The HP Mobile Innovations Tour is a showcase of concepts around the future of mobile communications. The world's current mobile environment continues to grow more complex. Today's notebooks, mobile phones, PDAs and digital cameras all continue to add more features, more options and more wireless technologies. HP's perspective for these concepts follows the philosophy that out of integrated complexity will come disintegrated simplicity.The conceptual creations below represent a vision where devices are function-specific and provide an always connected experience.
The industrial design behind these concepts strives for extraordinary simplicity, elegance and ease of use that result in an insanely simple customer experience.
Mat:
Flexible, portable, personal-size display that is always on and ready to connect to the wireless hub/watch. A larger mat can be used to access services such as games or content better suited for a larger display.
Thin Client:
Moving towards the trend of web-based solutions, a thin client pushes the boundaries for thin and light devices. Example: ultra-thin and light notebook
Pen:
Device offering multiple options for input.
Smart Shelf:
Allows communal display of information. Envision wireless gateway/watch as a virtual repository of data/services that can be accessed and shared. Example: Place watch on smart shelf and it will automatically recharge while also providing the always connected experience.
Digital Wallet:
In always connected mode, the digital wallet displays up-to-the- moment transactions for a wide variety of personal services such as checking and credit cards.
Watch Wireless Gateway/Hub
Personal wireless gateway device watch-like form factor. Acts as the central wireless hub containing the access technologies/radios to enable an always connected experience. Personal gateway connects to various devices (phone, PC, notebook, etc.).
Coffee Table
Loading thin clients turns coffee table top into a larger display that can be used for collaboration. Also acts as charger base for the device.
