The 'Lumiquitous' mouse system compacts your keyboard and mouse into two palm-sized orbs. Lumiquitous allows you to type and navigate your computer without moving your hands from the orbs. The devices project a keyboard onto your desk so that you can type on any surface. If you want to move your cursor, all you have to do is shift one of the orbs. As a result, you can type in whatever position makes you the most comfortable.
The mouse system works by using motion sensors coupled with a laser projector and optical sensor. The motion sensors detect your finger movements to allow you to type. In order to let you see the keys, the projector displays a keyboard on the surface in front of it. The optical sensor on the bottom of the Lumiquitous senses movement to operate your cursor.
What's Driving This Trend
- Dual Orb Peripherals
- The trend of combining multiple input devices into one compact system.
- Projection Keyboards
- The trend of projecting virtual keyboards onto any surface for typing convenience.
- Motion-based Input
- The trend of using motion sensors and optical sensors for hands-free computer navigation.
Who This Affects Most
- Computer Hardware
- The computer hardware industry can capitalize on the demand for compact and versatile input devices.
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities in developing innovative peripherals that enhance user comfort.
- User Interface Design
- The user interface design industry can incorporate motion-based input technologies to create more intuitive and ergonomic interfaces.
