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Sony Shows SmartEyeglass and Attach Module for AR Apps

by Chris Chinnock

Sony used CES to showcase two new prototypes – the next versions of the devices we reported on from IFA. The SmartEyeglass device is a dual ocular eyeglasses type device for AR applications while …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2015| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| SmartGlasses| sony| Vol 22 - Issue 03

Osterhout Design Group Plans Affordable Consumer AR Glasses

by Chris Chinnock

 Osterhout Design Group (ODG) has primarily focused on developing dual optics augmented reality headsets for defense and commercial use. At CES 2015, the company introduced a new design that it plans to offer to …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2015| Eyewear| Large Display Monitor| Microsoft| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 22 - Issue 03

Infinity AR Developing Vision-based Tracking Solution

by Chris Chinnock

Infinity Augmented Reality is an Israeli software start-up company that is using a stereo camera attached to a VR headset to provide a more accurate tracking engine. The company explained that VR or AR headsets …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2015| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 22 - Issue 03

Kopin Shows Latest AR Modules at CES 2015

by Chris Chinnock

At CES 2015, we had a chance to meet with Kopin in the suite in the Palazzo where the company showed off a number of modules for use in augmented and virtual reality applications. …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2015| Kopin| Large Display Monitor| Microdisplays| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 22 - Issue 03

Seebright Offers Headsets for AR and VR Applications

by Chris Chinnock

Seebright, Inc. was in the Sands Expo at CES 2015 to introduce its new smartphone based head mounted display called the Wave and to show off its existing headset called the Pioneer.  Both offer different …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2015| Crowdfunding (Kickstarter etc)| HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Virtual Reality| Vol 22 - Issue 03

Optinvent to Release AR Headphone Design

by Chris Chinnock

France-based Optinvent was at CES 2015 to show some current AR headsets and to gather support for a new design it intends to bring to market by Q3’15. While the new design is headphone-based, the current …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2015| HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| SmartGlasses| Vol 22 - Issue 03

Vuzix Removes Electronics to Slim Glasses – Works with Nokia

by Tom Allen

Vuzix is most well-known for its M100 augmented reality smart glasses, which are firmly aimed at the B2B market. The company has developed its wave guide technology, which bounces the image (from a 0.22″ …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2015| Eyewear| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 03| Vuzix

Toshiba Focuses on Concepts

by Tom Allen

Toshiba’s stand was largely full of conceptual devices, although there were only a few product announcements. Security is more and more of a concern these days, so Toshiba has developed the Toshiba Zero Client …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2015| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| SmartGlasses| tablets| toshiba| Vol 22 - Issue 03

ODG To Offer Consumer Personal Eyewear at CES 2015

by Chris Chinnock

ODG (Osterhout Design Group) was in the Sands hallway at CES 2015 showing off its personal eyewear to enthusiastic crowds. This is a self contained tablet in set of personal eyewear. Mainly developed for …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2015| Eyewear

Giroptic Shows 360-Degree Capture Camera

by Chris Chinnock

Giroptic offers a low cost ($500) 360-degree capture camera aimed mainly at consumers. Display Daily Comment It showed the innovative product at CES 2015, but the firm needs to improve its stitching technology.

Tags:360 Degree Cameras| Augmented Reality| CES 2015

Mobiles Keep Low Profile at CES

by Tom Allen

CES has come and gone again, leaving memories and sore feet in its wake. While there were several interesting display developments, some products were only noticeable through their absence. Before we get onto products, …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2015| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 02

Intel Invests in Vuzix

by Norbert Hildebrand

Intel has invested $24.8 million in Vuzix for a 30% share of the company.  According to the press release, Intel received preferred stock in the transaction that is convertible to an equivalent of 30% of …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Eyewear| Intel| Mergers & Acquisitions| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 02