With computer technology rapidly catching up to the imagination of science fiction, one of the newest and coolest inventions to hit the market in recent times is the transparent keyboard. This wireless keyboard has been created to address the needs of smartphone users that find the tiny keyboards on these devices ineffective for creating documents or composing text of any decent length. With the current rates of technology advancements, it can be difficult to stay up to date with the latest styles and trends, but this computer keyboard is both stylish and futuristic and is sure to be a head-turner for years to come.

The first thing that a person will notice is the lack of an actual computer keyboard. This device uses a laser beam to project a virtual keyboard onto any flat surface. The bright red display will immediately capture the attention of anyone who happens to be passing by. The laser keyboard looks exactly like a normal keyboard layout, with all of the functional keys needed for text input. A motion sensor is used to monitor finger motions and translate them to the actual keystrokes that would be activated on a typical keyboard. In this manner, keystrokes are recorded without the user physically pressing any keys. Although the attractiveness of the unit is a major factor, the most impressive attribute of the device is the actual mobile function. One of the biggest complaints of smartphone users is that while they are an excellent portable option, they lack the basic tools for data input. With this laser keyboard, a user can easy create a document or email from any place where a flat surface can be found, namely everywhere. The ideal situation for this type of device is when a person cannot carry a laptop for normal use, but is able to use a smaller smartphone or PDA. To enhance the ability to input characters, most models make a clicking sound when a keystroke is registered. This is helpful in letting the user know when data has been unintentionally entered. Additionally, the majority of models are capable of recording 400 words per minute, which is plenty for the average or even above-average typing speed.

In communication with the smartphone or other portable device, most models of transparent data entry devices use Bluetooth wireless technology. This means that no extra wires need to be attached and the keyboard can be set up anywhere that is still in range of the host device's Bluetooth capabilities, usually up to nine meters away. Also, powering the device is reasonably simple as most models only require standard batteries that can be replaced with ease. Some of the higher end models utilize a lithium ion battery that can be recharged with an included adapter. As with any new piece of technology, the prices for this wireless keyboard remain slightly expensive, but it is expected that they will decrease once a certain level of competition and acceptance has been found. Early adopters that don't mind paying a little bit of extra money will find themselves at the apex of technology when they choose to purchase a transparent keyboard.