Data Projection Device

A handheld data projection device configured for use with a computer, the data projection device comprising:

• a device body;
• a processing unit disposed within the device body and configured to be operatively connectable with the computer to receive data therefrom and to process the data and generate a display signal;
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• a display projector connected to the device body and in communication with the processing unit, the projector being configured to project a display image in response to the display signal on an adjacent surface separate from the device body.

A handheld data processing device configured for use with a data generator, the handheld electronic tool comprising:

• a device body;
• a input detection sensor connected to the device body and configured to detect motions of a user relative to the tool body to generate an input signal;
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• a processing unit disposed within the tool body and connected to the input detection sensor for receiving the input signal therefrom, the processing unit being configured to be operatively connectable with the data generator to receive data therefrom and to process the data and generate a display signal associated with the data and the input signal.