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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