# Smartphone Necklace-Projecting Gadgets These Necklace Projectors Put the Future in Your Hands By Davina Sinnatamby | Published 2014-03-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/necklace-projector References: [newscientist](http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn25065-necklace-projectors-will-throw-emails-onto-the-floor.html) & [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2014-2-18/necklace-projectors-could-be-next-smartwatches) The Necklace Projector is the perfect combination of technology and jewelry. Created by researchers at the university of Ulm, the Necklace Projectors are like having a smartphone around your neck. They project a screen onto any surface -- the floor or your hand -- allowing you to perform tasks that require a screen like checking emails, text messages and [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-nazare) on the go! According to Christian Winkler from the [University of Ulm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring), "The projector gives you a window into the virtual world that you carry around like a flashlight, as a way of serendipitously accessing information." This [smart jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac) is easy to control as it recognizes hand gestures. Different hand signals allow the user to position the screen and switch through apps. The device will even allow you to customize gestures for easy access. The device makes its debut in April at the computer-human interaction conference in Toronto, Canada, and pretty soon the future will literally be (projected) in your hands! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Jewelry:** The combination of technology and jewelry opens up opportunities for wearable devices that offer functionalities beyond aesthetics. - **Projection Technology:** Projection technology incorporated into small devices provides innovative ways to interact with information, creating new possibilities for mobile computing. - **Gesture Recognition:** Advanced gesture recognition technology allows for intuitive control of devices, presenting opportunities for hands-free interaction and improved user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** The integration of technology into fashion accessories creates a new market for smart jewelry, blending style and functionality. - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of projection technology in consumer electronics opens up opportunities for new product categories and enhanced user experiences. - **Mobile Computing:** Gesture recognition and wearable projection devices contribute to the evolution of mobile computing, enabling more seamless and convenient access to information on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist AI Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-ai-jewelry.md) - [Business Professional Presentation Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-projector-concept.md) - [Pocket-Sized Quality Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yaber.md) - [Lip-Reading Necklace Camera Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speechin-necklace.md) - [AI Wearable Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friend-necklace.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md) - [Augmented Reality Projection Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetop.md)