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Sony’s Single-Lens Display Module known as SmartEyeglass Attach is an augmented reality module that can be easily attached / detached to any kind of glasses and thus used only when needed. The right side display arm consists of optical unit, OLED display, and control board with embedded wireless LAN and Bluetooth, processor, and sensor hub. [1] In its initial stage, the company is targeting the module’s sports applications, but there is a great potential of using the module in work environment and for entertainment.
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Sony’s Single-Lens Display Module known as SmartEyeglass Attach is an augmented reality module that can be easily attached / detached to any  
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kind of glasses and thus used only when needed. The right side display arm consists of optical unit, OLED display, and control board with  
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embedded wireless LAN and Bluetooth, processor, and sensor hub.<ref name=""sonyannounces1>Sony Announces the Development of a Compact,
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Lightweight Single-Lens Display Module with OLED Technology That Enables Superior Image Quality. News Releases, Sony Corp. [online]. 2014, Dec
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17. Available online at: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/201412/14-118E/ (Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)</ref> In its initial stage, the  
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company is targeting the module’s sports applications, but there is a great potential of using the module in work environment and for  
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entertainment.
  
 
== Main characteristics ==
 
== Main characteristics ==
  
The display unit has a 640 x 400 High-Resolution Color OLED display with 10,000:1 or more contrast ratio and RGB with 24 bit colour depth display colour. The embedded sensors include electronic compass, accelerometer, and touch sensor. The device has an ARM Cortex-A7 Processor, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. The approximate weight of the device is 40g (display arm 22g and secondary arm 18g). [1]
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The display unit has a 640 x 400 High-Resolution Color OLED display with 10,000:1 or more contrast ratio and RGB with 24 bit colour depth  
  
The 0.5cm high screen appears in the top right corner and does not obscure the wearer’s frontal field of vision. Although the module prototype presented at CES 2015 did not have a battery included and was connected by power cable instead, the final product will have the 400mAh battery housed in the left arm of the device. The module is waterproof, which makes it convenient for using when sweating or for water sports, although it is not yet clear whether they can work underwater. [2]
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display colour. The embedded sensors include electronic compass, accelerometer, and touch sensor. The device has an ARM Cortex-A7 Processor,  
  
With the announced open source software developer kit (SDK), the developer community will be able to create apps and find new uses of the device. [1] [2] Sony’s official website states that the apps can be uploaded directly onto the device and allow it to work independently of other hardware or they can be uploaded onto a smartphone which connects wirelessly to the device. [1] However, one of the reviews says that the module is not independent and needs to be connected to a smartphone. [3] This may be due to the difference in the prototype tested by the reviewer and the final version of the product Sony has in mind.
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Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. The approximate weight of the device is 40g (display arm 22g and secondary arm 18g).<ref
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name=""sonyannounces1/>
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The 0.5cm high screen appears in the top right corner and does not obscure the wearer’s frontal field of vision. Although the module prototype
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presented at CES 2015 did not have a battery included and was connected by power cable instead, the final product will have the 400mAh battery
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housed in the left arm of the device. The module is waterproof, which makes it convenient for using when sweating or for water sports,
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although it is not yet clear whether they can work underwater.<ref name="handson2">BEAVIS, Gareth. Hands on: Sony SmartEyeglass Attach review.
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TechRadar [online]. 2015, Feb 18. Available online at: http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gadgets/sony-smarteyeglass-attach-1279116/review
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(Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)</ref>
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With the announced open source software developer kit (SDK), the developer community will be able to create apps and find new uses of the  
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device.<ref name=""sonyannounces1/><ref name="handson2"/> Sony’s official website states that the apps can be uploaded directly onto the  
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device and allow it to work independently of other hardware or they can be uploaded onto a smartphone which connects wirelessly to the  
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device.<ref name=""sonyannounces1/> However, one of the reviews says that the module is not independent and needs to be connected to a  
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smartphone.<ref name="sonysmarteye3">ALLSOPP, Ashleigh. Sony SmartEyeglass and SmartEyeglass Attach hands-on review: Sony now taking pre-
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orders for SmartEyeglass Developer Edition. PC Tech Advisor [online]. 2015, Feb 17. Available online at:
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http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/wearable-tech/sony-smarteyeglass-smarteyeglass-attach-hands-on-review-3593112/ (Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)
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</ref> This may be due to the difference in the prototype tested by the reviewer and the final version of the product Sony has in mind.
  
 
=== Purpose ===
 
=== Purpose ===
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Sports (running, tennis, golf, cycling); navigation; potential use in work setting.  
 
Sports (running, tennis, golf, cycling); navigation; potential use in work setting.  
  
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=== Company & People ===
 
=== Company & People ===
  
 
Sony Corporation was founded on May 7, 1946. It is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.  
 
Sony Corporation was founded on May 7, 1946. It is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.  
  
Representative Corporate Executive Officers: Kazuo Hirai, President and CEO; Kenichiro Yoshida, EVP and CFO. [4]  
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Representative Corporate Executive Officers: Kazuo Hirai, President and CEO; Kenichiro Yoshida, EVP and CFO.<ref>Corporate Info. Sony Corp.
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[online]. Available online at: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/CorporateInfo/ (Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)</ref>
 
   
 
   
 
== Important Dates ==
 
== Important Dates ==
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== Ethical Issues ==
 
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== Health Risks ==
 
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== Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment ==
 
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== Public & Media Impact and Presentation ==
 
