NTT DoCoMo has unveiled a new handset that comes equipped with an ultra small LED projector. The projector features “DLP (digital light processing) Pico chipset by Texas Instruments, DMD (digital micromirror device) downsized for mobile use, and consumes about 3W pf power to function. It projects a picture in 480 × 320 (HVGA) resolution with a 7.5 lumens from a distance of about 80cm. The projector could be used for only 15 to 20 minutes per charge. The company still needs to develop this technology to commercialize the new handset with a built-in projector. [TechOn]
The GreenHeart is a new phone concept from Sony Ericsson, which has a similar design with the Sony Ericsson W880 phone. The handset features bio-plastic casing and keypads that can be easily recycled. The GreenHeart does not come with a manual book because the user’s manual is entirely HTML-based to save paper. I think it is a great idea to save the Earth. In addition, it has a battery charger which is automatically turn off when the phone’s battery is fully recharged. [SEMC Blog] More
Japanese’s famous mobile carrier KDDI has recently introduced the Ply mobile phone concept. The handset has the multi-layered plywood where each layer has its own functionality including a photo printer, a mini digital projector, and a game controller. We don’t know yet on when this phone concept will be available worldwide. [Trends in Japan] More
Siemens has unveiled new green phone concepts including the “Gigaset Eco Visions”, “Leaf” and “Solar”. These handsets require sunlight as the natural energy source and are made of recyclable raw materials like eco-plastic and liquid wood. [UberGizmo]
Two Korean designers, Hyun Jin Yoon and Eun Hak Lee, have creatively designed a camera phone which is made of the African Blackwood. Known as the Maple Phone, this concept measures 4.5cm x 10.4cm x 9.8cm and comes with the keypad that is covered in a thin wooden film. The handset is also features touch-sensitive buttons, and a camera. Unfortunately, it is only a concept. [ToysGadget] More
Designed by Takumi Yoshida, the “Sens” phone concept is for the nearly blind. The handset features lighted sides that help convey different alert messages. It also has tactile keys that make it distinguishable for the visually impaired. [Yanko]
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