# Digital Laser Pointers Sliding Pointer Has Three Settings for More Effective Presentation Emphasis By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliding-pointer References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/11/15/laser-pointer-of-a-new-kind/) Projected presentations have been a popular means of communicating knowledge for decades now, but the basic [laser pointer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laserabc-laser-show-projector) has not really been improved to be as effective an aid as it could be. The Sliding Pointer is a concept reinvention of this handy little device that keeps things fairly simple while offering flexibility. For the ease of the user, this gadget can be [worn on the index finger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring) so that it doesn't need to be constantly gripped by several. A large button is effortlessly accessed by the thumb and requires a simple back and forth motion to activate it and modify its settings. Min Kyo Lim's Sliding Pointer lets you choose between a dot, a circle and a line to emphasize text and images from your [PowerPoint presentation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figma-slides) in different ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wearable Laser Pointer:** The concept of a laser pointer that can be worn on the index finger opens up opportunities for hands-free presentations and improved user experience. - **Adaptive Laser Settings:** The ability to toggle between a dot, a circle, and a line allows users to customize their emphasis during presentations, offering more versatility and engaging visual aids. - **Simplified Laser Activation:** The large button design and back and forth motion activation make the Sliding Pointer laser pointer more intuitive and user-friendly, streamlining the presentation experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Presentation Technology:** The Sliding Pointer laser pointer concept presents an opportunity for innovation in the field of presentation technology, enhancing delivery methods and user interactions. - **Wearable Devices:** The concept of a wearable laser pointer opens up possibilities for the integration of laser pointer functionalities into other wearable devices, expanding the scope of wearable technology. - **User Interface Design:** The simplified activation mechanism of the Sliding Pointer laser pointer highlights the need for user-friendly UI/UX designs, paving the way for advancements in interface technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remote Presentation Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-finger-mouse.md) - [Ergonomic Ring-Style Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnima-airpoint-ring.md) - [Digitized Sticky Note Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memojector.md) - [Intuitive Presenter Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-presenter.md) - [Business Professional Presentation Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-projector-concept.md) - [Ergonomic Quality Computer Mice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propoint.md) - [Ergonomic See-Through Computer Mice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-artefacts-pointer-instrument.md) - [Online Annotation Presentation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-slides.md) - [Controller-Inspired Projector Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-interactive-projector.md)