== Public & Media Impact and Presentation ==
  
Unlike SmartEyeglass, SmartEyeglass Attach has received highly positive reviews for its lightweight and unobtrusiveness in terms of the module’s design, its mass appeal, and the display’s functionality. The prototype comes with issues to be solved such as integration of the battery, making the module an independent device, developing more apps, and further miniaturisation. Overall, the device seen as a potentially successful consumer product. [2] [3] [5] [6] [7]  
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Unlike SmartEyeglass, SmartEyeglass Attach has received highly positive reviews for its lightweight and unobtrusiveness in terms of the  
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module’s design, its mass appeal, and the display’s functionality. The prototype comes with issues to be solved such as integration of the  
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battery, making the module an independent device, developing more apps, and further miniaturisation. Overall, the device seen as a potentially  
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successful consumer product.<ref name="handson2"/><ref name="sonysmarteye3"/><ref>CHARARA, Sophie. Sony SmartEyeglass Attach first look: This
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specs accessory has potential. Wareable [online]. 2015, Mar 2. Available online at: http://www.wareable.com/sony/sony-smarteyeglass-attach-
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first-look-this-specs-accessory-has-potential (Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)</ref><ref>COLLINS, Katie. Sony's SmartEyeglass Attach! module makes any
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specs smart. Wired [online]. 2009, Jan 15. Available online at: http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2015-01/09/sony-smarteyeglass-attach-
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hands-on (Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)</ref><ref>ANDRONICO, Michael. Sony SmartEyeGlass Attach: Raising Your Dumb Specs' IQ. Tom's Guide [online].
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2015, Jan 8. Available online at: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/sony-smarteyeglass-attach-hands-on,news-20256.html (Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)
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== Public Policy ==
 
== Public Policy ==
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== Related Technologies, Project or Scientific Research ==
 
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== References ==
 
== References ==

Revision as of 11:37, 29 July 2015

Sony Smarteyeglass Attach
Sony Smarteyeglass Attach.

Sony’s Single-Lens Display Module known as SmartEyeglass Attach is an augmented reality module that can be easily attached / detached to any

kind of glasses and thus used only when needed. The right side display arm consists of optical unit, OLED display, and control board with

embedded wireless LAN and Bluetooth, processor, and sensor hub.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many In its initial stage, the

company is targeting the module’s sports applications, but there is a great potential of using the module in work environment and for

entertainment.

Main characteristics

The display unit has a 640 x 400 High-Resolution Color OLED display with 10,000:1 or more contrast ratio and RGB with 24 bit colour depth

display colour. The embedded sensors include electronic compass, accelerometer, and touch sensor. The device has an ARM Cortex-A7 Processor,

Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. The approximate weight of the device is 40g (display arm 22g and secondary arm 18g).Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many

The 0.5cm high screen appears in the top right corner and does not obscure the wearer’s frontal field of vision. Although the module prototype

presented at CES 2015 did not have a battery included and was connected by power cable instead, the final product will have the 400mAh battery

housed in the left arm of the device. The module is waterproof, which makes it convenient for using when sweating or for water sports,

although it is not yet clear whether they can work underwater.[1]

With the announced open source software developer kit (SDK), the developer community will be able to create apps and find new uses of the

device.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[1] Sony’s official website states that the apps can be uploaded directly onto the

device and allow it to work independently of other hardware or they can be uploaded onto a smartphone which connects wirelessly to the

device.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many However, one of the reviews says that the module is not independent and needs to be connected to a

smartphone.[2] This may be due to the difference in the prototype tested by the reviewer and the final version of the product Sony has in mind.

Purpose

Sports (running, tennis, golf, cycling); navigation; potential use in work setting.

Sony Smarteyeglass Attach on a mannequin's head
Sony Smarteyeglass Attach on a mannequin's head.

Company & People

Sony Corporation was founded on May 7, 1946. It is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Representative Corporate Executive Officers: Kazuo Hirai, President and CEO; Kenichiro Yoshida, EVP and CFO.[3]

Important Dates

  • Release date was announced for 2015.

Ethical Issues

Health Risks

Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment

Public & Media Impact and Presentation

Unlike SmartEyeglass, SmartEyeglass Attach has received highly positive reviews for its lightweight and unobtrusiveness in terms of the

module’s design, its mass appeal, and the display’s functionality. The prototype comes with issues to be solved such as integration of the

battery, making the module an independent device, developing more apps, and further miniaturisation. Overall, the device seen as a potentially

successful consumer product.[1][2][4][5][6]

Public Policy

Related Technologies, Project or Scientific Research

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 BEAVIS, Gareth. Hands on: Sony SmartEyeglass Attach review. TechRadar [online]. 2015, Feb 18. Available online at: http://www.techradar.com/reviews/gadgets/sony-smarteyeglass-attach-1279116/review (Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)
  2. 2.0 2.1 ALLSOPP, Ashleigh. Sony SmartEyeglass and SmartEyeglass Attach hands-on review: Sony now taking pre- orders for SmartEyeglass Developer Edition. PC Tech Advisor [online]. 2015, Feb 17. Available online at: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/wearable-tech/sony-smarteyeglass-smarteyeglass-attach-hands-on-review-3593112/ (Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)
  3. Corporate Info. Sony Corp. [online]. Available online at: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/CorporateInfo/ (Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)
  4. CHARARA, Sophie. Sony SmartEyeglass Attach first look: This specs accessory has potential. Wareable [online]. 2015, Mar 2. Available online at: http://www.wareable.com/sony/sony-smarteyeglass-attach- first-look-this-specs-accessory-has-potential (Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)
  5. COLLINS, Katie. Sony's SmartEyeglass Attach! module makes any specs smart. Wired [online]. 2009, Jan 15. Available online at: http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2015-01/09/sony-smarteyeglass-attach- hands-on (Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)
  6. ANDRONICO, Michael. Sony SmartEyeGlass Attach: Raising Your Dumb Specs' IQ. Tom's Guide [online]. 2015, Jan 8. Available online at: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/sony-smarteyeglass-attach-hands-on,news-20256.html (Retrieved Jul 29, 2015)