A barcode scanning laser reflecting from a laminated plastic table. It reminds me of a UFO from "Close Encounters Of The Third Kind". or, indeed, perhaps an alien energy creature from "2001" or at least one of the many experimental designs that they created and wisely rejected for that film....
Or, it could just be your generic Zorp...
Took me a while to angle the gadget so the lower corner frames would form eyes but I'm glad I took the time...

