1. Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard The Technology Behind the Product Larry Thomas Olivia Lieblong Jill Harrell Kris Allen

3. Background Information 3 Technologies of Virtual Keyboard 3 Technologies of Virtual Keyboard Projection Module Projection Module Micro-Illumination Module TM Micro-Illumination Module TM Sensor Module Sensor Module

4. Projection Module Displays keyboard template onto an adjacent surface. Displays keyboard template onto an adjacent surface. Keyboard template formed by creating a holographic image with a red laser. Keyboard template formed by creating a holographic image with a red laser.

5. Micro-Illumination Module TM Projects an infrared beam of light above the keyboard surface. Projects an infrared beam of light above the keyboard surface. The light is invisible to the naked eye and hovers a few millimeters above the surface. The light is invisible to the naked eye and hovers a few millimeters above the surface.

6. Sensor Module Detects user’s finger interaction with the infrared beam. Detects user’s finger interaction with the infrared beam. Receives information and interprets the keystrokes. Receives information and interprets the keystrokes. Sends the information back to the device such as a PDA, mobile phones, etc. Sends the information back to the device such as a PDA, mobile phones, etc.

7. Benefits of the BTVKB Technologies Small size (equal to disposable lighter) allows for storage in the smallest of spaces. Small size (equal to disposable lighter) allows for storage in the smallest of 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 expected to decrease). Low cost (around $150 now, price expected to decrease).