A Korean based company by the name of Celluon has recently launched a laser-based virtual keyboard, called Magic Cube.
For many of us, typing on smartphones or tablets is sometimes too uncomfortable, due to their relatively small size compared to a regular keyboard. However, the Magic Cube provides an easy solution to fast data input. This small Bluetooth device can sit near your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch and easily display a normal sized QWERTY keyboard, as well as project an invisible infrared light that interprets your finger movements, translating them into keystrokes on the connected device, with a reported maximum speed of 400 characters a minute.
The Magic Cube is very small, measuring only 38 x 75 x 29 millimeters, and only weighing 200 grams. While it is mainly Bluetooth activated, it also holds an USB port for both charging as well as wired connection where necessary, with a reported 150 hour lasting battery.
In regards to compatibility, Celluon’s creation works with all main operating systems and hardware, whether mobile or not. Supporting Bluetooth HID or USB 2.0, the Magic Cube is compatible with Android 2.0/2.1/2.2, iOS as well as Windows 7.
Moreover, where supported, the virtual keyboard can be transformed into a multitouch surface, allowing gesture-based interactions with the connected device.
All in all, while it may not be useful to everyone, Celluon’s input gadget will help bring speed accessibility to touch-based devices, helping them make a slight step towards incorporation at the office.
