# Projected Virtual Keyboards The CTX Virtual Laser Keyboard Allows You to Type on Any Surface By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-03-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-laser-keyboard References: [ctxtechnologies](http://www.ctxtechnologies.com/products/vk-200-keyfob-virtual-keyboard/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/CTX-VK200-Red-Projection-Keyboard/dp/B008D6IUG4?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The future is truly now with CTX Virtual Technologies' VK200 KEYFOB -- a virtual laser keyboard. The device projects a working keyboard onto any surface and connects to devices via Bluetooth, making it possible to use the device with cellphones, tablets, computers and laptops. The portable keyboard is just barely bigger than a standard house key, and has an attachment that allows it to be held on a keychain. For those who enjoy the "clicking" sound of laptops, the VK200 simulates keyboard sounds as you type. It also has a battery that is easily rechargeable. With holographic technology becoming increasingly interactive, as can be seen with this responsive laser keyboard, it will be interesting to see what more developments in this field will bring us. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Holographic Keyboards:** Holographic keyboards like CTX Virtual Technologies' VK200 KEYFOB offer innovative solutions for typing on any surface. - **Portable Typing Devices:** Portable typing devices like VK200 KEYFOB could revolutionize the way we interact with our smartphones, tablets, and laptops. - **Interactive Holographic Technology:** The rise of interactive holographic technology like the VK200 KEYFOB could lead to countless new applications in a variety of industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** CTX Virtual Technologies' VK200 KEYFOB could disrupt the consumer electronics market by offering a new, more convenient method of typing. - **Office Supplies:** VK200 KEYFOB and similar products could disrupt the office supply industry by removing the need for traditional keyboards and mice. - **Healthcare:** Portable typing devices like VK200 KEYFOB could revolutionize the way medical professionals interact with electronic health records while on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual World Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-metaverse-keyboard.md) - [Multifunctional Hidden Display Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scroom-keyboard.md) - [Multitouch OLED Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-keyboard.md) - [Intelligent Touchscreen Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keygo-touchscreen-keyboard.md) - [Projector-Equipped Multilingual Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adapt-keyboard.md) - [Sleek Compact Keyboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusion-keyboard.md) - [Foldable Workstation Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keygo-gen2.md) - [Sleek Computer-Packed Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-keyboard-computer.md) - [Screen-Accented Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-mechanical-keyboard.md)