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The device consists of two units connected together by a thin cable, glasses and a processing unit called Pocket Control Module. The glasses closely resemble regular glasses but the frame is equipped with four cameras, two HD cameras facing forward in the corners of the frame, and two eye-tracking micro cameras in the bottom of the frame facing the eventual user's eyes.
  
 
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Revision as of 15:24, 2 December 2015

iPal
Ipal 1.jpg
Category smartglasses
Developer i2i, Inc.
Announced April 2014 [1]
Released Developers:
Consumers: December 2014
Price 500 USD [2]
Operating system (unknown)
Display none
Resolution
Field of view
Weight g (unspecified)
Controls

touchscreen, gaze

Data available limited
Risk factor low
Standalone
http://i2iinc.com/

iPal are glasses with two high-definition cameras and two eye-tracking sensors build into the frame. The device allows the user to capture pictures and record videos hand-free using only eye gestures. The glasses are connected to a processing unit resembling a smartphone via thin cable. The unit functions as a data storage, battery and can share the recorded content wirelessly with with other devices through Bluetooth.

Main characteristics

The device consists of two units connected together by a thin cable, glasses and a processing unit called Pocket Control Module. The glasses closely resemble regular glasses but the frame is equipped with four cameras, two HD cameras facing forward in the corners of the frame, and two eye-tracking micro cameras in the bottom of the frame facing the eventual user's eyes.

Purpose

Company & People

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Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment

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