CES 2020: Samsung to Showcase Futuristic Keyboard That Lets You Type With Phone’s Selfie Camera and AI

Samsung launched an in-house incubation program called C-Lab (Creative Lab) in December 2012. This program enables company employees to team up and work on a project they may find interesting when starting a startup. Since then, the company has been regularly showcasing its C-Lab projects, primarily at CES. At CES 2020, Samsung plans to launch five new projects from C-Lab Inside and four startups from C-Lab Outside. One of these projects is called SelfieType and will allow smartphone users to type on their devices with a virtual keyboard using the phone's selfie camera.

SelfieType

The selfie type is a part of Samsung's C-Lab Inside Projects. The system uses the smartphone's front-facing camera and AI engine to analyze the user's finger movements. These are then converted to QWERTY keyboard input. Samsung claims that SelfieType does not require additional hardware and can be made to work on a large number of smartphones, tablets, and even laptops.

Hyler

In addition to SelfieType, Samsung also plans to showcase a bunch of other products. These include a smart highlighter called Hilar, which can be used to digitize text directly from paper to mobile devices. Users will be able to manage all the information they convert to digital using a companion app.

Bacon

Samsung says it will also unveil a new project called 'Bacon' which can analyze the scalp on users' hair. The idea is to reduce hair loss among users. The device comes with a companion app that can help detect many conditions of the scalp that result in hair loss.

Sunnyside

Another product that Samsung plans to showcase at CES 2020 is 'Sunnyside'. It seems like a lighting device that promises to produce artificial sunlight. This can be useful in areas where you hardly get any sun. Samsung claims that Sunnyside can help users synthesize vitamin D without aging or sunburn.

Finally, Samsung will also reveal a new sensor that can monitor ultraviolet rays. The sensor can be embedded directly inside the wearables, allowing users to monitor UV levels to manage their overall exposure to harmful UV rays when out in the sun.

"We will actively support C-Lab to create products that reflect the latest market trends and customer demands and will showcase C-Lab's outstanding projects and startups at various global exhibitions," Inuk Hahn, Vice President And the head of creativity and innovation said. Center at Samsung Electronics, said in a statement.