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I think it wasn't real (just a mockup):

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/02/lightlanes-lase/



Even this device is a lifesafer, as it builds a very patterny visual metric of the space occupied by the biker. And the human brain loves patterns. Therefore a driver will have a very easy task at lining up his car with the biker and safely overtaking him.

Combining both designs and tweaking the projected images and colors could be an incredible step forward for bike safety.




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