Bluetooth Virtual KeyboardBluetooth Virtual Keyboard

The Technology Behind the The Technology Behind the ProductProduct

Larry ThomasLarry ThomasOlivia LieblongOlivia Lieblong

Jill HarrellJill HarrellKris AllenKris Allen

Background InformationBackground Information3 Technologies of Virtual Keyboard3 Technologies of Virtual Keyboard

Projection ModuleProjection ModuleMicro-Illumination Module TMMicro-Illumination Module TMSensor ModuleSensor Module

Projection ModuleProjection ModuleDisplays keyboard template onto an Displays keyboard template onto an

adjacent surface.adjacent surface.Keyboard template formed by creating a Keyboard template formed by creating a

holographic image with a red laser.holographic image with a red laser.

Micro-Illumination Module TMMicro-Illumination Module TMProjects an infrared beam of light above Projects an infrared beam of light above

the keyboard surface.the keyboard surface.The light is invisible to the naked eye and The light is invisible to the naked eye and

hovers a few millimeters above the hovers a few millimeters above the surface.surface.

Sensor ModuleSensor ModuleDetects user’s finger interaction with the Detects user’s finger interaction with the

infrared beam. infrared beam. Receives information and interprets the Receives information and interprets the

keystrokes. keystrokes. Sends the information back to the device Sends the information back to the device

such as a PDA, mobile phones, etc. such as a PDA, mobile phones, etc.

Benefits of the BTVKB Benefits of the BTVKB TechnologiesTechnologies

Small size (equal to disposable lighter) Small size (equal to disposable lighter) allows for storage in the smallest of allows for storage in the smallest of spaces.spaces.

Any flat surface can become a keyboard. Any flat surface can become a keyboard. Efficient in power consumption Efficient in power consumption Operates with high accuracy Operates with high accuracy Low cost (around $150 now, price Low cost (around $150 now, price

expected to decrease).expected to decrease).