The iPhone’s touch screen interface was a response to the growing capabilities of mobile phones. How are other companies approaching the same issue?

The iPhone’s touch screen interface was a response to the growing capabilities of mobile phones. How are other companies approaching the same issue?

Nikon’s latest camera, the CoolPix S1000pj, includes a tiny projector to turn any dimly lit surface into a slideshow of your latest photos or video clips.  The pocket point-and-shoot includes a 12.1 megapixel sensor, a 2.7 inch screen and image stabilization.  Nikon’s latest technology continues the trend of convergence in our daily lives and hopes to eliminate products with just a single use.
Nikon’s new camera is the first to include a projector and while it’s tiny, it can project a 40 inch image onto a wall about two meters away and comes with a remote control.  The S100pj will set [...]

We’ve seen many amazing uses of projection technology in recent times. The ability to transform and interact with spaces and objects using projected light is advancing rapidly with breathtaking results. Digital Urban points us to EasyWeb’s 2009 showreel which shows off their spectacular 3D mapping video projected on landmarks, buildings and interiors. Check out the video below.

[via Digital Urban]

As projectors continue to become smaller, more powerful and more affordable, artists and communities are discovering new ways for telling stories in unique locations and in unexpected ways.  No longer restricted to simply screening pre-recorded films, advances in software are enabling people to tell compelling stories in real time that interact with physical structures and human movements.
We thought we’d highlight some of our favorite projects involving projectors from the past year:
Rooftop Films – While maybe not the newest idea, average people are converting rooftops and parking lots into movie theaters and inviting the community.
Graffiti Research Lab’s Mobile Projector – New [...]