Tamtam flashlight map concept tells you where to go by projecting directions right in front of you, thus generating a whole new playful and intuitive way of experiencing navigation.
In case the user gets lost, Tamtam can also project a more traditional map onto any surface. The map is zoomable and scrollable like any digital map.
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Fresh
Guess who’s the first to leave a comment?! This is an amazing concept!!!!
Feb 21st, 2010
ajayjshah
This is indeed an awesome concept. Just wish there was more info on the design and how it would work.
Feb 21st, 2010
Ana-Marie Jones
I cannot wait to hold this in my hand! For the directionally challenged among us, this is too cool. I’m thinking of all the other things we could project with this device. Wow!
Feb 21st, 2010
LOLZ
Hummm…..Do not like…….have google maps on my phone.
Feb 21st, 2010
Sarah Anderson
This is a really cool flashlight. If it works, I think many will want one especially if it is GPS enabled.
Feb 22nd, 2010
yoteun
Would it really work? like to try it out…. ;)
Feb 22nd, 2010
Critical Eye
Ummm… how does this work in daylight? And this leaves the user with only one hand free.
Feb 22nd, 2010
cascade
@Critical Eye is there a map you can think of, that you can use while walking that wont take up at least one hand.
Feb 22nd, 2010
Niels Gol
No room for destination input…
rather than that, it’s a good idea, taking existing technology of mini-projectors, GPS and flexi-screens…
Feb 22nd, 2010
Moburkhardt
be the light your guide? WTF
Feb 22nd, 2010
Vijay
I can see this is fun for kids, but adults have more than enough devices to help them find their way around, for example;smart phones, watches and netbooks.
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Feb 22nd, 2010
John
Cool! Now implement it into my phone!
Feb 22nd, 2010
alan
erm: there is ONE button to get data in? i struggle to tell my iPhone where to do (via the keyboard) – how the hell am I going to tell my torch where I want to go with a single button????
Feb 22nd, 2010
jocelyn
i love it!
Feb 22nd, 2010
Jan
Dumb. Sorry. What is the advantige above an phone with GPS? Just an extra product. How the hell is your little “projector” gonna be bright enough to project a big map in brought day-light? If you figure that out, than you are a brilliant engeneer.
Feb 22nd, 2010
Ohdeeuhm
haha, “be the light your guide” ..
Feb 22nd, 2010
Mandy
Wow, fun concept. I can already imagine so many uses for this in my industry. I hope it comes to fruition and we get to test this bad boy out! Not everyone has GPS or smart phones yet. So there is still an arena for this little ditty.
Feb 22nd, 2010
Chad
How ’bout a headgear version for the hands free multitasker? While it might be fun for kids, adults might reconsider.
Feb 22nd, 2010
Karin L.
Great idea!
Feb 22nd, 2010
jinell
@Jan
Engineer*
Feb 22nd, 2010
Dudeman
Cool idea, except since when do people need directions when WALKING somewhere? And I don’t think this will work while driving…
Feb 22nd, 2010
Anthony
@Jan, you could actually use lasers instead of a normal projector..
Feb 22nd, 2010
bob
i like because it’s called tam tam (tom tom)
Feb 22nd, 2010
Kyle
i like the idea. . .maybe needs a different medium? meh
Feb 22nd, 2010
Jan
@Amthony Not for the map idea. I like the arrow idea more, but that whould be handy in a phone. Although i believe it hasn’t got a big advantage above a mobile screen. @Jinell Sorry, i’m not a native writer, but that was sloppy ;-)
Feb 23rd, 2010
kdizz
WOAH. This is something everyone could use. Fantastic concept and will defo be getting one asap
Feb 23rd, 2010
matblak
This is more of a fleeting idea than a concept. Clearly it has not been thought through. Reminds me of Johnny Lee Chungs work …
Feb 23rd, 2010
Floris
A concept is only good when it can actually be executed. It might be possible, because a device could know your GPS location and the direction you’re facing.
What’s the advantage over a phone that gives you the same information? It looks cool, but you’d have to carry yet another device. Maybe put it in a phone…
Feb 25th, 2010
Len
The mockups are done really well (especially the advertisement) but I can’t see a consumer base for it at all.
Neat concept though.
Feb 25th, 2010
Amiranto
Cool..i want to use it for Bali & Lombok Island
Feb 28th, 2010
Marsha C
They have projectors that you can put on a phone (I saw it on TV.) Why not make the projector do the same thing using the phone GPS?
Feb 28th, 2010
jack frances
But its so big and will run out of batteries. A real map would be better.
Mar 26th, 2010
jacobpaige
this would be great at theme parks, zoos or other large pedestrian centric locales.
it’d also be good if they found a way to mount it on a bike so that it could project directions onto the road to let you know where to go without having to look down at a more traditional GPS.
Jan 19th, 2011