Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Virtual Display System for Eyewear One Step Closer to Reality
"Microsoft has filed a patent application
for a 'laser-scanning virtual image display,' which is described as a
compact display system that can be built into glasses, helmets or
goggles. Head-mounted displays are not new, however the patent
application describes a method for projector-based presentation rather
than placing a small LCD panel directly in front of each eye," reports Electronista. "In
one potential embodiment of such technology, Microsoft describes a
helmet that integrates a laser projector for each eye. By using
projectors, rather than traditional panel displays, the system is
claimed to be capable of creating dual 16:9 images that the user will
perceive as being 21 inches from corner to corner and an arm's length
away." Read more.
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