Life Space UX: the concept room from Sony that has everyone talking.
On Tuesday, the first official day of CES 2014, we were able to get a good look at the Life Space UX concept in the live demo room in Sony’s extensive booth. Did you miss CES? Do a digital walk-through of the concept room by watching our video of the experience! You’ll be ooh-ing and aah-ing before you know it.
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Life Space UX is an experience made up of four separate concepts – and each one will change the way you look at things. By now you’ll have heard of Sony’s 4K Ultra Short Throw projector – but it’s what they’ve done with it that will blow your mind. Three of the four devices in the Life Space UX room utilize the short throw projector. First, there’s the two ceiling lights with a short throw projector inside – it will turn your ceiling into a screen that you can show anything on, from a movie to your computer desktop. Pair that with the short throw projector they’ve hidden inside a lamp alongside some camera sensors that turn your dining table (or floor, or any other flat surface) into a touch screen, and you’ve hit the ground running towards having a tech-filled home that will wow your guests and allow you to video chat at breakfast to bring out the Tony Stark in you. Before we move on to the other two concepts, check out our full walk-through of the room after the jump.
The third concept that Sony showcased doesn’t incorporate the short throw projector technology, but it is just as futuristic. A seemingly innocent mirror on the far wall of the concept room transforms into a 3-screen touch display. Walk up to it to unlock the magic inside – as soon as you’re close enough, the screen will show off your content and allow you to interact with it.
The fourth and final concept, the icing on the cake, is the 4K Ultra Short Throw projector itself. The best part about this one is that this is the only “concept” in the room that will come out as an actual product in the near future. You can score a 147-inch 4K screen on your living room wall this summer, but that’s all we know about its release for now. From a mere 27 inches away, the Short Throw Projector casts a sharp (and huge!) image onto the wall of your choice. The numbers may wow you (and I know they do), but this is one feat that you have to see to believe. When we get home from CES, we’ll be digging in our couches for change to save up for this beautiful device. Make sure to stop by our articles on the 4K Ultra Short Throw projector to learn more about its size and its specs.
Discuss:
Which of the four concepts could you see yourself using in your home?