When you think back to all the sci-fi shows you have seen, one thing that is commonly seen with future computer systems is the hologram technology and its associated peripherals. Even though we have not reached such heights in technology, the Elecom TK-PBL042BK Wireless Keyboard proves that we are taking all the right steps. This is a wireless keyboard made by the electronics brand Elecom. The specialty of this particular keyboard is not that it is wireless, or that it weighs just around 77 g. The main attraction of this keyboard is that it lacks a physical interface to type on. The Elecom TK-PBL042BK Wireless Keyboard is a revolutionary device that works on the principle of projection technology. The actual keyboard is a sensor within the device. It projects a hologram like image onto any flat surface and the virtual keyboard appears in soft red lighting.
This revolutionary keyboard is perfect for tablets and mobile phones with Bluetooth connectivity. The Elecom TK-PBL042BK Wireless Keyboard’s onboard sensor is perfectly capable of discerning the keystrokes based on the positions of the hand and fingers of the user. The model is also capable of communicating with iOS devices as well as Android phones that have active Bluetooth connections. There is also the possibility of hooking the device up to desktops and notebooks even though it is much more practical for mobile devices and tablets. The device runs on a Lithium-ion battery which is capable of holding a charge for several hours before it needs to be plugged in for a recharge. The HID (Human Interface Device) charges through a USB cable.
The Elecom TK-PBL042BK Wireless Keyboard is capable of handling around 350 words a minute, which is very good for a projection keyboard where a sensor has to keep up with finger positions in the blink of an eye. The keyboard brightness can be adjusted to save power, which would allow the Elecom TK-PBL042BK Wireless Keyboard to last much longer than with the highest setting. There is also a Mouse Mode which is available on some models of the Elecom Wireless keyboard that allows you to control the mouse pointer with your finger. The keyboard also has feedback in terms of keystroke sounds to let you know that a certain key has been pressed. The Elecom TK-PBL042BK Wireless Keyboard supports 66 keys that are available for use, letting you use more functions with key combos thus enabling you to have the full functionality of a standard keyboard.
