. Wireless Technology - The trend of incorporating wireless technology into electronic devices opens up new possibilities for convenience and portability.
3. Projection Technology - The trend of integrating projection technology into small electronic devices creates new ways to visualize and interact with digital content.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the development of pen-sized computers to create innovative and highly portable electronic devices.
2. Telecommunications - The telecommunications industry has the potential to be disrupted by pen-sized computers replacing cell phones as the primary communication device.
3. Information Technology - The information technology industry can explore opportunities in wireless and projection technology to enhance the functionality and convenience of computer-based activities.