Intel researchers use a pico-projector and a camera to create a smart touch-enabled display

Source : http://www.picoprojector-info.com/intel-researchers-use-pico-projector-and-camera-create-smart-touch-enabled-display?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+picoprojector-info+(PicoProjector-Info+-+Information+and+news+about+pico+and+pocket+projectors)&utm_content=Google+International

Intel researchers have developed a new, smart touch-projected display using a pico-projector and a camera. The camera recognizes 3D objects in real-life, and use them to create virtual touch-based menus. So if you use it in your kitchen, and put a few vegetables on the counter, the camera will recognize them and offer relevant recipes right on the counter. Intel's system can work on almost any surface - including glass, granite and wood.

Intel research pico-projector touch photo

Intel is not the only company working on such devices. Light-Blue-Optics is close to commercial their Light-Touch, which is a 10" laser based projector that includes an infra-red sensor for the touch. Microsoft is alsoworking on a similar solution.

via Wired

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The technology that Intel's researcher is not brand-new, but, I feel it is a sign that a company like    

Intel is also betting on the future of pico projectors.  It is quite interesting.