Smart kitchen

Kitchen appliances like microwave ovens, refrigerators and stovetops have continued to incorporate new technologies. And now with the help of 4K UHD DLP technology, the entire kitchen can get a whole lot smarter. A 4K UHD projector could cast the outline of the stove top along with its control knobs onto the counter where the heating elements are embedded or map additional content on to custom range elements. Sensors could detect the cook’s gestures and adjust the controls. And, if a recipe is needed, it could be projected onto the counter next to the stove top as seen in Figure 4.

The cook might even decide to stream a video while waiting for the pot to boil. The possibilities are endless. DLP technology gives designers more unique ways to differentiate their products.