The projector turns any flat surface into a 23-inch high-definition touchscreen. It is able to detect movement corresponding to clicks and swipes, using a combination of infrared light and its built-in camera. The company is positioning the Xperia Touch as a consumer device that can be used for gaming, education, online video streaming and communication. However, the Xperia Touch may also have applications in the design and architecture industries, where augmented-reality devices like the Microsoft HoloLens are already being put to use. Unlike the HoloLens, the Xperia Touch creates a two-dimensional image; however, it has the benefit of freeing users from headsets. It projects either a horizontal or vertical display depending on user preference. Sony also envisages "the unique projection, touch capability and sensor architecture will provide developers with an entirely new platform on which to build and create.