Andy's Wearable Computing Notebook

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eMagin Z800 3D Visor

The eMagin Z800 3D Visor is the first product to deliver on the promise of an immersive 3D computing experience. Anyone can now surround themselves with the visual data they need without the limits of traditional displays and all in complete privacy. Two high-contrast eMagin SVGA 3D OLED Microdisplays deliver fluid full-motion video in more than 16.7 million colors. Driving the user’s experience is the highly responsive head-tracking system that provides a full 360-degree angle of view. eMagin’s specially developed optics deliver a bright, crisp image. Weighing less than 8 oz, the eMagin Z800 3D Visor is compact and comfortable. Under US$1,000.

Icuiti V920 Video Eyewear

Icuiti’s affordable (US$500) Video Eyewear is creating a new paradigm in video entertainment—high resolution, LCD quality, in an eyewear format that can be used anywhere, anytime. Display includes 2 VGA LCD panels (920,000 pixels each) with 640 by 480 resolution in true color. A 26� field of view makes an Image appear as if projected at a distance of 11 feet. Has left/right independent focus (approx. +2 to -6 diopters).

Rockwell Collins – ProView� S035 monocular HMD

Rockwell Collins has produced a new high resolution head mounted SVGA display that is both compact and versatile. It is lightweight and extremely rugged with low power consumption. The ProView� S035 monocular Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) accepts a variety of analog video inputs and is selectable by RS-232 control or auto detection. The display is equipped with an auto-shutdown when in the stow position.It can be procured as either the complete system (display Module with analog Display Controller) or as a stand-alone Display Module.

MicroDisplay Corporation

The MicroDisplay Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells LCOS microdisplay chipsets and also sells a series of System Development Kits and Reference Design Packages. MicroDisplay devices make possible an unusually wide angle of view, a full 120 degrees, making them ideal for innovative, direct-view applications.

Displaytech – LightView microdisplays

Displaytech uses revolutionary liquid crystal technology to produce LightView� microdisplays for digital still cameras, camcorders, and personal communication products. LightView display modules are extremely compact, low power near-eye display solutions. Tey are ideal for all digital still camera and video camcorder viewfinder applications, as well as any portable consumer electronic device needing excellent image quality in a low-power, compact package.

Liteye – Head Mounted Displays

Liteye’s current off the shelf products feature the advance technology of OLED displays with no external control box and 800×600 resolution.

Olympus – FMD-700

The Optical Super Resolution (OSR) technology found only in the FMD-700 generates an image that has to be seen to be believed. Simulating a 52″ screen at 6-1/2 feet, OSR helps display a picture with quality equivalent to 720,000 pixels. The enhanced experience isn’t just visual; the BBE� circuit and surround sound produces audio that is deep, rich, and real.

MicroEmissive Displays – OLED Microdisplays

MicroEmissive Displays (MED) claims to be the world’s leading developer of polymer organic light emitting diode (P-OLED) based microdisplays. MED’s full-color microdisplay products combine high quality still and moving images with extremely low power consumption and ease of electronic integration making them particularly suitable for portable and personal battery-powered consumer products such as digital still cameras, video cameras and wearable displays.

I-O Displays – i-glasses

When connected to any video source, i-glasses HMDs (Head Mounted Displays) create the illusion of a 76 inch image appearing 13 feet in front of the viewer. Use them with your VCR, DVD Player, Camcorder, Game Consoles or PC for a clear, crisp, vibrant video image with outstanding hi-fi sound. HMDs are a great accessory for a wide range of applications: Virtual Reality Simulation, PC Gaming / Entertainment, Medical Monitors, wearable computers and more…

KEO – ProView

The ProView� XL35 and ProView� XL50 both feature full-color XGA performance with a choice of field of view. The ProView� XL HMD’s incorporate KEO’s proprietary technology to achieve unparalleled color performance and high contrast ratio. The true 1024 x 768 resolution and wide color gamut really set the XL line apart from other display systems. The optical modules are mounted on the same ergonomically designed headband system used on all ProView� HMD’s.

Tek Gear – PTV-K240

The PTV-K240 is a high end portable viewing device. Targeted at mission critical video display applications, the K240 is unparalleled in performance. Providing a high-resolution (1068x 225) HDTV (16:9) format full color display, the K240 is an excellent CRT replacement – it is lighter, smaller and draws much less power. It is always right where you need it – in your field of view – leaving your hands free.