Sony just announced some cool projection products @ CES 2014 this morning. They are releasing a new ultra-short-throw projector, and discuss their new strategy for displays “out of the box”. They also give a sneak preview at a table-top interactive display built with a laser projector and a depth sensor. Check out the video, or skip to the juicy stuff with the images and quotes below.

Video

Summary

[pullquote]”Even the evolution of traditional boxes and frames into unconventional surfaces that transform the places where we live, work and play. I believe that these are the big ideas defining our course at Sony”[/pullquote]

48:30

[pullquote]”In looking forward, our goal is to break out of physical devices.”[/pullquote]

[pullquote]”Sony will be releasing products in the very new future that will create an entire new concept of consumer electronics.”[/pullquote]

49:39

[pullquote]”These concepts will reshape our personal media landscape and transform our personal living spaces into evolving environments. We are envisioning and creating a world where you can enjoy new ways of experiencing, entertainment, freely and without the restrictions of frames, boxes and displays. The essence of this vision is a new and emerging concept we call the Life space UX concept.”[/pullquote]

50:17

[pullquote]”This state-of-the-art device can be placed anywhere in the home and turned into a dynamic living space. Normal walls will become fluid displays.'[/pullquote]

[pullquote]”For example you can create a window with a view outside that transitions throughout the day.”[/pullquote]

52:00

[pullquote]”And with its stylish design this ultra-short-throw projector enables a cinematic experience to be wherever you want it to be. It is capable of projector a 140 inch, 4K image just by placing the projector near any wall.”[/pullquote]

52:27

53:00

[pullquote]”Our table-top screen takes information and projects it onto a flat or even a convex surface, that can be controlled with your finger tips.”[/pullquote]

[pullquote]”Bringing what was only formerly accesible on a screen, right to the heart of the home.”[/pullquote]