Hrmpf reports on an interesting new patent application from Apple published today. “Head Mounted Display System” describes a method for display images within a goggle-like headset that is worn by the user.
These Headsets already exist and Apple aims to reduce the size of these Goggles by decoupling a “laser engine” from the goggles itself. Instead, it is a separate piece which generates the laser light which is piped into the headset.
“A user simply plugs their handheld video player such as the iPod manufactured by Apple Computer of Cupertino, Calif., into the compact laser engine attached to their belt, and places the headset on their head. The user then selects a video to be played at the handheld video player (viewing through transparent display elements).”
Apple also notes that when the users are not using the goggles to watch some videos, no images can be seen and the display can just act as a pair of glasses. Looks like Apple also needs to pay attention to the design of these “glasses” in order for users to wear it in public. I for one don’t want to wear something that would make me look weird in public, no matter how “advance” this technology can be.
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