According to InFocus, the demo showcased the capability for wirelessly projected data to be as secure and reliable as cabled projection.

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The InFocus demonstration made use of the InFocus LiteShow, a Wi-Fi (802.11b) based wireless adapter that connects directly to standard digital projectors, enabling wireless access to the projectors from laptops and PDAs. InFocus calls the LiteShow "the world's first 'connect and project' zero-configuration wireless projection system" and says it is compatible with most InFocus and Proxima projectors produced in the last four years. The device has a range of up to 300 feet (100 meters), and obtains its power directly from the projector.

Although InFocus declined to provide further specifics, based on a corporate policy of not commenting on unannounced products, an InFocus company spokesperson said it intends to be first to market with a wireless digital projection solution based on Windows CE. "Based on current development cycles and targets, we expect a mid-to-late 2004 product release," the spokesperson said.

InFocus says it has a longstanding relationship with Microsoft, dating back to early presentation solutions leveraging Microsoft Windows operating environments and applications, and it works closely with Microsoft's product development teams, including co-located development projects in Redmond and Wilsonville. In particular, the company says it is working closely with Microsoft to ensure InFocus is first to market with a wireless display solution utilizing robust future versions of Microsoft's Windows CE embedded OS.