CES 2008: 3M create mini projector for mobile phones

Unlike DLP concept products expected in next couple of months


4 January 2008 23:59 GMT / By Stuart Miles

3M has announced the launch of an ultra-compact, LED-illuminated projector designed for integration into phone's Portable Media Players and virtually any personal electronic device.

Roughly the size of a wireless earpiece and less than half an inch thick, the 3M mobile projection engine will offer VGA resolution images and unlike the DLP Texas Instruments concept Pocket-lint wrote about in September, is according to 3M available today.

When deployed in a host platform, such as a mobile phone, 3M say the technology can project a 40-inch or larger image.

3M says it is partnering with leading consumer electronics companies that plan to launch products in the next couple of months.
Related
Full tags
Phones, Home Cinema, Projectors, 3M, CES2008

share print story pdf email story

Recommended articles

Search

Loading

Follow

Best iPad 2 apps

We detail the best iPad 2 and iPad apps in the app store Which iPad app should you download?

Windows 8

All the features and details of the new Microsoft operating system explained What's new in Windows 8?

iPad 3 rumours

What comes next? We look at the possible features, leaks, images, specs and more

Pocket-lint poll

Q. Will you be buying a PS Vita?

Vote YES Vote NO

» LAST TIME
When asked Will Samsung be making a mistake if the Galaxy S III isn't shown at Mobile World Congress in February? 51% said yes and 49% said no